With any franchise agreement, there should be a clause on how a dispute between the parties is going to be handled.  The three most popular ways to resolve a disagreement relating to a franchise agreement is through arbitration, mediation or … more

Whether you are developing a boutique hotel or a luxury hotel, the process for hotel development follows the same basic path, although there are some aspects that can change based on the individual circumstances of your hotel development. The first … more

The economic outlook for 2014 is guardedly optimistic, following a sluggish and disappointing 2013.  Experts are predicting that the job market is likely to continue to grow, which should boost consumer spending.  Export growth should also increase, as demand grows … more

When the government owns land, either directly or indirectly (as through public agencies), that is under-utilized, it’s often inspired to seek partnerships with private entities in order to develop and otherwise utilize the land in a more efficient manner.  These … more

When people discuss the shutdown of the Federal Government and the soon-to-follow debt ceiling crisis, neither of which seem to have a happy ending due to the implacable positions of each political party, the discussion tends to focus on those … more