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Did We Accidentally Create a Franchise?

Written By Olivia G. Lewis and Erica B. E. Rogers

Venturing into the world of licensing may allow business owners to dip their toes into brand expansion without plunging into the complexities and legal requirements of franchising.   License agreements appeal to fast…

Food Giants Prepare for Battle Over Trade Secret Misappropriation

On July 19, 2016, the "You Pick Two®"-famous Panera Bread filed a lawsuit in St. Louis against Papa John's, claiming that the international pizza company hired away a Panera IT executive who is misappropriating trade s…

Restrictions on Employees' Post-Employment Work in North Carolina: The Balancing of Interests

The use of "covenants not to compete," or "non-compete agreements," which limit former employees from working for a competitor are gaining in popularity and are used in a wide variety of industries and by service providers…