Make Your Restaurant Thrive. Cooking is your passion. Making a living with your cuisine is your dream. Organizing your restaurant is the key to your success. The Law (In Plain English)® for Restaurants is your comprehensive guide to working in the food industry. It looks at the business of running a restaurant and clarifies the laws affecting your business. Learn all the essential details to become a success and gain valuable insight on issues unique to the restaurant industry, such as- - Protecting Recipes - Tax Rules for Tips - Franchising - Trademarks for Menus and Products - Hiring and Firing - Leases - Advertising - Insurance Whether you are dreaming of opening a restaurant, wanting to ensure that your business is on track or ready to expand to the next level, The Law (In Plain English)® for Restaurants has everything you need!

Leonard D. DuBoff began his renowned legal career teaching at the Stanford Law School. He then became a Professor at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon, where he taught for over twenty-three years. DuBoff was Of Counsel to three Portland area law firms and one New York law firm before founding The DuBoff Law Group.

DuBoff, who obtained his engineering degree from Hofstra University magna cum laude and his law degree summa cum laude from Brooklyn Law School, where he graduated with the then-highest academic average in the history of the law school, is licensed to practice in both New York and Oregon. He is also admitted to over fifteen federal courts-including the United States Court of International Trade and the United States Supreme Court. His major practice areas include art law, crafts law, international law, copyright law, trademark law, and business law. He has served on task forces which revised numerous laws, including the Oregon corporation code and the Oregon not-for-profit corporation code, among others.

He is an art lover and enthusiast with over thirty-five years' experience studying, teaching, writing, and breathing art and crafts law, as well as working with creative people in other genres. Known as one of the leading authorities on art law, DuBoff's works are frequently referenced by judges, lawyers, and anyone interested in knowing about the law in this field. He has served on numerous advisory boards, testified before legislative bodies on both the state and federal levels, and received several accolades for his work and devotion, including the Oregon Governor's Arts Award. DuBoff also received an award from President Lyndon Johnson for his academic achievements in the natural sciences and an award from New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller.

DuBoff's influence is immense. He is the author of over fifteen books directly related to art, crafts, galleries, photography, publishing, and business, as well as countless articles on these subjects. In fact, one of his books has been translated into Chinese. In addition to The Antique and Art Collector's Legal Guide (1st ed.), Sourcebooks, Inc./Sphinx Publishing is proud to publish his The Law (In Plain English)® for Small Business (2nd ed.), The Law (In Plain English)® for Writers (lead author with Bert Krages, 4th ed), and The Law (In Plain English)® for Restaurants and Others in the Food Industry (lead author with Christy King, 1st ed.), as well as this volume, The Law (In Plain English)® for Doctors, Dentists and Other Health Care Professionals. DuBoff is a frequent contributor to Art Trends Magazine, Communication Arts, Glass Craftsman, Picture Magazine, Woodshop News, Critical Issues, and numerous scholarly legal publications.

DuBoff shares his passion with his wife and three children. He currently lives in Portland, Oregon, though his firm handles matters throughout the United States on a regular basis.

Preface -
Foreword -
Introduction -

Chapter 1: Organizing Your Business -
Sole Proprietorships
Partnerships and Joint Ventures
Limited Partnerships
Unintended Partners
Corporations
S Corporations
Limited Liability Companies
Precautions for Minority Owners
Hybrids

Chapter 2: Business Organization Checklist -
Accountant
Business Name
Business Structure: Partnership
Business Structure: Corporations and LLCs

Chapter 3: The Business Plan -
Executive Summary
History
Nature of the Business
The Market
The Competition
Source of Supplies
Management
Financial Data
The Business Plan Team

Chapter 4: Borrowing from Banks -
Starting Your Search
The Loan Proposal
Repayment
Analyzing Your Business Potential
Options for Owners of New Businesses
Lender's Rules and Limitations
Details of the Agreement
The Loan Application
Importance of Communication when Problems Arise

Chapter 5: Going Public -
Advantages of Going Public
Disadvantages of Going Public
The Initial Public Offering
Federal and State Securities Laws
The Attorney's Role
The Accountant's Role
The Banker's Role
The Underwriter's and Selling Agent's Roles
Privatization

Chapter 6: Contracts -
What Is a Contract?
Types of Contracts
Contracting Online

Chapter 7: Franchising -
Franchises
What to Look For

Chapter 8: Patents and Trade Secrets -
Patent Protection
International Patents
Trade Secrets
Patent or Padlock Dilemma
Trade Secret Protection

Chapter 9: Trademarks -
The Need for a Recognizable Mark
Prohibited Trademarks
Protecting a Trademark
Federal Registration of a Trademark
Trademark Loss and Infringement
International Protection
State Registration
Using an Attorney

Chapter 10: Copyrights -
What Can Be Copyrighted
Scope of Protection
Ownership of Copyright
Works Made for Hire
Derivative Works
Collective Works
Copyright Protection for Utilitarian Objects
Notice Requirement
Filing an Application and Depositing the Work
Period of Protection
Infringement
Fair Use

Chapter 11: Advertising -
Government Regulation
Comparative Advertising
Publicity and Privacy
Unauthorized Use of Trademark or Copyrighted Material
Geographic Locations
Trade Dress

Chapter 12: Commercial Opportunities and Activities -
Licensing Trademarks
Licensing Copyrights
Licensing Other Intellectual Property
Licensing Cautions
Consignment

Chapter 13: The Internet -
Intellectual Property Protection
Domain Names
Internet Advertising
Other Intellectual Property Issues
Server Protection
Email
Viruses

Chapter 14: Warranties and Consumers -
Elements of an Express Warranty
Implied Warranties
Disclaimers
Legal Advice Regarding Risks

Chapter 15: Product Liability -
History of Liability Law
Product Liability
Federal Laws
Think Before You Pour
Liability Insurance

Chapter 16: Business Insurance -
Expectations vs. Reality
Scheduling Property
When to Insure
Keeping the Cost Down

Chapter 17: People Who Work for You -
Independent Contractors
Employees
Employment Contracts
Other Considerations in Hiring
Hazards in the Workplace
Discrimination
Job Descriptions
Employee Handbooks
Zero Tolerance Policies
The Family and Medical Leave Act
Minimum Wage and Overtime
Tips
Termination of Employment

Chapter 18: Keeping Taxes Low -
Income Spreading
Taxes on Accumulated Earnings and Passive Investment Income
Qualifying for Business Deductions
Special Rules for Payroll Taxes on Tips
Deductions for the Use of a Home in Business
Other Professional Expenses
Travel Expenses
Entertainment Expenses
Expenses the IRS Scrutinizes
Recordkeeping
Charitable Deductions
Health Insurance

Chapter 19: Renting Commercial Space and Zoning Issues -
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