Importing Gray Market and Used Goods: What to Know
Gray market goods — genuine branded products bought in a foreign market and imported for U.S. resale without the U.S. trademark owner’s authorization — …
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Plain-English analysis on franchise law, international trade, Texas business transactions, and the legal-tech we use to run the firm.
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How to Buy a Business from Retiring Baby Boomers
The largest transfer of business ownership in American history is underway. Of the roughly 77 million baby boomers in the U.S., an estimated 12 million own …
Franchise Agreement Negotiation: What You Can Change
Yes, you can negotiate a franchise agreement — just not all of it. Franchisors hold certain terms fixed to keep their system uniform and their disclosures …
FRANCHISE LAW
Franchise Law
FDD reviews, franchise agreements, exit strategy, and ongoing counsel for franchisees and franchisors.
Franchise Agreement Negotiation: What You Can Change
Yes, you can negotiate a franchise agreement — just not all of it. Franchisors hold certain terms fixed to keep their system uniform and their disclosures …
5 Franchise Agreement Clauses to Watch Before Signing
Five clauses carry most of the long-term risk in a franchise agreement: renewal, non-compete, mandatory upgrades, termination, and transfer. They are not hidden …
Franchise Non-Compete Clauses: What's Enforceable
A franchise non-compete clause is enforceable only to the extent your state’s law allows, and almost every state that allows them, judges them on the same …
Franchise Due Diligence: How to Vet a Franchise
Due diligence on a franchise means verifying the franchisor’s claims before you sign — reading all 23 items of the Franchise Disclosure Document, calling …
Franchise Termination Notice: Required Elements & Template
A franchise termination notice is the formal written document by which one party tells the other that the franchise agreement is ending — and a proper notice …
How Negotiable Is a Franchise Agreement?
A franchise agreement is more negotiable than most buyers think and less negotiable than most hope — the core economics and brand standards rarely move, but …
INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW
International Trade Law
Customs classification, export controls, sanctions, and the compliance work that keeps cross-border business moving.
Importing Gray Market and Used Goods: What to Know
Gray market goods — genuine branded products bought in a foreign market and imported for U.S. resale without the U.S. trademark owner’s authorization — …
Trade Barriers Explained: Tariffs, Quotas & More
Trade barriers are government measures that restrict or regulate the flow of goods and services across borders, usually to protect domestic industries, raise …
Unpaid Tariffs on DDP Imports: Who Is Liable
When tariffs go unpaid on a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipment, the U.S. buyer can still be liable — even though DDP is the Incoterm that puts customs duties on …
De Minimis Rule Changes: What Importers Must Know Now
As of mid-2026, the $800 de minimis exemption is suspended for shipments from every country. No low-value shipment enters the United States duty-free: every …
How to Export Cars from the US: CBP Rules & Steps
Exporting a car from the United States takes two government filings and one in-person step: you must file Electronic Export Information (EEI) in the Automated …
Customs Notice of Seizure: What It Is & How to Respond
A customs notice of seizure is a formal letter from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) telling you the government has taken your merchandise because it …
TEXAS BUSINESS LAW
Texas Business Law
Entity formation, contracts, business acquisitions, and the foundations of running a business in Texas.
How to Buy a Business from Retiring Baby Boomers
The largest transfer of business ownership in American history is underway. Of the roughly 77 million baby boomers in the U.S., an estimated 12 million own …
Top Negotiating Mistakes in a Texas Business Sale
The costliest negotiating mistakes in a Texas business sale are the avoidable ones: thin due diligence, a misjudged valuation, ignored tax structure, and poor …
Buying or Selling a Business in Texas: Legal Guide
Buying or selling a business in Texas runs on a predictable legal framework: confirm the entity and its standing, do diligence, clear state taxes, paper the …
Due Diligence When Buying or Selling a Texas Business
Due diligence is the buyer’s investigation of a business before closing — a structured review of its finances, contracts, legal exposure, operations, and …
Due Diligence for a Texas Business Sale: A Guide
Due diligence is the investigation a buyer runs before closing to confirm a Texas business is worth its price and carries no hidden liabilities. It breaks into …
Texas Business Purchase Agreement: Key Clauses
A business purchase agreement is the binding contract that controls a Texas business sale: it names the parties, sets the price and payment terms, lists exactly …
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DEX Powers My Law Firm and International Business Travels
Dex Powers My Law Firm and International Business Travels Wanted to share some of my thoughts and experience with DEX over the past 6 months. I purchased a used …
The Linux Law Firm (or How I Learned to Love FOSS)
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 …