The Maryland Securities Division, which is responsible for enforcing Maryland’s franchise registration and disclosure law, recently announced that it has posted a new publication for franchisors with information about filing renewal and amendment applications.
Author: Matthew Kreutzer, Las Vegas Franchise Attorney
Mr. Kreutzer concentrates his practice in franchising, with an emphasis in transactional franchise law and franchise litigation.
He has spent more than 15 years working with individuals and companies on issues relating to the franchise relationship.
Experienced in all facets of franchise law, Mr. Kreutzer assists both start-up and mature franchisors with developing, protecting and licensing their franchise and distribution systems. As part of this practice, he counsels companies regarding the laws and regulations pertaining to franchising nationwide and assists them in creating their contracts, Franchise Disclosure Documents, and other critical operational documents. He also responds to state administrative inquires and investigations, and obtains exemptions and interpretive opinions from regulatory agencies.
With his background in franchise litigation, Mr. Kreutzer understands the risks inherent in the relationship and works with his clients to limit those risks so that those franchisors can focus on brand and system growth.
Mr. Kreutzer received his B.A., cum laude, from The American University in 1995 and his J.D. from The George Washington University Law School in 1998. He is a certified specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization (the “Board”) and is a Commissioner on the Board’s Franchise and Distribution Law committee.
Mr. Kreutzer is a longstanding officer and member of the California Franchise Law Committee, and is a member of the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising.
Mr. Kreutzer is an AV® Peer-Review Rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell and was named a “Super Lawyer” 2013 - 2017 and a “Rising Star” in 2012 by Mountain States Super Lawyers. He was honored as a “Legal Eagle” by Franchise Times magazine 2013 - 2017, and as one of the “40 Under 40” by In Business Las Vegas in 2010.
He is licensed to practice in the States of Nevada, California and Maryland.
Author of the "Forward Franchising" blog, located at www.forwardfranchising.com
The Best Movies of 2013
Taking a brief break from franchising to talk about my other passion in life — movies. You may have had a chance to read my article in this month’s issue of Franchise Times. This is the promised continuation of my annual “top 10” list of the best movies of 2013.
Back to Blogging!
Attorney Matthew Kreutzer has joined the law firm Howard & Howard PLLC as a partner in its Las Vegas office effective January 1, 2014.
“Fast And Furious 7” and why Key Person Insurance can be Critical
Some franchisors are heavily influenced by a small group of individuals, typically the business’s founders. If one of these key people is lost, it could have a severe, perhaps even ruinous, financial impact on the company. This is why “key person” insurance can be important.
On Small Business Saturday, Remember that Franchises ARE Small Businesses
When you shop local businesses, don’t exclude franchises just because they are part of larger chains. Remember, the vast majority of franchises ARE small businesses.
Beware of Dabbling Franchise Attorneys! Part 1: Franchisee Counsel
The first of a two-part piece examining why “dabbling” franchise attorneys — that is, those who are inexperienced in franchising and franchise law but get involved with franchise transactions anyway — can be harmful to their clients.
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