Questions answered by Nancy L. Lanard

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How do I find a lawyer who is licensed in Germany but residing in the United states

Nancy's answer | Answered on October 29, 2012

Try Christopher Erb - (215) 508-4419 *306. His office is in Paoli and he has many clients in Germany and is fluent in German.

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Is licensing as opposed yo franchiding legal?

Nancy's answer | Answered on October 21, 2012

As a franchise attorney, I get asked this question, or what I think is your question, frequently. The federal definition of a franchise states...

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Can a company that's going out of business charge its employees for the clients they have already been servicing?

Nancy's answer | Answered on October 18, 2012

An attorney will need to advise you on the obligations of the non-compete and whether the document is likely enforceable. PA courts do not favor...

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I want to apply for an E2 Visa by investing in a franchise in the Houston, TX area. I would like to know about the process.

Nancy's answer | Answered on October 18, 2012

I agree with my colleagues that you should consult an experienced Immigration attorney to assist you with this question. However, if you decide to...

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I work for Pepsi franchise. I found some 80's glass Pepsi bottles(8) . My boss said there not mine. Are they legal mine or not.

Nancy's answer | Answered on October 18, 2012

As was stated by my colleague, I am a franchise attorney, not an employment attorney, and this is not really a franchise question. However, as a...

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I sold my cleaning business back in June to a larger franchise in my area.

Nancy's answer | Answered on October 18, 2012

I agree with my colleagues. The question is whether you signed the contract with Yellow Book personally or under the name of your LLC. If the...

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Commercial Tenant refuses to assume/pay damages incurred by its subtenant. Material breach of standard CA commercial lease?

Nancy's answer | Answered on October 11, 2012

My colleagues are correct that the answer lies in the lease you signed with your tenant. Most triple net commercial leases require the tenant to...

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Is it legal for a company who gives performance rewards to force the employee to now pay for it?

Nancy's answer | Answered on October 11, 2012

Your employer cannot force you to sign a contract without providing you with proper compensation for doing so. You do not need to sign the new...

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I worked for years in our family business and the co business partner terminated me and my brother of which we were been working

Nancy's answer | Answered on October 11, 2012

PA allows any employer to terminate any employee for any reason that isn't discriminatory. As long as you were not discriminated against (you...

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I closed my franchise (tanning salon) in California in July 2012. The franchisor is now demanding that i pay royalities.

Nancy's answer | Answered on October 09, 2012

As stated by my colleague, the answer lies in the franchise documents that you entered into. Typically your obligation to pay royalties would...

Nancy L. Lanard's Answers (851)

How do I find a lawyer who is licensed in Germany but residing in the United states

Is licensing as opposed yo franchiding legal?

Can a company that's going out of business charge its employees for the clients they have already been servicing?

I want to apply for an E2 Visa by investing in a franchise in the Houston, TX area. I would like to know about the process.

I work for Pepsi franchise. I found some 80's glass Pepsi bottles(8) . My boss said there not mine. Are they legal mine or not.

I sold my cleaning business back in June to a larger franchise in my area.

Commercial Tenant refuses to assume/pay damages incurred by its subtenant. Material breach of standard CA commercial lease?

Is it legal for a company who gives performance rewards to force the employee to now pay for it?

I worked for years in our family business and the co business partner terminated me and my brother of which we were been working

I closed my franchise (tanning salon) in California in July 2012. The franchisor is now demanding that i pay royalities.