Brian N. McMahon, partner in the Toledo office, was the presenter at a CLE seminar sponsored by the Ohio State Bar Association on May 3, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio.  His topic, "Franchising in Ohio – What Every Lawyer Needs to Know," focused on the following:

• Overview of FTC Rule, state franchise and business opportunity laws
• Ohio Business Opportunity Law:  How it fits into the picture
• Representation of Ohio-based franchisee
  • Purchasing a franchise
  • Operational and support issues
• Litigation/arbitration/dispute resolution involving Ohio-based franchises