We are pleased to announce the transition of our law practice as of May 1, 2023 into Huck Bouma P.C., a well-regarded general practice law firm with offices near us in Wheaton, Illinois. Christine, Doris, Alissa and Gretchen will all be joining the firm and...
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FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS RELATING TO NASAA STATEMENT OF POLICY ON FRANCHISORS’ USE OF FRANCHISE QUESTIONNAIRES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
by Doris Carter | Feb 10, 2023 | Carter & Tani Legal Blog, Franchise
The North American Securities Administrators Association (“NASAA”) Statement of Policy Regarding the Use of Franchise Questionnaires and Acknowledgments (“NASAA Statement of Policy”) became effective on January 1, 2023. As we discussed in our last blog, the NASAA...
NASAA ISSUES A STATEMENT OF POLICY ON FRANCHISORS’ USE OF FRANCHISE QUESTIONNAIRES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
by Doris Carter | Dec 8, 2022 | Carter & Tani Legal Blog, Franchise
On September 18, 2022 the North American Securities Administrators Association (“NASAA”), the association to which state franchise regulators belong, issued a Statement of Policy Regarding the Use of Franchise Questionnaires and Acknowledgments that are commonly used...
Is the FTC Stepping up Enforcement of the FTC Franchise Rule?
by Doris Carter | Sep 6, 2022 | Franchise
Is it a new day for enforcement of the FTC Franchise Rule by the Federal Trade Commission? There have been some recent activities that may indicate that they plan to become more aggressive about enforcement against franchisors for violations of the FTC Franchise...
Franchise Arrangements beyond the Single Unit Franchise – Area Development Agreements
by Doris Carter | Sep 6, 2022 | Franchise
The typical franchise agreement arrangement between the franchisor and the franchisee is the granting of a single unit franchise whereby the franchisor grants to the franchisee the right to establish and operate a single franchise business at one location or within...
Diversity and Inclusion
by ctani | Oct 18, 2021 | Carter & Tani Legal Blog, Firm News, Franchise
Earlier this year I wrote a blog about Racial Equity. As a female Asian American, I am keenly sensitive to issues of diversity and inclusion. In May I participated in the 21-Day AAPI Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge that the American Bar Association...
Looking to buy a franchise in the pandemic world? Consider these things.
by Doris Carter | Jul 15, 2021 | Franchise
Recent articles have indicated that there is going to be surge in franchise sales in the next two to three years as we are on our way to coming out of the pandemic. Of course, the pandemic has impacted some franchise systems more than others based on the nature of...
Alissa Carter Verson – 5 Years in Franchise Law at Carter & Tani
by averson | Jun 22, 2021 | Business Law, Carter & Tani Legal Blog, Firm News, Franchise
In May, I celebrated 5 years as an Associate Attorney with Carter & Tani and 5 years as a franchise attorney. While the learning curve was steep, in these past 5 years I have developed a passion for franchise law and providing services and advice to our franchise...
An (My) Introduction to Franchise Law
by bvanairsdale | Feb 9, 2021 | Business Law, Carter & Tani Legal Blog, Disclosure, Firm News, Franchise
As a transactional attorney, especially one with experience representing small retail businesses, I often consider my audience with whom I am interacting, whether it be another attorney, a sophisticated investor, or a business owner. Each of them brings a different...
Carter & Tani Celebrates its 30th Anniversary
by ctani | Jan 27, 2021 | Business Law, Carter & Tani Legal Blog, Firm News, Franchise
30 years ago, in January of 1991, Doris Carter and Christine Tani took a brave leap of faith and formed Carter & Tani. We decided that the western suburbs of Chicago needed a franchise law firm. Although still young lawyers at the time, we had a combined 20...
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