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India: The International Hotspot -- Franchising Goes East
India's attraction to European and U.S. franchisors (and all branded marketers) is not only the sheer number of potential Indian consumers, but, more importantly, a growing young affluent population with an increasing demand for quality consumer goods and services. This, in part, has been due to the 8-10% annual growth rate of the Indian economy. Further, there has been significant growth in organized retailing through large shopping malls, with a target of 600 malls by 2010 [source: 'Indian Companies on the Move ' And How,' Sathish Kulkarni, Economic Times, Mumbai, Dec. 21, 2007]. At the recent India Fashion Forum, experts predicted that the Indian retail sector is expected to grow by another US trillion dollars in the next eight years.
Despite the positive economic conditions and the demand for international brands, the Indian legal framework still raises some barriers to international business. The Indian government has the delicate task of balancing what is perceived to be in the interest of local businesses and those of foreign investors.
Why So Many Great Lawyers Stink at Business Development and What Law Firms Are Doing About It
Why is it that those who are best skilled at advocating for others are ill-equipped at advocating for their own skills and what to do about it?
Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the Rough
There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
A Lawyer's System for Active Reading
Active reading comprises many daily tasks lawyers engage in, including highlighting, annotating, note taking, comparing and searching texts. It demands more than flipping or turning pages.
Blockchain Domains: New Developments for Brand Owners
Blockchain domain names offer decentralized alternatives to traditional DNS-based domain names, promising enhanced security, privacy and censorship resistance. However, these benefits come with significant challenges, particularly for brand owners seeking to protect their trademarks in these new digital spaces.