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March 2013 - SALT Shaker Newsletter

by Mary Alexander, Andrew Appleby, Zachary Atkins, Madison Barnett, Todd Betor, Scott Booth, Christopher Chang, Timothy Gustafson, Sahang-Hee Hahn, Jessica Kerner, Pilar Mata, more +Kathryn Pittman, David Pope, Jack Trachtenberg | Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP on 4/1/2013

In this issue: - Delivered by Independent Contractors, Undelivered by P.L. 86-272: Order Fulfillment Activities Subject Out-of-State Seller to New York Corporation Franchise Tax - Everything’s Bigger in Texas,...more

Focused on Franchise Law - February 2013

by Barry Kurtz on 2/26/2013

In This Issue: - Franchisor 101: Are Covenants Not-To-Compete Dischargeable In Bankruptcy? - Franchisee 101: Aloha-Distributorships Are Not Franchises - Mark Melton Has Become Of Counsel To The Firm...more

Focused on Franchise Law - January 2013

by Barry Kurtz on 1/23/2013

In This Issue: - Mark Melton Has Become Of Counsel To The Firm - Franchisor 101: Personal Liability In New York For A Franchisor's Owners - Franchisee 101: Beer & Wine Franchisees Enjoy Protection From...more

Treatment of Franchisee Leases Under 365(d)

by Ruskin Moscou Faltischek on 8/18/2011

The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA) substantially revised 11 U.S.C. 365 to significantly limit a debtor's time to assume or reject nonresidential real estate leases. Prior to BAPCPA,...more