by Lucrecia P. Johnson, Esq. LL.M. | Nov 7, 2025 | Business Law, Trademark Law
By LPJ Legal, PLLC D.C., Maryland, and Virginia operate as one regional market. If you’re launching a new brand here in 2026, then you’ll be entering one of the most dynamic and competitive business regions in the country. The DMV’s interconnected economy offers both...
by Lucrecia P. Johnson, Esq. LL.M. | Oct 31, 2025 | Real Estate
By LPJ Legal, PLLC They thought they’d found their dream home: perfect neighborhood, good price, move‑in ready. Then the basement started leaking. Next came the mold. And behind the walls… electrical work that looked like someone ghost‑wired the circuit. Welcome to...
by Lucrecia P. Johnson, Esq. LL.M. | Oct 29, 2025 | Business Law
By LPJ Legal, PLLC Pumpkin patches, pop-up markets, after-hours corporate gatherings—fall is full of events that bring businesses and neighbors together to enjoy cool weather and the warmth of community. With fall celebration lies legal risk. Remember, if your...
by Lucrecia P. Johnson, Esq. LL.M. | Oct 27, 2025 | Real Estate
By LPJ Legal, PLLC When real estate transactions involve complex structures, like ground leases or sale-leasebacks, labeling a transfer as a “retained interest” or failing to record it properly does not make it exempt from D.C. transfer and recordation taxes. In fact,...
by Lucrecia P. Johnson, Esq. LL.M. | Oct 7, 2025 | Real Estate
By LPJ Legal, PLLC The D.C. Council approved the RENTAL Act (B26-0164) on September 17, 2025; however, it has not yet been enacted into law and therefore is not currently in effect.Stay connected with LPJ Legal on LinkedIn for updates to the 2025 RENTAL Act, and other...
