The Federal Trade Commission is warning franchisors against using “unfair and deceptive practices” against franchisees following a yearlong probe that found some franchisors improperly limited franchisees’ ability to speak to regulators and imposed fees not previously disclosed.  “Franchisee reports and voluntary interviews are a critical part of FTC investigations,” the…

Can Insurers Carve Out Exception to Obligation to Pay Defense Costs? | Texas Lawyer Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2024/07/15/a-case-that-could-impact-insurers-duty-to-defend-is-headed-to-texas-supreme-court/ Patterson UTI walking rig. Courtesy: Patterson UTI Energy Co. A court of appeals ruled an excess policy did not unambiguously exclude defense costs for the insured, a Houston oil drilling services company…

When President Cyril Ramaphosa signed legislation legalising cannabis for personal use in May, it sparked interest among those who’d like to commercialise an industry estimated to be worth at least $1.5 billion. The challenge for South Africa’s government and legal professionals is how to harness and regulate it. The Cannabis…

Judge Sustains Pharma. Developer’s Good Faith and Fair Dealing Suit | Law.com Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/2024/07/15/endlessly-delay-court-allows-generic-drug-companys-implied-breach-of-duty-to-proceed-against-partner/ NEWS A federal judge in Illinois is allowing a drug company’s lawsuit over the untimely development of drug medication to continue against pharmaceutical companies it had partnered with to develop medications. July 15, 2024…

There are many false narratives about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) these days, but not much about what DEI really means. As president of the Association of Law Firm Diversity Professionals (ALFDP) I proudly step forward to join the growing number of individuals and organizations that are coming forward to…

Financial services companies are struggling to get employees to comply with restrictions on the use of WhatsApp and other messaging tools, even though the nearly $3 billion in fines regulators have doled out over the last two years has created widespread awareness of what’s permissible. That was the central finding…