Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.
June 25, 2012ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |
Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
June 25, 2012Charles G. Miller and Darryl A. HartForming a captive insurance company provides a number of unique advantages to franchisors and groups of franchisees, starting with reduced premiums. Quite possibly the most significant advantage of the captive insurance model, especially for franchisees, is the ability to protect against liabilities that would otherwise be difficult to insure.
June 25, 2012Keith LanglandsNo U.S. franchisor has faced an action brought against it under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, a 35-year-old law that prohibits U.S. firms and individuals from bribing foreign government officials. But that is just a matter of time.
June 25, 2012Kevin AdlerWho's doing what; who's going where.
June 25, 2012ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |A few of the problems that faced Dewey & LeBoeuf were unique, while others were not. Nor is Dewey alone; more than 10 large and prominent firms have failed in the past decade. This article focuses on the pathology of failed law firms.
June 25, 2012Stephen M. 'Pete' PetersonWith the effective date (July 1, 2012) upon us, the uproar surrounding the new disclosure regulations affecting retirement plans is beginning to gain momentum as the definitive question continues to be asked: Will the Pension Protection Act's § 408(b)(2) be a much-needed addition to the process surrounding opening the veil to plan expenses or will it simply cause further damage to an already weak overall retirement solution for millions of Americans?
June 25, 2012Charles B. Blanton, Jr.This article addresses the key items a newly promoted law firm owner should know regarding his or her changed individual tax situation.
June 25, 2012Amy PetersenClient audits have proven to be a valuable tool in support of a law firm's strategic plan and related client relationship expansion efforts.
June 21, 2012Bruce D. Heintz and Gary R. GarrettCorporations increasingly subscribe to the principle of corporate social responsibility. CSR is based on the belief that a demonstration of concern for the environment, human rights, community development and the welfare of their employees can make a corporation more profitable. And if not more profitable, at least a better place to work.
June 21, 2012Janet Ellen Raasch