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News Briefs
August 30, 2011
Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.
Court Watch
August 30, 2011
Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
Arbitration Provisions Continue to Make Waves
August 30, 2011
In a recent presentation, Nixon Peabody LLP attorneys Gregg Rubenstein and Diana Vilmenay discussed arbitration-related litigation in light of <i>AT&amp;T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion and Stolt-Nielsen S.A. v. AnimalFeeds International Corp.</i>, decided by the Supreme Court in April 2010.
To File Jointly or Not to File Jointly? That Is the Question
August 30, 2011
Joint tax returns, while financially beneficial from a tax perspective, may lead to significant problems once litigation ensues. Here's why.
Drafting the Right Franchise Agreement
August 30, 2011
Drafting the right franchise agreement for your client starts with the development of a franchise plan that establishes the framework of the franchise system. This article sets forth key considerations for such a plan.
New Laws in Texas Address Financial Matters
August 30, 2011
On June 17, Gov. Rick Perry, R-TX, signed into law two bills of keen interest to family lawyers in that state. They address spousal maintenance and fraud on the community estate.
How to Deal with the Distribution of Intellectual Property Assets in Divorce
August 30, 2011
When a Supporting Spouse and a Creative Spouse divorce, the question may arise as to how to distribute the value of the intellectual property or "celebrity status" that the Creative Spouse created during the marriage.
Focus on 5,911,663 Clients
August 30, 2011
Most law firm marketing focuses on a tiny slice of the market, on companies with 500 or more employees. Yet, these large companies comprise a mere 0.31% of all companies in the U.S.
Client Speak: Client Feedback ' Best Practices
August 30, 2011
Part One of this article listed the nine components of the How best practices. It then went on to describe the first four; the remaining five are described herein.
Media & Communications Corner: Breaking Down the Media Database Market
August 30, 2011
If you are in marketing/public relations, you know media databases are invaluable tools when it comes to doing business. But you're probably equally aware that nothing in life is perfect, especially these online media lists.

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