Commercial Litigation Preparation: Why Being Right Is Not Enough
In commercial litigation, being right is only the beginning. Learn why preparation, documentation, and execution often determine the outcome of business disputes. Having the law on your side is merely your entry ticket. It gets you in the door. It does not get you to the finish line. Effective business planning and risk management can […]
The Reality of Buying a Franchise
Franchising is a business model that has allowed many people to stop being employees as it facilitates the transition from employee to self-employment. However, franchises are not for everyone or all types of businesses. As a franchise lawyer helping organizations develop franchises or individuals purchasing one, I would like to share some issues that can […]
The Challenging Landscape for Puerto Rico Law School Graduates
Puerto Rico law school graduates earn the lowest salaries in the nation. According to FindLaw, the median net income for law graduates four years post-graduation is $72,000. Graduates from top institutions earn significantly more, with Columbia Law School graduates leading at $253,800. In contrast, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Law graduates earn $29,000, […]
Franchising Your Business
A franchise involves an agreement by which one party (the franchisor) grants another (the franchisee), in exchange for money, the right to use its trademarks, trade names, certain systems and processes to produce and market a product or service according to certain specifications (the franchise). The process of franchising a business in Puerto Rico and […]
Franchises in Puerto Rico: Legal Considerations of Franchising a Business
Franchising a business in Puerto Rico involves significant legal, operational, and commercial considerations, including franchise agreements, intellectual property protection, disclosure obligations, territory rights, operational controls, and long-term business strategy. Puerto Rico presents important opportunities for franchise expansion, but franchise structures must be carefully designed to address both federal franchise regulations and Puerto Rico commercial law […]