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Counseling Franchises During the Recession

Erik Wulff

These are extremely trying times for all businesses, including franchisors, seeking to survive through this recession. It is imperative that franchisors demonstrate leadership in preserving their franchise systems, but fault lines undoubtedly will emerge. In this environment, much pressure will fall on the shoulders of franchisor's counsel to guide clients to achieve their goals.

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<B>BREAKING NEWS:</B> Supreme Court's Wyeth Ruling Deals a Blow to Pre-emption Defense Image

<B>BREAKING NEWS:</B> Supreme Court's Wyeth Ruling Deals a Blow to Pre-emption Defense

Tony Mauro

The Supreme Court's decisive ruling on March 4 against Wyeth in a landmark pharmaceutical product liability case may also close off a major front in a hard-fought battle by businesses and the Bush administration to insulate national corporations from state tort litigation.

<B>BREAKING NEWS:</B> Supreme Court's Wyeth Ruling Deals a Blow to Pre-emption Defense Image

<B>BREAKING NEWS:</B> Supreme Court's Wyeth Ruling Deals a Blow to Pre-emption Defense

Tony Mauro

The Supreme Court's decisive ruling on March 4 against Wyeth in a landmark pharmaceutical product liability case may also close off a major front in a hard-fought battle by businesses and the Bush administration to insulate national corporations from state tort litigation.

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In the Marketplace

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Highlights of the latest equipment leasing news from around the country.

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Reviewing Key Bankruptcy Decisions of 2008

John J. Rapisardi

As we look ahead to the coming year, it is instructive to review the important bankruptcy decisions of 2008. As bankruptcy filings continue to increase, the decisions summarized in this article may have important ramifications on a variety of issues.

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Waiting for the Thaw: A Look at Repossession and Liquidation Statistics

Edward Castagna

By reviewing data over a number of quarters, the author notes trends that are occurring in specific sectors of the equipment leasing industry.

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First Modifications Since 2001 Considered for UCC Article 9

Alan M. Christenfeld & Shephard W. Melzer

This article discusses several items on the Article 9 Joint Review Committee's agenda that could result in amendments to UCC Article 9, certain secured transactions provisions of UCC Article 8 and the official comments.

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Movers & Shakers

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Who's doing what; who's going where.

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A Firm's Culture Affects Partners' Compensation

Joel A. Rose

This article explores two aspects of attorney compensation: first, the standards of evaluation, and second, the compensation decisions based upon these standards.

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Maintaining Trust: Rules, Snares, and Worries in Trust Account Management

Edward Poll

Lawyers constantly face ethical snares on the use of and accounting for client trust accounts.

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