The Waldrop & Colvin Legal Blog, published by Waldrop & Colvin, focuses on legal issues related to franchising, trademark registration, and business opportunity law. It covers topics such as franchise agreement negotiation and compliance, state and federal trademark registration strategies, franchise disclosure document renewal processes, and regulatory updates affecting franchisors and franchisees. The blog provides guidance on managing franchise relationships, understanding state-specific franchise laws like those in Virginia and Maryland, and navigating trademark protections at both state and federal levels. It also addresses procedural changes in business opportunity laws, emphasizing practical legal considerations for business owners and franchisors.
Waldrop & Colvin | Franchise Compliance What franchisors should review about Item 19, facility and territory recommendations, and outside organizations managing franchise development. By Derek A. Colvin
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Waldrop & Colvin | Franchise Development A More Connected Approach to Franchise Legal Work and Development Bring your legal team, development team, and territory information into a coordinated workflow that supports compliance, reduces administrative work, and gives your team clearer…
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AI
Is Changing the Attorney-Client Relationship, but Not Always for the
BetterArtificial intelligence has already changed the practice of law.
Clients use it to interpret contracts, prepare negotiation points,
research legal issues, and draft responses before they ever speak with…
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International Franchise Expansion
Why International Brands Should Consider Entering the United States Franchise Market
A successful international brand may have a significant opportunity to grow in the United States. Franchising can provide a structured way to enter the market, recruit…
Franchise Financial Reporting and FDD Compliance
An initial or annual franchise audit is not merely a year-end accounting project. The auditor’s work becomes part of the Franchise Disclosure Document, may be reviewed by state franchise examiners, and can directly affect…
The Basic Relationship
Every Franchise Includes a License, but Not Every License Is a Franchise
Business owners frequently describe licensing and franchising as
two competing methods of expansion. That description is incomplete.
Licensing is not merely an alternative to franchising.…
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