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Stanford Law no substitute for understanding the family business?

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

The paper that broke the Watergate scandal and boasts more than 40 Pulitzer prizes found itself with ink on its face this week, over a “pay to play” invitation for lobbyists to get special contacts with Post reporters and editors.

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Flynt stops nephews from sullying his good name

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

“Hustler” publisher Larry Flynt sues his nephews, Jimmy and Dustin Flynt, to block their use of his (and their) name.
“To come into the adult entertainment business and use my name not only confuses people who buy my products, but if they’re not maintaining a certain quality, it could also hurt my name,” Flynt told the [...]

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Fairness is as Fairness Does

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

Most family firm conflicts don’t result from anything “dysfunctional” in the family. There isn’t necessarily any “baggage” from childhood rivalries; nor are there always personality issues, spoiled brats, or greedy in-laws. Conflict is often simply a result of not having thought through the consequences of business succession and estate planning.

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