On December 5, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) sent a seismic message to the federal contracting community: every current participant in the 8(a) Business Development Program must produce detailed financial and operating records — or risk losing...
If you’re building a brand , understanding the differences between trademarks, service marks, and trade names is essential. Each serves a unique purpose, and knowing which one applies to your business can help you protect your brand and avoid legal pitfalls. What’s a...
By LPJ Legal, PLLC Worker classification—employee vs. independent contractor—matters more than ever. While INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS function as their own entity, EMPLOYEES are entitled to minimum wage, overtime, and other protections under the FLSA. Recently, the DOL...
By LPJ Legal, PLLC Why Classification Matters for Seasonal Hires The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes American employee overtime and minimum wage laws. However, these laws do not apply to contractors. Many businesses assume that mislabeling short-term...
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 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 LPJ Legal, PLLC Security deposits are one of the most common sources of dispute between landlords and tenants in the District of Columbia. While deposits protect landlords against unpaid rent or damage, D.C. law imposes strict rules to ensure tenants receive prompt...
By LPJ Legal, PLLC Navigating commercial subleases in Washington, D.C. involves important legal considerations as local statutes, lease terms, and contract law all play critical roles. At LPJ Legal, we’ve crafted the following guide to help you understand the most...
By LPJ Legal Keep scrolling for our quick courtroom optics checklist. Click here for a full checklist to use before your day in court. We all know what the law says matters. But in a courtroom, it's important to remember that the way you’re perceived by the judge or...
By LPJ Legal In today’s legal landscape, your social media presence is more than just personal—it’s potentially discoverable evidence. When you’re involved in litigation, everything you say, post, share, or are tagged in online can be examined, interpreted, and—if...
LPJ Legal is a trusted law firm specializing in real estate, business, construction, and regulatory compliance. While we frequently serve business owners, startups, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, developers, homeowners, and contractors, we warmly welcome clientele from all industries. With over 80% of our clients coming from referrals, our reputation for excellence shines through in both litigation and general counsel services.
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853 New Jersey Ave SE, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003
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