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Franchisor Did Not Commit Fraud Concerning Transfer Approval
The Kentucky Court of Appeals has recently affirmed a trial court's decision to grant summary judgment in favor of a franchisor against the purchaser of one Holiday Inn hotel franchise where the purchaser alleged that it purchased the franchise based on the franchisor's oral representations that it would approve the transfer unconditionally, but the franchisor later conditioned approval on renovation of the hotel. Rivermont Inn, Inc. v. Bass Hotels and Resorts, Inc. and Holiday Hospitality Franchising, Inc., 2003 WL 1786650 (Ky. App. 2003).
Rivermont Inn, Inc. ('Rivermont') purchased an existing Holiday Inn hotel in Louisville, KY, from one of Bass Hotels and Resorts, Inc. ('Bass') and Holiday Hospitality Franchising, Inc.'s ('Holiday') existing franchisees. (Rivermont already operated another Holiday Inn franchise in Indiana.) Rivermont intended to continue to operate the hotel as a Holiday Inn. However, the franchise agreement for the location provided that, although the franchises were transferable, Holiday had the right to approve or disapprove of the transfer.
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.