Make plans to join us for our 18th Annual Law of Product Distribution & Franchise Seminar, where we will be addressing strategies and solutions for these troubled economic times.
Topics
Dealer/Franchisee Insolvency: Preparing for the Worst
Dealer/Franchisee Bankruptcy: Making the Best of a Bad Situation
Weathering the Storm: Best Practices for Dealing With Troubled Suppliers
“I Have a Warrant for ….” Aggressive Approaches to Knock-Offs, Pirating, and Gray-Marketeering
Drafting and Imposing Changes in Distribution Contracts
Terminations: Sometimes When You Win, You Lose
Cybersquatters and Cybergripers — Prevention and Remedies
Terminations: How to Do It Right
Preventing Computer Fraud When Giving Distributors Access to Data
The Termination From Hell: A Courtroom Presentation
Finding the Silver Lining: Risks and Rewards in Recruiting and Competing for the Best Dealers and Franchisees
Keeping Your Best Distributors and Franchisees — Use Non-Competes!
Making Lemonade Out of Lemons: How to Consolidate Your Distribution Channel Without Breaking the Litigation Bank
When Things Go Wrong: Terminating International Dealer Relationships
Top 10 Cases of 2008 – 2009
Have It Their Way: Granting Franchise Rights in Foreign Jurisdictions
Managing Downstream Competition in a Down-Market: Advertising, Territorial, and Even Price Restrictions on Resellers In and Out of Cyberspace
Out of Sight, But Not Out of Mind: Practical Tips for Minimizing the FCPA Compliance Risks of Conducting Business Abroad Through Third-Parties
The Robinson-Patman Act: Why It Still Matters
Surviving the Consumer Product Safety Improvements Act
Antitrust Compliance in Tough Times — Does a Drop in Sales Make Your Employees Susceptible to the Siren of Conspiracy?
Roundtable Lunch Sessions (Limited Seating)
Session 1: Terminations
Session 2: Pricing and Antitrust
Session 3: Troubled Dealers and Franchisees
Session 4: Troubled Suppliers
This year, you will have the choice to attend a networking lunch or sign-up on-site for one of our Roundtable Lunch Sessions. The sessions have very limited seating, and sign-up will be at the registration desk during check-in.
Roberta F. (Bobbi) Howell is the attorney responsible for the content of this program. She may be reached at rhowell@foley.com or 608.258.4273.
Foley will apply for CLE credit after the seminar. Please note that each state has its own rules and regulations for CLE-qualified programs.
