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News Briefs
July 27, 2011
Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.
Court Watch
July 27, 2011
Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
Obama, Same-Sex Partnerships and Immigration
July 27, 2011
Though immigration policy concerning gays and lesbians has evolved, the Immigration and Nationality Act has been held not to recognize same-sex partnerships for purposes of conferring spousal benefits, even if the marriage was valid under state law.
Courts' Intervention in Arbitration Disputes Keeps Franchises Busy
July 27, 2011
The decision in <i>ATT Mobility v. Concepcion</i> was announced on April 27, just a few days before a panel of three franchise attorneys presented an update on arbitration trends at the 44th Annual International Franchise Association Legal Symposium.
NASAA Proposes Four Exemptions for State Registrations
July 27, 2011
The North American Securities Administrators Association ("NASAA") has proposed four exemptions to state registration and disclosure requirements, representing a welcome effort to standardize exemptions at the state level.
Family Lawyers in Trouble; Recent Ethics Decisions
July 27, 2011
The following summary takes a look at various lawyer disciplinary cases decided around the country recently. Many, but not all, of these cases involved domestic relations.
Professional Development: Your 100-Year-Old Strategy for Using Social Media
July 27, 2011
By applying the rules of relationship development and maintenance that have been in place for the past 100 years, a lawyer can avoid the pitfalls of social media and build his practice.
Technology in Marketing: Boosting Your Twitter Ratio (What's That?)
July 27, 2011
As explained on twitterratio.com, the Twitter ratio is calculated by dividing the number of your followers by the number of your "friends." Here's what it means.
The Place to Network: 'Mocktail' Networking
July 27, 2011
This writer and publication are not in the business of endorsing specific commercial programs, but the "Legal Mocktail" program is so well-aligned with the objectives of this column that we decided to provide a brief overview and then let the readers decide for themselves.
The Business of Branding: Going Mobile ' A Marketing Must
July 27, 2011
Transitioning a full website to a mobile website is one of the most important and strategic moves that firms are making. And if done correctly and strategically, it could be extremely profitable.

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