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April 27, 2012

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is perhaps the most difficult federal employment statute with which to comply. Here's a review of eligibility requirements.

What Can Lawyers Take with Them Other Than People?

April 27, 2012

A close look at the standards for determining what documents a lawyer may take upon departing a law firm reveals a startlingly unclear and tangled area of legal ethics and law that should give any careful lawyer real pause.

Why Should We Tolerate 'Jerks" in Our Law Firms?

April 27, 2012

Over the past three years of tough times, many law firms have put up with "jerks" in their partnership ranks in order to hold on to the portfolios of work controlled by those people. But there are ramifications to this decision ...

Alternative Attorney Staffing

April 27, 2012

This article focuses on employee benefits decisions and the flexibility of your firm with respect to direct hires of non-partner and non-associate attorneys.

Avoiding Personal Liability for Payroll and Other Employer Tax Obligations

April 27, 2012

Although many firms operate in corporate, LLC or even LLP form in order to protect partners individually from liabilities, their partners may be surprised to learn that they may be personally liable if the firm fails to fulfill its obligations associated with employee compensation and benefits payable by the firm.

International Arbitration in Franchising and Distribution

April 26, 2012

The growth of international franchising and distribution requires offers of user-friendly agreements. International dispute resolution clauses often require arbitration of these disputes before a recognized and supervised international arbitration provider.

Movers & Shakers

April 26, 2012

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

News Briefs

April 26, 2012

Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.

Court Watch

April 26, 2012

Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.

Incurable Defaults

April 26, 2012

Unfortunately, on occasion, a franchisee's actions are so egregious that a franchisor decides that it needs to immediately terminate the franchise and declare that the relationship is irrevocably harmed: an incurable default.

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