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Seven Axioms for a New Marketing Paradigm
September 27, 2012
With the ongoing wave of change shattering traditional marketing models, there is a new paradigm that redefines the way firms market.
Some Media-Related Labels We Can Do Without
September 27, 2012
With so much being written and talked about in the legal marketing arena in reference to social media and other new forms of communication, the author takes a nostalgic look backward.
Movers & Shakers
September 27, 2012
Who's doing what; who's going where.
News Briefs
September 27, 2012
Highlights of the latest franchisng news from around the country.
Court Watch
September 27, 2012
Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
A Review of Legal Obligations Reps Owe Artists
September 27, 2012
In a dispute between the artist and a representative, the central issue typically revolves around the extent and nature of the legal duty owed to the artist by the particular representative, and whether that duty has been breached. In complicating instances, representatives may perform multiple functions and wear more than one hat.
Is Your Franchise Still Breaking the Gift Card Laws?
September 27, 2012
The potential ramifications of gift card laws are surprisingly extensive, from both a legal and practical perspective. For example, some federal record-keeping and anti-money-laundering requirements apply to the sale of all gift cards. There are also legal and practical concerns regarding what terms and conditions a franchisor should apply to its card.
Motivational Outreach for Law Firm Leaders
September 27, 2012
There are five lessons that law firm leaders can incorporate into their approach that will improve morale and tangibly increase productivity.
Class Action Waivers in Employment-Related Arbitration Agreements
September 27, 2012
For all employers, especially franchisors and franchisees who often utilize unique employment models, <i>Concepcion</i> and the cases interpreting it provide valuable lessons. Businesses have been given a road map for every contractual agreement in which arbitration provisions might appear, and the signposts point to fairness.
The Law Library
September 27, 2012
During the last 20 years, enormous changes have occurred in the information industry. This has affected not only libraries, including private law libraries, but also law librarians and IT staff.

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