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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.

Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.

Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.

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In-depth analysis of recent rulings.

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.

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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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.