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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
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