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Can We Resolve Franchise Disputes Faster, Cheaper and Better?
Franchisors and franchisees alike are frustrated with litigation. It costs too much, takes too long, and diverts both sides from their core mission ' building the brand. In recent years, we have seen different approaches to alternative dispute resolution, some of which have worked better than others. Even though the vast majority of lawsuits and arbitrations settle before judgment or award, there is an enormous cost and waste of resources involved in the ordinary settlement process. What is needed is a new way to resolve differences between parties that is faster, cheaper, and better.
Resolving franchise disputes early is an important goal for both franchisors and franchisees. Both parties presumably prefer to focus on business rather than litigation, and both have the economic incentive for the franchisee and the entire brand to prosper. If the parties can be convinced that it is in both their interests to enter into candid negotiations before they file suit or demand arbitration, they can avoid wasteful litigation.
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.
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.