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News & Analysis as of May 24, 2013

Cyber Criminals' Menu Features the Food & Beverage Industry; Steps to Protect Your Business

by Judy Selby | BakerHostetler on 5/24/2013

2012 was a challenging year for the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry. In addition to increased government regulation, rising food prices and relatively slow growth trends, the industry once again was a favorite target of...more

Mobile Wallet Systems May Be a Boon for Sales, But What Are the Risks?

by Ali Law Practice LLC on 4/10/2013

One trend is clear: more and more retailers are accepting payment through so-called "mobile wallets" in lieu of traditional plastic credit cards. Experts predict that in coming years, the local and global market for mobile...more

Franchising in the Courts - April 2013

by Gillian Scott | Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 4/8/2013

Robert Moore Pharmacy Ltd. v. Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.: The Applicability and Limits of the Duty of Good Faith - Robert Moore Pharmacy Ltd. v. Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. 2012 ONSC 73511 (Moore Case) reaffirms key...more

Even Hooters Has Trade Secrets

by Fisher & Phillips LLP on 10/3/2011

Hooters Sues Competitor For Trade Secret Theft by Former Hooters Executive But Conspicuosly Omits Former Employee From Lawsuit Hooters recently sued a competitor, La Cima Restaurants, alleging widespread...more

TGS-NOPEC Victory in Franchise Tax Case has Broad Implications for Texas Businesses

by Jackson Walker on 6/7/2011

On May 27, 2011, The Texas Supreme Court found in favor of TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company in a dispute involving how TGS' receipts from the licensing of its geophysical data should be apportioned for Texas franchise tax...more