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- The Cannabis Industry is Ready to Boom: How From the Earth Is Preparing to Ride the Wave of Nationwide Legalization
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- Stop by the Spadea Lignana Booth at the International Franchise Expo
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- Spadea Lignana to Announce New Franchise Legal Service at IFA 2017 Convention
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- Philadelphia Franchise Association October Lunch & Learn
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- Tom Spadea to Speak at Franchise Workshop at Rowan University
- 49th Annual International Franchise Association Legal Symposium
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- The Hidden Treasure of Franchise Resales Webinar & Podcast
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- The Journey of Acquiring a Franchise System Begins with Diligent Steps
- Harold Kestenbaum Featured on 15 Minutes Podcast
- 3 Reasons Why Franchise Systems Are So Valuable (As Featured in Entrepreneur)
- An Explosion of Opportunity: Companies and Individuals Run Toward Franchising
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- Did John Oliver Go Too Far When Talking About Subway? Harold Kestenbaum Responds
- 14 Spadea Lignana Attorneys Honored with 2022 Legal Eagle Award
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- Harold Kestenbaum Featured in Newsday Article About Resurgence of Franchising
- 10 Spadea Lignana Attorneys Honored with 2021 Legal Eagle Award
- Three Reasons 2021 is the BEST Time to Franchise Your Business
- Tom Spadea Named Top Franchise Influencer
- COVID-19’s Impact On Your Item 19
- Word on The Street: Be Legally Ready for Franchise Opportunities in 2021
- Things to Be Thankful For in 2020
- Harold Kestenbaum Interviewed for Shoutout LA
- Spadea Lignana Named #2 Franchise Legal Service Provider by Entrepreneur
- Harold L. Kestenbaum Talks “The Gotchas in FDDs” on Pillars of Franchising Episode
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