Did you ever play board games as a kid with a friend who made up the rules? It can be extremely frustrating to finally start making traction only to have the rules change half way through. When dealing with a franchise agreement, no one is going to change the rules half way through the agreement. […]
Legal Issues
Illegal Loyalty Programs
What could be illegal about a customer loyalty program? It seems that almost every business has some form of loyalty program. There are loyalty programs for grocery and clothing stores, airlines, and just about every other business that would like to create some form of relationship (loyalty) with their customers. An article written by Tim […]
5 Things You Must Know to Navigate eCommerce Law
eCommerce has changed a lot over the years, constantly upturning the legal landscape surrounding it in turn. As a result, navigating this industry can be tricky. However, as a solicitor in Jersey, there are a few things which I know can help you to make sense of eCommerce law. 1. The Internet Has Borders The […]
7 Great Blogs & Websites for Your Law Practice
If you own a law practice or work in the legal field, you know how important it is to use the most up-to-date sources for information about legislation and cases. Besides using case citators and database alerting services, social media continues to prove an extremely useful resource. So much so, that the usefulness of social […]
5 Effective Ways to Protect Your Small Business from Frauds
Nearly half of all small businesses experience fraud at some point in their business lifecycle. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the total loss as a result of business fraud exceeded $6.3 billion in 2016. Unfortunately, business frauds aren’t easily detected. When discovered, the damage is already done, and there’s nothing that they […]
Choosing Which Law to Use When Creating Your Franchise Agreement
It might sound funny to read, “Choose which law you want to enforce,” but for franchises expanding outside of their state of origin, there comes a moment when a franchisor needs to choose which law to apply in the FDD. This isn’t an arbitrary look at the laws governing a state. Instead it’s a moment […]
The Most-Litigated Issues in the FDD
As franchisors, we all strive to sell units quickly. Especially for franchisors just starting out, the main focus tends to narrow in on closing the initial deal. Unfortunately, selling the unit doesn’t automatically produce a fairy tale ending. As much as we would like to write a happily ever after for all parties involved, oftentimes […]
What to Do if Your Employee is Convicted of a Crime
Having an employee who is convicted of a crime affects your business adversely, regardless of the circumstances. If the employee has committed a crime on the job, the effects can be long-reaching and expensive. You need the advice of an attorney to explain your rights and the consequences that the employee is facing. It could […]
Top 5 Employment Laws Every Small Business Owner Should Know
For any business, especially a small one, hiring is not an easy task and there are a lot of areas that need attention to detail. Even with one simple mistake, any business can get into legal disputes with employees, which can incur huge costs. To avoid such situations, it is important to know the basics […]
About Personal Use of Corporate Assets
It is no secret that the IRS looks carefully below the surface for personal use of company assets (including cash) in its corporate income tax audits. This insight addresses more the impact of such behavior upon the actions of employees and others who observe that behavior from a senior manager or owner of a business—and […]
