LJN Newsletters

  • Louisiana Attempts to Shift Its Losses Under the 'Road Home Program' to the Insurance Industry

    Insurers around the country are keeping a close watch on the Katrina Canal Breaches Litigation currently pending in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. In 2007, the state of Louisiana filed this putative class action against more than 200 insurers, claiming that they failed to adequately pay or adjust homeowners' claims following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, thereby causing the state to administer more funds under the "Road Home Program" than initially contemplated.

    January 27, 2011Daniel Centner

  • News Briefs

    Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.

    January 27, 2011ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Court Watch

    Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.

    January 27, 2011Rupert Barkoff

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

    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.

    January 27, 2011Adam B. Thimmesch

  • Serving Alcohol at Company Events

    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.

    January 26, 2011Jonathan A. Segal

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

    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.

    January 26, 2011Richard C. Schoenstein

  • Social Networking

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

    January 26, 2011Gary S. Kessler and Tony Barbieri

  • When Did Intermittent Become a Noun?

    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.

    January 26, 2011Ralph Morris and Ashley Eddy