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...
by Julie Lusthaus | Sep 30, 2025 | Blog
Lusthaus Law offers insights into the regulations and legislation affecting franchising at the state, federal, and industry levels. As Q3 2025 closes, let’s explore recently introduced federal legislation that seeks to clarify the joint employer rule, an update to...
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...
