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Franchises Eye International Expansion
With many U.S. franchise markets saturated and capital for new franchisees difficult to obtain, franchisors have increased their efforts to identify the most promising non-U.S. markets for growth. But international franchising carries numerous complications that must be addressed by a franchisor's business and legal strategy, said several experts at the 2011 International Franchise Expo. The Expo was sponsored by the International Franchise Association in Washington, DC, on April 1-3.
“Does the future of U.S. franchising lie outside the U.S.? One can make an argument that it does,” said Philip F. Zeidman, senior partner, DLA Piper LLP.
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.
The DOJ's New Parameters for Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programs
The parameters set forth in the DOJ's memorandum have implications not only for the government's evaluation of compliance programs in the context of criminal charging decisions, but also for how defense counsel structure their conference-room advocacy seeking declinations or lesser sanctions in both criminal and civil investigations.
Use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements In White Collar Investigations
This article discusses the practical and policy reasons for the use of DPAs and NPAs in white-collar criminal investigations, and considers the NDAA's new reporting provision and its relationship with other efforts to enhance transparency in DOJ decision-making.
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.
Compliance Officers: Recent Regulatory Guidance and Enforcement Actions and Mitigating the Risk of Personal Liability
This article explores legal developments over the past year that may impact compliance officer personal liability.