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Protecting Interests in Preliminary Injunctions; & The Purposes and Limits of Non-Compete Clauses
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com March 2016 Tal Grinblat in Valley Lawyer The ever-pervasive Happy Birthday to You – sung by waiters in corporate restaurants around the world to embarrassed celebrants and diners
Importance of Arbitration Clauses; and Reliance on Profit Projections
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com February 2016 Barry Kurtz, David Gurnick & Tal Grinblat at IFA Barry Kurtz, David Gurnick and Tal Grinblat attended the International Franchise Association’s Annual Convention in San Antonio
DOL on Joint Employer Liability; and CA Expands Franchisee Protections
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com January 2016 Barry Kurtz, David Gurnick & Tal Grinblat: Super Lawyers 2016 Three of our franchise law attorneys were selected as 2016 Super Lawyers, in the Franchise/Dealership category.
10 Ways to Reduce Vicarious Liability Risks; and Paying Attention to Contractual Statutes of Limitation
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com December 2015 National Award: Best Law Firms 2016 (Franchise Law) We were named one of U.S. News & World Report’s 2016 Best Law Firms for franchise law. According
Catch-all Disclaimers No Substitute for Untrained Salespeople; and “Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right”
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com October 2015 38th Annual Forum on Franchising Barry Kurtz, David Gurnick, Tal Grinblat, Gabe Wintner and Sam Wolf all attended the American Bar Association’s 38th Annual Forum on
Franchise Systems Can Fight Online Negativity; Bankruptcy Discharges Franchise Law Claims
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com September 2015 ABA Forum: David Gurnick Presenting David Gurnick will co-present: Finders, Keepers, Losers, Weepers: Opportunities, Risks & Considerations in Using Intellectual Property Created by Others, at the
Franchisor Awarded Lost Future Profits; & Franchisee Keeps Case in Home Court
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com August 2015 Valley’s Most Trusted Advisors Barry Kurtz was recently recognized as one of the San Fernando Valley’s Most Trusted Advisors by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal.
Contractual Disclaimers & Distributor/Licensees as Franchisees
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com </span July 2015 Top Attorneys in Southern California Barry Kurtz was recently recognized as one of Southern California’s Top Rated Lawyers by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell. David
Disclosure Violations and Running the Risks of Rescission; & Pay Now or Pay Later: Liquidated Damages
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com June 2015 Bryan H. Clements Named Rising Star Congratulations to Bryan H. Clements, named one of Southern California’s Rising Stars for 2015 by Super Lawyers Magazine. To be
Freshii Not Joint Employer; 7-Eleven to Disclose Metadata
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com May 2015 David Gurnick Presents to ABA David Gurnick, Certified Specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law, business litigation attorney and author, was invited by the American Bar Association