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The Tax Reform Bills: Home Ownership, Purchases & Sales
California Bar Certified Specialist in Tax Law by Michael Hackman 818.907.3279 Congressional efforts to enact tax reform are now in the home stretch. While there is no assurance that any legislation will be enacted, or
Restaurant Industry Gets Another Chance to Chime in on Menu Labeling
CalBar Certified Franchise & Distribution Law Specialist by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 Franchisors in the food service industry have until January 18, 2018 to comment on the latest version of the Food & Drug Administration’s Menu
Beep: Your Hamburger is Ready
CalBar Certified Franchise & Distribution Law Specialist by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 Analysts predict robots may take nearly 40 percent of U.S. jobs – particularly the ones that require lower education levels – in the next
California Employers: Governor Brown Signs Important New Legislation re Parental Leave and Hiring
Employment Defense by Tal Burnovski Yeyni 818-907-3224 You can like it. You can hate it. But one thing is certain: California is a trend-setter when it comes to employees’ rights. Maintaining that tradition, Governor Brown
Accidental Franchise = Potential Lawsuits, Fines + Other Penalties
CalBar Certified Franchise & Distribution Law Specialist by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 Business owners looking to expand may leave themselves vulnerable to several obvious losses, including those related to finance, brand identity, and customer loyalty. Resources,
Executives Behaving Badly: Can CEO be Fired for Kathy Griffin Hate Speech?
Neighbors don’t always get along – not even affluent neighbors living in exclusive gated communities in Bel-Air. This was proven most recently, when the Huffington Post released security camera audio of Jeffrey Mezger yelling profanities
Before Franchising Your Business, First Consider These Factors
Chair, Franchise & Distribution Practice Group by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 Franchising is so much more than casual burger chains with drive through windows and dollar menus. It’s an industry that incorporates a wealth of blue
Pass the Beer: Craft Brew Distribution Law in the U.S.
CalBar Certified Franchise & Distribution Law Specialist by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 How do Americans get their stouts, ales, pilsners and porters? Beer distribution, no matter the variety, is funneled through a highly regulated three-tier system:
Temporarily Tapped Out: More Time to Consider California’s Clean Water Funding Bill
How deep does the clean water issue go in California? Let’s first take a look at some fairly recent and comprehensive findings: There was good news and bad news regarding the cleanliness of California’s drinking
Franchise Litigation Rising Over Dietary Considerations
Chair, Franchise & Distribution Practice Group by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 Rising concerns over food sourcing and preparation is leading to more and more litigation for restaurants and franchises. Most of the lawsuits claim discrimination, which