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Thought leaders from around the world contribute their perspectives on landmark cases, new legislation, and legal perspectives on new technologies, business practices, and civil procedure.

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Franchise Agreements and the Importance of Co

Food for Thought: Misleading Conduct in the Franchise Space

Alicia Hill

Some franchisors do not fully appreciate the importance of record-keeping during the negotiation stage, but as the Guirguis family discovered, this might be the most crucial step until opening day.

Franchise Distribution Model

The Joint Employer Threat to the Franchise Distribution Model

Barry M. Heller

That result would strike at the core of franchising and would risk the loss of all of the benefits that franchising has provided to franchisees, employees, and society in general.

Franchise Agreements and Purchase Options

Can Your Option to Purchase Get Lost in a Franchise Agreement?

Benjamin Caddaye, Law Clerk and Alicia Hill

With the changing of a contract in a franchise agreement, certain rights you thought you were entitled to might get lost in translation.

Johnson Winter & Slattery

An Interview With Johnson Winter & Slattery

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Australia's 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” honoree in Energy Law

Empowering Women Through Law

Empowering Women Through Law

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

South African Firm CDH Is Equipping the Community With Legal Agency.

Greek Copyright Law

New Greek Copyright Law

Kriton Metaxopoulos

The procedure applies only to infringements committed by users who make available to the public and upload content or works for which they do not own/control the copyrights. However, it does not apply to infringements committed by end users by downloading, peer to peer file sharing, streaming, or cloud computing.

Russian Law of Contracts

Russian Law of Contracts

Alexander Khrenov

Immigration Law

Practicing Immigration Law Guerrilla Style

Amy Kirkland Myers

Studies show that on average immigrants are generally law-abiding—more so than native-born Americans.

Fintech Law

Fintech Law: A Dynamic Space

Catherine M. Brennan

If a true lender challenge is successful, the Fintech company may face significant civil and criminal penalties for failing to be licensed as a lender, and the loans may be usurious and void in some jurisdictions.

Transportation Law

Current Hot Topics in Transportation Law

Dennis Minichello

Certain issues are more “hot” than others, both because they have jumped to the forefront in operational decisions, as well as because the state of the law is somewhat in flux.

An Interview With ALRUD Law Firm

An Interview With ALRUD Law Firm

Best Lawyers

Russia’s 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” in Labor and Employment Law

Cuatrecasas Law Firm of the Year Interview

Opening Pandora's Box in Portuguese Tax Law

Best Lawyers

Diogo Ortigão Ramos discusses Cuatrecasas' 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for tax law in Portugal.

Colorado Ski Law Changes

Changing Terrain in Colorado Ski Law

Chalat Hatten & Banker

Ski area operators and skiers should heed new developments to the Ski Safety Act and the Premises Liability Act.

Asters Q&A Law Firm of the Year

Staying Competitive in Competitions and Antitrust Law

Best Lawyers

Igor Svechkar of Asters talks with Best lawyers about his firm's 2019 Antitrust "Law Firm of the Year" award for Ukraine.

Why Patents Lead to Innovation

Understanding the Constitutionality of Patent Law

John Powers

Ideas can be stolen, just like the machines or products they were used to create.

What Are the Alternatives to Divorce Litigati

How Mediation Is Changing Family Law

Susan A. Hansen

Kitchen-table contracts and divorce litigation can both hurt families. Mediation offers a middle ground.

First Things to Do When Marketing Your Law FI

Where to Begin Marketing Your Law Firm

Scott Parks

Start by identifying your target audience. Then, tailor your message to fit.

Worker’s Compensation Law: A Life’s Lesson

Worker’s Compensation Law: A Life’s Lesson

Andrew J. Edelberg

As successful as I became these past years, the very harsh and stark reality of my clients’ positions and lives sank in more than ever.

Cross-Border Reorganizations

Recent Case Law on Cross-Border Reorganizations

Marie-Hélène Raffin

The Euro Park decision is bound to facilitate the application of the French favorable tax regime to cross border mergers and spin-offs.

Attorney Brief: Trump & Libel Law

Can President Trump Change Libel Law?

Deborah Drooz and Barry Langberg

LFOTY Interview With KM Partners Ukraine

Q&A With Alexander Minin of KM Partners, 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Winner for Tax Law in Ukraine

Best Lawyers

Alexander Minin discusses his tax practice at the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" winning firm.

PLMJ Advogados Q&A

Q&A with 2018 Portuguese Labor and Employment and Technology Law “Law Firm of the Year” PLMJ Advogados

Best Lawyers

A Q&A with 2018 Portuguese “Law Firm of the Year” PLMJ

Social Media Tips for Law Firms

David Ackert's Top Advice on Social Media and Client Prospecting

Best Lawyers

The president of Ackert Inc. offers his insights on business development to Best Lawyers following the 2019 Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference.

Interview with Nishimura & Asahi Law Firm

A Globalized Sprint: How Japan’s Insolvency Practice Is Expanding and Preparing for the Future

Best Lawyers

Emerging legal trends are a relished opportunity for reorganization, while natural disasters present an opportunity for innovation.

Political Law Compliance Program

Mitigating Your Risk

Ryan Robichaux and David Stewart

Why you need a political law compliance program.

Employee Compensation

Employers Now Face Greater Liability for Violations of Legislation on Employee Compensation

David Denisenko and Alexei Dingin

Gender Equality Law Portugal

Portugal Is Legislating Its Way to a Fairer Workplace

Best Lawyers

Pedro Pardal Goulão of Morais Leitão discusses the big changes coming to Portugal in his "Law Firm of the Year" interview.

Global Labor & Employment Law

Four Steps to Effectively Assist Clients in Managing Global Labor and Employment Law Issues

FordHarrison

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