Plave Koch PLC

Looking forward to the IBA/IFA Joint Conference here in Washington!

Today we celebrate the firm’s 19th anniversary with hot coffee and even warmer appreciation. Ever the Chicago guy, Dave says “let’s play 19 more!!”

Looking forward to this interesting presentation.

Maryland’s Fast Track Franchise Registration Pilot Program — What Franchisors and Counsel Need to Know

Maryland’s new Fast Track Franchise Registration Pilot Program launches with the 2026 renewal cycle and aims to speed up the review process for eligible franchisors. Join us November 19 at 1:00 PM ET (Virtual) for an in-depth overview of how the program works, who qualifies, and how franchisors and legal teams can prepare now to take advantage of accelerated registration.

What You’ll Learn
🔹How the Fast Track Pilot Program works
🔹Eligibility and application details for 2026 renewals
🔹Preparation tips for franchisors and counsel
🔹Insights from both legal and business experts

Featured Speakers
👤 Lee Plave – Partner, Plave Koch PLC
👤 Keri McWilliams – Partner, Nixon Peabody LLP

Register now to stay compliant — and stay ahead.
👉 REGISTER TODAY: https://franchise-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/8617532770968/WN_hI3XlUcGQQq3eYSWMtFdVw

February 1st marks our firm's 18th Anniversary - and we celebrate the milestone along with our clients, friends, and colleagues. Cheers!

⏰ 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐮𝐩: https://franchise-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/5117212451150/WN_2XC8mkLTSta3VQRUtvbqGg Join us TODAY at 11:00 AM EDT for a webinar on the FTC's recent policy actions and what they mean for your business. During “Making Sense of the FTC’s Actions on Franchising,” you'll hear from IFA's Michael Layman and Sarah Davies as well as franchise attorneys J. Mark Dady, Managing Partner of Dady & Gardner, P.A. and David Koch, Founding Partner of Plave Koch PLC. They will unpack how we got here, what these updates mean, and how to prepare for what's next - and why the IFA is leading the charge to ensure the FTC focuses on Responsible Franchising. Don’t miss out on this critical conversation! 📆🕚

🔈 Catch up on the latest 𝐈𝐅𝐀 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐅𝐓𝐂 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆: https://www.franchise.org/media-center/press-releases/ifa-statement-on-new-ftc-guidance-impacting-franchising

We’ve moved! To celebrate our 17th anniversary, we opened Zingquarters 4.0. The next time you’re in DC, come and visit us at 3120 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, Va. 22042.

Our partner Lee Plave spoke as part of the annual Judicial Update at the 2023 IFA Legal Symposium. He spoke on the topic of "Data + Technology" highlighting as well future-proofing franchise agreements to account for dynamic changes that franchising will face coming from Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 5G/6G telecom. Fellow panelists Nina Greene, Stewart Germann, Maury Biskin, and Keri McWilliams were phenomenal! International Franchise Association

Our partner Dave Koch spoke on a vibrant panel about the FTC and other government challenges to franchisors and franchisees. The program was held at the International Franchise Association Annual Legal Symposium this week in Washington, DC.

Our partner Leslie Pujo led a discussion on "Navigating Privacy Regulation and Franchise System Implications" along with Former FTC Commissioner Noah Phillips, Allie Monticollo, and Mara Zusman at the IFA Legal Symposium held this week in Washington, DC.

Celebrating our firm’s 16th anniversary (and honoring no. 16). Thanks to all of our clients, friends, and colleagues! ~ PK