by Julie Lusthaus | Nov 17, 2025 | Blog
During the ABA Forum on Franchising in Florida, I attended a session on managing regulatory mistakes. While reflecting on the session, I briefly commented on regulatory misstep that is not unusual—creating an “accidental” or “inadvertent franchise.” This inspired...
by Julie Lusthaus | Nov 17, 2025 | Blog
One of the highlights of my career as a New York franchise lawyer has been my involvement with the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Forum on Franchising—especially serving on its Governing Committee and co-editing the book Franchise Relationship Laws: A Practical...
by Julie Lusthaus | Oct 31, 2025 | Blog
From October 15-17, I had the pleasure of attending the American Bar Association’s (ABA) 48th Annual Forum on Franchising in Florida. Similar to the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference this spring, the panel discussions and hallway conversations were invaluable for...
by Julie Lusthaus | Oct 15, 2025 | Blog
The federal government entered a funding lapse on Oct. 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass appropriations, which has triggered furloughs, delayed federal services, and caused widespread uncertainty. The shutdown can impact franchising, since the Small Business...
by Julie Lusthaus | Oct 15, 2025 | News & Events
We are excited to announce that Julie Lusthaus served as an editor for the new ABA book, “Franchise Relationship Laws: A Practical Guide.”Julie’s deep understanding of franchise law was instrumental in shaping this valuable resource. Designed...
