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Pumped Up and Suing in Seattle
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com June 2014 Top Ranked Law Firms 2014 Lewitt Hackman was named one of the Top Ranked Law Firms in California by Martindale-Hubbell for the third, consecutive year. The rankings are based
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
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.
Franchisee Not Bound by Arbitration Provision
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com March 2014 Tal Grinblat Selected to 2014 Legal Eagles Tal Grinblat was named a Franchise Times’ 2014 Legal Eagle. Nominated by peers, Tal was then chosen for the distinction by the publication’s editorial board.
Franchisor Successfully Fends Off Fraud Claims
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com February 2014 Kurtz Law Group Joins Lewitt Hackman Franchise Practice Group On February 1, 2014, the Kurtz Law Group joined Lewitt Hackman. Known for their “Focus on Franchise Law,” Barry Kurtz and
Internet Gambling: A California Plan B?
by Stephan Mihalovits Maybe it’s just me, but I would rather not see California open up a Pandora’s Box of internet gambling without a full and frank discussion beforehand. As legislators in the Senate quietly