Most business owners skim the miscellaneous section of a contract. That is a mistake. These provisions often control how disputes are handled. One of the most important is the waiver clause. It protects you when you choose not to enforce
I talk with prospective franchisees a lot. Smart people. Successful professionals. Many of them are leaving corporate careers because they want more control, more upside, and a business they can call their own.
They usually start with the same belief.
I have sat across the table from hundreds of business owners who all say some version of the same thing: “I did not think this would become a problem.” That sentence usually comes right before a costly fix that could
As a business lawyer, I am often asked a version of the same question, usually after a client’s voice drops a notch.
“How is this going to turn out?”
It is a fair question. Lawsuits often feel make-or-break because they
For high school and college athletes, opportunity often arrives fast. A NIL deal. A sponsorship deal that must be signed by the weekend.
Most athletes are told the same thing. Do not worry. Your agent has it covered.
That advice
Many franchise buyers focus on what the franchise representatives say the franchise will do for them and overlook the written contract that actually governs the relationship. Common mistakes include assuming the agreement is standard, underestimating exit restrictions, overlooking long term
Franchise agreements are negotiable more often than people think. The franchisees who have the most success focus on three to five high impact issues, remain patient throughout the process, and are genuinely willing to walk away if the deal does
Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay.
Clients are now using it all the time. For many it is the first step before contacting a lawyer, if they contact a lawyer at all now. And yes, people are absolutely using
Twenty years ago, Rush on Business began with a simple and deliberate goal: make the law understandable for everyday business owners. At the time, I took a chance on the idea that openly sharing clear, practical legal guidance through a
Last week, I attended the Annual Forum on Franchising. As always, it was a great chance to connect with peers, share stories, and stay in tune with what’s happening across the franchise industry.
But something stood out this year.
The
