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Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.

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Court Watch

Rupert Barkoff

Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.

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Iowa Decision Upholds Tax Assessment Against Out-of-State Franchisor

Adam B. Thimmesch

The Iowa Supreme Court recently issued a decision holding that the state of Iowa has the authority to impose its income tax on out-of-state franchisors based solely on the use of their intangible property by franchisees located in the state.

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Serving Alcohol at Company Events

Jonathan A. Segal

By now, the winter holidays are a dim memory, but there are other events that companies may celebrate. Consequently, it is always helpful to review ways to minimize the risks of serving alcohol at company events.

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Non-Authority for Non-Recruitment Covenants Under New York Law

Richard C. Schoenstein

While many employers have written employment contracts with restrictive covenants designed to hinder employees from departing for a competitor, the state and federal courts considering New York law have not uniformly enforced such provisions.

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Social Networking

Gary S. Kessler & Tony Barbieri

Not only is social networking taking over how we live, work, communicate and "socialize," it is changing how lawyers litigate and practice law.

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When Did Intermittent Become a Noun?

Ralph Morris & Ashley Eddy

While dealing with intermittent leave is one of the most difficult issues that HR staff faces, there are certainly some opportunities for employers to control employee abuse.

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The Commercial Real Estate Broker's Lien Act

Steven D. Sallen

The commercial real estate broker's lien act is finally a reality in Michigan.

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The New BOMA Method for Measuring Office Building Area

Richard Shapiro

The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) recently released a new standard for measuring an office building's rentable area. They are explained herein.

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Subordination Without Nondisturbance

Jeffrey H. Newman

It is virtually axiomatic that when a mortgagee takes possession from a defaulting borrower-landlord, the mortgagee encounters the harsh reality of a neglected piece of real estate.

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