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On Behalf of Lanard and Associates | Aug 4, 2016 | Firm News I bet you are wondering why a sewing machine is the cover image of an article on the history of franchise law. Keep reading to learn...

Doug Luther Speaks at the American Bar Association’s 43rd Annual Forum on Franchising

Luther Firm, PC is pleased to announce that founder Doug Luther spoke at the American Bar Association’s 43rd Annual Forum on Franchising, Franchising in Focus @ Home on October 27-30, 2020....

What happens during a commercial lease review?

On Behalf of Lanard and Associates | Aug 4, 2016 | Firm News Establishing a new location for your business is an exciting time, and many franchisees may feel tempted to sign a lease without fully...

Tips Before You Sign a Retail Lease

On Behalf of Lanard and Associates | Aug 4, 2016 | Firm News Before you sign a lease as a tenant of a shopping center or mall lease, there are some very important tips to keep in mind. 1. Personal...

What Are The Most Important Commercial Lease Clauses To Negotiate?

On Behalf of Lanard and Associates | Aug 4, 2016 | Firm News As experienced commercial lease attorneys representing tenants nationwide, we have handled hundreds of commercial leases. We are often...

Does a Franchisor’s Right of First Refusal Have to Encompass the Entirety of the Franchisee’s Business?

Franchisors often include a right of first refusal in franchise agreements to allow them the opportunity to buy a franchise that is being sold. How must that right be exercised and how much of the...

Personal Guarantee Issues In A Retail Lease

On Behalf of Lanard and Associates | Aug 4, 2016 | Firm News WHY ARE PERSONAL GUARANTEES REQUIRED IN A RETAIL LEASE? What are some of the issues of a personal guaranty in a retail lease? Most...

You Have to Show You’re a Franchisee Before the California Franchise Relations Act Will Override a Forum Selection Clause

Where you have to litigate a case can have large ramifications on the likelihood of success. The contractual clause often at issue is called a forum selection clause. Forum selection clauses can often...

The Federal Arbitration Act Cannot Preempt the California Franchise Relations Act if the Arbitration Provision Is Not Enforceable

California protects in-state franchisees from the expense, inconvenience, and possible prejudice of having to litigate outside of California. Although forum selection clauses are presumptively valid,...

Should A Prospective Franchisee Work With A Franchise Broker/Consultant

On Behalf of Lanard and Associates | Aug 4, 2016 | Firm News Should a prospective franchisee work with a franchise broker or consultant? I am often asked that question by prospective franchisees....