Carter & Tani

04/26/2023

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We are pleased to announce the transition of our law practice as of May 1, 2023 into Huck Bouma P.C., a well-regarded general practice law firm with offices near us in Wheaton, Illinois. Christine, Doris, Alissa and Gretchen will all be joining the firm and establishing a new Franchise Law Practice Group for the firm, which will complement the other areas of law they already practice. We value and are grateful for the relationships we have developed with our franchise and business clients over the last 32 years as Carter & Tani and look forward to continuing that relationship as attorneys of the Franchise Law Practice at Huck Bouma.

We are pleased to announce the transition of our law practice as of May 1, 2023 into Huck Bouma P.C., a well-regarded general practice law firm with offices near us in Wheaton, Illinois. Christine, Doris, Alissa and Gretchen will all be joining the firm and establishing a new Franchise Law Practice....

12/08/2022

Check out partner Doris Carter's new blog on the NASAA Statement of Policy on Franchisee Disclosure Questionnaires, going into effect January 1, 2023.

On September 18, 2022 the North American Securities Administrators Association (“NASAA”), the association to which state franchise regulators belong, issued a Statement of Policy Regarding the Use of Franchise Questionnaires and Acknowledgments that are commonly used by franchisors in their Fran...

08/22/2022

Ever wondered how we store all that info about franchise laws in our brains? We have some great resources to help.

10/18/2021

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See Partner Christine Tani's newest blog post on Diversity and Inclusion to learn more about her experience as a female, Asian-American attorney.

Earlier this year I wrote a blog about Racial Equity. As a female Asian American, I am keenly sensitive to issues of diversity and inclusion. In May I participated in the 21-Day AAPI Racial

07/15/2021

In this new pandemic environment we live in, new areas need to be investigated during the prospective franchisee’s due diligence on the purchase of a franchise. Check out our new blog on purchasing a franchise in the pandemic era.

Recent articles have indicated that there is going to be surge in franchise sales in the next two to three years as we are on our way to coming out of the pandemic. Of course, the pandemic has

06/22/2021

Alissa Carter Verson celebrated 5 years with our firm in May. See the blog she wrote about her 5 year anniversary in franchise law.

In May, I celebrated 5 years as an Associate Attorney with Carter & Tani and 5 years as a franchise attorney. While the learning curve was steep, in these past 5 years I have developed a passion

05/25/2021

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Partner Christine Tani wrote our most recent blog post in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Click below to read her personal reflection on racial equity.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Most of us are aware that February is Black History Month, which started in 1976 as an observance and celebration of achievements by African

02/09/2021

Check out our new blog post by Associate Benjamin Van Airsdale who started with us in September and has had a whirlwind introduction to franchise law moving into his very first FDD renewal season.

As a transactional attorney, especially one with experience representing small retail businesses, I often consider my audience with whom I am interacting, whether it be another attorney, a

01/28/2021

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Carter & Tani is celebrating 30 years this month. Check out our new blog from partner Christine Tani.

30 years ago, in January of 1991, Doris Carter and Christine Tani took a brave leap of faith and formed Carter & Tani. We decided that the western suburbs of Chicago needed a franchise law firm.

01/07/2021

Check out our new blog from Associate Ben Van Airsdale on FASB's ASC 606 Accounting Revenue Standard.

For general context, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), issued Accounting Standard Codification 606, Revenue Recognition ("ASC 606") on May 28, 2014 which originally required n

11/03/2020

We are pleased to announce the hiring of our new associate, Benjamin S. Van Airsdale, who started with us in September. Click on the blog below to learn about Ben and our firm.

Carter & Tani is pleased to announce the newest member of our team, associate Benjamin S. Van Airsdale, who joined us in September. Ben joins experienced franchise and business attorneys and

08/27/2020

https://www.cartertani.com/blog/2020/08/covid-19-and-item-19-financial-performance-requirements-and-other-fdd-disclosures/ Check out our new blog on the effect of COVID-19 on FDD Disclosures from partner Doris Carter.

Last week the attorneys at Carter & Tani attended (virtually) the International Franchise Association's Legal Symposium. The breakout session on Item 19 in 2020 and the state regulator session