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Your Introduction to Becoming a Franchisee or Franchisor
Michael Einbinder spoke to IR Digital’s podcast host Jennifer Riggins to discuss franchises and how they operate in practice, as well as exploring the differences
Arbitration versus Litigation
In my practice, I have tried cases in court as well as in arbitration. I am also an arbitrator and have held numerous hearings as
New York Trade Secrets Update
Recently, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals provided its first detailed treatment of the definition of trade secrets under the Defend Trade Secrets Act of
A Closer Look at the New Rule Permitting Remote Depositions
Lawyers everywhere (and their clients) have adapted to various court processes proceeding remotely during the pandemic. The ability to use technology has kept the court
Franchising & The Pandemic
It’s not surprising that many retail and other consumer-facing businesses struggled during the pandemic, and some suffered more than others. Businesses that required close customer
Force Majeure: A Force to be Reckoned With
Mackenzie Dimitri of Einbinder & Dunn recently represented a national retail-based commercial tenant in a case in the Supreme Court of New York, successfully opposing
The F-Word: Force Majeure
As discussed in a previous blog post, many commercial tenants looked to the force majeure clauses in their leases for relief during the COVID-19
ME Chambers and Partners 2021
Michael Einbinder has been ranked as one of the top franchise attorneys in the United States by Chambers and Partners in the 2021 USA Ranking Guide. Chambers and
The PRO ACT and Its Impact on Franchising
On March 9, 2021, the House of Representatives passed the Protecting Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R.842). The Pro Act expands various