Case Results

Fair Trade Law Compliance Advisory for Business

A Washington D.C. based corporate client sought legal assistance to prevent potential violations of the Fair Trade Law, recognizing that antitrust exposure in the District carries significant operational and reputational risk. The client had recently expanded into a competitive sector where pricing practices, distribution arrangements, and market behavior could raise scrutiny under federal and District of Columbia competition regulations. Because the client’s leadership understood that inadvertent violations of the Fair Trade Law could trigger civil penalties, federal investigations, and possible private litigation, the company proactively engaged a Washington D.C. attorney to obtain a comprehensive compliance assessment. Through this advisory engagement, the firm aimed to strengthen internal controls, enhance staff awareness, and prevent future misconduct before it could escalate into an antitrust matter.

Subcontracting in Construction | Dispute Resolved by SJKP

Subcontracting in construction frequently leads to complex disputes when prime contractors delay or refuse payment.In New York, these disputes can threaten a subcontractor’s financial stability, especially when unpaid balances reach the multimillion-dollar range.In this case study, a subcontractor faced several million USD in unpaid compensation after completing major work under a large shipbuilding contractor.Because subcontracting in construction requires strict compliance with written agreements, payment rules, and regulatory standards, the defense team developed a rapid, forceful strategy using regulatory pressure and negotiation leverage.As a result, the subcontractor avoided insolvency and secured a favorable settlement within months.

Franchise Dispute Attorney Helped Recover Six Figures

A franchise dispute can place small business owners in extremely vulnerable positions, particularly when the franchisor fails to comply with mandatory disclosure obligations or uses affiliated vendors who deliver substandard work. In Washington DC, franchise relationships are governed both by federal rules under the FTC Franchise Rule and by contract law principles enforced by the DC courts. When a salon owner approached our franchise dispute team for representation, the financial and operational damage was already severe. The franchisor had ignored core disclosure duties, partnered with a contractor who failed to complete required buildout work, and left the owner unable to open for business. The franchise dispute escalated quickly, requiring aggressive legal strategy to unwind the relationship and recover losses. Throughout the matter, our firm emphasized statutory compliance, fraudulent inducement principles, and the franchisor’s breach of its contractual obligations. By approaching the case with a targeted franchise dispute strategy grounded in District of Columbia law, we helped the client terminate the agreement and recover every dollar invested.

Unlicensed Driving Fine Conditional Discharge Defense

This case study examines how a New York traffic defense attorney successfully minimized penalties for a client facing serious exposure after being caught driving without a valid license during an active conditional discharge period. The attorney’s strategic intervention resulted in a significantly reduced fine for unlicensed driving instead of harsher sentencing. This case demonstrates how unlicensed driving fine exposure can escalate when combined with a prior alcohol related conviction, and why early representation is essential under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL).