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The 'New' Willful Blindness Doctrine After Global-Tech

Joseph F. Savage Jr. & David McCrary

In <i>Global-Tech Appliances, Inc. v. SEB S.A.</i>, the Supreme Court expressly approved of the "willful blindness" tool for the first time. But in doing so, it framed the doctrine in a way that provided some much-needed limitations.

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Insurance Coverage for the 2011 Thailand Floods

Gary Thompson & John Shugrue

Policyholders adversely impacted by the 2011 Thailand floods should focus on their insurance coverage promptly so that no rights or remedies are potentially compromised.

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When Does a 'Claim' Arise for Purposes of an Employment Practices Liability Insurance Policy?

Caroline L. Marks & Christopher F. Cari'o

This article analyzes different trends in the law concerning what constitutes a "claim" for purposes of an employment practices liability insurance policy.

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Who's doing what; who's going where.

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Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.

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Court Watch

Rupert M. Barkoff

Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.

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'Ban the Box' Legislation

Eugene K. Connors & Meghan Offer

While the policy considerations behind "Ban the Box" legislation should be lauded, the reality is that this type of legislation can unintentionally create impossible hiring decisions and pose huge legal risks for employers.

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Bankruptcy Filing May Not Prevent Enforcement of Non-Compete Against Franchisee

Joseph M. Witalec & J. Todd Kennard

A U.S. district court recently held that a bankruptcy court abused its discretion in denying a franchisor's motion for relief from the U.S. Bankruptcy Code's automatic stay when the franchisee's bankruptcy petition was filed after the franchisor had previously filed litigation against the franchisee to enforce a covenant not to compete.

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Equipment Leasing in 2012

Thomas B. Howard, Jr.

As we enter 2012, the hyper-competitive nature of municipal lease financing, paired with borrowers' significant financial challenges, demands creative thinking and savvy leadership from lenders as well as borrowers.

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