Founding Partner Michael Einbinder recently sat down with podcast host Jennifer Riggins of the IR Global podcast: Expertise Unlocked to discuss the rocky landscape of Corporate Divorce. Watch the video below to find out more. The post Navigating Corporate Divorce With Michael Einbinder appeared first on Einbinder & Dunn LLP ..read more

Invalidating long-term, exclusive contracts between professional athletes and trading card companies would unfairly limit athletes’ right to benefit from their name, image, and likeness, says Warren Friss of Einbinder & Dunn. In June 2021, the US Supreme Court in NCAA v. Alston opened the door for college athletes to financially benefit from their name, image, and likeness rights. This was long overdue. A more recent lawsuit, Panini America v. Fanatics, now threatens to adversely impact the NIL rights of professional athletes. The suit claims that the grant of long-term, exclusive trading ..read more

Elite Franchise, a global magazine covering franchise issues recently published an article by Michael Einbinder discussing franchise termination issues in the US.  Throughout the article, Michael helps readers navigate the many commercial agreements in place when wanting to terminate a franchise agreement, including default and termination clauses. As well as this, he highlights the many ‘post-termination obligations’ that have to be fulfilled by the franchisee, such as deidentification, to enable them to leave the group without legal action being taken by the franchisor.   Read ..read more

Michael Einbinder represented our firm at IR Global’s largest conference in Amsterdam last week. The Annual Conference allowed him to meet with 400+ of his fellow IR Global members from over 80+ jurisdictions to discuss the strategic qualities needed to compete within each of our respective sectors by delivering our client’s complex requirements.   Michael was also able to socialize and connect with several different members, making it a great opportunity for him to grow awareness of our firm and further build his reputation as an expert across a series of disciplines.   Thanks for a ..read more

This new article by Michael Einbinder provides insight into the rise of ‘big business franchisees’ looking to acquire larger parts of the franchising market. Read the full article here to discover more about the multi-unit and multi-concept franchising trends in the U.S. and worldwide.   The post The Growing Popularity of Multi-Unit and Multi-Concept Franchising appeared first on Einbinder & Dunn LLP ..read more

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In this video, the fifth in a series aired by the Rawls Group, Michael Einbinder discusses how to create a culture that retains key employees. Watch the entire series on the Rawls YouTube Channel For more insight into current issues in franchising, see the following: Multi-Unit Franchising Succeeding Despite Economic Uncertainties Retail Spaces Your Introduction to Becoming a Franchisee or Franchisor Proposed Revisions to New York’s Franchise Sales Act The post Building a Culture People Want appeared first on Einbinder & Dunn LLP ..read more

In this video, the fourth in a series aired by the Rawls Group, Michael Einbinder discusses how to position your business to succeed in spite of labor shortages. Watch the entire series on the Rawls YouTube Channel. For more insight into current issues in franchising, see the following: Multi-Unit Franchising Succeeding Despite Economic Uncertainties Retail Spaces Your Introduction to Becoming a Franchisee or Franchisor Proposed Revisions to New York’s Franchise Sales Act The post Incentives to Attract & Retain People For Multi-Unit Franchising Growth appeared first on Einbinder & D ..read more

In this video, the third in a series aired by the Rawls Group, Michael Einbinder discusses how to position your business to succeed in the event of your absence (whether planned or unplanned) and how smart business owners position themselves for multi-generational success. Watch the entire series on the Rawls YouTube Channel. For more insight into current issues in franchising, see the following: Multi-Unit Franchising Succeeding Despite Economic Uncertainties Retail Spaces Your Introduction to Becoming a Franchisee or Franchisor Gas Pedal or Break? Determining Your Best Business Strategy T ..read more

On October 20th, the New York State Bar Association’s Business Law Committee met to review and propose revisions to the New York Franchise Act (the “Act”). The committee focused on three potential revisions: First, an amendment to the statute’s definition of a franchise. Currently, to be considered a franchise, a franchisor must charge a fee and either the use of a trademark or a marketing system. The amended definition would require a showing of all three elements. Second, a revision to add language to Section 684 of the Act. Third, the committee discussed exempting New York franchisors who s ..read more