In today's age of endless content recycling, the provenance of any particular published work can be disguised or ignored as it is churned through multiple media ' including on the Internet in social media. Content farms cycle news endlessly, sometimes with items even being automatically generated by specially designed computer software. And it goes without saying how much Hollywood loves a recycled idea.
- October 02, 2013Scott J. Slavick
Recently finalized rulemaking by the SEC to implement the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act allows issuers of securities to engage in general solicitation and advertising to accredited investors in some private placement offerings of securities. Although the SEC's announcement leaves several notable questions unanswered, Rule 506(c) has the potential to enhance the utility of investment programs in the franchise world.
October 02, 2013Joel R. Buckberg, Taylor K. WirthDuring a period when state legislatures wrestle with the issue of when a franchisor is the employer or co-employer of employees of an individual franchisee, lawsuits continue to arise addressing the same complicated issue.
October 02, 2013Kevin AdlerNew Federal Rule Likely To Raise Costs for Home Healthcare Franchises in 2015
New York City 16-Oz. Sugary Drink Ban ThwartedOctober 02, 2013ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |Bloggers, claiming that no distinction exists between blogs and traditional media, are seeking protection afforded by the First Amendment rights previously reserved for traditional media outlets. However, most courts do not afford bloggers the same rights given to traditional media.
October 02, 2013Jonathan BickFollow these tips to find a videographer who understands the legal world and can produce what you need for your case.
October 02, 2013Michael SkrzypekThis column addresses the new compatibility features of Microsoft Office Word 2013.
October 02, 2013Sue HughesAs we sift through the results from our recently published Partner Compensation System Survey, the data draws us to consider a wide variety of questions about this vitally important management and leadership system. While the majority of our survey respondents report using some form of subjective system, about 15% of the firms report that they use a purely formulaic/objective system.
October 02, 2013Michael Short and Joseph AltonjiThe FTC continued to expand its reach into cybersecurity last month when it took legal action against TRENDnet, which markets Web-connected home security cameras that allowed hundreds of live video feeds to be hacked and posted online.
October 02, 2013Sue ReisingerThe value of e-discovery technology varies, depending on a number of factors, including the provider that is hosting the data, the quality of technical support and the nature of the matter at hand. For that reason, there is no single one-size-fits-all platform.
October 02, 2013Steve Hartwig

