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Too Little, Too Late: The Franchisee's Perspective on the Revised FTC Franchise Rule
The Federal Trade Commission ('FTC') labored a dozen years to revise its Franchise Rule ' only to give birth to a mouse.
The American Franchisee Association ('AFA') was actively involved in the Rule review process since its beginning in 1995. The AFA submitted written comments and participated in public workshops in both 1995 and 1996. In 1997, after the FTC published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ('ANPR'), the AFA submitted written comments again ' along with 70 franchisees representing 20 independent associations of franchisees. The AFA suggested that regional workshops be held in order that franchisees might be better able to have their comments included on the record. The FTC responded to the AFA's request and held six public workshop conferences in which the second day was an open forum in which the public was invited to express its views. Franchisees from another 15 independent franchisee associations, all members of the AFA, participated in these public conferences. After the ANPR workshops, the FTC published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ('NPR') in 1999 to which the AFA again submitted written comments.
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?