FRANCHISE LAW WITH ZING
By: Ben Reed, Partner at Plave Koch PLC On April 13, 2026, Governor Abigail Spanberger signed into law amendments to the Virgina Retail Franchising Act. In substance, the law makes two significant additions to the existing Act: It amends Section 553 of the Act by...
By: Nathan Baney, Partner at Plave Koch PLC Franchisee bankruptcies are up sharply in 2026, and most franchisors lose leverage in those cases long before the petition is ever filed. The decisions that determine whether a franchisor can protect the brand, recover what...
By: Amanda Bannourah Four months ago, the U.S. Department of the Treasury ceased production of pennies due to rising production costs. While the disappearance of pennies may seem insignificant to many, it carries substantial implications for businesses, particularly...
