Blog & News - Page 10 of 16 - Luther Lanard PC

Selling Your Franchise: Post-Closing Issues

Selling a franchise business is unique and presents issues not commonly found in the sale of an independent company. The process is complex, and while parties must pay particular attention to every...

The funds collected to market or advertise a franchise are important to business growth, but are often a controversial subject between franchisees and franchisors. While marketing efforts, such as TV,...

Since its enactment in 1978, the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (PMPA) has been extensively litigated. The litigation process is complex, and courts have the important responsibility of determining...

The Federal Trade Commission recently proposed the Non-Compete Clause Rule (16 C.F.R. Parts 910), which would ban employers from imposing non-compete clauses on employees. In relation to franchises,...

Luther Firm, PC and Lanard & Associates, P.C. announced today that they have combined their practices. The new firm will conduct business as “Luther Lanard, PC” going forward. Luther...

On September 29, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom returned Senate Bill 1247 without his signature. If signed, the new bill would have required franchisors to disclose very specific information...

California recently passed legislation that could increase costs for quick service restaurant consumers and small franchise owners by twenty percent. The bill, known as AB257 or the FAST Recovery Act,...

On Behalf of Lanard and Associates | Aug 4, 2016 | Firm News Prospective franchisees understandably focus on the type of franchise they want to buy, one that hopefully aligns with their personal...

What claims can be brought under the California Franchise Investment Law (“CFIL”) and what protections are provided to franchisees. The CFIL regulates the sale and disclosure of franchise...