Supermarket competed by its own landlord
On 15 July 2014, the District Court of Noord-Holland issued an interesting ruling in interlocutory proceedings about the competition of a supermarket by its own lessor.
Franchisor hinders litigation – An unbalanced arbitration clause
It has been agreed in a franchise agreement that disputes will be settled by arbitration, to be held in New York, in the English language.
Violation of duty of care affects exoneration
In a dispute about an appeal to an exoneration clause in the franchise agreement by the franchisor, it was considered that the nature of the franchise agreement should be taken into account
Unauthorized unilateral collective fee increase by the franchisor
In an important decision of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal of 23 April 2014, the question was whether a franchisor was allowed to implement an increase in a contribution.
Exoneration of duty of care with the franchisor’s prognosis
In a judgment of the Overijssel court of 9 April 2014, the interesting question arose whether a collaboration should be qualified as a franchise.
Nightlife Franchise
Few nightclubs are affiliated with a chain. That is quite remarkable. We see that quite a lot in the general catering industry.
mr. Th.R. Ludwig gives a course for franchisees at the NFV
mr. Th.R. Ludwig gives a course for franchisees at the NFV
Error in prognosis – contrary to the expert report
Error in prognosis - contrary to the expert report
Consequences of terminating a franchise agreement: a remarkable weighing of interests
At the end of 2013, there was a remarkable ruling by the Court of Arnhem in this case.
Franchise contract not signed? Still bound…
Franchise contract not signed? Still bound...