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Strategies for Allocating Long-Term Value in Fashion and Apparel License Agreements Image

Strategies for Allocating Long-Term Value in Fashion and Apparel License Agreements

Lois F. Herzeca

Fashion and apparel goods are an important source of branding opportunities for artists and celebrities. One of the most vexing economic issues in fashion and apparel licensing deals is the task of allocating the long-term value of a branded product launch.

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Non-Compete Cases: Does Anyone Really Win?

Charles S. Modell & James M. Susag

Many articles have been written about the enforcement of non-compete agreements in franchise cases. The "textbook" law is clear, and we address that law in this article. However, the message that we in the franchise bar have been sending our clients about the law may not be so clear: Nobody really "wins" these cases ' except the lawyers who take them to court.

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Releases from Canadian Midas Franchisees Found Unenforceable Image

Releases from Canadian Midas Franchisees Found Unenforceable

Jennifer Dolman & Andraya Frith

A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in <i>405341 Ontario Limited v. Midas Canada Inc.</i>, calls into question the some common practices of franchisors in Canada.

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Uncertainty for FCC's Net Neutrality in Wake of Comcast Ruling

Jenna Greene

In the wake of a stinging defeat in court, the Federal Communications Commission finds its ability to regulate the Internet in question, its signature "net neutrality" initiative hanging by a thread. Now, the agency faces several unpalatable options.

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Tax Tips: Marriage, Divorce and Reporting

Sidney Kess

Getting married, losing a spouse, or getting divorced can impact federal income tax reporting in a variety of ways. Application of certain rules may suggest taking certain actions.

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DIY e-Commerce Law

Stanley P. Jaskiewicz

Entrepreneurs in e-commerce have long thrived on serving those who subscribe to the "do it yourself" ("DIY") method of doing business. Legal services are no exception to this trend. Online self-help legal sites, such as nolo.com, have grown in tandem with the general expansion of online commerce. But there are still times when it really is dangerous to "do it yourself" and when it is best to rely on trained professionals.

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Be Careful in Preparing Personnel Documents

Kevin C. McCormick

Since many employers regularly review their employees and record those assessments in written documents, the fact that the manager could be sued for defamation probably comes as a big surprise. A look at a recent case.

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Health Care Reform: What Is the Impact on Employers?

W. Michael Gradisek & Timothy B. Collins

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act imposes significant new responsibilities on employers and employer-sponsored group-health plans. Herein is a complete rundown on what to expect and when.

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New Arbitration Rules

Kevin F. Brady

Following in the footsteps of its very successful mediation program, the Delaware Court of Chancery recently added a new weapon to its arsenal of alternative dispute resolution options.

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Tax Issues for Real Estate Leasing by Tax-Exempt Organizations

Michael J. Huft

This article, the last in a four-part series, examines the issues involved when a tax-exempt organization carries or incurs debt with respect to real estate from, or to which, it receives income unrelated to its exempt purposes.

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