by Lucrecia P. Johnson, Esq. LL.M. | Jun 19, 2025 | Business Law, Franchise Law
Entering a franchise agreement is a big decision—but terminating a franchise agreement can be even more complex. Whether you’re facing financial hardship, misaligned expectations, or a breakdown in the franchisor-franchisee relationship, terminating your agreement the...
by Lucrecia P. Johnson, Esq. LL.M. | Jun 11, 2025 | Business Law
I. Introduction What is a noncompete clause? A noncompete clause is a provision in an employment contract that restricts an employee from working for a competing company or starting a similar business within a certain geographic area and for a specific period after...
by Lucrecia P. Johnson, Esq. LL.M. | Jun 5, 2025 | Business Law, Real Estate
Summers heating up – can your Washington, D.C. property qualify as a short term rental? Weekend getaways in an AirBNB or VRBO are popular year round—but especially during summer’s peak travel season. Can you convert your Washington, D.C. property into a...
by Lucrecia P. Johnson, Esq. LL.M. | May 26, 2025 | Construction, Real Estate
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of construction season. 🏖🍧 Before you break ground on your next big project, take a moment—amid the backyard BBQs and parades—to make sure you understand these iron-clad construction clauses and how they’ll keep you—and...
by Lucrecia P. Johnson, Esq. LL.M. | May 21, 2025 | Business Law, Franchise Law
**Franchise registration refers to the legal process by which a franchisor must file and register its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) with certain state agencies before offering/selling franchises in those states. **Regardless of state-specific registration...
