Law.com Subscribers SAVE 30%
Call 855-808-4530 or email [email protected] to receive your discount on a new subscription.
Movers & Shakers
In October, Beata Krakus was named the recipient of the American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on Franchising Chair's Future Leader Award. She is an officer in the Franchising & Distribution and Corporate practice groups at'Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.'
The'award recognizes Forum members who have demonstrated a substantial commitment to the Forum by undertaking significant leadership initiatives. An active member of the Forum since 2003 and a member of the Steering Committee for the Forum's Women's Caucus, Krakus has spoken numerous times at the annual Forum on Franchising. She has been an associate editor for the Forum's publications and contributed articles to FBLA.
As of Jan. 1, Frank Zaid will retire from active practice at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 40 years as a franchise attorney, Zaid worked with approximately 400 franchise systems around the world. He will remain active in the industry as a mediator and arbitrator through ADR Chambers, an ombudsman for individual franchise systems, and as a member of the boards of directors of several franchises in Canada, and more.
Reflecting the significant growth of franchising around the world, the International Franchise Association has moved IFA veteran Josh Merin into a newly created position as director of international affairs. He will work closely with the U.S. Department of Commerce Commercial Service division to organize and execute trade missions to markets around the world and develop IFA programs aimed at helping franchisors build their presence outside the U.S. Merin has been IFA senior manager, research & strategic initiatives and has focused on building the VetFran program for the last several years.
In October, Beata Krakus was named the recipient of the American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on Franchising Chair's Future Leader Award. She is an officer in the Franchising & Distribution and Corporate practice groups at'Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.'
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.