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From the International Franchise Expo: Optimism Overshadows Recession
Franchisors are an optimistic bunch. As entrepreneurs and sales people, franchisors believe that their destiny is to create national and international brands. Obstacles that might intimidate many people, even other business owners, appear to franchisors as mere nuisances. Given this perspective, it was no surprise to find an increased number of franchisors at the International Franchise Expo ('IFE') in Washington, DC, in April, and to find them determined to prosper even when the U.S. and world economies are struggling.
Franchisors are certainly aware of the U.S. recession, but attendees at the IFE were far from despondent about their businesses or about franchising in general. They see opportunities even in a downturn, and they came to the IFE to generate business as well as to learn from franchise attorneys about the mandates of the new Franchise Disclosure Document ('FDD') and how to build good relationships with their franchisees.
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.
When Is a Repair Structural or Nonstructural Under a Commercial Lease?
A common question that commercial landlords and tenants face is which of them is responsible for a repair to the subject premises. These disputes often center on whether the repair is "structural" or "nonstructural."