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Court Watch
February 28, 2012
Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
Advising Unsecured Creditors in Complex Bankruptcies
February 28, 2012
This article explores the roles of examiners and trustees in Chapter 11 cases and focuses on how corporate counsel can best protect a client's position as a single unsecured creditor or party in interest, beyond filing a proof of claim or seeking relief from the stay.
Franchising in Colombia
February 28, 2012
To facilitate an understanding of the opportunities in Colombia, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a report in February 2012 outlining the characteristics of Colombia's franchise market and the legal framework under which franchisors operate. This article provides a summary of that report.
Social Media: The Legal Implications on Franchise Systems
February 28, 2012
Since most consumers today expect social media to be part of the online presence of the retailers and businesses that they frequent, franchisors have to figure out how it fits into their and their franchisees' businesses, and franchise lawyers have to figure out the legal implications of their clients' choices and actions.
In the Marketplace
February 28, 2012
Highlights of the latest equipment leasing news from around the country.
Wells Fargo Survey Forecasts Non-Residential Construction Activity to Increase
February 28, 2012
According to a recent survey, construction contractors and equipment distributors are optimistic that local non-residential activity will improve in 2012.
Finding the Most Qualified Customers As Infrastructure Jobs Drive Demand
February 28, 2012
Equipment financing and leasing professionals who can accurately gauge a contractor's abilities and financial situation — and then work with that contractor to maximize its capabilities — will be well-positioned to capitalize on new projects.
The Route to Federal Court Clarified
February 28, 2012
While the Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2011 does not change the jurisdictional requirements for removal, and the basic removal procedures are left largely unchanged, the Act does in-house and outside counsel a service by settling removal issues that often varied by circuit, including the first-or-last-served defendant rule, the standard for measuring the amount in controversy, and the permissibility of exceptions to the one-year bar.
MARKETING PLAN
February 28, 2012
MARKETING PLAN Fatal Error #44 in Jim Muehlhausen's book, "The 51 Fatal Business Errors" is "IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN, YOU ARE PLANNING TO FAIL." Even if you have lots of experience in your specialty, and understand your clients' businesses, integrating marketing into weekly activities is essential. In our work with clients, we often find that they are asked to complete an exhaustive marketing plan at the beginning of each year. Some do; most don't; and few…
A New Philosophy for Managing Partners
February 28, 2012
An astute lawyer-manager must achieve the appropriate balance of building consensus among the partners versus managing as an autocrat.

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