Opinion 98-8
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Determines that the Rule does not prevent a franchisor from amending its disclosure document and franchise agreement after the tender of a signed contract and payment from a prospective franchisee...
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Opinion 98-7
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Apparent applicability of Rule to a sale of assets by owners of a laundry and dry cleaning plant and 13 satellite facilities, where purchasers would acquire three or more locations, have the option to...
Associates in Neurology
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re: Independent provider association composed of eleven neuorologists in the Los Angeles area
Opinion 98-6
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Possible availability of the "fractional franchise" exemption to a franchisor of an "affiliation" franchise covered by the Rule and otherwise subject to its disclosure requirements.
Opinion 98-5
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Possible applicability of Rule to licensing arrangement in which the seller becomes a minority shareholder entitled to a percentage of the profits of a corporation formed by the purchaser.
Opinion 98-4
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Apparent applicability of Rule to licensing arrangement in which seller provides significant assistance and exercises significant control by restricting geographic territories in which licensees can...
Opinion 98-1
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Discusses applicability of Louisiana law to the Funeral Rule, and the retail sale of caskets.
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Opinion 98-3
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Discusses the "required payment" coverage prerequisite, concluding that Rule coverage will not be triggered by the fact that a seller obtains collateral as security for a non-negotiable note due more...
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