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Two franchise law blogs on The LexBlog Network featured in Wall Street Journal

November 15, 2010

While each boasts an extensive library of content on franchise law, Franchise Law Update and Rush on Business carry more differences than similarities.

Franchise Law Update is edited by Fox Rothschild attorney John Gotaskie, Jr. Rush on Business is published by Rush Nigut of Iowa’s Brick Gentry. The firms are separated by a difference of about 250 attorneys. Rush on Business launched in 2006; Franchise Law Update this past August. 

Today, however, you can add one notch to the similarities, as each were highlighted as go-to resources on the web covering legal issues around franchises by The Wall Street Journal.

“I really get a chuckle out of the fact that my blog is mentioned here next to a national law firm and in a national publication,” said Nigut, whose blog covers national franchise law developments despite his practice being more locally-based in Des Moines, Iowa.

This isn’t the first piece of mainstream exposure for Nigut, as his blog has been previously mentioned in the Wall Street Journal, as well as by Forbes and Entrepreneur networks. He has also been interviewed multiple times by the Des Moines Business Record and Des Moines Register.

“It’s interesting– my reputation has even developed faster nationally than locally,” Nigut said. “These types of sites have added a lot to my credibility.”

For a younger publication, growing credibility is goal number one. Fox Rothschild’s Franchise Law Update was started with the intention of enhancing the reputation of the firm’s franchise law attorneys, an area where they have a great deal of expertise. While the blog is still in its early stages, having launched just three months ago, Pittsburgh attorney John Gotaskie Jr. said they have already seen a bit of a response.

“We’ve gotten some good feedback both from inside the firm and from other sources,” Gotaskie said.

This publication is part of a firm-wide focus on using new media for client development. Franchise Law Update is one of 26 Fox Rothschild blogs on The LexBlog Network.

For those practicing business law, and even those who aren’t but would like to track two well-produced blogs, keep an eye on these two publications.

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