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DBO Automatic Effectiveness Date Extension; and Quasi-Franchise Business Models
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Accidental Franchises in Atypical Industries; FDA Labeling
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com gwintner@lewitthackman.com swolf@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
Mixed Results in Delivery Driver Cases
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Avoid Liability for Acts & Incidents at Franchisee Locations
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@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
Venue and Choice of Law Provisions Not Enforceable in California
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com October 2014 American Bar Association Franchise Legal Seminar Barry Kurtz, David Gurnick, Tal Grinblat and Bryan H. Clements attended the American Bar Association’s annual legal seminar for franchise attorneys. The seminar
California Supreme Court Overturns 2012 Domino’s Decision
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com September 2014 Los Angeles Franchise Panel Discussion Barry Kurtz will participate in a panel discussion and Q&A for potential franchisors, franchisees, business attorneys and accountants in Southern California, regarding the A-Zs
NLRB McDonald’s Ruling May Put Crimp on Franchising
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com AUGUST 2014 Los Angeles Franchise Panel Discussion Barry Kurtz will participate in a panel discussion and Q&A for potential franchisors, franchisees, business attorneys and accountants in Southern California, regarding the A-Zs
Location of Dispute Clauses Will Be Enforced
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com July 2014 Top Ranked Law Firms 2014 Lewitt Hackman was named one of the Top Ranked Law Firms in California by Martindale-Hubbell for the third, consecutive year. The rankings are based
Pumped Up and Suing in Seattle
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com June 2014 Top Ranked Law Firms 2014 Lewitt Hackman was named one of the Top Ranked Law Firms in California by Martindale-Hubbell for the third, consecutive year. The rankings are based
When is Unreasonable, Reasonable?
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com May 2014 47th Annual International Franchise Association Legal Symposium David Gurnick, along with representatives from Brinker International (known for the Chili’s and Macaroni Grill brands) and Restaurant Services Inc. (national cooperative