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Q&A with Misty Chally
In 2007, several large franchisee associations formed the Coalition of Franchisee Associations (“CFA”), with the mission to “leverage the collective strengths of franchisee associations for the benefit of the franchisee community.” One of CFA's greatest strengths became the ability to bring greater legislative and regulatory attention to issues that affect franchisees nationally and at the state level. Today, the CFA has grown to 10 member organizations that represent 14,000 franchise units that employ 1.2 million people. In this Q&A, Misty Chally, CFA's deputy executive director, discusses the mission of the organization and its future plans.
FBLA: Who are you guys?
Misty Chally: In 2007, the CEO of the National Franchisee Association (“NFA”), an association of BURGER KING' franchisees, thought that it would be beneficial to bring together franchisee associations to share ideas and best practices. I had recently been hired by NFA to create its government relations department, and I had worked on small business, tax, and political action committee (“PAC”) issues for associations in the past. I soon started working on policy issues for CFA because the founding members realized it was a voice that was missing in Washington, DC.
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.
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.
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.
Legal Possession: What Does It Mean?
Possession of real property is a matter of physical fact. Having the right or legal entitlement to possession is not "possession," possession is "the fact of having or holding property in one's power." That power means having physical dominion and control over the property.
The Stranger to the Deed Rule
In 1987, a unanimous Court of Appeals reaffirmed the vitality of the "stranger to the deed" rule, which holds that if a grantor executes a deed to a grantee purporting to create an easement in a third party, the easement is invalid. Daniello v. Wagner, decided by the Second Department on November 29th, makes it clear that not all grantors (or their lawyers) have received the Court of Appeals' message, suggesting that the rule needs re-examination.