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SEC Proposes Much-Anticipated Crowdfunding Rules

Katayun I. Jaffari & Jill M. Stadelman

On Oct. 23, the SEC finally proposed rules to implement the crowdfunding provisions of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012.

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Movement among franchise professionals.

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What's New in the Law

Robert W. Ihne

A roundup of pertinent rulings from all over the country.

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Intercreditor Agreements

Brad Nielsen & Sean Gillen

This is the second article in a series covering various aspects of intercreditor agreements.

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Software Maker Files Appeal in Batman Film Trademark Suit

Amanda Bronstad

Software company Fortres Grand is pressing to revive its trademark infringement claims against Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. for using the name of the real-life "Clean Slate" computer program in the Batman movie <i>The Dark Knight Rises</i> .

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Stan Soocher

Maryland Federal Court Issues Ruling in Dispute over Boxer Roberto Duran's Life Story<br>New York Federal Court Refuses to Apply First-Filed Exception to Dispute Over "Bette Davis Eyes" Jewelry

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It's a Licensee Eats Licensee World

Scott J. Slavick

These days, it is commonplace for companies to license multiple parties in various distinct geographical areas to use the same trademark. Because different licensees may be competitors of one another in different product lines, the question often arises as to whether one licensee may challenge another's right to use a licensed mark and, if so, where.

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Changes Recommended to Australian Franchising Legislation

Stephen Giles

The change of federal government in Australia on Sept. 7, 2013 has created some uncertainty in relation to the changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct that were expected to result from a recent comprehensive review of the Code.

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The 'Friendly Fraud' Chargeback

Monica Eaton-Cardone

The abuse of the chargeback option has resulted in a "friendly fraud" epidemic harming not only merchants, but the very consumers the programs were designed to help.

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