Carter & Tani is pleased to announce the newest member of our team, associate Benjamin S. Van Airsdale, who joined us in September. Ben joins experienced franchise and business attorneys and founding partners Doris Carter and Christine Tani, as well as associate...
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COVID-19 AND ITEM 19 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER FDD DISCLOSURES
On Behalf of Carter & Tani | Aug 27, 2020 | Business Law, Carter & Tani Legal Blog, Franchise, NASAA
Last week the attorneys at Carter & Tani attended (virtually) the International Franchise Association’s Legal Symposium. The breakout session on Item 19 in 2020 and the state regulator session reinforced how proactive franchisors need to be this year. Due to the...
CHANGES TO THE INDIANA FRANCHISE LAW BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2020
On Behalf of Carter & Tani | Jun 1, 2020 | Franchise
Changes to the Indiana Franchise Law were recently passed and become effective on July 1, 2020. One of those changes is the addition of a duty on the part of the franchisor to file an amendment application and the amended Franchise Disclosure Document with the state...
Franchisor Considerations in Light of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic
On Behalf of Carter & Tani | Mar 26, 2020 | Firm News
Earlier this week, we listened to a webinar sponsored by the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising on Franchising and COVID-19. While they obviously could not put forth any hard and fast rules about what franchisors should be doing during this crisis, they...
Check for complaints before entering a franchise agreement
On Behalf of Carter & Tani | Feb 13, 2020 | Firm News
Investing a franchise is often a great opportunity, but not always. Like any business structure, some opportunities involve reliable parties, while others involve disreputable or fraudulent parties. A skilled and knowledgable franchisor may find a number of ways to...
The different types of franchises
On Behalf of Carter & Tani | Feb 10, 2020 | Firm News
In an increasingly globalized world, franchises are more popular than ever. Businesses often thrive when they are instantly recognized and feel familiar to consumers. This is especially true when it comes the franchised brands such as restaurants, bars, fast-food...
Franchise points to consider before signing a contract
On Behalf of Carter & Tani | Feb 7, 2020 | Firm News
Deciding that you want to open a franchise is a big step toward owning a business. You have to ensure that you make the best decision for your situation when you're trying to narrow down your options. There are several things that you need to review and focus on...
Indiana Joins States Requiring Online Franchise Filings
On Behalf of Carter & Tani | Jan 17, 2020 | Franchise
The Indiana Secretary of State, Securities Division recently announced that it has launched its Indiana Securities Portal and that as of January 1, 2020, all franchise registration applications must be filed electronically through the Portal. Any paper filings or...
Happy Holidays and Prosperous 2020 from Carter & Tani
On Behalf of Carter & Tani | Dec 23, 2019 | Firm News
During the holiday season, we pause to reflect as we enter a new year and decade. We are reminded of how fortunate we are on both a business and personal level. We are enriched in many ways by our relationship with our clients and business associates. In...
Happy Holidays and Prosperous 2020 from Carter & Tani
On Behalf of Carter & Tani | Dec 23, 2019 | Firm News
During the holiday season, we pause to reflect as we enter a new year and decade. We are reminded of how fortunate we are on both a business and personal level. We are enriched in many ways by our relationship with our clients and business associates. In...
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