Spadea Lignana News

At Spadea Lignana, we are proud to celebrate founding partner Tom Spadea being inducted into the Franchise Times Legal Eagles Hall of Fame—an honor reserved for attorneys who have earned recognition on the Legal Eagles list for 10 consecutive years....

Cincinnati, OH— Spadea Lignana is pleased to announce that franchise attorney Zachary Bottom has joined the firm, further strengthening the firm’s growing national presence with another experienced franchise attorney joining the Cincinnati office. Zach brings a strong background in franchise...

by Elliot Boerman

Expanding into the United States is a milestone moment for any successful Canadian franchise system. The market is massive, the brand visibility is unmatched, and the long-term growth potential is hard to ignore. But the path across the border is...

by Tabitha David

Lawyers who work in franchise registration states tend to develop a seasonal personality disorder somewhere around March. That is usually when the annual renewal rush begins: audited financials arrive late, disclosure documents undergo last-minute revisions, regulators become buried in filings,...

by Tom Spadea

When franchisors prepare to grow their system, they often focus on the obvious first steps: trademarks, an FDD, and a franchise agreement. What catches many brands off guard is not the paperwork. It is the sales conversation. In the U.S.,...

Six Spadea Lignana attorneys have been named to the 2026 Franchise Times Legal Eagles list. Congratulations to: Jessica Dempsey Evan Harra Avery Korman Alexandra Schiavino Tom Spadea Matthew Wizmur This year’s recognition comes with an additional highlight. Tom Spadea has...

by Evan Harra

On April 13, 2026, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed HB 69/SB 240 into law, amending the Virginia Retail Franchising Act (the “Act”). The legislation introduces a prohibition on post-term non-compete provisions in franchise agreements offered in Virginia as well as...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEW YORK, NY, March 10, 2026—BoeFly, a leading financial technology platform specializing in franchise solutions, and Spadea Lignana, a premier national franchise law firm, today announced a strategic partnership designed to simplify and accelerate franchise development while...

Are You Ready for Update Season? For franchisors, registration season can feel like a sprint—deadlines stack up quickly, state examiners move at their own pace, and even small delays can slow down your ability to sell franchises. The good news:...

Spadea Lignana has introduced an automated email feature that sends clients real-time updates on their state registration status. This tool provides complete visibility into upcoming state expirations, fee details, and additional important notes. Reporting is available within the Client Access...