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Franchise Law – 23 Items of the Franchise Disclosure Document (Part 2 of 2)
Franchise & Business Litigation Attorney by David Gurnick 818.907.3285 This is the second of a two part blog on the Franchise Disclosure Document, or FDD. Anyone who offers or sells a franchise in the United States
Franchise Law – 23 Items of the Franchise Disclosure Document (Part 1 of 2)
Franchise & Business Litigation Attorney by David Gurnick 818.907.3285 Since 1979, any company wishing to offer and sell franchises in the United States has been required to prepare and present a written disclosure document to prospective
Software Licenses (and Apple’s Dominance) Are Reinforced by Ninth Circuit
IP Business Litigation Lawyer Nicholas Kanter 818.907.3289 The Ninth Circuit recently reaffirmed a company’s ability to use a license agreement to significantly restrict customers’ use of its software. In Apple, Inc. v. Pystar Corporation (filed September 28,
Franchise Law Claims: Time Limits
Franchise Litigation Attorney by David Gurnick 818.907.3285 Franchise laws in California and several other states seek to protect both franchisors and franchisees in their investment in a new franchise business. Franchisees are protected under these
Buy Sell Agreements – Protecting Your Interests From the Four Ds
Trusts & Estate Planning by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 Buy sell agreements are common estate planning tools for people with business partners. They ensure the continuity of the business in the event of the death,
Perchloroethylene Cleanup Hangs Drycleaners Out to Dry
Environmental Litigation by T. Holzer 818.907.3299 Drycleaners have been using perchloroethylene, a colorless liquid chemical also known as “PERC” or “PCE,” for decades. The chemical is also used in solvents, inks, shoe polish and other products,
California Environmental Law – How Much Cleanup is Too Much?
Environmental Litigation by Stephen T. Holzer 818.907.3299 Nearly 3,000 acres of land in Ventura County is destined for open space use. . .if it’s ever cleaned up. That vision may be put on hold, if
Top 10 Management Mishaps
Wage and Hour Defense by Nicole Kamm 818.907.3235 Editor’s Note: This list by Los Angeles Employment Lawyer Nicole Kamm was initially posted on the blogsite TheHiveMarketing.com on April 18, 2011. Please visit The Hive Marketing if