As disclosed in the last post the new amended FTC rule concerning franchise disclosure documents requires franchisors to update their UFOC by no later than July 1, 2008.  After July 1, 2008, franchisors must comply with the new FTC rule only.  Currently, franchisors may comply with either the former rule or the new rule.

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Welcome to a RAGBRAI inspired Blawg Review.  What is RAGBRAI?  The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa is an annual seven-day ride across the state.  Heading into its 36th year, RAGBRAI is the longest, largest and oldest touring bicycle ride in the world.  It’s not a race.  It’s an experience.   And since Blawg

Chris Moander of the Wisconsin Business Law and Litigation Blog shares his take on the timeless advice that business people can pay for it now . . . or pay for it later.  Chris points out that many business people sadly lump legal services into the "too costly" or "unnecessary" categories when it comes to

Terri Rasmussen of the Ohio Practical Business Law Counsel blog says that every client should want a lawyer that blogs.  As you might guess, I agree. 

Why is it important, you ask?  Terri shares her thoughts (with some comments by me):

  1. Knowledgeable Entrepreneur.  The blogging lawyer thinks in broader terms about what they want

It’s always nice when people say great things about you but I am particularly humbled by a recent post from What About Clients?  WAC? is one of the great blogs (and I do mean great as evidenced by their award as the Best All Business Blog for 2007 by the ABA).  I respect 

I have often stressed the need for business people to follow corporate formalities and keep their corporations or limited liability companies up-to-date.  However, the recent decision impacting builders from the Iowa Supreme Court makes it significantly more important for builders and other contractors to do so.

The Iowa Supreme Court ruling essentially says that builders must