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Cynthia handles a broad range of commercial litigation matters for large and small businesses. She specializes in the representation of franchisors and manufacturers in dispute resolution through the court system, mediation, and domestic and international arbitration. This representation primarily involves breach of contract issues, contract termination issues, enforcement of covenants not to compete, vicarious liability and enforcement of trademark and other intellectual property rights against franchisees and distributors. She also represents businesses in patent and trademark litigation and other types of commercial litigation. Bar Admissions Minnesota, 1997 U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Colorado U.S. Tax Court Professional Associations & Memberships American Bar Association, Forum on Franchising International Franchise Association Minnesota State Bar Association Minnesota Women Lawyers Women in Franchising International Centre for Dispute Resolution, Young & International Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd. Chair of Summer Law Clerk Program Education University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, MN, 1997 J.D. Managing Editor, Minnesota Journal of Global Trade, 1995 - 1997 Honors: Order of the Coif, magna cum laude University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 1993 B.A. Honors: With Distinction Honors Rising Star,® Minnesota Law & Politics magazine, 2006, 2008, 2009 |
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Franchisor Saves Market, Protects Customer List From Competitor
A franchisor client contacted Larkin Hoffman after it received a letter from one of its largest multi-unit franchisees, indicating they were closing all their stores, and demanding a six figure payment to protect from having more than 10,000 customer names and information delivered to a competitor.
Court Grants Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit and Enforces Contractual Mediation Provision
Despite both mandatory mediation and binding arbitration provisions in its franchise agreement, an existing franchisee brought suit in California state court seeking both damages and injunctive relief against a franchisor client.
Protection of Franchisor Confidential Information
A national franchisor contacted Larkin Hoffman when their Minneapolis franchisee ceased operations and transferred customer records to a competitor.
Advantage Rent-A-Car Fast-Track Bankruptcy Sale to Hertz
Advantage Rent-A-Car turns to Larkin Hoffman for assistance during the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
