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Supreme Court Strikes Down President’s IEEPA Tariff Authority: What Businesses Need to Know

February 20, 2026

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Written By Chris S. Edwards and Mark S. Wigley
Ed. Note: See additional material published Monday, February 23, 2026, at the conclusion of this article.  In a landmark decision issued today in Learning…
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Media Mention: Article by Olivia Lewis and Erica Rogers Featured in The Licensing Journal

March 27, 2024

Attorneys Olivia Lewis and Erica Rogers explore the inadvertent creation of a franchise in their article featured in The Licensing Journal, a premier resource for comprehensive…
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Did We Accidentally Create a Franchise?

November 22, 2023

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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…
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How Fast Can I Franchise? Hold On a Minute

September 29, 2023

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Written By Arthur J. DeBaugh and Olivia G. Lewis
Are you a small business owner who has considered franchising your business? Franchising can be a great way to expand your company’s physical presence,…
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Commentary on Franchising Myths from the FTC

May 3, 2023

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Written By Arthur J. DeBaugh and Olivia G. Lewis
Drive down almost any busy street, and you’ll see numerous examples of well-known franchises, from McDonald’s to Ace Hardware. You may have considered opening…
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Veteran Intellectual Property Attorney Joins Ward and Smith

January 19, 2023

Ward and Smith is delighted to welcome Art DeBaugh, an intellectual property attorney with over three decades of experience providing unique solutions enabling businesses…

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