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By ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |
March 29, 2013

Trimmer Franchisee Bill Filed in CA Assembly

For the second consecutive term, the California Assembly and Senate are considering bills that would strengthen legal protection for franchisees. After a bill was stalled in 2012, Brian Dahle (R-District 1) authored the California Small Business Investment Protection Act, Assembly Bill 1141, which was introduced in March.

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