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Discussion of case in which an appeals court upheld a $10 Million Motrin verdict.
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A ruling in which modifications to the lease did not release the guarantor.
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When Clicks Don't Count
There's a lot of allure when it comes to viral content. The thought of law firm marketing whizzing through the Web, without cost to the firms, is enough to make a person cry. But the attempt to make something go viral can actually backfire.
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Revealing Account Number Violates Fair Debt Collection Law
The Third Circuit has reversed a district court on an issue that "implicates a core concern animating" the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
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On the Move
Who's going where; who's doing what.
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Movement among franchise attorneys and executives.
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Verdicts
In-depth analysis of a recent ruling.
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Key Considerations When Purchasing A Franchise
Buying a franchise can be a great path to business ownership for your clients. Unlike starting a business from scratch, they will be able to leverage the benefits of an established brand and a proven operating plan. But how to decide which franchise to buy?
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Does a Matrimonial Action Abate Upon the Death of a Party?
On occasion, where the financial stakes are high between the surviving spouse and the decedent's estate, the issue of whether an action has abated as a matter of law has been litigated.
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