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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
Contractual Disclaimers & Distributor/Licensees as Franchisees
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com July 2015 Top Attorneys in Southern California Barry Kurtz was recently recognized as one of Southern California’s Top Rated Lawyers by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell. David Gurnick and Tal Grinblat
Disclosure Violations and Running the Risks of Rescission; & Pay Now or Pay Later: Liquidated Damages
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com June 2015 Bryan H. Clements Named Rising Star Congratulations to Bryan H. Clements, named one of Southern California’s Rising Stars for 2015 by Super Lawyers Magazine. To be recognized, Bryan underwent
Freshii Not Joint Employer; 7-Eleven to Disclose Metadata
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com May 2015 David Gurnick Presents to ABA David Gurnick, Certified Specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law, business litigation attorney and author, was invited by the American Bar Association to co-present
3rd Circuit Affirms Brewer Victory; Forum Selection Clause Trumps MN Franchise Act
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com April 2015 Franchise Times Legal Eagles 2015 Tal Grinblat, Certified Specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law and Chair of the Franchise Law Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar
Forum Selection & Automatic Termination Clauses
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com March 2015 Barry Kurtz & Bryan H. Clements’ Article in Business Law News, a publication of the State Bar of California “The fact that states generally require brewers to provide distributors
DBO Automatic Effectiveness Date Extension; and Quasi-Franchise Business Models
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com gwintner@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com February 2015 Franchise Times Legal Eagles 2015 Tal Grinblat, Certified Specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law and Chair of the Franchise Law Committee of the Business Law Section of the
Accidental Franchises in Atypical Industries; FDA Labeling
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com January 2015 Department of Business Oversight Tal Grinblat, Chair of the Franchise Law Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of California and Certified Specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law,
Mixed Results in Delivery Driver Cases
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com December 2014 How to Steer Clear of Franchise Financial Disasters David Gurnick was quoted by CNBC regarding the necessity of research before investing in a franchise. To read the article, click: How to
Avoid Liability for Acts & Incidents at Franchisee Locations
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com November 2014 Risky Business: Franchising Too Early Barry Kurtz was quoted in the Los Angeles Business Journal regarding the dangers of selling franchises based on the success of only one or two