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Canada Rules Hyperlinks Not Defamatory

Posted Mon, 2011-10-31 12:09 by Corbin Williston

The Supreme Court of Canada struck a blow for internet free speech.

Habits of Annoying Lawyers

Posted Tue, 2011-02-08 07:24 by Don Sniegowski

Trademark and media law guru Ron Coleman lists seven highly annoying habits of lawyers who send overreaching cease-and-desist letters to intimidate writers. Here's three of the seven.

Counterpoint: You Are Wrong, Steinberg

Posted Mon, 2010-12-27 21:51 by Robert Zarco

Let there be NO doubt, Robert Zarco and his law firm represent franchisees. Anybody who really knows my firm and the work we do knows that Robert Zarco is first and foremost the champion of franchisees across the country and around the world.

Point: Sue me, Bob Zarco

Posted Mon, 2010-12-27 03:59 by Paul Steinberg

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

CNBC Shelves Cold Stone Story after Zarco Attacks

Posted Sun, 2010-12-26 19:15 by Janet Sparks
Cold Stone complains to CNBC that there show wasn't fair and CNBC pulls show
CNBC films a Cold Stone ice cream mix being made, source/CNBC

SCOTTSDALE, AZ –  CNBC unexpectedly pulled its documentary Behind the Counter: The Untold Story of Franchising after receiving a threatening letter from Kahala’s newly retained counsel Robert Zarco.

Court Protects Blogger Gripe Sites!

Posted Mon, 2010-08-16 03:03 by BMM

DETROIT—A seller of business opportunities, Career Agents Network Inc., not only lost its case against a persistent blogger who wrote unkind things about the firm, but in an unusual move the licensor was also ordered by the court to compensate the blogger $23,000 for legal fees.

Franchisee Loses Defamation Claim, Section 230 Held to Apply

Posted Fri, 2010-02-05 16:30 by Corbin Williston

Franchisee Nemet Chevrolet lost a defamation suit against a website which posted criticism of the dealership.

McDonald’s Fake Memo

Posted Sun, 2009-10-18 17:14 by Ray Borradale

A fake McDonald’s Australia memo suggests franchisees raise net income by having their drive-thru staff rip off customers.

Non-Disparagement Clause

Posted Thu, 2008-05-22 18:33 by Paul Steinberg

In general conversation "disparage" means to speak poorly about someone, but in a legal context "disparagement" involves a