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California Bar Proposes Specialty Certification for Franchising and Distribution Law
The Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California has published for public comment a franchise and distribution law certified specialty, based on recommendations by the Franchise Law Committee of the Business Law Section of the bar. If the specialization program were created, it would become the ninth such certification in the state. The program is voluntary.
To be certified, attorneys must pass a written exam, demonstrate a high level of experience in the specialty field, complete ongoing education requirements, and be favorably evaluated by other attorneys and judges familiar with their work. Candidates can demonstrate sufficient experience through showing substantial involvement in a combination of 19 tasks of representation, advice, and/or litigation.
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.
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.
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.
Legal Possession: What Does It Mean?
Possession of real property is a matter of physical fact. Having the right or legal entitlement to possession is not "possession," possession is "the fact of having or holding property in one's power." That power means having physical dominion and control over the property.
Removing Restrictive Covenants In New York
In Rockwell v. Despart, the New York Supreme Court, Third Department, recently revisited a recurring question: When may a landowner seek judicial removal of a covenant restricting use of her land?