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Retailers sued in state court might be pleasantly surprised to learn that the presence of a forum defendant may not always prevent removal to federal court based on diversity of citizenship. A procedural maneuver known as “snap removal” can allow a defendant to remove such a case in certain situations.
Continue Reading “Snap” to It When Your Company Is Sued in State Court

Benchmarking studies performed by outside consultants are an increasingly common way for retailers to gain insight into how their contracts stack up against others in the industry. Hiring a consultant to review your vendor contracts for benchmarking purposes could, however, expose you to risks. Before you undertake an engagement that requires sharing any information with a third party, you should understand and manage the potential risk.
Continue Reading Sharing Business Contracts with a Benchmarking Consultant? You Might Be Breaching Vendor Agreements