Magazine Franchise & Law, episode 2 (November 2015)
By now it is episode 2 of F&R appeared in November 2015: Mr. AW Dolphijn of Ludwig & Van Dam Advocaten wrote a chronicle of case law in franchise law over the first half of 2015. In addition to this discussion of a selection of very recent franchise case law, you will be kept informed of the progress of the Dutch Franchise Code. At the beginning of next year, extensive attention will be paid to the NFC, which will be presented in January 2016.
Franchise & Law (F&R) is a periodical magazine. F&R provides concise and accessible expert-selected franchise legal information. The content of Franchise & Law is provided by a network of leading attorneys with specialist knowledge in the field of franchise. This information is almost indispensable for professionals dealing with franchising, such as franchisor attorneys and practice attorneys.
The editorial board consists of Mr. Th.R. Ludwig, franchise lawyer, Ludwig & Van Dam Advocaten, Mr. JJG Heling, legal affairs manager, Bart’s Retail BV (Bakker Bart), and Mr. HGAJ Janssen, franchise lawyer/consultant, Franchise.NL
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Article Franchiseplus: “Franchisors participate in franchisees” – dated June 3, 2020 – mr. AW Dolphin
Franchisors are increasingly participating in the franchisee's business. There are several benefits for both the franchisee and the franchisor.
Article The National Franchise Guide – “Corona discount on rent” – dated June 2, 2020 – mr. AW Dolphin
If a rental property is obliged to be closed due to corona, there may be a right to a rent reduction, according to the Northern Netherlands court.
Article Franchise+ – Franchisees enjoy the same protection as employees and commercial agents with regard to a non-competition clause – dated 7 May 2020 – mr. RCWL Albers
It often happens that, especially by franchisees, the validity of a post-contractual non-compete clause is considered too lightly.
The support agreement for the Retail sector in this Corona crisis – dated 15 April 2020 – mr. K. Bastian
On April 10, 2020, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, together with a number of landlords, retailers and banks, reached a support agreement.
Court rules that corona crisis does not constitute force majeure – dated April 10, 2020 – mr. AW Dolphin
If payment cannot be made due to a decrease in income, then there is not always a force majeure situation.
Important information for directors of franchisees associations: Online meetings and decision-making in times of corona – dated April 10, 2020 – mr. J. Strong
Emergency law provisions for legally valid decisions without physically meeting within the association structure.