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Mechanics Liens — Smart Tools of Construction Industry Professionals, and Bane of Property Owners
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Franchise Law – 23 Items of the Franchise Disclosure Document (Part 2 of 2)
by Lewitt Hackman This is the second of a two part blog on the Franchise Disclosure Document, or FDD. Anyone who offers or sells a franchise in the United States must prepare an FDD and
Franchise Law – 23 Items of the Franchise Disclosure Document (Part 1 of 2)
by Lewitt Hackman Since 1979, any company wishing to offer and sell franchises in the United States has been required to prepare and present a written disclosure document to prospective franchisees. The document provides extensive
Software Licenses (and Apple’s Dominance) Are Reinforced by Ninth Circuit
IP Business Litigation Lawyer Nicholas Kanter 818.907.3289 The Ninth Circuit recently reaffirmed a company’s ability to use a license agreement to significantly restrict customers’ use of its software. In Apple, Inc. v. Pystar Corporation (filed September 28,
Franchise Law Claims: Time Limits
By Lewitt Hackman Franchise laws in California and several other states seek to protect both franchisors and franchisees in their investment in a new franchise business. Franchisees are protected under these laws because franchisors must:
Buy Sell Agreements – Protecting Your Interests From the Four Ds
Trusts & Estate Planning by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 Buy sell agreements are common estate planning tools for people with business partners. They ensure the continuity of the business in the event of the death,
Perchloroethylene Cleanup Hangs Drycleaners Out to Dry
Environmental Litigation by Stephen T. Holzer 818.907.3299 Drycleaners have been using perchloroethylene, a colorless liquid chemical also known as “PERC” or “PCE,” for decades. The chemical is also used in solvents, inks, shoe polish and other
California Environmental Law – How Much Cleanup is Too Much?
Environmental Litigation by Stephen T. Holzer 818.907.3299 Nearly 3,000 acres of land in Ventura County is destined for open space use. . .if it’s ever cleaned up. That vision may be put on hold, if
Top 10 Management Mishaps
Editor’s Note: This list was initially posted on the blogsite TheHiveMarketing.com on April 18, 2011. Please visit The Hive Marketing if you would like to read this post in its original format. Today’s economy makes