News & Articles

2024

 

Stay Informed With Updated FDDs
2024 – Geared Up, Justin M. Klein

 

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

 

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK FINDS COVID-19 PANDEMIC IS A ‘FORCE MAJEURE’ EVENT PERMITTING TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
August 2021

 

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