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Darryl A. Hart

Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.

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Bet-the-System Disputes: When Minor Issues Can Get Out of Control

Kevin Adler

It's not common that a franchise is embroiled in a dispute that has the potential to disrupt or force operational changes to the entire system. But when those situations arise, franchisors are faced with the unpleasant decision whether it's worth taking on the "bet-the-system" challenge.

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Insurance, Indemnification and the Franchise Relationship: How to Make 'Belt and Suspenders' Work for Your Business

Andrew S. Wein

Unless one is aware of the potential pitfalls, even so-called "iron-clad" indemnification clauses or insurance provisions in a franchise agreement can be all for naught. This article discusses the interplay between insurance, indemnification, and the default common-law rules, so that franchisors and franchisees can avoid those dangerous pitfalls.

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Grant Money Doesn't Come Free: How to Keep Your Company Out of Trouble When Using Federal Funds

Edward T. Waters

Private companies should take advantage of the unprecedented funding created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Before they avail themselves of that funding, however, they must take careful stock of the requirements that accompany every aspect of the grant, from accounting under a grant to intellectual property created with those grant funds.

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Beyond the Signed Agreement: Intercreditor Dynamics in Bankruptcy

John D. Fredericks

When a creditor enters the realm of bankruptcy, lenders often find that the many detailed provisions of an extensively negotiated intercreditor agreement are no longer controlling.

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FASB Issues Lease Accounting Discussion Paper Inviting You to Comment

Bill Bosco

The FASB/IASB Boards issued a Discussion Paper titled <i>Leases: Preliminary Views</i> on March 19, 2009, inviting the public to comment by July 17, 2009.

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