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DC’s Ban on Noncompete Clauses: Stay Compliant as an Employer
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...
2025 Short-Term Rental Regulations in Washington, D.C.
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...
Red, White & Blueprint: A Legal Overview of 7 Key Summer Construction Clauses 🔴⚪️🔵
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...
Here’s Which States Require Franchise Registration, and Which Don’t. 🟢🟡🔴
**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...
Defining a Franchisor and Franchisee in Simple Terms
🔹 Franchisor = The Original Brand Owner 🍔 🍟 The franchisor creates the business model, brand, and system (e.g., McDonald’s, Subway, or a boutique fitness studio) The franchisor will grant the rights to others (franchisees) to operate under their business’s name. The...
What Is a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) – and Why It Matters for Your Franchise Investment
Are you are a franchisee in Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, or Georgia? Click here to speak with a legal expert. 🔍 What Is a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)? The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is a legally required disclosure that franchisors must...
🍑 Georgia Franchise Q&A: Top 10 Questions for Aspiring Franchisees
Congratulations! You’re either franchising in Georgia, or considering taking this important step. To ensure business compliance, partner with the experts at LPJ Legal, who specialize in franchise law in Georgia, Washington D.C. Maryland, and Virginia. New to LPJ...
🦀 Maryland Franchise Q&A: Top 10 Questions for Aspiring Franchisees
Congratulations! You’re either franchising in Maryland, or considering taking this important step. To ensure business compliance, partnering with the experts at LPJ Legal, who specialize in franchise law in Georgia, Washington D.C. Maryland, and Virginia. New to LPJ...
10 Common Questions (and Straightforward Answers) About Franchise Registration in Virginia
Thinking about franchising your business in Virginia? Well you’re not alone — expanding into the Commonwealth is a strategic move for growth. But before you sell your first franchise, it’s important to understand Virginia’s franchise registration requirements. Yes,...
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