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FTC Addresses Earnings Claims in Internet Advertising
As franchisors find new ways to reach out to prospective franchisees, there are inevitably questions about how franchise laws ' written long before electronic media such as the Internet and e-mail were contemplated ' might apply. Recently, the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) staff provided some guidance to help franchisors understand how the FTC Franchise Rule applies with respect to earnings claims made in the context of Internet advertising.
In January 2004, the FTC's Franchise Rule staff issued an advisory opinion (FTC Staff Advisory Opinion No. 04-2, available at Bus. Franchise Guide (CCH) ' 6522; it can be found online at www.ftc.gov/bcp/franchise/advops/advis04-2.htm). The staff's advisory opinion makes for interesting reading and helps franchisors with questions about how to comply with the FTC's Franchise Rule when advertising on the Internet. While staff advisory opinions are not binding on the FTC, they are nonetheless useful in that they reflect the current views of the staff lawyers responsible for administration and enforcement of the Franchise Rule. In the author's view, the Commission will be reluctant to proceed against a private company that reasonably relied upon the guidance given by staff in an informal advisory opinion that was not revoked.
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With Lawyers
There's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Transfer Tax Implications on Real Property Leases
The real property transfer tax does not apply to all leases, and understanding the tax rules of the applicable jurisdiction can allow parties to plan ahead to avoid unnecessary tax liability.