On February 16, 2011, Armstrong Teasdale and the accounting firm Fair, Anderson & Langerman co-hosted a dinner with the Nevada Development Authority for franchisors attending the International Franchise Association’s 51st annual convention in Las Vegas. The theme of the dinner, which was held at the world-famous RM Seafood restaurant, was why Las Vegas is “the best business climate in the U.S.”
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
Wall Street Journal’s Article On Key Franchise Lawsuits
Today’s edition of the Wall Street Journal has a short, but interesting, articleon a handful of the key lawsuits between franchisors and franchisees that made waves in the franchising community during 2010. Two of the cases mentioned have been discussed previously on this blog: Awuah v. Coverall, and Burger King National Franchisee Association v. Burger King. The article provides a good, if brief, summary of the decisions and their potential ramifications on the franchise industry as a whole.
International Franchise Association Convention Starts Sunday
The International Franchise Association’s 51st annual convention kicks off this Sunday, February 13, 2011 in my home city of Las Vegas. Let me know if you will be attending the convention. Perhaps we can arrange a time to meet in person, and I can thank you for following “Forward Franchising!”
Franchising Group Supports Repeal Of Health Care Law
The International Franchise Association has hailed Wednesday’s 245-189 vote by the House of Representatives to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) — the law widely known as “Obamacare.”
Early Reports Of Health Care Reform On Small Business
Last March, Congress passed the 2,000 page Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) with the stated goal of ensuring that more Americans are covered by health insurance, and by making the cost of insurance more affordable. Some groups are already claiming that the law has been beneficial. A Business Week commentator disagrees.
Iowa Supreme Court Orders Out-Of-State Franchisor To Pay Tax On Royalty Income
Last week, the Iowa Supreme Court issued a ruling that will require out-of-state franchisors to pay tax on income earned through royalties earned from Iowa-based franchisees. The decision has implications for any business that derives income from intangible assets (through licensing or otherwise) located in another state.
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