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Casey B. - Franchising Lawyer in the United States
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October 16, 2023

Casey B.

Attorney
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Atlanta, Georgia
8 Yrs Experience
Licensed in GA
Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law

I have a Juris Doctorate degree from Mercer Law School, and I am an active member of the Georgia State Bar Association. I have spent the last eight years reviewing, drafting, editing, and negotiating hundreds of contracts on a monthly basis, working in-house for a Fortune 500 company. I am a results-driven, self-motivated, experienced contracts attorney with exceptional drafting, research and communication abilities.

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"Working with Casey was a breeze. He was very responsive, professional, and thorough, and made the process easy for me. Super helpful, and would work with him again."

Paul M. - Franchising Lawyer in the United States
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October 25, 2023

Paul M.

Ceo
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Providence, RI
21 Yrs Experience
Licensed in LA, MA, RI
Loyola New Orleans

Transactional attorney and corporate in house counsel for 15 years. Draft all types of contracts and employment agreements.

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"Paul was really great to work with. He was super responsive. I offered to give him more time to read my FDD and he had it done in under the time the website quoted. He gave me a thorough error up addressing all the issues. 10/10 would highly recommend."

Drew M. - Franchising Lawyer in the United States
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October 19, 2023

Drew M.

Attorney
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Florida
19 Yrs Experience
Licensed in FL, MA
University of Florida

Drew Melville is a Florida and Massachusetts-licensed attorney with fourteen years' experience in real estate transactions, title insurance and land use. His practice includes all aspects of commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing, joint venture formation, leasing and land use approvals. Mr. Melville is a title agent for Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, First American Title Insurance Company, and Stewart Title Guaranty Company. Mr. Melville's practice is national in scope, and he brings a creative and solution-oriented approach to his clients' diverse array of real estate investment and development activities in all real estate asset classes. These often include urban infill, adaptive reuse, affordable and workforce housing, historic preservation, sustainable building, brownfield or gray-field redevelopment and opportunity zones. Prior to starting his own firm, he was an in house counsel for the real estate development subsidiary of a large, diversified land and agribusiness company. To date, Mr. Melville has closed over $1.2 billion in commercial real estate transactions.

Hao L. - Franchising Lawyer in the United States
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October 19, 2023

Hao L.

Partner
Free Consultation
Miami, Florida
3 Yrs Experience
Licensed in FL, MN
Golden Gate University School of Law

Florida Licensed Attorney & CFA® Charterholder Specializing in Immigration, Taxation, Aviation, Bankruptcy, Estate & Succession, and Business & Civil Litigation

Corey H. - Franchising Lawyer in the United States
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October 20, 2023

Corey H.

Managing Partner
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Richmond, Virginia
17 Yrs Experience
Licensed in DC, MA, VA
UC Berkeley Law - LL.M

Veritas Global Law, PLLC ("Veritas") is a law firm specializing in Life Sciences, Private Equity, M&A, technology transactions and general corporate law. Veritas frequently represents clients seeking cost a cost efficient, on-demand, general counsel in a variety of general corporate law matters, and a range of contracts including NDAs, MSAs, Software as a Service (Saas) agreements. Veritas also represents U.S. and non-U.S. private investment fund GPs and LPs across a broad range of activities with a particular emphasis on private equity, venture capital, secondary funds, distressed funds and funds of funds. Mr. Harris received his LL.M. from the University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law and served as an articles editor of the Berkeley Business Law Journal and was an active member of the Berkeley Center for Law Business and the Economy. Additionally, Mr. Harris also holds a J.D. from Boston College Law School, a M.B.A. from the Boston College Carroll School of Management, a B.A. from Hampton University in Political Science with a minor in Economics and Spanish and a certificate in financial valuation from the University of Oxford, Saïd Business School.

Samantha P. - Franchising Lawyer in the United States
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October 24, 2023

Samantha P.

Family Law Attorney
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Honolulu, Hawaii
6 Yrs Experience
Licensed in HI
William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii

Samantha earned her J.D. at the University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law and has been a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association since 2020. Samantha has worked as a Family Law attorney in Hawaii since 2020, and has represented clients on a variety of family law matters including: premarital agreements, pre- and post-judgement custody, parenting time and child support issues, pre- and post-divorce issues, interstate custody, and paternity issues. Samantha is a certified E-RYT 200 yoga instructor, taught yoga classes at the Modern Hotel in Waikiki throughout law school, and continues to teach yoga classes at various yoga studios in Honolulu to this day.

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Franchising Legal Questions and Answers

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Intellectual Property License Agreement

North Carolina

Asked on Jun 11, 2025

Can an Intellectual Property License Agreement be terminated if the licensee fails to meet certain performance obligations?

I am a small business owner who recently entered into an Intellectual Property License Agreement with a larger company to use their patented technology in my products. The agreement includes performance obligations that the licensee (me) must meet, such as achieving minimum sales targets. However, due to unforeseen market challenges, I am struggling to meet these obligations. I need to know if the licensor has the right to terminate the agreement if I fail to meet these performance requirements, and what recourse I may have in such a situation.

Christopher N.

Answered Jun 13, 2025

The short answer is, as will most legal questions: it depends, but likely yes. Assuming your agreement is with a sophisicated patent holder, the terms of resolving that relationship are more than likely detailed in the agreement which you both signed. We highly recommend consulting with an experienced business attorney in North Carolina that can help you negotiate a resolution, or help you cancel the agreement with as little pain as possible. Good luck.

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Franchise Agreement

New York

Asked on Nov 8, 2024

What information should be included in a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)?

I am considering purchasing a franchise and have been provided with a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) by the franchisor. However, I am unsure about what specific information should be included in the FDD and what I should be looking for. I want to make an informed decision and ensure that all necessary information is provided to me as a potential franchisee, so I would like to know what details are typically included in an FDD to protect my interests.

Danny J.

Answered Dec 22, 2024

The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is a critical tool for evaluating a franchise opportunity. It contains a wealth of information that's essential for making an informed decision about purchasing a franchise. While the FDD is designed to provide transparency, interpreting its contents can be challenging. Each of these items contains nuances that could significantly impact your investment and future business operations. For instance: a) The litigation history can reveal potential red flags about the franchisor's business practices. b) The financial performance representations may or may not be included, and understanding what this means for your decision is crucial. c) The renewal, termination, and transfer provisions can have long-term implications for your business flexibility. Here are the top 5 key components of a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD): 1) Franchisor's business experience 2) Initial fees and estimated investment 3) Ongoing fees (royalties, marketing) 4) Territory rights 5) Financial performance representations And there are up to 22 important terms to review and analyze in a comprehensive FDD. It's crucial to carefully examine all sections to fully understand the franchise opportunity. Given the complexity and importance of this document, it would be prudent to have a thorough professional review. As an experienced business attorney, I could: 1) Analyze each section of the FDD in detail 2) Identify any unusual terms or potential risks 3) Compare this FDD to industry standards 4) Advise you on questions to ask the franchisor 5) Help you understand the long-term implications of the franchise agreement Would you like to discuss your specific FDD in more detail and ensure you're making a fully informed decision about this franchise opportunity?

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