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Franchise 101: 68 Steps to Reduce Risk of Joint Employer Liability
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com David Gurnick in The Franchise Law Journal Regarding trademark disputes: “…it may seem to lawyers and courts that there is not a readily accessible legal lexicon to describe the sounds and
States Protect Against Joint Employer Liability; and Combatting Franchisor’s Harmful New Policies
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com May 2016 Barry Kurtz in The Business Journals “…Is the business sustainable in the marketplace? To be sustainable, the business concept should be unique enough to withstand competition, and also…” Click
Joint Employer Liability: Wins, Losses, Lessons; and Understanding Merger/Integration Clauses
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com FRANCHISOR 101: Wins, Losses & Lessons in Joint Employer Liability As joint employer liability continues to develop, plaintiffs seeking deep pockets continue to claim, with some success, that franchisors are joint
Protecting Interests in Preliminary Injunctions; & The Purposes and Limits of Non-Compete Clauses
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com March 2016 Tal Grinblat in Valley Lawyer The ever-pervasive Happy Birthday to You – sung by waiters in corporate restaurants around the world to embarrassed celebrants and diners – may now
Importance of Arbitration Clauses; and Reliance on Profit Projections
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com February 2016 Barry Kurtz, David Gurnick & Tal Grinblat at IFA Barry Kurtz, David Gurnick and Tal Grinblat attended the International Franchise Association’s Annual Convention in San Antonio this month. This
DOL on Joint Employer Liability; and CA Expands Franchisee Protections
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com January 2016 Barry Kurtz, David Gurnick & Tal Grinblat: Super Lawyers 2016 Three of our franchise law attorneys were selected as 2016 Super Lawyers, in the Franchise/Dealership category. Only 11 attorneys
10 Ways to Reduce Vicarious Liability Risks; and Paying Attention to Contractual Statutes of Limitation
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com December 2015 National Award: Best Law Firms 2016 (Franchise Law) We were named one of U.S. News & World Report’s 2016 Best Law Firms for franchise law. According to the publication,
Catch-all Disclaimers No Substitute for Untrained Salespeople; and “Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right”
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com October 2015 38th Annual Forum on Franchising Barry Kurtz, David Gurnick, Tal Grinblat, Gabe Wintner and Sam Wolf all attended the American Bar Association’s 38th Annual Forum on Franchising in New
Franchise Systems Can Fight Online Negativity; Bankruptcy Discharges Franchise Law Claims
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com September 2015 ABA Forum: David Gurnick Presenting David Gurnick will co-present: Finders, Keepers, Losers, Weepers: Opportunities, Risks & Considerations in Using Intellectual Property Created by Others, at the ABA’s 38th Annual
Franchisor Awarded Lost Future Profits; & Franchisee Keeps Case in Home Court
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com August 2015 Valley’s Most Trusted Advisors Barry Kurtz was recently recognized as one of the San Fernando Valley’s Most Trusted Advisors by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. This is the