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Franchisee Bankruptcies and Receiverships: What You Don't Know Might Surprise You
February 28, 2013
Franchisors do not want to be associated with insolvent or bankrupt franchisees; it's not good for the brand. Therefore, franchisors carefully craft provisions in franchise agreements designed to allow termination in the event of a franchisee's bankruptcy or the appointment of a receiver as a result of a foreclosure action, typically initiated by the franchisee's lender
IP News
February 28, 2013
Highlights of the latest intellectual property cases from around the country.
The Role of Supplemental Examination
February 28, 2013
Considering the provisions of supplemental examination and its contrasts with <i>ex parte</i> re-examination can help practitioners decide whether supplemental examination may benefit a particular patent.
Cybersecurity Report Spotlights Risks to U.S. Business from China
February 28, 2013
Mandiant, a Virginia-based cybersecurity firm, gave America a wake-up slap across the face last month by detailing how Chinese military hackers are infiltrating U.S. companies. And on Feb. 20, President Barack Obama's administration responded by announcing a broad plan to fight the cyber theft of trade secrets that included diplomatic pressure to discourage it.
Decisions of Interest
February 27, 2013
Several key rulings are discussedl
NJ & CT News
February 27, 2013
What's happening in neighboring states.
Lawyers at Parent Psychiatric Evaluations
February 27, 2013
The trial court in <i>M.A.M. v. M.R.M.</i>, found it prudent to bar an attorney from sitting in while his client was examined in conjunction with a child custody case. We continue our discussion of the rationales behind this decision herein.
Divorce Funding
February 27, 2013
A financial methodology called Divorce Fundingimported from Australia two years ago, is a specialized lending product for divorcing parties, their attorneys and accountants.
No-Fault Divorce
February 27, 2013
In two recent cases, courts went to extraordinary lengths to apply the law to the facts in a manner that would allow them to reach the desired outcomes.
Real Property Law
February 27, 2013
Review and analysis of major rulings.

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