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Rush Nigut is a shareholder with the Brick Gentry Law Firm in West Des Moines, Iowa. His practice includes both transactional and litigation matters including franchising and business law. Rush started his legal blog, Rush on Business, in 2006. He has been quoted or referenced by hundreds of other blogs, websites, and publications. He also is the editor of the Brick Gentry Trial Team blog and can help you identify the most qualified lawyer at Brick Gentry to handle your case. Our lawyers have a breadth of trial experience in personal injury, employment discrimination, business litigation, IP law, and class action cases.

Twenty years ago, Rush on Business began with a simple and deliberate goal: make the law understandable for everyday business owners. At the time, I took a chance on the idea that openly sharing clear, practical legal guidance through a blog could genuinely help people and, in doing so, build meaningful client relationships. I never

Last week, I attended the Annual Forum on Franchising. As always, it was a great chance to connect with peers, share stories, and stay in tune with what’s happening across the franchise industry.

But something stood out this year.

The two most crowded sessions focused on topics that should raise concern for any current or

While this is not my typical area of law, it is important to note that, as of today—July 1, 2025—Iowa’s new hands-free cell phone law is officially in effect.

There will be a warning period through December 31, 2025. After that, citations and fines may be issued.

More significantly, if a driver causes an accident

Sometimes, the law doesn’t come down to pages of statutes or hours of courtroom drama.
Sometimes, it comes down to one word.

We had a case like that. And honestly—it was a blast to argue.

Our client worked for a marketing company. He applied for a job that had been publicly posted. Nothing secret.

At first, everything was great.

You built something from scratch with a friend, family member, or business partner. You split the responsibilities. You shared the risks. You dreamed big.

But now, things are not so great.

There is tension over money. (Ironically often when success occurs). Disagreements over direction. One person thinks they are doing

I want to issue an important warning about an ongoing scam.

Fraudsters are using my name—and the name of a company called Business Consulting Services—to deceive people into sending money under the false promise of helping them sell or rent their Mexican timeshare or other real estate. I have written about this scam before

Embarking on the journey of becoming a franchise owner is an exciting yet daunting prospect. For first-time entrepreneurs, diving into the world of franchising requires a comprehensive understanding of what goes into a successful franchise investment. The cornerstone of making an informed decision is conducting due diligence. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate

Let’s talk about frustration.

Not the kind you feel when your coffee spills on the way to a meeting. I am talking about the deeper kind—the kind that builds over months, sometimes years, during business litigation.

If you are in the middle of a business dispute—or headed into one—there are three truths you need to