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Why U.S. Franchisors Should Care About the Winds of Change in Ontario

Markus Cohen, Q.C.

For U.S.-based franchisors seeking international expansion, Canada is often the first choice for a host of obvious reasons: proximity; common language (almost); similar purchasing patterns; reaction to Canadian-tourist expression of interest; cross-border spill-over advertising; relatively low incremental cost to service a nearby 51st market area with a population roughly the size of California; etc.

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Mainstreaming California's Franchise Rules

Rochelle B. Spandorf

Since California introduced the world to franchise sales laws in 1970, it has repeatedly distinguished itself for its sometimes-curious approach to regulating franchise relationships within its borders. Recent events, however, suggest California is moving mainstream.

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News Briefs

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.

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Court Watch

Susan H. Morton & David W. Oppenheim

Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.

Features

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<b>Decision of Note:</b><b>Foreign Website Subject to DC Jurisdiction</b>

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia decided that a company based in Madrid, Spain, was subject to personal jurisdiction in the District of Columbia by maintaining a Web site that enabled DC residents to download unlicensed sound recordings. The ruling provides a liberal view for finding both specific and general jurisdiction over Internet defendants.

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Attorney Fees Update

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Depending on the circumstances and the law, parties on either side of an entertainment suit may ask a court for an award of attorney fees. Following are recent court rulings that deal with this and related concerns.

Features

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Bit Parts

Stan Soocher

Recent developments in entertainment law.

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Courthouse Steps

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Recently filed cases in entertainment law, straight from the steps of the Los Angeles Superior Court.

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Discrimination Cases Update

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

The entertainment industry seems especially subject to discrimination cases ' whether based on age, sex, race ' and sexual harrassment/hostile work environment suits. <i>EL&amp;F</i> will compile and report on them periodically.

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Unreleased O'Jays Recordings Can Be Distributed

Shannon P. Duffy

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania lifted a temporary injunction that barred distribution of a new album by The O'Jays ' whose hits in the 1970s included "Love Train" and "Backstabbers" ' after finding that the group most likely had no power under its contract to stop its label from issuing a collection of previously unreleased songs.

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