Schuyler 'Rocky' Reidel 
Before investing in or starting automotive franchises, education is key. It’s also important to understand the local market and competition. And potential legal issues related to opening this franchise. Our goal is to address your potential questions and provide simple answers. What Are Car and Automotive Franchises and How Do They Work? Franchise opportunities abound … Read more
“Our goal is to obtain advanced computing semiconductor chips. We would very much like to use this technology for military applications,” relayed the foreign visitor. “One second please Mr. Visitor,” answered the U.S. business owner. Stepping off to the side, the now confused entrepreneur whispered to his business partner. “Something seems off.” Okay, it’s usually … Read more
Introduction to Release of Claims A release of claims agreement is a legally binding contract that prevents disputes after a settlement, allowing parties to resolve conflicts quickly and efficiently. This agreement is essential for managing liabilities and facilitating compensation to claimants. For instance, in the aftermath of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, thousands of … Read more
What is the Linux Law Firm? In short, it’s Reidel Law Firm! We are a law firm that is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to our clients in the franchise and international trade space while utilizing (nearly) only free and open-source software (FOSS). We believe in the power of FOSS to empower individuals … Read more
What Is the Role of a Franchisee? The learning curve for a franchisee is much lower than a startup founder. Benefits abound. Just look at any McDonald’s franchise for confirmation of this fact. But before you put an initial down payment on a particular business model, review this convenient roadmap. It will help guide you … Read more
Originally walking slowly towards the customs authority, Ray suddenly quickened his pace. The reason behind his change of gait was a welcome thought. “That’s right, I don’t have to pay duty fees!” Acting almost like a “merchandise passport,” ATA carnets aren’t necessarily mainstream knowledge. We aim to change that in the following article. By the … Read more
Liability of Franchise Brokers Franchise brokers are coming under increasing scrutiny for their activities as franchise sellers under state franchise regulation. The FranChoice lawsuits filed in 2019 became a major wake-up call for franchise brokers and the industry at large. With the increased potential for suits or regulatory oversight, it is essential for franchise brokers … Read more
“I’m sorry, I don’t speak legalese. Only English,” stated the perplexed entrepreneur. Prospective franchisees can sometimes be intimidated by a certain legal document. The “terrifying” uniform franchise disclosure document. But before entering into any business relationship using your John Hancock, there’s a diligence process to follow. We’ll outline this method here. Let’s start you down … Read more
OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) heads the United States sanctions compliance program. As a part of the U.S. Treasury Department, they take a risk based approach in the search for red flags raised by an industry or nation. Besides their Specially Designated Nationals (SDN list) and Blocked Persons list, OFAC sanctions affect various entities. … Read more
There’s no doubt that lawyers and law firms which have embraced AI and legal tech are ahead of the curve. If you’re looking for an efficient way to run your business, work with lawyers and law firms who are using AI to their advantage. At Reidel Law Firm, we’ve been using AI for franchise agreement … Read more
