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.
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When Are A Franchisor’s Financial Performance Representations Actionable?
Under the FTC’s Franchise Rule, a franchisor is permitted, but not required, to answer that all-important question asked by would-be franchise buyers: “how much money can I make?” Sometimes, the franchisor’s answer to that question can generate litigation.
New York Renews Its Limited Franchise Trade Show Exemption
The State of New York renewed its limited exemption to its Franchise Sales Act (N.Y. Gen. Bus. L. § 680 et. seq.) (the “Act”), which will allow franchisors that are not registered with the State to participate in the International Franchise Exposition under certain circumstances.
New York Adopts Limited Franchise Trade Show Exemption; Will Other Registration States Follow Suit?
The State of New York recently enacted a new, limited exemption to its Franchise Sales Act (N.Y. Gen. Bus. L. § 680 et. seq.) (the “Act”), which will allow franchisors that are not registered with the State to participate in a franchise trade show under certain circumstances.
Are You In Compliance With Franchise Advertising Filing Laws?
One of the areas of franchise law that is often misunderstood by new and emerging franchisors is state advertising filing requirements. This article is a summary of how a franchisor can comply with franchise advertising filing laws.
Should You Use State-Specific Franchise Disclosure Documents?
Some franchisors continue to use a different Franchise Disclosure Document for each state that has a franchise or registration law. This approach increases the administrative burden on franchisors, as well as the risk of unintentional violation of a state’s franchise law where more than one state law applies to a transaction.
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