Contributed by Mark G. McCreary & Kevin P. Dermody
One of the major benefits of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is that website owners can gain the protection of
Continue Reading Are You Prepared? Major Changes Coming to U.S. Copyright Database
The FTC has issued an updated data breach response guide. The guide provides an outline of steps the FTC believes your company should follow in the event of a
Continue Reading FTC Issues New Data Breach Response Guide
My colleagues and I have posted in the past about the proposed commentary on Item 19 Financial Performance Representations
Continue Reading Last Chance to Provide Your Comments on the NASAA FPR Commentary!
Franchisors offering and selling franchises in Rhode Island should take note of recent amendments to Rhode Island’s Franchise Investment Act:
Disclosure Requirements
Franchisors must now provide prospects with an FDD
Continue Reading Rhode Island amends franchise disclosure and advertising requirements
Many businesses that would otherwise meet the definition of a “franchise” under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Franchise Rule
Continue Reading FTC Raises Monetary Threshold for a Certain Franchise Exemptions
Last June we blogged about a lawsuit that ended favorably for a franchisor. In Braatz, LLC v. Red Mango FC, LLC, the trial court determined that a franchisor did
Continue Reading Franchisor did not violate disclosure law, 5th Circuit agrees
Approximately three years ago, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions began using an electronic filing system. The Department reports
Continue Reading Wisconsin Will Soon Require Electronic Filing
The Senate recently joined the House in approving a permanent ban on state and local governments taxing Internet access.
Continue Reading Dodging another legal patchwork: Congress approves permanent Internet tax ban
Last Friday, the Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued an interpretative opinion/no-action position allowing franchisors to file notice of claims of exemption under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure
Continue Reading Regulatory Update: Maryland Changes Exemption Filing Rules!
Many franchisors’ fiscal year ended on December 31st. The FTC gives a franchisor 120 days to update its franchise disclosure document (FDD) but some state deadlines many come much sooner.
Continue Reading Are You Ready for State Franchise Registration and Renewal Season?