Steve Schultz will be one of five speakers addressing the upcoming 2011 Fall Education Conference of the Michigan Association of Township Supervisors on October 19, 2011. Steve will discuss the labor and employment implications of Service Consolidation among municipalities. Following his presentation, he will also participate in the “Ask the Experts” portion of the Conference….
Steve Schultz to Present at MATS Educational Conference
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How to Prepare a Concept for Franchising: Franchise Disclosure Documents
Question: I have been reading with interest the series in the Michigan Restaurateur on how to prepare a concept for franchising. I understand that I need to develop my brand, systems, operations and unit economics. I understand that I need to duplicate my concept in different markets. I also understand that I need to federally…
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How to Prepare a Concept for Franchising: Developing Trademarks
Question: I have been reading with interest the series in the Michigan Restaurateur on how to prepare a concept for franchising. I understand that I need to develop my brand, systems, operations and unit economics. I also understand that I need to duplicate my concept in different markets. What else should I consider before I…
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How to Prepare a Concept for Franchising: Duplicating Your Concept
Question: I have been reading with interest the series in the Michigan Restaurateur on how to prepare a concept for franchising. What else should I consider before I franchise my concept? Answer: In December, we focused on brand development and what makes a brand unique. In February, we discussed systems development, emphasizing the need to…
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Steve Schultz and Ross Bower participate in Young Lawyer Training Event
Ross Bower, who serves as President of the Young Lawyers Section of the Ingham County Bar Association, recently organized a Young Lawyer Training seminar held at Thomas M. Cooley Law School to offer guidance and mentoring to new lawyers. The event, which drew over 40 young lawyers from the mid-Michigan area, included presentations by several…
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Steve Schultz Presented to Municipal Clerk's Basic Institute
Recently, Steve Schultz was a featured speaker at the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerk’s Basic Institute at the Comfort Inn in Mt. Pleasant. The Institute was attended by over 100 municipal clerks and deputies from around the state. Steve presented a half-day session on the Michigan Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act,…
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Ross Bower had busy fall with the Young Lawyers Section of the Bar Association
FSBR attorney Ross Bower, President of the Ingham County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section (YLS), led YLS in numerous community service activities this fall, including the annual Horn of Plenty drive and judging a mock congressional hearing for local public school students. The Horn of Plenty program involved collecting food, clothing, and monetary donations for…
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Bill Fahey, Steve Schultz and Stacy Hissong to present sessions at the MTA's Annual Educational Conference
FSBR attorneys Bill Fahey, Steve Schultz and Stacy Hissong are slated to present educational sessions at the Michigan Townships Association’s annual conference in Grand Rapids on January 26 and 27, 2011. Bill, a founding member of FSBR, will be presenting on the topic of “Getting Your Agreement on Paper.” He will be explaining how townships…
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Ross Bower speaks to Drain Commissioners' Association about FOIA
Recently, FSBR attorney Ross Bower gave a presentation about the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to members of the Northwest District of the Michigan Association for County Drain Commissioners. The event was attended by contractors, engineers, and attorneys, in addition to drain commissioners. Ross’s presentation focused on the basics of FOIA, compliance with FOIA, and…
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FSBR Associate Attorney Employment Opportunity
OKEMOS AV-Rated Law Firm has an immediate opening for an Associate Attorney with 2-5 years experience to join a growing law practice. Position will focus on Trademark and copyright prosecution and litigation, Franchise, Corporate, Liquor Licensing and Administrative law. Qualified Candidates should have experience in trademark, copyright, corporate and business law and be members of…
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FSBR to Present Free Seminars at Michigan Restaurant Association Show
Please join us at the Michigan Restaurant Show on October 19 and 20, 2010 at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, Michigan. Show Floor hours are 10:00 am – 5:00 pm on October 19 and 10:00 am – 4:00 pm on October 20. We will be in Booth 123. See www.michiganrestaurantshow.org We are also pleased…
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Rhonda Mask Named Legal Professional of the Year for Lansing Area
Rhonda Mask, a Paralegal with the firm, has been named “Legal Professional of the Year” by the Lansing-area Chapter of the National Association of Legal Professionals (NALS). The award was announced at the Association’s Annual Awards Night and Installation of Officers Dinner on April 15. The award recognizes a legal professional from the Association who…
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Protecting Your Township Boundaries Workshops
Bill Fahey will be giving Protecting Your Township Boundaries workshops for the MTA in April. Learn about city and village annexation techniques; annexation problems of charter townships; township defensive strategies against annexation and village-to-city incorporation; detachment of city territory; dissolution of villages; division of assets on incorporation, annexation or detachment; and how to use Acts…
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Ross Bower participates in “Ask the Lawyer”
Continuing the firm’s commitment to community service, attorney Ross Bower recently offered free consultations to Lansing-area residents as part of the Ingham County Bar Association and Legal Services of South Central Michigan’s “Ask the Lawyer” event. Mr. Bower provided pro bono advice during the event in the areas of land use and administrative law.
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Two Men and A Truck® Retain FSBR
Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes is pleased to report that it now serves as legal counsel to Two Men and A Truck®/International. The firm will provide corporate, employment and general counsel advice to the company as needed. Two Men And A Truck is the nation’s largest franchised local moving company. Its home office is in Lansing,…
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Matthew Drake Named a “Top 5 Under 35” Attorney
Matthew D. Drake has been recognized as one of the “Top 5” attorneys under the age of 35 in Ingham County for 2010. The award recipients were selected by the Board of Directors of the Ingham County Bar Association and recognized at the Association’s Barristers Night on April 22. The Board of Directors made its…
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Bill Fahey presenting at MTA’s UP Summit
Bill Fahey will present two workshops on Friday, August 6, 2010, at the MTA’s UP Summit in Harris (near Escanaba), a first-ever Michigan Townships Association event. Hear Mr. Fahey explain “Township Contracts” (before lunch) and bring your questions to his session on “Ask the Experts” (after lunch). For more information on this MTA event, or…
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Ross Bower begins term as President of Young Lawyers Section
FSBR attorney Ross Bower has been selected to serve as the President of the Young Lawyers Section of the Ingham County Bar Association for the 2010/2011 term. During the coming year, Ross will spearhead the Section’s “Horn of Plenty” clothing drive, educational programs for students in the mid-Michigan area, a judges’ “do’s and don’ts” roundtable…
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Stacy Hissong Joins FSBR
Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC welcomes Stacy L. Hissong to its Local Government Group. Ms. Hissong brings her recognized expertise in the representation of drain commissioners and other municipal authorities to Fahey Schultz’s growing municipal practice. Prior to joining Fahey Schultz, Ms. Hissong was a Shareholder with the Hubbard Law Firm in Lansing and later…
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Bill Fahey and Steve Schultz to lecture at MTA Annual Conference
The Michigan Township Association’s Annual Conference in January, 2010 will feature four presentations by Bill Fahey and Steve Schultz. Steve Schultz will present two sessions to Conference attendees focusing on “Collective Bargaining Strategies in Tough Economic Times” and “Negotiating Employee Compensation and Benefits.” Bill Fahey will present two sessions on “Joint Service Contracts” and “Park…
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Mark J. Burzych featured author of “Restaurateur”
Mark Burzych continues to be a featured author for the Michigan Restaurant Association’s bi-monthly magazine “Restaurateur”. The articles entitled “Ask the Experts” generally address issues related to franchise law.
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Ross Bower Receives Breath Test Operator Certification
Ross Bower participated in the Michigan State Police Traffic Safety Division’s Evidential Breath Test Training in Ann Arbor. He was the only attorney to receive breath test operator certification upon completion of the DataMaster (Breathalyzer) training. Ross is now a “Class II” operator. He also recently participated in a training session related to the “new”…
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Firm Sponsors Second Annual Regionalism Forum
Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC is again sponsoring the Lansing Economic Club’s Regionalism Forum for 2010. This encore of last year’s popular event will bring together the chief executives of Lansing, East Lansing, Meridian Township, Delhi Township, and Delta Township for an open discussion of the problems and opportunities facing the Greater Lansing Region and…
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Burzych Appointed to State Bar of Michigan Business Impact Committee
Mark J. Burzych has been appointed to the State Bar of Michigan’s Business Impact Committee. The Committee is part of the State Bar of Michigan’s Judicial Crossroads Task Force that will focus on the future of Michigan’s court system. Mr. Burzych, along with the other appointed committee members, will embark on a comprehensive review and…
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Steve Schultz Discusses Arbitration at MPSI
The Michigan Public Service Institute annually brings together more than 100 Public Works Directors and other management staff from all over the state for an in-depth training session on a variety of topics relevant to the management of municipal public works departments. Steve Schultz recently spoke in Mt. Pleasant to the Institute’s 2009 attendees on…
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Trademark Practice Group Update
Mark Burzych and Matthew Drake lead Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC’s Trademark Practice Group, which specializes in trademark registration and enforcement. Federal trademark registration provides enhanced protection for trademarks and domain names. In addition, the firm’s four step enforcement process includes monitoring and due diligence, cease and desist correspondence, negotiated settlements, and, if necessary, litigation….
