What Are the Franchise Financial Assurance Requirements?
Financial assurance requirements may be set as a condition for registering your FDD or for renewing your FDD registration. Continue reading. Read more
Do I Need to File a Declaration of Excusable Nonuse?
A declaration of excusable nonuse allows you explain to the USPTO why your mark is not currently in commercial use. Continue reading here. Read more
What Is Unfair Competition with a Trademark?
What is not acceptable is if competitors completely copy your trademark, which may be considered unfair competition. Continue reading here. Read more
What Are the Benefits of a Franchisee Association?
With the great commitment you’ve invested in your franchise, you should take advantage of the benefits of a franchisee association. Read on. Read more
What Is Disclosed in the FDD’s Item 12?
Within the FDD, you will come across Item 12, which overviews the terms and conditions surrounding the franchise territory. Follow along here. Read more
Should I Share a Franchise with a Partner?
You must weigh the benefits and disadvantages of sharing a franchise with a business partner. Continue reading to learn what they are. Read more
When Should I Update My FDD?
When creating your FDD, this is not a one-time deal. That is, you may have to circle back and update your FDD when needed. Continue reading. Read more
Disorder in The Court: A Look at An Imperfect System and the Bias Against Dad from The Inside
As some of you may know, I went through a divorce about four and a half years ago. During the time I was separated, my son, who was three at the time, was diagnosed with leukemia. Thankfully, five years later he is still in remission and doing great. However, you can imagine the stress that…
Hazelwood Girl Scout Cookie Lawsuit Crumbles in Court
Suit had sought judge’s ruling on whether two teens violated city code by selling cookies outside home. via Hazelwood Girl Scout cookie lawsuit crumbles in court. My son is a cub scout in Pack 739. For the past two years, I was the Den Leader of Den 5 of Pack 739. Between you and me,…
Tax Preparation Franchises – No Experience Necessary to Fail
I don’t know of any lawyer who plans on working in franchise law while in law school. It just isn’t one of those areas that gets much consideration. I’m sure there are lawyers who strive to work in the legal department at McDonald’s or Subway. However, those lawyers want the security of working for a…