Employment Arbitration Programs
July 26, 2013
Part One of this article explored recent developments in the arbitration context, particularly those involving class or collective action issues. The discussion concludes herein.
Consumer Fraud
July 26, 2013
On May 1, federal prosecutors brought the first criminal case based on a referral from the CFPB. This clearly signals that this new agency will not be confined to seeking civil and administrative remedies.
The DOJ's New Fee Application Guidelines
July 26, 2013
In response to perceived excesses in the bankruptcy compensation process, the United States Trustee Program recently introduced new fee application guidelines for qualifying engagements.
STONE COLD DEAD IN THE MARKET
July 09, 2013
Ok, everybody talks about marketing, and markets, and how to reach them ' but has anyone stopped to define what a market really is?We all tend to take…
From the IFA's Legal Symposium
July 02, 2013
In the last several years, private investment groups and wealthy, experienced business owners have showed increased interest in purchasing franchisees. At the same time, food and retail franchisors have moved more deeply into developing units at nontraditional locations. These twin developments have been, for the most part, highly positive for the franchising industry. However, both trends have raised one major challenge for franchisors: negotiating contract terms that deviate from their standard FDD.
What's New In the Law
July 02, 2013
Finance Companies' Rights to Collect <br>True Lease vs. Security Interest: In General<br>Lessors' Damages: Measures and Entitlement<br>Vendor Issues<br>End-of-Term Lease Provisions<br>Forum Selection, Jurisdiction and Choice of Law<br>Assignments of Leases
Facing Multilingual Litigation in e-Commerce
July 02, 2013
International borders are no longer a barrier in e-commerce business. Enterprises often have multinational corporate parents, subsidiaries, suppliers and customers. Even smaller companies can develop e-commerce websites and reach out to prospects in all corners of the world.