Urso, Liguori & Micklich joins IR as the exclusive Franchise and Distribution Law Member in Rhode Island

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Nicole Liguori Micklich of Urso, Liguori & Micklich. Nicole has joined IR as our exclusive Franchise and Distribution Law Member in Rhode Island. Nicole Liguori Micklich has earned a reputation for successfully representing franchisees and development agents at every step of the […]

Nicole Liguori MicklichPartner, Urso, Liguori & Micklich

Paoletti Law Group joins IR as the exclusive Franchise and Distribution Law Member in Italy

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Luana Mainini of Paoletti Law Group. Luana has joined IR as our exclusive Franchise and Distribution Law Member in Italy. Luana Mainini, a qualified lawyer, registered with the Bar Association of Milan in 2008.Luana has always been dedicated primarily to the assistance […]

Luana MaininiPartner, PAOLETTI LAW GROUP

Doing Business in the U.S. Webinar

On June 10, 2021, Robert Hoberman, CPA, Managing Partner of Hoberman Lesser, and Michael Einbinder, Esq., Founding Partner of Einbinder & Dunn, were pleased to present the webinar, “Doing Business in the U.S.,” hosted by IR Global.  Robert and Michael presented the accounting, tax, and legal guidance to help navigate the challenges and avoid the […]

Michael EinbinderFounding Partner, Einbinder & Dunn LLP

Flaherty & O’Hara, PC joins IR as the exclusive Franchise and Distribution Law Member in Pennsylvania

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 […]

R.J. O’HaraPartner, Flaherty & O’Hara, PC

The PRO ACT and Its Impact on Franchising

 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 […]

Michael EinbinderFounding Partner, Einbinder & Dunn LLP

Tips for your Online IP Practice

Elizabeth is co-hosting and speaking on a webinar next Tuesday, May 12, 2020. We believe this is a valuable resource for the IR Global community, especially those with clients in the IP enforcement space. To follow the webinar on social media please use the below links  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6663458133479829506 Twitter https://twitter.com/DipchandLLP/status/1257692558874025984   REGISTER HERE

Elizabeth S. DipchandPartner, Dipchand LLP

Mercedes Clavell & Roger Canals both feature in the IR Global & ACC collaboration Publication “A Jurisdictional Guide of how to Manage Risk in Multinationals”

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: […]

Mercedes ClavellOf Counsel, Arco Abogados

Floyd & Associés joins IR as the exclusive Franchise and Distribution Law Member in France

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 […]

Estelle FloydPartner, Floyd & Associés

New Tougher Laws in Franchising

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 […]

Matthew RouseManaging Director, Rouse Lawyers

Cheng Cohen joins IR as the exclusive Franchise and Distribution Law Member in US – Illinois

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, […]

Michael R. DaiglePartner, Cheng Cohen

Understanding GDPR and Data Privacy

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 […]

Dr. Dennis VoigtPartner, MELCHERS Rechtsanwälte