Mediation; Franchises; Court-ordered
Keegan received an urgent call from a Federal Judge who was then on the bench presiding over an extremely acrimonious dispute between several franchisees and their out-of-state franchisor who was attempting to take control of the businesses claiming the franchisees were violating their franchise agreements and failing to meet mandated standards. The judge was frustrated and asked Keegan to come to his courtroom that day to attempt to resolve the case through mediation. After a marathon session which continued into the early morning hours in the court's chambers, Keegan was successful in negotiating a complex but acceptable settlement agreed to by all parties. (And the judge was grateful.)
