Deciding whether to choose state or federal court can be outcome determinative. This is particularly important in deciding to remove a case from state to federal court. Some state franchise
Continue Reading Should the Litigation be in State or Federal Court?Federal Appeals Court Stays Nationwide Injunction of Corporate Transparency Act
Key Takeaway: In response to the stay order, the government extended the January 1st filing deadline to January 13, 2025.
An appellate panel has stayed the nationwide injunction issued by a
Continue Reading Federal Appeals Court Stays Nationwide Injunction of Corporate Transparency ActDOL Persuader Rule Enjoined
Much to the relief of management-side lawyers, the Department of Labor’s controversial persuader rule that was slated to go into effect on July 1, 2016 has been enjoined. The Hon.
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Former Franchisee Who Failed to De-Identify Ordered to Pay Damages and Attorneys’ Fees
The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida recently ordered a former franchisee who failed to de-identify its motel to pay damages to the franchisor. In the