Contract law

Easterly Government Properties Acquires 61,384 SF Multi-Tenanted Facility in Cleveland, OH

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Other Defense, Construction & Property, Finance, Homeland security, REIT, Professional services, Public policy, Government, White House, Federal Government, Defense, Contract law, Articles, Law, Private law, National Weather Service, Silver Spring, Maryland, Option, Lease, Exercise

The National Weather Service (NWS) occupies 15% of the building under an initial 20-year term that does not expire until September 2040.

Key Points: 
  • The National Weather Service (NWS) occupies 15% of the building under an initial 20-year term that does not expire until September 2040.
  • In total, and assuming the VNA exercises its renewal options, the facility is 100% occupied with a weighted average lease expiration of June 2034.
  • Pro forma for this acquisition, Easterly has 85 properties totaling 7.7 million square feet.
  • Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE:DEA) is based in Washington, D.C., and focuses primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties that are leased to the U.S. Government.

School of Rock Named to Franchise Business Review's 2021 Culture100 List

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Franchises, Contract law, Franchising, Franchise 500, Franchise, Business, Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care, Companies

CANTON, Mass., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- School of Rock , the leader in performance-based music education, was recently named to Franchise Business Review's second annual Culture100 list.

Key Points: 
  • CANTON, Mass., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- School of Rock , the leader in performance-based music education, was recently named to Franchise Business Review's second annual Culture100 list.
  • "Being named to the 2021 Franchise Culture100 list is an immense honor for School of Rock, especially since this is based entirely on direct feedback from our incredible owners," said Rob Price, CEO of School of Rock.
  • School of Rock was among 224 franchise brands, representing nearly 25,000 franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review's research on the best franchise cultures.
  • School of Rock also has garnered the following industry awards: 2021 Franchise Innovation Award for Most Innovative Use of Customer-Facing Digital Tools; 2021 Global Franchise Awards Best Children's Service and Education Franchise; 2021 Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 Top Children's Music Enrichment Brand; Franchise Business Review's 2021 Top 200 Franchises and Culture 100 list; 2020 Entrepreneur Magazine's Top 200 Franchise and the #1 Child Enrichment Franchise; and 2018 Forbes # 2 Best Franchise Medium-Level Investment Award and the #1 Music Franchise in America.

NerdsToGo Named to Franchise Business Review's 2021 Culture100 List

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Contract law, Franchising, Multimedia franchise, Brand, Articles, Business, Management

CARROLLTON, Texas, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NerdsToGo , an emerging IT services franchise brand,was recently named to Franchise Business Review's second annual Culture100 list.

Key Points: 
  • CARROLLTON, Texas, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NerdsToGo , an emerging IT services franchise brand,was recently named to Franchise Business Review's second annual Culture100 list.
  • The list recognizes the top 100 franchise brands in a 2021 report on the Best Franchise Cultures .
  • "To have NerdsToGo named to the 2021 Franchise Culture100 list is an honor, especially since this is direct feedback from our franchise owners," said Mark Jameson, Chief Support and Development Officer at Propelled Brands.
  • NerdsToGo was among 224 franchise brands, representing nearly 25,000 franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review's research on the best franchise cultures.

Liberty Home Guard named BEST Home Warranty Company by U.S. News & WORLD REPORT

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Sunday, July 25, 2021
Contract law, Product return, Kitchen, Warranty, Home warranty, Economy

NEW YORK, July 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Home Guard ( https://www.libertyhomeguard.com/ ), an extended service contract company and home warranty provider, was named the #1 Home Warranty Company by U.S. News & WORLD REPORT on July 22, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Home Guard ( https://www.libertyhomeguard.com/ ), an extended service contract company and home warranty provider, was named the #1 Home Warranty Company by U.S. News & WORLD REPORT on July 22, 2021.
  • This honor recognizes the consumer-focused approach that has propelled Liberty Home Guard, a relative newcomer, to the forefront of the home warranty industry.
  • U.S. News & WORLD REPORT employs a thorough investigative vetting process for each company it ranks.
  • Clear-eyed leadership, transparent business practices, and consumer-friendly warranty packages have positioned Liberty Home Guard for continued success in a crowded field.

FTC Rescinds 1995 Policy Statement that Limited the Agency’s Ability to Deter Problematic Mergers

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Saturday, July 24, 2021
Law, Contract law, Government, Corporate crime, Federal Trade Commission, Articles, Royal Commission, Rescission

The Federal Trade Commission voted in an open Commission meeting to rescind a 1995 policy statementthat made it more difficult and burdensome to deter problematic mergers and acquisitions.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission voted in an open Commission meeting to rescind a 1995 policy statementthat made it more difficult and burdensome to deter problematic mergers and acquisitions.
  • By rescinding this policy statement, the FTC regains a valuable law enforcement tool.
  • Since the 1995 Policy Statement was implemented, the Commission has been forced to re-review the same transaction on numerous occasions at considerable expense.
  • The Commission voted 3-2 to rescind the policy statement in an open Commission meeting live streamed to its website.

FTC Rescinds 1995 Policy Statement that Limited the Agency’s Ability to Deter Problematic Mergers

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Saturday, July 24, 2021
Law, Contract law, Government, Corporate crime, Federal Trade Commission, Articles, Royal Commission, Rescission

The Federal Trade Commission voted in an open Commission meeting to rescind a 1995 policy statementthat made it more difficult and burdensome to deter problematic mergers and acquisitions.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission voted in an open Commission meeting to rescind a 1995 policy statementthat made it more difficult and burdensome to deter problematic mergers and acquisitions.
  • By rescinding this policy statement, the FTC regains a valuable law enforcement tool.
  • Since the 1995 Policy Statement was implemented, the Commission has been forced to re-review the same transaction on numerous occasions at considerable expense.
  • The Commission voted 3-2 to rescind the policy statement in an open Commission meeting live streamed to its website.

Form 8 - Daily Mail and General Trust plc: Rothermere Continuation Limited

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Saturday, July 24, 2021
Security, Stock market, Contract law

Form 8 - Daily Mail and General Trust plc: Rothermere Continuation Limited

Key Points: 
  • Form 8 - Daily Mail and General Trust plc: Rothermere Continuation Limited
    Dissemination of a Regulatory Announcement, transmitted by EQS Group.
  • The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • (a) Full name of discloser:
    (b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
    The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient.
  • (c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
    (d) Is the discloser the offeror or the offeree?

DIFCO, Inc.™ Expanding Their Expert Witness Division After Providing Successful Testimony in Several U.S. Construction Lawsuits

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Friday, July 23, 2021
Evidence law, Contract law, Subcontractor, IOWA, Expert witness, Davenport

DAVENPORT, Iowa, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DIFCO, Inc. in Davenport, IA, has announced they will be expanding their expert witness division to serve law firms in 48 states after providing multiple successful expert testimonials in U.S. court cases.

Key Points: 
  • DAVENPORT, Iowa, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DIFCO, Inc. in Davenport, IA, has announced they will be expanding their expert witness division to serve law firms in 48 states after providing multiple successful expert testimonials in U.S. court cases.
  • In a public announcement Mr. Pautsch said, "Expanding our Expert Witness division allows me to pursue my passion for law and add a new layer of profitability for DIFCO.
  • These subversive tactics are commonplace in the industry so subcontractors naive to this can end up falling victim.
  • I see this as an opportunity to help seek justice for these subcontractors while adding to our bottom line.

Arena Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Biotechnology, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Health, Private law, Law, Contract law, Inheritance, Labour law, Property law, Vesting, Option, NASDAQ, Articles

The inducement stock options and RSUs have a grant date and vesting commencement date of July 16, 2021 and were granted as inducements material to the new employees entering employment with Arena in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Key Points: 
  • The inducement stock options and RSUs have a grant date and vesting commencement date of July 16, 2021 and were granted as inducements material to the new employees entering employment with Arena in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
  • The inducement stock options and inducement RSUs are subject to the terms and conditions of Arena's Amended and Restated 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
  • ARENA Pharmaceuticals is a team with a singular purpose deliver important medicines to patients.
  • Arena disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements, other than as may be required under applicable law.

Explosive Growth Puts Regenerative Medicine Franchise on the Map

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Contract law, Franchising, Franchise

The first half of 2021 has been one of explosive growth for the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company that began franchising its regenerative medicine clinics in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • The first half of 2021 has been one of explosive growth for the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company that began franchising its regenerative medicine clinics in 2020.
  • The QC Kinetix franchise development opportunity is proving to be unique in ways that are attractive to potential franchisees.
  • It is also the only regenerative medicine company offering a franchise opportunity to business owners who want to be part of this burgeoning medical specialty.
  • QC Kinetix is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based franchise company leading the way in helping people maintain an active lifestyle using comprehensive regenerative medicine treatments to address musculoskeletal and joint pain.