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California Franchising Good-Faith Legislation Moves Forward
A bill has advanced in the California Assembly that, if ultimately passed, will enhance franchisee rights in that state. SB 610, which was introduced by Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Dist 19), was approved by the Senate last year. It aims to enhance the right of franchisees to participate in associations, to regulate the sale and transfer of franchises and to enforce the duties of good faith and fair dealing in franchising agreements.
When the Bill last year failed to gain the support it now appears to have, the International Franchise Association (IFA) issued a statement about SB 610's defeat, which stated, in part: “Lawmakers in California recognized the basic tenet of the franchise model is the contract, and both franchisees and franchisors need to work to adhere to the terms of the contract for the model to thrive. Franchising remains the most viable way to own and operate a small business for many Americans, and legislators didn't want to upset the apple cart to appease a few isolated grievances when there are processes already in place within those systems, and the courts, to address them.” See, “California Legislature Rejects Attempt to Undermine Franchise Contracts.”'
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.