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Rare Move By the U.S. Supreme Court

In a rare ruling, the Supreme Court unanimously held that a franchisee that stays in business cannot sue for constructive termination under the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act.

12 minute read October 26, 2010 at 04:36 PM
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Craig R.tractenberg
Rare Move By the U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court rarely tackles commercial law issues, but has addressed an important franchise law issue this year. Recently, a franchise law case did raise a federal question involving the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (Act).

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