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Do Four Proposed Franchise Laws in Belgium Make EU-Wide Laws Inevitable?
The tide of franchise regulation in Europe continues to flow, as the Belgian parliament is the latest of the EU member state legislatures to consider enacting not one, but four distinct franchise laws. Does this make regulation of franchising on an EU-wide basis inevitable?
Law One ' Disclosure. Following the example of France, Spain, and most recently, Italy, the Belgian Chamber of Representatives is currently considering a bill introduced on Oct. 8, 2003 that will regulate the contents of franchise agreements and provide for precontractual disclosure in a similar manner to the French, Spanish, and Italian legislation. If the bill passes into law, it will oblige franchisors to provide potential franchisees with details of the franchise system and the agreement before they enter into the franchise agreement. Any franchisor who fails to comply with the disclosure requirement will find its franchise agreement to be unenforceable, enabling franchisees to walk out on the franchise at any time, free from any non-compete or other restrictions.
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.
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.
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.