2023
The Corporate Transparency Act Takes Effect Jan.1
2023 – Geared Up, Justin M. Klein and Matilda Barseghian
TECHNOLOGY ON YOUR RADER? BE CAREFUL.
2023 – Geared Up, Justin M. Klein
The Drive-Thru Billionaire Who’s Trying To Save Subway
September 20th, 2023, – forbes.com, Featuring Justin M. Klein
FTC Proposes Broad-Sweeping Changes to Auto-Renew Contracts
July 2023, – Geared Up, Justin M. Klein and Ben Van Airsdale
THE UNCERTAIN FUTURE OF NONCOMPETES
April 2023, – Geared Up, Justin M. Klein and Mark I. Fishbein
2022
LEASE RENEWAL CONSIDERATIONS
December 2022, – Geared Up, Justin M. Klein and Brenn Alexander
MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS WITH NAME, IMAGE AND LIKENESS
November 2022, – Geared Up, Justin M. Klein
FRANCHISOR/FRANCHISEE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
July 2022, – Geared Up, Justin M. Klein
THINKING ABOUT SELLING A FRANCHISED BUSINESS?
May 21st, 2022, – Geared Up, Justin M. Klein
BIG VICTORY FOR SMALL BUSINESS IN HUDSON COUNTY
February 3rd, 2022
2021
COVID-19 VACCINATION EMERGENCY TEMPORARY STANDARD: ARE YOU PREPARED?
December 29th, 2021 -Geared Up, Justin M. Klein
CONGRESS RESTORES THE PRESUMPTION OF IRREPARABLE HARM FOR INJUNCTIONS IN TRADEMARK CASES
December 5th, 2021, Brent “Giles” Davis
NEW YORK CITY’S WORLD-FAMOUS IL MULINO RESTAURANT PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK LAWSUIT AGAINST BENEFIT STREET PARTNERS LLC
October 5th, 2021 -Press Release, Justin M. Klein, Brent “Giles” Davis, Mark Fishbein
Gauging Your Post-COVID-19 Business Sale: The Effect of PPP Funds
August 2021 – GearedUp, Justin M. Klein
The Ocean Is Female: Perspective, strength & kindness
July 8, 2021 – The Coast Star, Featuring Allison R. Scaduto, Esq.
Congratulations to Justin Klein for being chosen as a
NJBIZ 2021 Leaders in Law Honoree!!
May 27, 2021 – Featuring Justin M. Klein
A Non-Exhaustive List of Workplace Considerations in 2021
2021 – GearedUp, Justin M. Klein & and Andrew P. Bleiman
“WHAT’S IN A NAME?”…IT REALLY DOES MATTER JULIET
March 15, 2021 – Brent “Giles” Davis, Esq.
CBD Product Maker Can’t Escape Suit Over Broken Deal
February 4, 2021 – Law360, Featuring Mark Fishbein and Justin M. Klein
After Gig Battle, Franchises Are Next Front in Worker Status War
January 27, 2021 – Daily Labor Report, Featuring Justin M. Klein
2020
Have You Exhausted All Economic Assistance Available to You?
December 2020 – GearedUp, Justin M. Klein
Franchisee Advocacy and Why It’s Important for Success
November 2020 – GearedUp, Justin M. Klein
Franchise Groups Want Out of AB5, According to Lawsuit
November 18, 2020 – THE RECORDER, Featuring Justin M. Klein and Andrew P. Bleiman
THE OCEAN IS FEMALE HOSTS INAUGURAL EVENT
September 10, 2020 – The Coast Star, Featuring Allison R. Scaduto, Esq.
Brand Re-Imaging, Remodeling and Refurbishment Programs in the ‘Now Normal’
August, 2020 – GearedUp, Justin M. Klein & Andrew P. Bleiman
SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS per se TRADEMARK RULE
July 2, 2020 – Brent “Giles” Davis, Esq.
COURT UPHOLDS FORCE MAJEURE DEFENSE for NON‐PAYMENT of RENT DUE to COVID‐19
June 19, 2020
GIRL SCOUTS AND WOMEN SEW MASKS FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS
May 7, 2020 – The Coast Star, Featuring Allison R. Scaduto, Esq.
STRATEGIES TO PROACTIVELY DEAL WITH THE EFFECTS OF COVID‐19 ON YOUR BUSINESS
June, 2020 – Allison R. Scaduto, Esq.
BUYING A FRANCHISE IN THE MIDST OF A PANDEMIC – EVALUATING RISK & REWARD
May, 2020 – Allison R. Scaduto, Esq.
Franchisee Group Sues Urban Air Over Rising Costs
April 29, 2020 – FranchiseTimes, Featuring Andrew Bleiman
E-2 visa helps brothers invest in Glass Guru
April 23, 2020 – FranchiseTimes, Featuring Justin M. Klein
How Burgerim’s red flags got missed
April 23, 2020 – FranchiseTimes, Featuring Andrew Bleiman
Membership Agreement Review is a Must Do
April, 2020 – GearedUp, Justin M. Klein
VIDEO: Franchise Response to Coronavirus – First Steps & Planning
March 24, 2020 – Featuring Justin M. Klein
Real estate agents: Employees or contractors? Maybe neither and it costs them money
2020 – Gerald Marks interviewed by the Asbury Park Press
2019
Renegotiating Your Lease Is Always an Option
2019 – GearedUp, Justin M. Klein
Navigating the Hiring Process to Avoid Discrimination Claims
2019 – GearedUp, Justin M. Klein
Merrill Lynch Production Policy Causes Age Discrimination
October, 2019 – BrokeAndBroker.com, Jerry Marks
‘Always be the adult in the room,’ and other views about franchise lawsuits
October, 2019 – Franchise Times, Andrew P. Bleiman Featured
Marijuana in the Workplace
April/May, 2019 – Independent Joe, Justin M. Klein
Tim Hortons shops in Minnesota have begun to close amid dispute
May 4, 2019 – StarTribune, Jerry Marks Featured
What in the World is a ROFR?
March, 2019 – GearedUp, Justin M. Klein
Considering Multi-Brand Franchising?
February/March, 2019 – Independent Joe, Justin M. Klein Featured
2018
Pillow Talk: Can Spouses Own Competing Franchise Businesses?
2018 – Gearedup, Justin M. Klein
The Anatomy of an M&A Transaction: Knowing the Process Is Key to Success
2018 – GearedUp, Justin M. Klein & Allison S. Scaduto
Is it a pizza or a highway? Logo war ends with a victory for food
May 21, 2018 – Miami Herald
New Jersey Again Loses Logo Suit With Florida Pizza Shop
May 17, 2018 – The New York Times, Justin M. Klein Featured
New Jersey loses logo suit with Florida pizza shop
May 17, 2018 – The Washington Post, Justin M. Klein Featured
Patent Office Rejects NJ’s Challenge to Pizzeria Logo Likened to Parkway Signs
May 16, 2018 – New Jersey Law Journal, Justin M. Klein Featured
Pizza fight may be lost after feds deliver burn to N.J. in trademark case
May 16, 2018 – NJ.com, Justin M. Klein Featured
KNOW YOUR FRANCHISE AGREEMENT: Step One to Resolving a Dispute
2018 – GearedUp, Justin M. Klein
Restaurant Brands International: Lawyer in Quiznos Class Action Discusses Tim
Hortons’ Franchise Disclosure Document and Practices
January 11, 2018 – The Capitol Forum, Jerry Marks Featured
2017
PFIFA Participates in 2017 CFA Day Forum in Washington
2017 – GearedUp, Justin M. Klein Featured
Plan Your Legacy With a Succession Plan Your Franchisor Will Approve
2017 – GearedUp, Justin M. Klein
Judge Won’t Bite on Dismissal Motion in Snack Food Class Action
August, 30 2017 – New Jersey Law Journal, Michael Booth
A Look Under the Hood: Is Your Ownership Structure Right For You?
July, 2017 – GearedUp, Justin M. Klein and JoyAnn Kenny
Diversifying Your Business and Financial Portfolio
July, 2017 – GearedUp, Christina Cannon
When Franchisors Fall Out
May 5, 2017 – Global Franchise, Justin M. Klein
Gender and Non-Discrimination Laws: You Must Be Aware
April, 2017 – GearedUp, Justin M. Klein
How Vicarious Liability Can Leave Franchisees Exposed
March, 2017 – Independent Joe, Justin M. Klein & Allison S. Scaduto, Esq.
2016
Disguised Franchises: The Licence Agreement Trap
December, 2016 – Allison S. Scaduto, Esq.
For MidiCi, 329 units sold but none open
October 25, 2016 – Franchise Times
Professional Athletes and Franchising – Following a Different Kind of Playbook
December 6, 2016 – Allison S. Scaduto, Esq.
Snyder’s-Lance Illegally Wiped Out NJ Franchisees, Suit Says
November 29, 2016 – Law 360
Am I My Brother’s Keeper? – Franchisor Liability for a Franchisee’s Conduct
January 21, 2016 – New Jersey Lawyer
2014
Marks & Klein Launches Two Franchise Associations
February 27, 2014 – Blue MauMau
Here’s help for tackling the new healthcare law, starting now
January 2014 – Franchise Times
2013
Counsel’s Role in Re-Imaging, Remodeling, and Refurbishment of Franchise Systems
November 8, 2013 – American Bar Association
A Hypnotic Tale About Choice of Law and Noncompete Agreements
October 22, 2013 – Workforce
Curtain Up – When businesses falter, some act quickly to cut the drama
February 1, 2013 – Franchise Times
2012
Children’s Education – Well-heeled investors getting schooled in growing sector
September 1, 2012 – Franchise Times
Fantastic Sams Owners to Arbitrate as Association
July 11, 2012 – Blue MauMau
Quiznos New Strategy: Higher Prices
July 9, 2012 – Blue MauMau
Denver-based Quiznos Seeks Recovery With New Marketing Strategy
July 8, 2012 – DenverPost.com
Medicine Shoppe Franchisees Allowed to Arbitrate Jointly
June 18, 2012 – Blue MauMau
Sal’s Restaurant Owners Claim Founder Defrauded Them of $10M
May 9, 2012 – DailyBusinessReview.com
Planet Fitness, New York Franchisees Engaged in Legal Battle
April 18, 2012 – ClubIndustry.com
Split Decisions
March, 2012 – Franchise Times
The Pitfalls of Assessing a Franchise
March 02, 2012 – Blue MauMau
Marks & Klein Fights for Artists Rights “Magic Garden”
February 28, 2012 – My9TV.com
So You Want In? How to Assess a Franchise Opportunity
February 10, 2012 – The Wall Street Journal
Protecting You When Buying a Franchise: Jerry Marks Interview South Florida Business Report
February 09, 2012 – CBS Channel 12
Financial Reps – Should ‘zees believe only what they read, not what they hear?
January, 2012 – Franchise Times
The Villanos v. Matco Tools, TD Bank
January, 2012 – Franchise Times
2011
Justin M. Klein to International Who’s Who of Franchise Lawyers 2011
November 21, 2011
TD Back Tools Case – Suit Alleges Small-biz Loan Scheme
October 30, 2011 – New York Post
Pizza Hut Opens More Local Outlets as Legal Battle Heats Up
October 30, 2011 – Nola.com
Quiznos Chain Faces Tough Finance Issues
August 21, 2011 – The Denver Post
Marks & Klein Featured in New York Law School Magazine
Spring 2011 – NYU Alumni Magazine
Jerry Marks on Lawline TV: How to Safely Buy a Franchise
July 2011 – Lawline TV
Franchise Group Allowed to Pursue Suit
July 22, 2011 – The Wall Street Journal
Did John Legend Steal a Song? You Decide
July 08, 2011 – E! Online
Associations Make Better Franchises – A Podcast with Justin M. Klein
April 15, 2011 – Blue MauMau
Marks & Klein, LLP Announces Opening of Chicago Offices
April 05, 2011
Expanding Pizza Chain Wins Injunction vs Manalapan Shop
March 31, 2011 – Asbury Park Press
Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Successful in Bid to Stop Unfair Competition
March 23, 2011
New Orleans Native Larry Lundy Fights to Hang on After Falling from Pizza Hut Corporate Ladder
March 13, 2011 – Nola.com
Get Rich or Infringe Copyrights Tryin’
January 16, 2011 – Tactical IP
2010
Copyright Lawsuit Filed Over 50 Cent Song ‘I Get Money’
December 15, 2010 – PR Newswire
Reflecting on a Decade of Franchisee-franchisor Litigation Provides Important Insight
December 07, 2010 – QSR Magazine
Marlboro Cable Customer Suing Cablevision
October 28, 2010 – Asbury Park Press
Quiznos Class Action Settlement Finalized
September 02, 2010 – Law Journal Newsletters
Quiznos Settlement Finalized, Among Highest Penalties in Franchise History
August 17, 2010 – Blue MauMau
Judge Upholds Settlement in Quiznos Class Action
August 16, 2010 – Nation’s Restaurant News
Kreme Filing in Court Fight
August 16, 2010 – New York Post
Quiznos and Franchisees Reach Settlement of Multiple Class Actions Lawsuits
January 2010 – PR Newswire
2009
Attorney Criticize Dunkin’ Donuts’ Litigious Behaviors
October 08, 2009 – Bloomberg Businessweek
2008
Sweet Media Portrayals Mask the Sour Truth about Troubled Ricky’s Franchise, Former Store Owners Say
September 18, 2008 – Reuters
Embattled ID-theft Company Taps Google Executive
May 28, 2008 – MarketWatch
Fraud-prevention Becomes ID Theft Victim
May 22, 2008 – CNN
The “DO” Diligence Dozen: Twelve Questions Ask When Buying a Franchise
May 14, 2008
How & Why to Franchise Your Successful Business
May 22, 2008
2007
Rabbi Sues to Overturn Zoning Rules
May 31, 2007 Asbury Park Press
You’re Toast!
May 3, 2007 Denver Westword
An Overview of Asset Protection, Business Succession and Estate Planning for Franchisees and Business Owners
April 24, 2007
The Next Big Thing?
April 22, 2007 Asbury Park Press
Quiznos Hopefuls Complain of Greed
March 13, 2007 The Record
Quiznos Sued Over Treatment of Franchisees
March 13, 2007 Competition Law 360
When Disillusion Sets In
February 24, 2007 The New York Times
Quiznos Hires Former Burger King CEO Brenneman
January 8, 2007 USA Today
Quiznos Accused of Defrauding Franchisees to Build Brand
January 2007 Thompson West
Quiznos Turns Up the Heat on Disgruntled Franchisees
January 2007 Law Journal News
Prior to 2005
Ruling Favors Wives of Ex-Snap-On Tools Dealers
December 29, 2004 Asbury Park Press
Former Snap-On Tool Dealer Awarded $314,000 Damages – “Snap-On Wives Club” Expanded
July 19, 2004 CBS Market Watch
Snap-On Tool Co.
January 16, 2004 Kenosha News
Wives of Snap-On Dealers File Lawsuit Against Company
January 14, 2004 Staten Island Advance
No Sure Thing
June 22, 2003 Asbury Park Press
AAA’s Impartiality Challenged by Lawyer Seeking Alternate Forum
October 21, 2002 New Jersey Law Journal