Resources
On behalf of our clients and the public, we have researched and found that the
below links are the most practical and informative. They include
franchisee and franchise-related sites, government
sites, and those expressly geared towards legal research.
Franchise Resources
| Government Resources | |
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Federal Trade Commission |
| Franchise Information & Publications. | |
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Your Legal Rights: Guide to the FTC Franchise Rule |
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FTC Franchise & Business Opportunities Rule |
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FTC Issues Updated Franchise Rule |
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FTC Summary of Recent Enforcement Cases |
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State Disclosure Requirements for Franchises |
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California Department Of Corporations |
| Franchise Information & Publications. | |
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Look Before You Leap, A Guide to Buying a Franchise |
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Illinois Attorney General |
| Franchise Information & Publications. | |
| Franchise Associations | |
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American Association of Franchisees & Dealers |
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American Franchisee Association |
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International Franchise Association |
| Franchise News and Blogs | |
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Blue Mau Mau |
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Franchise Pundit |
| General Legal Resources | |
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Justia |
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Thomson - West (formerly West Group) |
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U.S. Courts |
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Westlaw |
California State Resources
| California Litigation Oriented Web Sites | |
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California Codes |
| Research California law online. | |
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California Trial Courts |
| A portal to every County Court in California. Research local rules and municipal laws. | |
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California Judicial Council Forms |
| Select and print Judicial Council Forms at no cost. | |
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California State Bar Association |
| Research or find licensed attorneys in California. | |
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American Arbitration Association |
| More and more individuals and businesses are submitting to this less expensive but sometimes riskier alternative to trial court litigation. Research this site to learn about the rules governing arbitration disputes. | |
| California Business Related Web Sites | |
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California Secretary of State |
| Search for the agent for service of process, and download corporate forms for filing. | |
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California Department of Corporations |
| Research this site for valuable forms and information relating to franchises and securities transactions. | |
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California Franchise Tax Board |
| This underused site not only has tax forms, but includes outstanding information for those interested in starting a new business. | |
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California Department of Fair Employment and Housing |
| Review this site if you think your rights are being violated. | |
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California Department of Labor Standards and Enforcement |
| This site can be an invaluable tool if you need to file or defend a wage claim. | |
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California Department of Industrial Relations |
| Research this site if you desire to improve your working conditions. This site also has a link to search related California regulations. | |
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California Chamber of Commerce |
| Every California business, new and old, should familiarize itself with this site. | |
Federal Resources
| Federal Litigation Oriented Web Sites | |
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The United States Code |
| Research Federal law online. | |
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United States Appellate Courts |
| This site is a portal to every United States Court of Appeals. | |
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United States Bankruptcy Courts |
| This site is a portal to every United States Bankruptcy Court. | |
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United States Circuit Courts |
| Using this portal, you can quicken your search for the United States Court in your Circuit. | |
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United States District Courts |
| A portal to every United States District Court. | |
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Martindale-Hubbel Lawyer Locator |
| Use this site if you are looking for a lawyer outside California, or in other countries. | |
| United States Business Related Web Sites | |
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United States Internal Revenue Service |
| Believe it or not, one of the government's best web sites. Research helpful publications and download tax forms from this site. | |
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United States Department of Commerce |
| This site is quite informative, especially if you participate in international trade. | |
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United States Court of International Trade |
| While it may be underused, you will be interested in this site if you have an international trade dispute. | |
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United States National Labor Relations Board |
| This site provides valuable information pertaining to relations between unions and employers. | |
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United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission |
| Research this site if you are concerned about job discrimination. This is a useful site for both the employer and employee. | |
| United States Web Sites Related to Intellectual Property | |
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United States Patent and Trademark Office |
| Research trademarks and download applications and forms for filing. | |
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United States Copyright Office |
| Research copyrights and download applications and forms for filing. | |
| United States Web Sites Related to Immigration | |
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Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services |
| Use this site for downloading forms for filing. | |
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United States Department of Labor |
| This government agency determines the prevailing wage required to be paid to non-immigrant business visa holders. | |
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United States Department of Employment and Training |
| Not the best organized site, but valuable if you would like to determine the prevailing wage required to be paid to a business visa holder, based on the job classification and geographical region. | |