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California Franchise Legislation Advances
Pending California franchise legislation, designed to strengthen existing franchise statutes, passed a final legislative committee on June 24, 2010. The Assembly Business, Professions and Consumer Protection Committee approved SB 610 by a vote of 10 to 2. SB 610 (http://bit.ly/1rBUcfQ) now moves to a final vote by the entire California State Assembly.
The amended bill addresses needed changes in the California Franchise Relations Act (CFRA), amending the previous proposal which was primarily limited to a statutory duty of good faith in franchisee relations. The amended legislation contains three changes to the CFRA. First, the ability to terminate a franchisee under the CFRA for “any” breach of a franchise agreement would be tempered; a franchisor terminating a franchisee under the CFRA must establish “substantial and material” breach of a franchise agreement. Second, a franchisor would have to approve a transfer of a franchise agreement if the buyer meets the franchisor's standards. Third, the CFRA would provide an additional remedy; namely a wrongfully terminated franchisee would have the option of reinstatement or could receive payment of the fair market value of the terminated franchise as the measure of damages.
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.