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Movers & Shakers
April 26, 2011
Who's doing what; who's going where.
News Briefs
April 26, 2011
Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.
Court Watch
April 26, 2011
Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
Franchises Eye International Expansion
April 26, 2011
International franchising carries numerous complications that must be addressed by a franchisor's business and legal strategy, said several experts at the 2011 International Franchise Expo.
Structuring Sweepstakes and Contests
April 26, 2011
Whether operated by a franchisor or a franchisee, contests involving skill or games of chance aimed at consumers are often an integral part of a promotional and brand-building effort. This article sets forth some key legal and practical issues you should consider when operating a promotion.
Who Controls Your Brand ' You or Your Clients?
April 26, 2011
Is your firm allowing your clients to take control of your brand by awarding you the cases they send your way?
Contingency Fees
April 26, 2011
Much of the pressure for law firms to utilize alternative billing approaches comes from companies of all sizes that increasingly want to control their legal costs by appealing to the individuality of lawyers. That requires rewarding lawyers for having "skin in the game" ' a personal financial stake in the outcome of a matter through compensation that goes up when the results justify it.
Defining the Role and Development of a New Managing Partner
April 26, 2011
While the volume of available information about managing law offices is expanding, information is not readily available about what, specifically, should be the "hands-on approaches" that managing partners and members of management committees should embrace to coalesce their partners, associates and staff into a well-managed and informed organization, with all of the professional and administrative personnel working together to achieve both the firm's immediate and longer-term objectives.
Real Property Law
April 26, 2011
A look at the most important recent cases.
Landlord & Tenant
April 26, 2011
The latest rulings.

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