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DNKN Insiders Get OK To Sell More Shares

DNKN announced this morning that the underwriters have waived the lockup provsion, which means that insiders can sell another 732,758 shares at any time on or after November 16.

Snell & Wilmer Outfoxes Zarco Einhorn

Cold Stone Creamery gets the last laugh, with an assist from the ABA Forum on Franchising.

Contract Obligations Apply To All

What is worse: a lack of memory or a lack of morals?

Don't Support Animal Cruelty

Cruelty should not be rewarded. GoDaddy, the internet registrar used by BMM, is the focus of outrage after GoDaddy CEO Bob Parsons went to Zimbabwe and killed an elephant. [Note: The video below contains graphic scenes.]

Point: Sue me, Bob Zarco

If Robert Zarco is going to sue everyone who speaks the truth about Cold Stone Creamery, he'd better hire a few more associates.

White House Threatens Future of Internet

A September 29 meeting at the White House may have a major impact on the future of free speech and the Internet. Drug lobbyists are seeking to get ICANN to delete the domain name registrations of companies which do not comply with US law, even if those companies are based overseas and are complying with the laws of their native countries.

Jitterswing News Swings One Way

There have been two articles regarding franchisor Jitterswing on Blue MauMau, and neither one of those addresses the actual complaint in a complete manner.

NY Establishes Arbitration Test

The highest court in New York issued a ruling on March 25 which could have major impact on franchisees.

Termination: Notice to Cure, Non-Curable Breach

Franchise agreements customarily provide that where one of the parties is alleged to have breached, the non-breaching party must notify the breaching party and give an opportunity to "cure."

Marriott Clarifies Rape Suit Pleading

Marriott (MAR) issued a statement on Friday in response to court pleadings blaming a rape victim for being assaulted.