IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce R.J. O’Hara of Flaherty & O’Hara. R.J. O’Hara has joined IR as our exclusive Franchise and Distribution Law Member in Pennsylvania. RJ regularly advises clients on complex national licensing issues arising from mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructuring. He also provides general licensing […]
On March 9, 2021, the House of Representatives passed the Protecting Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R.842). The Pro Act expands various labor protections related to employees’ rights to organize and collectively bargain in the workplace. Some of the key aspects of the PRO Act include: (1) revising the definitions of employee, supervisor, and employer to broaden the scope […]
The COVID-19 pandemic is one of those once-ina- lifetime events that few people predict but which affects everyone – individuals, businesses and governments. During the past four months the pandemic […]
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QUESTION ONE – When representing a client with significant business activities in foreign jurisdictions, what are some key risk-related concerns that arise in a cross-border context and how can a parent company minimise such risk? When any company is planning to invest abroad, risks to be taken into consideration vary depending on the scheme chosen: […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Estelle Floyd of Floyd & Associés. Estelle has joined IR as our exclusive Franchise and Distribution Law Member in France. The Floyd & Associés firm is an independent firm of French lawyers dedicated to business litigation. Its creation stems from a desire […]
Earlier last year, following a series of negative comments in Australian media about franchising industry, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services completed an inquiry into the operation and effectiveness of the Franchising Code of Conduct. As the result of the inquiry, the Committee released the “Fairness in Franchising” report. On a broad […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Michael R. Daigle of Cheng Cohen. Michael has joined IR as our exclusive Franchise and Distribution Law Member in US – Illinois. Michael’s unique experience drives his client-centric point of view as a lawyer. Before returning to private practice in 2008, […]
Franchise systems regularly require an extensive exchange of information between franchisor and franchisee. If the information relates to an at least identifiable natural person, the transfer will most likely have to comply with applicable data protection laws. The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to any franchisor or franchisee, who is either established […]
The former Head of Legal of Media-Saturn Holding, Dr. Alexander Basse, joined MELCHERS as of counsel on 1 June 2019. Basse spent 12 years at Media-Saturn as Head of Legal, Data Privacy and Compliance before leaving the Group in September 2018 at his own request. In terms of revenue, sales area and headcount, the MediaMarktSaturn […]
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has acquired Mainz-based software start-up Crispy Mountain GmbH, which offers Keyline, a cloud-based management platform for print shops. As part of its digital transformation, Heidelberg is systematically expanding its digital business models. Therefore, the company has now acquired software start-up Crispy Mountain GmbH which offers Keyline, a cloud-based management platform for […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Dr. Dennis Voigt of MELCHERS Rechtsanwälte. Dennis has joined IR as our exclusive Franchise and Distribution Law Member in Germany. Dr. Voigt’s has extensive experience in advising on all legal aspects regarding the establishment, management and internationalization of distribution structures. His expertise comprises […]
