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Model Merchandising, Inc. (MMI) of New York. Beginning in 1983,
petitioner was employed by Gilbert Gans (Mr. Gans) in a modeling
agency located in St. Louis, Missouri. While under Mr. Gans’
employment, petitioner was trained in various aspects of the
modeling business. During all relevant times, Mr. Gans’ modeling
agency was associated with other entities and franchise holders,
including, inter alia, MMI, Community Vocational Schools of
Louisiana, Inc., Model Management, Agency, Inc., National
Educational Acceptance Corporation, and Community Vocational
Schools, Inc.
From August 1987 through April 1988, petitioner moved to New
Orleans, Louisiana, to operate a modeling studio known as John
Casablancas Career Center (studio). The record is unclear
regarding to what extent the studio was owned by Mr. Gans
individually, or with an associated group of entities.
Also in August 1987, petitioner, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Steve
Brown (Mr. Brown), and Mr. Gary Knox (Mr. Knox) began the
formation of an entity known as Neena Mosha,2 for the purpose of
purchasing the studio from Mr. Gans and/or his other associated
entities.3 Petitioner testified that a sales contract for the
2 Neena Mosha means “little sweetheart” in the Cherokee
language.
3 The record is unclear as to the intended entity
petitioner, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Brown, and Mr. Knox were attempting
to form, or whether the formation process was completed.
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