Michael L. Sturm

The Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court recently affirmed summary judgment in favor of Subway, holding that a former franchisee was required to reimburse Subway for a settlement payment in a lease dispute,...more On April 13, 2026, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed HB 69/SB 240 into law, which amends the Virginia Retail Franchising Act. This law bans the offer or sale of a franchise in Virginia containing a post-term...more A federal court in Missouri granted H&R Block Tax Services, LLC’s motion for summary judgment, holding that H&R Block properly terminated Colorado Tax Specialists Co.’s franchise agreements after Colorado Tax disclosed...more On April 13, 2026, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed HB 69/SB 240 into law, which amends the Virginia Retail Franchising Act (the “Act”). This law bans the offer or sale of a franchise in Virginia containing a...more