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10 Common Issues In Franchise Disputes
Franchise disputes commonly involve breach of contract, termination issues, intellectual property conflicts, and territorial encroachment between franchisors and franchisees. Understanding the franchise agreement's dispute resolution procedures and state franchise laws like New Jersey's pro-franchisee statute is critical to resolving these conflicts effectively. Both parties benefit from proactive communication and following contractual procedures for mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
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Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC
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Skadden Discusses Second Circuit Decision Expanding Loss Causation Pleading Requirements
The Second Circuit affirmed dismissal of a securities fraud complaint, expanding loss causation pleading requirements when no immediate price decline follows corrective disclosure. Skadden attorneys Michael W. Restey Jr. and Nikita Ganesh discuss how the ruling represents a significant expansion of a lead plaintiff's burden in pleading loss causation and a court's role in evaluating such pleading
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Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
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Texas Business Court Addresses Church Autonomy And Corporate Governance Under The TBOC
The Texas Business Court's July 2026 decision in Jeremiah Counsel Corporation v. Ben Young examines how courts navigate the tension between church autonomy principles and statutory corporate governance requirements when religious organizations incorporate under Texas law. This case explores whether Second Baptist Church of Houston properly amended its governing documents to eliminate member voting rights and what remedies, if any, are available to dissenting members under the Texas Business Organizations Co
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Franchising

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10 Common Issues In Franchise Disputes
Franchise disputes commonly involve breach of contract, termination issues, intellectual property conflicts, and territorial encroachment between franchisors and franchisees. Understanding the franchise agreement's dispute resolution procedures and state franchise laws like New Jersey's pro-franchisee statute is critical to resolving these conflicts effectively. Both parties benefit from proactive communication and following contractual procedures for mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
United States Commercial
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Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC
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What’s My Brand?
The hotel industry in 2026 faces a critical inflection point where technology investment alone no longer guarantees competitive advantage. As AI adoption accelerates, sustainability mandates tighten, and traveler behaviors shift amid economic uncertainty, the defining factor becomes whether hotels have transformed their technology into meaningful guest experiences. This analysis explores how hospitality brands can bridge the gap between technological capability and customer-centric innovation.
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Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP
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Venture Capital

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Building A Fund Around Founder Empathy And Regional Needs (Podcast)
Aurelia Edwards, co-founder and general partner of Edin Capital, discusses her transition from startup founder to venture capital fund manager and explains why not every startup should pursue unicorn status. She shares insights on supporting founders with investment strategies that align with their actual business goals rather than forcing them into a Silicon Valley mold, while emphasizing the importance of understanding regional markets and generating both financial returns and community impact.
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Holland & Knight
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Privilege

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Congressional Subpoenas: Long-Standing Powers, Privileges And New Developments
The D.C. Circuit's landmark decision in United States v. Navarro establishes that only the president or an authorized designee may invoke executive privilege in response to congressional subpoenas, fundamentally reshaping the obligations of current and former government officials. This comprehensive analysis examines the constitutional foundations of congressional investigative power, enforcement mechanisms ranging from criminal contempt to civil litigation, and the critical defenses available to subpoena r
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Holland & Knight
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Trusts

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New York City’s Pied-à-Terre Tax: How Trust And Entity Ownership Affects The Primary Residence Exclusion
New York City's pied-à-terre tax took effect on July 1, 2026, imposing a surcharge on certain residential properties that do not serve as a primary residence. A critical question for property owners is whether holding title through a trust or other entity can avoid this surcharge, and the answer depends on how the City applies its "look-through" approach to beneficial ownership. Understanding the primary residence exclusion requirements for trusts and business entities is essential for property owners
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Farrell Fritz, P.C.
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NYC DOF Finalizes Rules And Sends Notices Implementing The New Pied-à-Terre Tax
New York City's Pied-à-Terre Tax imposes substantial annual surcharges on high-value residential properties that don't serve as primary residences, with rates ranging from 0.8% to 6.5% of assessed value depending on property type and valuation. The Department of Finance has issued implementation guidance and mailed notices to affected property owners, who must now navigate complex exemption requirements and documentation standards by the September 18, 2026 deadline. Critical questions remain unresolved
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Why Your Digital Assets Belong In Your Estate Plan
Estate planning has evolved beyond traditional assets like real estate and brokerage accounts to encompass a new frontier: digital assets including cryptocurrency wallets, NFT collections, and social media accounts. Without proper planning, these valuable online holdings may become permanently inaccessible or subject to costly litigation, leaving fiduciaries struggling to navigate complex legal frameworks that govern access but not ownership.
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Cole Schotz P.C.
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