States Protect Against Joint Employer Liability; and Combatting Franchisor’s Harmful New Policies
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com May 2016 Barry Kurtz in The Business Journals “…Is the business sustainable in the marketplace? To be sustainable, the business concept should be unique enough to withstand competition, and also…” Click
Importance of Arbitration Clauses; and Reliance on Profit Projections
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com February 2016 Barry Kurtz, David Gurnick & Tal Grinblat at IFA Barry Kurtz, David Gurnick and Tal Grinblat attended the International Franchise Association’s Annual Convention in San Antonio this month. This
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
2016 Southern California Super Lawyers & Top 100
Super Lawyer Magazine Magazine – January 2016 Paul C. Bauducco: Business Litigation Sue M. Bendavid: Employment David B. Bobrosky: Personal Injury Tal Grinblat: Franchise David Gurnick: Franchise Michael Hackman: Tax Barry T. Harlan: Family Law; Top 100 Attorneys in Southern California Stephen T.
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,
Chain Offers Slice: PizzaRev in Growth Mode with Experienced Franchisees
San Fernando Valley Business Journal – December 2015 David Gurnick quoted
Online Negativity: How to Fight Back
Valley Lawyer, a publication of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association – November 2015 MCLE feature by Tal Grinblat, David Gurnick & Nicholas Kanter
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