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Eight Recession-Busting Tactics

Larry Bodine

When the recession ends, many firms will have survived. But those that thrived will have employed all or some of the measures outlined in this article.

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Softening the Landing for Employees Caught in a Reduction in Force

Michael E. Mooney & Christa von der Luft

As uncertainties in the economy continue, many law firms are facing the reality of excess capacity. Unfortunately, "right-sizing" a firm generally means laying off valuable employees. The loss of a job can be traumatic even in good times, when an employee can expect to quickly land a new position. But with cuts coming from businesses across the board, the next paycheck may be a long way down the road.

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Court Watch

Darryl A. Hart

Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.

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Case Briefs

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In-depth analysis of recent rulings.

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Insurance Company Conduct Endorsing the Fairness of 'All Sums' Allocation

Michael T. Sharkey & Paul Spackman

There are many examples of insurance company statements and conduct that have endorsed the fairness of the "all sums" approach to allocation, or argued against the imposition of extracontractual proration. This conduct contradicts the unsupported arguments these insurance companies now make in favor of extracontractual proration; that enforcing the "all sums" policy language somehow would lead to unfair or unintended results.

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Supreme Court of Canada Voids Non-Compete Clause

Paul Jones

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in an employment dispute that a non-competition covenant was not enforceable, indirectly giving new guidance for franchisors about non-compete covenants with franchisees.

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The Time-Money Continuum

Paul A. Rose & Amanda M. Leffler

Everyone has heard that time is money, but it may be that no industry understands this concept as well or as thoroughly as the insurance industry. Here's why.

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CA's Nutritional Labeling Law: Raising Stakes for National Legislation

Kevin Adler

When California's nutritional-content disclosure law goes into effect on July 1, it will mark a new stage in labeling requirements imposed on restaurant chains. For the first time, nutritional labeling will be required across an entire state, instead of by a single city or county.

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