Franchise Regulation and Damages

The first franchise regulation publication that converts liability into damages and dollars! Franchise Regulation and Damages has been written for both the novice franchise practitioner as well as the legal experts. Useful as a review or a desk book, keep this ready resource as a reference for any complex franchise research.

This resource reviews topics seldom covered in franchise law research while going directly to the heart of franchise disputes. Written for all professionals who need to confront damage computation, valuation and the effective use of expert testimony, Franchise Regulation and Damages provides straight-forward, concise explanations while eliminating the fears associated with the mathematical rigors of how damages are measured and how franchise businesses are valued.

Franchise Regulation and Damages covers the area's hottest topics, providing clarity on many of franchising¿s most important issues, including:

• Franchise law works
• Damages are computed
• Litigation risks are assessed
• Clients are defended against baseless claims
• Marketing franchises
• Territorial disputes
• Termination and renewal
• Pricing and product distribution
• Mergers of franchise companies
• Valuation of the franchise
• Damages for future royalties

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part 1: Regulation
Chapter 1 Introduction to Franchising
Chapter 2 Disclosure and Registration
Chapter 3 State Franchise Relationship Laws
Chapter 4 Antitrust Issues in Franchising
Chapter 5 Mergers and Acquisitions
Chapter 6 Franchise Litigation

Part 2: Damages
Chapter 7 Introduction and Theory of Damages
Chapter 8 Franchisor Damages, Remedies
Chapter 9 Lanham Act
Chapter 10 Franchisee Damages, Remedies
Chapter 11 Little FTC Acts
Chapter 12 Fraud
Chapter 13 Lost Profits
Chapter 14 Encroachment
Chapter 15 Torts
Chapter 16 Antitrust Violations
Chapter 17 Wrongful Termination
Chapter 18 Punitive Damages
Chapter 19 Attorneys' Fees

Part 3: Valuation and Expert Testimony
Chapter 20 Valuation of Franchises
Chapter 21 Expert Testimony

Appendix
Table of Cases
Index
Last Report Letter