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Client Alert: Navigating the Hazards of US Litigation: Lessons from Recent Decisions Involving Korean Companies

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Notwithstanding recent political turmoil, Korean companies have been expanding into the United States at a fast clip, continuing a trend of investment beneficial to businesses in both countries. As Korean brands increasingly...more

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Kansas Federal Court Finds Personal Jurisdiction Over Franchisee’s Alleged Competitive Business in Unfair Competition Case

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In a franchisor’s suit against its franchisee and that franchisee’s new business, a federal court in Kansas recently denied the new business’ motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction. HappyFeet-Legends Int’l, Inc....more

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Texas Federal Court Determines Forum Selection Clause Provides Personal Jurisdiction Over Franchisee Co-Owner Despite Not Signing...

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A federal court in Texas has denied an individual owner’s motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction despite the fact that he had not signed the relevant franchise agreement or corporate guaranty in his individual...more

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