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Franchising in New Zealand

By Robert A. Smith & Stewart Germann on June 6, 2019

Introduction New Zealand is an exciting and fast developing market for franchising. The population of New Zealand is about 4.6 million and there are over 630 franchise systems—one for every 7,400 people—which is very high in comparison with other countries. Why? As a whole, New Zealanders love brands and businesses that succeed, and franchising offers people a chance to leave the security of employment and purchase a franchised business which should succeed provided the system…

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Franchising in Myanmar

By Robert A. Smith & Sher Hann Chua on May 16, 2019

Introduction The relaxation of foreign investment restrictions and a growing, aspiring middle class have encouraged new players to enter Myanmar’s franchising industry in recent years. Previously, franchises in Myanmar predominantly operated in the food and beverage industry; however, in the last few years, the country has witnessed a growth spurt of franchise operations in the services and education sectors. While no official statistics are available on overseas franchises in the country, brands currently present in…

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Illinois Introduces Bills to Amend BIPA Taking Away Private Right of Action and Adding ECGs

By Meghan O'Connor, Gary Clark & Sarah A. Erdmann on April 25, 2019

Recently, the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, 740 ILCS 14/1, et seq. (BIPA) has received a lot of attention after the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision earlier this year in Rosenbach v. Six Flags Entertainment Corp., where the Court held that a plaintiff need not allege an “actual injury or adverse effect, beyond violation of his or her rights under the Act [BIPA], in order to qualify as an aggrieved person.” We previously discussed the…

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Franchising in Spain

By Robert A. Smith & Ignacio Alonso on April 1, 2019

Introduction The Kingdom of Spain is a democratic parliamentary monarchy, a member of the European Union and a signatory to the Schengen Area Agreement. Spain is also part of most international organizations and a signatory to most international treaties and conventions. Spanish territory is administratively divided in 17 autonomous communities (regions) including two autonomous cities in Northern Africa (the cities of Ceuta and Melilla). According to the 1978 Spanish Constitution and the respective Autonomic Statutes,…

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The President’s 2020 Budget Keeps 340B Program in the Spotlight

By Brenda Shafer & Richard Davis on March 19, 2019

On March 11, 2019, the President delivered his proposed 2020 budget to Congress. While a President’s budget proposal is the beginning of a lengthy budget process, this proposed budget nonetheless keeps the 340B Program in the national focus and delineates the President’s position on desired 340B Program changes.…

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CVS Caremark Reverses Planned Payment Cuts to 340B Providers

By Brenda Shafer & Richard Davis on February 25, 2019

CVS Caremark has decided not to implement reimbursement reductions which may have had adverse effects on Covered Entities and their retail pharmacies (including contract pharmacies). This decision, coupled with the recent court decision invalidating certain aspects of the proposed Medicare Part B payment reductions for 340B drugs,[1] provides some positive news for these Covered Entities after years of uncertainty over the future of the 340B Program.…

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Winter Blues Client Alert Series: Privacy Concerns in the Collection and Use of Biometric Data

By Meghan O'Connor, Simone Colgan Dunlap, Rachel Weiss & Sarah A. Erdmann on February 12, 2019

The big game is over and we find ourselves hunkering down for the remaining weeks of winter. We could all use an island vacation or, in the alternative, some light reading material to distract ourselves from the cold outside the walls of our homes and offices. We have you covered (for the light reading, not the Caribbean trip), and over the coming weeks we will be sharing a series summarizing recent legal decisions in the…

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We’re 340Back! Review of Major Developments to the 340B Program

By Brenda Shafer & Richard Davis on January 29, 2019

It’s been a roller coaster two years for the 340B Program, and we are now back to review some of the major developments and program changes during this time. On the highest level, despite a flurry of proposed legislative action, the 340B Program remains largely unchanged from where it stood prior to 2017. As covered in more detail below, the notable exception to this is the significant Medicare Part B reimbursement reductions for certain categories…

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Ninth Circuit Allows Recovery Of Investor Referral Fees Paid In $120 Million Ponzi Scheme

By Jordan D. Maglich on January 28, 2019

A federal appeals court has ordered that a receiver can recover referral fees paid to a Ponzi scheme investor who referred friends and family to the scheme because those referral services did not provide value to the scheme. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a decision in Hoffman v. Markowitz affirming the district court’s previous award of partial summary judgment in favor of the court-appointed receiver over Nationwide Automated Systems, Inc. (NASI). …

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Ponzi in Paradise? Florida Keys Men Accused Of $7 Million Ponzi Scheme

By Jordan D. Maglich on January 25, 2019

Three Florida Keys residents were arrested by state authorities and accused of running a Ponzi scheme that duped investors out of at least $7 million. Jose Luis Leon, 56, Richard Renner, 56, and Natalie Marie Rogers, 53, were arrested earlier this month on charges of racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, securities fraud, organized fraud, and 1st degree grand theft. The trio could face significant prison time if convicted of all charges, as the racketeering charges…

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Franchising in New Zealand

Franchising in Myanmar

Illinois Introduces Bills to Amend BIPA Taking Away Private Right of Action and Adding ECGs

Franchising in Spain

The President’s 2020 Budget Keeps 340B Program in the Spotlight

CVS Caremark Reverses Planned Payment Cuts to 340B Providers

Winter Blues Client Alert Series: Privacy Concerns in the Collection and Use of Biometric Data

We’re 340Back! Review of Major Developments to the 340B Program

Ninth Circuit Allows Recovery Of Investor Referral Fees Paid In $120 Million Ponzi Scheme

Ponzi in Paradise? Florida Keys Men Accused Of $7 Million Ponzi Scheme

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