Morgan Ben David

December 12, 2018 | Daily Business Review

During the past several years, joint employer liability has been a hot-topic affecting franchisors and franchisees alike, due to the lack of clarity surrounding when two or more businesses may be deemed joint employers.

By Morgan Ben-David

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May 23, 2018 | Daily Business Review

The franchise sector grew faster than the overall economy in 2017 and is projected to do so again this year, due in part to an improved momentum in GDP, a boost from recent tax reform and an increased favorable regulatory environment, according to the International Franchise Association's Franchise Business Economic Outlook for 2018.

By  Morgan Ben-David

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August 18, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Trade dress not only pertains to a product's image, size, shape, color or texture, but also has been expanded to encompass the interior and exterior décor, signage, menu and general "atmosphere" of a restaurant or store. Like a traditional trademark, a company's trade dress is similarly protected by the Lanham Act, writes Morgan Ben-David.

By Commentary by Morgan Ben-David

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June 05, 2017 | Daily Business Review

While purchasing a franchise can be seen as a way for an individual entrepreneur to realize his "American Dream," a prospective franchise owner should nevertheless conduct a thorough pre-acquisition due diligence before signing on the dotted line. The risk involved with becoming a franchise owner can be managed (or even avoided) by adhering to five best practices when researching a potential franchise, writes Morgan Ben-David.

By Commentary by Morgan Ben-David

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