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Franchise Disclosure Documents and Agreements

Nicholas Bibby

While franchise disclosure documents and their attendant agreements are the "glue" applied to the initial franchisor/franchisee relationship, the question of "who constructed the paperwork" is both a touchy and legitimate concern for those immersed in the franchise industry.

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AAA Reduces Fees in Pilot Program

Kevin Adler

The American Arbitration Association is reporting that its pilot program to reduce commercial arbitration fees has been popularly received, and AAA is increasing its promotion of the new fee structure. The program began in July 2009 and has been utilized in 1,000 to 2,000 disputes to date, reflecting claims totaling nearly $3 billion, according to India Johnson, an AAA senior vice president. The number of those disputes related to franchising is unknown.

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In the Marketplace

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Highlights of the latest equipment leasing news from around the country.

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Real Property Law

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In-depth analysis of recent rulings.

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Can a Lender's Own Acts Void Its Title Policy?

Marvin Bagwell

It has long been recognized that claims go up in an economic downturn just as the underwriters' ability to pay decreases. But is there more going on in this new era of strict scrutiny for title claims? Is the evidence merely anecdotal?

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Drug & Device News

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Recent developments in this all-important area.

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Med Mal News

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The latest news you need to know.

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FTC Guidelines Fallout

Jonathan Bick

The regulations that the Federal Trade Commission recently promulgated on product endorsements could result in injunctions for bloggers and advertisers, who could be ordered to reimburse consumers for financial losses stemming from product reviews that are considered inappropriate under the new guidance.

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Certificate of Merit Laws Under Fire

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

In last month's issue we began a discussion of <i>Putman v. Wenatchee Valley Medical Center</i>, in which the Supreme Court of Washington struck down that state's law requiring the filing of a certificate of merit in medical malpractice lawsuits. Part Two herein concludes the discussion.

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