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Getting Ahead of the Legal Curve
When societal trends arise, new laws and regulations are sure to follow. Franchises have a choice of making changes as the trends evolve, or waiting until lawmakers and, perhaps, courts force their hands.
In the past year, many franchises have seen the handwriting on the wall when it comes to using trans-fats in the cooking process or allowing smoking at their locations. Although bans on trans-fats or smoking are strictly local at this point, it's clear which way the trend is headed. This has spurred many franchises to embark on or announce plans to make major, system-wide changes that go beyond current legal requirements, but are clearly driven by legal trends, as well as consumer preferences. For example, Burger King, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, Taco Bell, and Wendy's each are in the process of eliminating the use of trans-fats on a national basis, even though only New York City has set a trans-fat limit (0.5 gram per serving, which will take effect on July 1, 2007) and only a few states are considering similar policies.
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.
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.
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.
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?