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Former Franchisee Held in Contempt; Attorneys Have Trouble With Fee Request
In H&R Block Tax Services, LLC v. Judy Strauss, Bus. Franchise Guide (CCH) '15,593 (USDC, N.D. New York, July 7, 2015), a former H&R Block franchisee was held in contempt of court for not complying with a restraining order issued by the court enforcing the post-termination non-competition covenants in her expired Franchise Agreement. The agreement required, among other things, that for one year after the agreement ended, the franchisee would not solicit her former clients, engage in a competing business within 45 miles of her former H&R Block office, or allow her former office to be used for tax preparation services. In February 2015, Block obtained an order from the court restraining Strauss from violating those provisions. In the instant action, Block sought to hold Strauss in contempt for violating that order.
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.
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.
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.
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.