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Franchise 101: State’s Changed Tax Interpretation; and Gratuitous Promises
October 2018 Franchisor 101: Franchisor Fails to Escape State’s Changed Tax Interpretation A state appellate court (“Court”) in New Mexico upheld a decision by the state’s Taxation and Revenue Department (“Department”) that royalties paid to
Franchise 101: Thrust Into Antitrust; and a Rocky Road to FDD Disclosure
September 2018 Franchisor 101: Thrust Into Antitrust Jimmy John’s will face antitrust claims, after an Illinois federal judge declined to dismiss allegations in a class action. Plaintiffs claim the chain’s franchise agreement harmed competition by
Franchise 101: Run for the Border(line) Wage Claim; and Your Neighborhood Inspector
Southern California Tier 3 Best Lawyers in Franchise Law 2018 bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com August 2018 Attorney of the Year 2018 Barry Kurtz was recognized at the San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s
Franchise 101: No Poach for You; and Cannbiz Accounting
Southern California Tier 3 Best Lawyers in Franchise Law 2018 bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com July 2018 Webinar: Ready to Franchise? Here’s What You Need to Know Franchising is one, key way to
Franchise 101: Supreme Tax Implications; and Class NOT in Session
Southern California Tier 3 Best Lawyers in Franchise Law 2018 bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com June 2018 Rising Stars in Franchise/Dealership Law Congratulations to Samuel C. Wolf and Matthew J. Soroky, both designated
Franchise 101: Pain at the Pump; and Pizza Franchisor Gets Burned
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com May 2018 International Franchise Association’s Legal Symposium Barry Kurtz, Tal Grinblat and David Gurnick attended the 51st Annual IFA Legal Symposium this month. The symposium addresses current laws,
Franchise 101: Future Royalties & Beyond; and a Sweet Non-Compete
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com April 2018 Tal Grinblat in Franchise Times Congratulations to Tal Grinblat named a Legal Eagle by the Franchise Times for the fifth, consecutive year. In addition to this
Franchise 101: Liability as Certain as Death & Taxes; and To First Refuse, or Not to Refuse
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com March 2018 FRANCHISOR 101: Liability as Certain as Death & Taxes Structuring a franchise to reduce risk of joint employment and vicarious liability means limiting a franchisor’s control
Franchise 101: Finger Lickin’ Restrictions; and Til Expiration Do Us Part
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com FEBRUARY 2018 IFA 2018 Convention Barry Kurtz, Tal Grinblat and Matthew J. Soroky all attended the 2018 International Franchise Association’s annual convention in Phoenix earlier this month. The
Franchise 101: Copycat Restaurant Shutdown; and Out of Time, Out of Gas
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com JANUARY 2018 2018 Southern California Super Lawyers Congratulations to Barry Kurtz, Tal Grinblat and David Gurnick, all State Bar of California Certified Specialists in Franchise & Distribution law,