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Taking Client Services in Another Direction
June 28, 2011
In this Q&A, Adam Siegelheim, a shareholder in Stark & Stark's Princeton office, talks about the Proactive Franchise Legal Solutions program as the firm begins a rollout to the franchise industry. The program is a set of intensive client services specifically designed to reduce franchisor-franchisee tensions and avoid litigation.
Graphic Health Warnings for Alcohol
June 28, 2011
Regulatory warning requirements for risky consumer products have typically taken the form of graphic, emotive and oversized health warnings that are designed to change the consumer's behavior through shock tactics and maximization of emotional impact.
Are Lost Future Royalties Awardable Damages?
June 28, 2011
Should the termination of, or by, a franchisee entitle the franchisor to recover lost future royalties from the former franchisee?
Practice Tip: The Use of Cy Pres Funds in Class Action Litigation
June 28, 2011
Any product liability litigator who prosecutes or defends class actions should be familiar with the concept of "cy pres" ' which has been the subject of significant recent attention by the courts and commentators.
Air Bag Warning Claim Preempted
June 28, 2011
Two recent cases highlight issues of importance to practitioners. One case dealt with preemption; the other with discovery sanctions.
July issue in PDF format
June 28, 2011
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Case Briefs
June 28, 2011
Highlights of the latest insurance cases from around the country.
What's Reasonable to Expect?
June 28, 2011
A number of jurisdictions have adopted one version or another of the reasonable expectations doctrine.
In the Courts
June 28, 2011
In-depth analysis of recent key cases.
The Limitations of Liability Coverage Under 'Designated Premises' Policies
June 28, 2011
Where CGL coverage is not available, some policyholders have attempted to obtain general liability coverage under policies that provide a more limited coverage, namely policies that provide coverage for bodily injury or property damage liability arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of a particular "designated premises."

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