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Still Seeing Green
February 27, 2011
The long-awaited revisions to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Green Guides were issued on Oct. 6, 2010 and are expected to be approved and finalized soon. Here's what you need to know.
Leasing Wind Power Facilities: A New Reality
February 25, 2011
Leasing has appeared on the national stage as a potentially viable, though complex, type of financing for wind energy facilities, with its successful use in two large utility scale projects and one community wind project.
The ABA Consumer Protection Conference
February 25, 2011
On Feb. 3 the American Bar Association held its Consumer Protection Law Conference, sponsored by the Section of Antitrust Law. Why should franchise systems' ears prick up? For starters, savvy franchisors should understand the larger consumer protection context in which their principal federal regulator operates — especially when most of the top decision-makers show up.
Are Your Independent Contractors Really Independent?
January 28, 2011
The determination of whether a worker is an independent contractor is one of the issues of the decade ' and became even more critical after the DOL and IRS announced that they plan to step up enforcement of companies that miscategorize employees as independent contractors.
Advocacy in ADR
January 27, 2011
The author continues this month with his discussion of tips for attorneys presenting medical malpractice cases in alternative dispute forums.
Aftermarket Parts and Their Consequences in Litigation
January 27, 2011
This article addresses the potential areas of liability for a lessor of automobiles in cases where an aftermarket alteration has been made, particularly if that lessor is the party who executed or authorized the change.
Update: Courts Still Split on HIPAA and Ex Parte Physician Interviews
January 27, 2011
Early last year, the author discussed in this publication three decisions from lower courts that had the potential to greatly impact and shape the emerging landscape of the HIPAA <i>ex parte</i> interview debate. The discussion continues herein.
Where's My Copy?
January 27, 2011
In offices around the world, the copy machine is one of the most heavily used devices. And until an April 2010 expos' by CBS News, most companies never thought twice about any data security liabilities associated with them after they had been disposed or traded.
Technology in Marketing: Cultivating Relationships Using LinkedIn
January 27, 2011
LinkedIn can be a useful tool for finding an "in" with a particular person or company, is helpful for background and intelligence gathering regarding executives and companies, and can also help you keep track of clients or colleagues who change jobs. This article, originally published in MLF in October 2009, provides an update to recent LinkedIn functionality changes, and highlights other features that are worth reviewing. &#133;
Key Trends in Franchise Law in 2011
January 27, 2011
<i>FBLA</i> asked leading franchise attorneys and other experts about key trends in franchise law in 2011. Here are their outlooks and their advice about how to prepare for new developments in franchise law and business.

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