by Julie Lusthaus | Aug 27, 2025 | Blog
Franchisors know the importance of timely, accurate Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) for compliance with franchise laws and trust in the franchise system. As previously discussed, federal and state laws require annual FDD updates, but franchisors are not...
by Julie Lusthaus | Jul 24, 2025 | Blog
A federal consumer protection rule, known as the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) “Negative Option” rule—commonly referred to as “Click to Cancel”—was set to go into effect in mid-July. This rule would have impacted franchisors, their New York franchisees, and their...
by Julie Lusthaus | Jul 16, 2025 | Blog
In a recent case study, we discussed how purchasing a corporate (company-owned) unit from a franchisor can offer unique advantages – such as having one less party to deal with, because the seller and the franchisor are essentially the same. But it also demands a...
by Julie Lusthaus | Jun 30, 2025 | Blog
Lusthaus Law regularly shares news and legal updates that could shake up franchising – whether it’s at the state, national, or industry level. Important changes and new rules pop up to govern and improve franchising. Let's review some updates from the last three...
by Julie Lusthaus | Jun 17, 2025 | News & Events
This prestigious role allows Julie to contribute to advancing the legal profession, supporting general practitioners, and promoting top-quality legal services. The General Practice Section focuses on enhancing skills, offering continuing education, publishing...
