Below are links to some law-related website links which you may find useful.
Securities
“SEC Adopts Rules to Permit Crowdfunding”, October 30, 2015
Nasdaq
Technology
BitLaw: A Free Legal Resource Focusing on Intellectual Property
Federal Trade Commission – Privacy and Security
“California Now Has the Nation’s Best Digital Privacy Law” | Wired October 8, 2015
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office – “Getting Started with Trademarks”
International Trademark Associations
World Intellectual Property Organization Madrid Protocol
Corporate Finance
List of Legal Resources for Startups
U.S. Small Business Administration
Franchising
International Franchise Association
Federal Trade Commission – Franchises, Business Opportunities and Investments
California Department of Business Oversight – Franchise Investment Law