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When is Unreasonable, Reasonable?
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com May 2014 47th Annual International Franchise Association Legal Symposium David Gurnick, along with representatives from Brinker International (known for the Chili’s and Macaroni Grill brands) and Restaurant Services Inc. (national cooperative
Victory for Sperm Donors: Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Jason Patric
by Lovette T. Mioni Jason Patric, perhaps best known for his role in the movies Lost Boys or Speed 2, scored a landmark victory in a California Appeals Court last week, regarding paternity rights for his
Retirement Planning for Same-Sex Married Couples
Trusts & Estate Planning Attorney by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 In September, the Internal Revenue Service issued Revenue Ruling 2013-17 which clarified when, for federal tax purposes, the IRS will recognize same-sex marriages. As of
What Happens in a Personal Injury Case Once You’ve Completed Your Medical Treatment?
Los Angeles Injury Lawyer by David B. Bobrosky (818) 907-3254 This is part two of a series of blogs that will discuss what a client can expect during various stages of a personal injury case.
Three Tiers for Beer – State Regulations Control Most Distribution
Chair, Franchise & Distribution Practice Group by Barry Kurtz 818.907.3006 After the Prohibition Era, the 21st Amendment granted individual states primary authority in the regulation of three aspects of the alcoholic beverage market in the
Copyrighted Images: Individual Works Registered in Group Are Protected
State Bar Certified Specialist, Franchise & Distribution Law by Tal Grinblat 818.907.3284 Stock photo agency, Alaska Stock, LLC, registered groups of photographs with the Copyright Office. In custom with Copyright Office regulations, individual photos and
False Financial Representation Slams Franchisor
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com April 2014 Craft Brewers Conference 2014 Barry Kurtz and Bryan H. Clements were invited to speak at the annual Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America, the largest brewer’s trade show in the country.
What Happens in a Personal Injury Case After You’ve Hired a PI Lawyer?
Los Angeles Injury Lawyer by David B. Bobrosky (818) 907-3254 This post is the first in a series of blogs in which we will outline what a client can expect during the various stages of
Divorce Mediation – How is it Better?
Divorce Mediation Attorney by Vanessa Soto Nellis 818.907.3274 Recently, actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay front man Chris Martin announced the demise of their marriage. But rather than calling the split a separation or divorce, they’ve
Rent Control re Former Resident Managers: Good News for Landlords
Real Estate Litigation Attorney by Nicholas Kanter 818-907-3289 Many apartment building landlords utilize a resident manager to manage day-to-day operations. The resident managers are commonly provided rent-free or reduced-rent accommodations in exchange for performance managerial duties.