Doug Luther to Speak at the 2025 IFA Legal Symposium

Luther Lanard, PC is proud to announce that Doug Luther, Partner at the firm, will be speaking at the 2025 International Franchise Association (IFA) Legal Symposium, taking place May 5–6 in Washington, D.C.

Doug will be presenting in the session:

Thinking Ahead Before Terminating: Buyback and Rights of the Franchisor When the Franchisee is Not Successful

Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM

This informative session will explore strategies for managing underperforming franchisees and navigating the end of the franchise relationship. Topics include:

• Utilizing buy-back and right-of-first-refusal provisions in franchise agreements
• Structuring exit strategies that work for both franchisors and franchisees
• Valuation considerations in termination or expiration scenarios
• Addressing outstanding liens and third-party offers

Doug will be joined by co-panelists Elizabeth McIntosh, Associate Attorney at Venable LLP, and Mike Brodarick, General Counsel at PuroClean, Inc.

The IFA Legal Symposium is one of the franchise industry’s most important legal events, bringing together thought leaders to discuss the challenges and developments shaping franchise law today.

For more information about the IFA Legal Symposium, visit this site: https://www.gtlaw.com/en/events/2024/10/abas-47th-annual-forum-on-franchising