Weber Law Firm Blog
Utah Franchise Law: Key Considerations for Franchisors and Franchisees
Franchising lets a brand scale while giving local owners a playbook and protected territory, but it also brings strict disclosure and relationship rules. In Utah, franchises fall under the Business Opportunity Disclosure Act, making Utah a franchise filing (not registration) jurisdiction—franchisors must file with the Division of Consumer Protection before offering or selling in the […]Continue ReadingOn Behalf of Weber Law Group, PLLC | November 3, 2025 | UncategorizedBusiness Litigation in Utah: Common Disputes and How Attorneys Resolve Them
U.S. companies lose an estimated 5% of their annual revenue to occupational fraud, a figure the ACFE has tracked for years across industries. In 2024 alone, the FBI logged over $16 billion in reported internet-crime losses—hits that often start as business email compromise, invoice fraud, or data theft and end as contract and customer disputes. […]Continue ReadingOn Behalf of Weber Law Group, PLLC | October 20, 2025 | UncategorizedUtah Non-Compete Agreements: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
Roughly 30 million U.S. workers—about one in five—are currently bound by a non-compete, and nationally representative research finds 18% are under a non-compete right now while 38% have signed one at some point. In Utah, the rule is unusually clear: most post-employment non-competes cannot exceed 12 months after separation, and attempts to enforce an unlawful […]Continue ReadingOn Behalf of Weber Law Group, PLLC | October 6, 2025 | UncategorizedUnderstanding Successor Liability in Utah Business Purchases and M&A Deals
Buying a company should feel like picking up a profitable enterprise—not a litigation time-bomb. Yet in Utah, a purchaser that overlooks successor liability may wake up responsible for the seller’s unpaid vendors, product recalls, or wage claims. The default rule is reassuring: when you acquire assets rather than stock, you generally do not assume the […]Continue ReadingOn Behalf of Weber Law Group, PLLC | September 22, 2025 | UncategorizedWhat Utah Startups Need to Know About Venture Financing and Securities Compliance
Any sale of stock, SAFE, convertible note, or membership unit is presumed illegal in Utah unless it fits a state or federal exemption or is properly registered. Title 61, Chapter 1 of the Utah Code forces founders to clear that hurdle before they can even cash a friend-and-family check. Failing to do so can trigger […]Continue ReadingOn Behalf of Weber Law Group, PLLC | September 8, 2025 | UncategorizedUtah’s Non-Compete Enforcement: Recent Trends and Drafting Strategies for Enforceable Agreements
Companies depend on reasonable post-employment covenants to protect customer relationships, proprietary data, and hard-won market share. At the same time, overly broad restraints chill mobility and can fail in court. The state therefore balances commercial fairness with worker freedom through the Post-Employment Restrictions Act, Utah Code § 34-51-101 et seq. (2024). If your business is […]Continue ReadingOn Behalf of Weber Law Group, PLLC | August 18, 2025 | UncategorizedThe Intersection of Religious Liberties and Business Obligations Under Utah Law
Utah’s economic growth depends on entrepreneurs who run companies that welcome employees and customers from many faith traditions—while also meeting antidiscrimination rules that protect everyone’s right to earn a living and buy goods or services. At the same time, Article I, § 4 of the Utah Constitution promises that “the rights of conscience shall never […]Continue ReadingOn Behalf of Weber Law Group, PLLC | August 4, 2025 | UncategorizedNavigating Utah’s Unique LLC Act: What Business Owners Must Know Beyond the Basics
Utah’s Limited Liability Company Act has matured into one of the most business-friendly statutes in the Mountain West. Revised in 2013 and refined again in 2021, Title 48, Chapter 3a offers flexible ownership structures, streamlined conversions, and series protections not always found in other jurisdictions. Weber Law Group has counseled start-ups and family enterprises alike, […]Continue ReadingOn Behalf of Weber Law Group, PLLC | July 21, 2025 | UncategorizedUtah Business Litigation: Key Contract Issues and How to Avoid Lawsuits
A contract is only as strong as the exchange it documents. Utah courts routinely set aside non-compete covenants, indemnity clauses, or purchase options that lack fresh consideration—particularly where the only “benefit” is continued at-will employment. That gap becomes critical when business owners try to roll out template agreements pulled from the internet, this is where […]Continue ReadingOn Behalf of Weber Law Group, PLLC | July 7, 2025 | UncategorizedProtecting Your Business Interests: Intellectual Property Rights and Contracts in Utah
Intangible assets—brands, software code, product designs, even secret recipes—make up roughly 90 percent of the S & P 500’s market value today. If you are starting a small business in Utah or scaling a tech venture along Silicon Slopes, that statistic should feel personal: a competitor who copies your ideas can drain years of work […]Continue ReadingOn Behalf of Weber Law Group, PLLC | June 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
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