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Quiznos Class Action Settlement Finalized
A class action lawsuit filed by 8,200 franchisees of Quiznos was settled and dismissed on Aug. 10, leaving intact without change the draft settlement filed last year. U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer affirmed the settlement, which includes payments of $206 million by Quiznos to individual franchisees, recognition of an independent franchisee association, and operational changes that will give franchisees a greater voice in national marketing decisions and opportunities for purchasing supplies through independent vendors. The lawsuit is Ilene Siemer v Quizno's Franchise Company LLC.
“The entire settlement is a big step in the right direction for the Quiznos system,” said Justin Klein, partner, Marks & Klein, LLP, which was one of the two firms for the plaintiffs in the litigation. Many of Klein's clients are still operating Quiznos restaurants, and Klein said that, “Time will tell, but we are optimistic that the settlement has and will result in better relations between franchisee and franchisor.”
Quiznos' executives and legal representatives did not respond to inquiries.
Quiznos Class Action Settlement Finalized
A class action lawsuit filed by 8,200 franchisees of Quiznos was settled and dismissed on Aug. 10, leaving intact without change the draft settlement filed last year. U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Judge
“The entire settlement is a big step in the right direction for the Quiznos system,” said Justin Klein, partner, Marks & Klein, LLP, which was one of the two firms for the plaintiffs in the litigation. Many of Klein's clients are still operating Quiznos restaurants, and Klein said that, “Time will tell, but we are optimistic that the settlement has and will result in better relations between franchisee and franchisor.”
Quiznos' executives and legal representatives did not respond to inquiries.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Legal Possession: What Does It Mean?
Possession of real property is a matter of physical fact. Having the right or legal entitlement to possession is not "possession," possession is "the fact of having or holding property in one's power." That power means having physical dominion and control over the property.
Removing Restrictive Covenants In New York
In Rockwell v. Despart, the New York Supreme Court, Third Department, recently revisited a recurring question: When may a landowner seek judicial removal of a covenant restricting use of her land?