Schuyler 'Rocky' Reidel 
If you’re looking for an actionable trade compliance role and responsibilities cheatsheet, you’ve come to the right place. Cut through the complexity and get straight to the core of what trade compliance professionals do, from managers and officers to advisors and executives. Ensure your team is compliant and efficient with this essential guide. Key Takeaways … Read more
What does a royalty fee mean in a franchise agreement? It’s the ongoing cost you, as a franchisee, pay to the franchisor for using their brand and receiving continuous support. This royalty fee is a central part of the financial relationship between the franchisee and franchisor, representing the formal and mutual obligations involving payments and … Read more
Franchise agreements are complex legal documents that govern the relationship between a franchisor and a franchisee. Within these agreements, there are terms that often cause confusion and are easily misunderstood. Two such terms that are frequently mixed up are “infringement” and “breach.” In this article, we will delve into the basics of franchise agreements, explore … Read more
What does receiving a “what is a customs notice of seizure” mean for you? This urgent communication from US Customs and Border Protection indicates that your goods have been seized due to suspected customs violations. You’ve got a narrow window of time to act and potentially reverse the seizure. In this article, we outline what … Read more
Entering into a franchise agreement often involves a critical component that could impact your personal financial security: the personal guarantee. When considering a franchise opportunity, understanding the implications of signing a personal guarantee is essential. This direct responsibility for the franchise’s obligations ties your personal assets to the success of the business. This article delves … Read more
A Franchise Attorney’s Whimsical Guide to the Legal Nightmares We’d Love to Navigate Read time: 6 minutes As franchise professionals, we’ve all encountered our share of unique concepts—from the brilliantly innovative to the “how did this get approved?” But what if we told you there’s an entire universe of untapped franchise gold sitting right under … Read more
Terrorist financing isn’t always obvious. You might unknowingly do business with its supporters through oversight. Selecting customers that are threats to national security or human rights abusers. I have news for you. This doesn’t need to be the case. My purpose here is to help you avoid regulatory bodies that could disrupt business. Continue if … Read more
Financial crimes are multiplying as the business landscape trends towards the digital realm. Another vulnerability is our move away from fiat currency. Sanctions breaches, whether intentional or otherwise, are exposing owners to higher risk. That’s the bad news. But the good news is that you can prevent this event. Reviewing global sanctions lists is one … Read more
“Sir, put down the orange and step away from the vehicle!” commanded the official. In real life, don’t expect this exact scenario to play out. But humor aside, you must still follow a process to import food products. For experienced importers, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements aren’t anything new. We’ll help you meet them … Read more
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