Tag Archives: Miami Franchise Lawyers
Former Burger King Employee Files a Lawsuit, Seeking Class-Action Certification
According to reporting from Forbes, a former Burger King cook named Jarvis Arrington has filed a lawsuit against the company. He is seeking class-action certification on behalf of every employee who has worked at any of the company’s franchise location from 2010 through 2018. The legal claim in this case centers around the anti-poaching… Read More »
Franchise Law Implicated in Latest South Florida Immigration Raids
On January 10th, 2018, the Miami New Times reported that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided five 7-Eleven franchise locations in South Florida. These South Florida immigration raids were a part of nationwide step up in enforcement against employers. Beyond the myriad of other legal issues that are at stake, these raids… Read More »
Miami Auto Dealership Sues BMW/Audi Alleging Franchise Law Violations
According to reporting from Automotive News, Braman Dealerships has filed a lawsuit against BMW and Audi, on the grounds that the auto manufacturers made unlawful changes to their sales incentive programs. The Miami-based auto dealership contends that the unilateral changes made by the two European automakers are in direct violation of the Florida Franchise… Read More »
Proposed Florida Senate Bill Would Dramatically Alter Franchise Law Rights
Recently, state senator Jack Latvala, a Republican representing the Clearwater area, introduced a proposal (SB 750) that would significantly alter franchise law rights in Florida. If passed, Senate Bill 750 would make it more challenging for franchisors to terminate business relationships with their franchisees. This bill would give franchisees additional legal rights that would… Read More »
