December 22, 2004 | The Legal Intelligencer
Including Contractual Limitations Provisions in Franchise AgreementsLawyers are the only humans who take themselves so seriously that they exercise the power to enlarge or shorten time. These serious powers are often exercised in insurance and franchise agreements, which share many attributes.
By Craig R. Tractenberg
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January 28, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer
Avoiding Threats to Your Brand in the Age of New MediaYour brand is intimately associated with your company's good will. Like it or not, companies are part of the new media. On any given day, a customer or critic can set off a firestorm with a comment or critique. If properly targeted, venomous falsehoods could take a decade to counteract.
By Craig R. Tractenberg
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January 15, 2004 | Law.com
Franchisors and IP Licensors Can Save State Income TaxesOn Oct. 23, the New Jersey tax court issued a decision that most tax experts expect will change the direction state income taxation has been taking for the past decade. The new direction will re-open an opportunity for franchisors and other licensors of intellectual property such as trademarks and patents to avoid paying state income taxes by using IP holding companies based in tax-haven states like Delaware and Nevada.
By Craig R. Tractenberg and Kenneth H. Silverberg
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April 25, 2007 | The Legal Intelligencer
How Much Can Be Made With the Purchase of a Franchise?Franchisors are remiss if they fail to answer the question of how much the business is likely to make.
By Craig R. Tractenberg
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December 26, 2007 | The Legal Intelligencer
Opportunities and Issues Under the Amended FTC Franchise RuleThe Federal Trade Commission franchise rule governing the issuance and offering of franchises was first promulgated in 1979.
By Craig R. Tractenberg
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March 25, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer
Precise Compliance With Notice Provisions Essential for FranchisorsFranchise agreements dictate the time and manner in which material information is to be communicated. Performance of the entire franchise enterprise, down to the performance of each franchisee, is directly related to the ability to communicate necessary information regarding new products and system standards.
By Craig R. Tractenberg
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February 02, 2011 | Legaltech News
Avoiding New Media Threats to Your BrandProprietary marks and copyrights give registrants tools against infringers who misappropriate their brand, but how do companies guard against attacks on their brands through gripe websites or cybersquatting? Attorney Craig R. Tractenberg guides you through the new area of law that new media breeds.
By Craig R. Tractenberg
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December 24, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer
Franchisors and IP Licensors Can Save State Income TaxesOn Oct. 23, the New Jersey tax court issued a decision that most tax experts expect will change the direction state income taxation has been taking for the past decade.
By Craig R. Tractenberg and Kenneth H. Silverberg
6 minute read
August 10, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer
Must a Party Exercise Good Faith in Every Transaction?A recent case from the Western District of Pennsylvania suggests the duty of good faith is implied in every contract and at every stage of contracting.
By Craig R. Tractenberg
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August 27, 2008 | The Legal Intelligencer
Are Franchise Companies on the Selling Block?Some say America is on sale. With the dollar weak against many currencies, foreigners find American businesses are easy to buy.
By Craig R. Tractenberg
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