Small business Law Articles
Investments Sold Through Cold Calling Violate Colorado Securities Laws Without Registration
Colorado issues order against Chicago real estate company for selling unregistered investments
Colorado Attorney General Says Medical Marijuana Is Subject To Sales Tax
Before starting operations, dispensaries must obtain a sales tax license
Avoid False Advertising Claims - Clothes Maker Fined For False Advertising About Bamboo
Advertising claims must be true and backed by reliable evidence. A recent ruling by the Federal Trade Commission found that claims made by a clothing manufactured that its clothes were made with bamboo fibers and were green products were misleading.
How To Avoid Being Held Personally Liable For Your Company’s Debts
Failure to observe rules and formalities may result in a court “piercing the corporate veil”
Restaurants Can Limit Their Liability Through Proper Use of Limited Liability Entities
A restaurant is one of the most risky small businesses. Restaurant owners should take steps to protect themselves from these risks.
How To Enforce Your Trademark Rights
Federal trademark registration is an important part of protecting your company’s intellectual property
Franchise Agreements Control Obligations Between Franchisees and Franchisors
Quizno's franchisees brought a claim against Quizno's when their stores failed. They claimed that Quizno's was partly responsible for the stores failing and that Quizno's owed a duty of fair dealing to the franchisees. The court relied upon the franchise agreement to determine that Quizno's owed no duty to the franchisees and did not guarantee business success.
New F.T.C. Regulations Will Require Bloggers To Disclose Gifts From Advertisers
For bloggers reviewing products, the new rules may have a significant impact
