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India Opens Its Doors to Foreign Consultancy Firms
March 31, 2009
India looms large on the horizon as the next territory for increased expansion by law firms. A recent court ruling holding that India may tax a foreign law firm only for work actually performed in India, coupled with the enactment of a law permitting businesses to operate as limited liability partnerships, pave the way for these firms to enter the Indian market.
Eight Recession-Busting Tactics
March 31, 2009
When the recession ends, many firms will have survived. But those that thrived will have employed all or some of the measures outlined in this article.
Movers & Shakers
March 31, 2009
Who's doing what; who's going where.
Softening the Landing for Employees Caught in a Reduction in Force
March 31, 2009
As uncertainties in the economy continue, many law firms are facing the reality of excess capacity. Unfortunately, "right-sizing" a firm generally means laying off valuable employees. The loss of a job can be traumatic even in good times, when an employee can expect to quickly land a new position. But with cuts coming from businesses across the board, the next paycheck may be a long way down the road.
News Briefs
March 31, 2009
Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.
Court Watch
March 31, 2009
Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
Case Briefs
March 31, 2009
In-depth analysis of recent rulings.
Insurance Company Conduct Endorsing the Fairness of 'All Sums' Allocation
March 31, 2009
There are many examples of insurance company statements and conduct that have endorsed the fairness of the "all sums" approach to allocation, or argued against the imposition of extracontractual proration. This conduct contradicts the unsupported arguments these insurance companies now make in favor of extracontractual proration; that enforcing the "all sums" policy language somehow would lead to unfair or unintended results.
Supreme Court of Canada Voids Non-Compete Clause
March 31, 2009
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in an employment dispute that a non-competition covenant was not enforceable, indirectly giving new guidance for franchisors about non-compete covenants with franchisees.
The Time-Money Continuum
March 31, 2009
Everyone has heard that time is money, but it may be that no industry understands this concept as well or as thoroughly as the insurance industry. Here's why.

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