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Franchises Eye International Expansion
With many U.S. franchise markets saturated and capital for new franchisees difficult to obtain, franchisors have increased their efforts to identify the most promising non-U.S. markets for growth. But international franchising carries numerous complications that must be addressed by a franchisor's business and legal strategy, said several experts at the 2011 International Franchise Expo. The Expo was sponsored by the International Franchise Association in Washington, DC, on April 1-3.
“Does the future of U.S. franchising lie outside the U.S.? One can make an argument that it does,” said Philip F. Zeidman, senior partner, DLA Piper LLP.
“As globalization has taken hold over the last 20 years, international growth has become a 'must' for any company seeking high rates of sustained future growth,” said David Pepper, senior vice president, Choice Hotels International, which has nearly 1,100 non-U.S. franchised units.
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.