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In Girl Scouts of Manitou Council, Inc. v. Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Inc., decided on December 15, 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit held that the relationship between national non-profit organizations and their Wisconsin affiliates can be governed by the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law (WFDL), Chapter 135 of the Wisconsin Statutes.

Many businesses are started by multiple owners, often individuals expected to contribute different resources to the business.

As is an annual tradition in Washington, the month of August is relatively quiet.

In a recent case, the Appellate Division affirmed the April 13, 2012 decision of the New York County Supreme Court, Commercial Division.

Are you running an existing business, but have begun running into issues with your basic entity formation documents created on that simple online platform?

On July 8, the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) "click-to-cancel" rule (FTC Rule), which would have required companies to provide customers with an easy...

Courts generally favor contract clauses calling for arbitration of disputes relating to the contract.

COVID-19 is causing business disruption throughout the world.

Most legally enforceable contracts are formed the old-fashioned way: offer and acceptance. Courts will sometimes enforce promises without traditional offer and acceptance where one party has justifiably...

Going into business with a partner, or partners, is exciting. But when things stop working, it’s sometimes difficult to know how to get out. Fortunately, there are several ways an owner can exit a business. Determining which options are available and which option to choose depends on the circumstances of each case. Sometimes the answer is clear because the parties can either agree to a buyout or simply follow their buyout procedure laid out in their governing documents.

In the world of business, contracts are a fundamental part of daily operations. They establish the terms of an agreement between two or more parties and dictate the obligations and responsibilities of each.

Earlier this month, ISS recommended "withhold" votes for the election of the members of a company's nominating committee because its board adopted—without shareholder approval—a corporate bylaw that barred director nominees from accepting compensation from anyone other than the company during their candidacy or service as a board member.

As in so many sectors of the economy, automotive franchising was initially hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Commonwealth Fusion Systems' Chief Legal Officer David Tressler shares his unique perspective on leading legal teams in cutting-edge technology companies, from autonomous vehicles at Waymo to commercial fusion energy. His approach to team motivation through strategic planning and prioritization offers valuable lessons for legal leaders navigating complex regulatory environments while supporting rapid business growth.

Being an aspiring commercial lawyer often means being confronted by complex, often abstract, concepts leading to an often impenetrable wall of jargon for students and trainees.

Does an ERP vendor's fiscal year matter in the discount you get as a customer.

It's been great to have Jay on board and it's been particularly helpful to be able to tap his experierence on contracts and licensing matters which are so critical to our clients' continuing growth...

An often overlooked legal issue can cause significant adverse consequences for clients and lawyers alike when dealing with municipal entities.