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From Cutting the Umbilical Cord to Cutting the Child Support Check
Raising a child comes with financial responsibilities, which become tougher when parents’ divorce or separate, and child support payments become necessary. Child support is the amount of money the court orders a parent to pay
Franchise 101: Mowing and Blowing Past Mediation; and When the Competition Leaks
Franchisor 101: Mowing and Blowing Past Mediation A California federal court denied a franchisor’s motion to dismiss a franchisee’s complaint claiming the franchisee failed to first mediate the dispute before filing an action as required
New California Regulations Target AI Use in Hiring Employees
For many, using artificial intelligence is a common part of our everyday lives, particularly in internet searches. But it’s also used in doctors’ offices, schools, and many more workplaces. Lately, we’re seeing many employers using
Franchise 101: Too Much Control can be Painful; and Salon Franchisee Snipped, Confirmed, and Enjoined
Franchisor 101: Too Much Control can be Painful An employee of a Domino’s Pizza franchisee, returning from a pizza delivery, collided with a motorcyclist who suffered serious injuries. After a Pennsylvania jury found Domino’s (as
Toll-Free Legal Strategy: The Benefits of a Tolling Agreement
Filing a lawsuit may not always be the answer when a business or individual has been harmed by another’s wrongful conduct. It is important to evaluate all options and consider strategies that will avoid litigation
Franchise 101: The Forwarded Franchisee; and Outside Chance of a Franchise
Franchisor 101: The Forwarded Franchisee A district court in Arizona granted a franchisor’s motion to transfer venue to Missouri pursuant to the terms of the franchise agreement. S&G Elite LLC (“S&G”) and ST National Franchising,
LA City Imposes New Registration Requirements (and Fees) for Landlords
The LA City Council passed an amendment to the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance (JCO), which went into effect January 27, 2025. It applies to most landlords who own and lease residential property within the
NASAA Guidance for Franchise Non-Competes
Last May, the Federal Trade Commission looked to ban non-compete agreements in most employment contracts aside from franchise agreements. Although scheduled to become effective in September, a federal court vacated the ruling in August indicating
Franchise 101: Something in the Water; and Detailing Within a State Addendum
Franchisor 101: Something in the Water A Mississippi federal court granted summary judgment in favor of Leisure Systems, Inc. (“LSI”), a franchisor of Yogi Bear themed children’s parks and campgrounds, on negligence and premises liability
Landlords: Proceed With Caution in Wake of Los Angeles Wildfires
State and local governments enacted new protections for residential tenants in the wake of the firestorms that razed large parts of Southern California. These protections are intended to help tenants navigate the challenges that arise