28th Annual Law of Product Distribution & Franchise Seminar: Growing Lasting Business Relationships

28th Annual Law of Product Distribution & Franchise Seminar Manufacturers and franchisors know that healthy relationships with key distributors, dealers, and franchisees that offer goods and services under their trademarks are key to productivity and profits. Of course, relationships have rules, and keeping them healthy is all about knowing and respecting those rules but also understanding what to do when rules are broken. At least with respect to the laws and regulations that govern distribution and franchise relationships, Foley & Lardner LLP is here to help.

For the past 27 years, Foley has offered more than 600 presentations to thousands of appreciative participants during its nationally attended Law of Product Distribution & Franchise Seminar, and the 28th annual seminar will continue that tradition this year. Please plan to join us in Milwaukee on May 23, 2019. (The seminar will also be offered in Chicago on September 18 and Dallas on October 24.) Attorneys who attend can receive CLE credit, but non-lawyers who attend find the presentations helpful as well.

Topics will include:

Inviting a Crisis? Exclusivity Pros, Cons, and the Middle Ground | Trent Johnson
State(s) of Confusion: Defining the Relationship Under State Distribution Laws | Tim Patterson
“I’ll Be Back”: How to Avoid Hearing Those Words When You’re the Terminator | Jeff Simmons
One-on-One Meetings with Franchisees, Dealers & Distributors: Dos and Don’ts | Leslie Smith
The Franchisor’s Dilemma: Non-Uniformity versus Vicarious Liability | Coleman Lechner
Common Antitrust issues in Distribution & Franchise Relationships | Kate Gehl
Alternatives to Resale Price Maintenance: Enforcement of Minimum Advertised Price Policies | Bobbi Howell
In the Crosshairs: “No Poach” Agreements in Distribution & Franchising | Elizabeth Haas and Jessie Beringer
Beyond Borders: The Reach of State Franchise Law | Chelsey Metcalf
Growing The Next Generation: Business Succession Planning in Your Network | Nate Imfeld
How to Defend Against Claims You Are a Joint Employer – Latest Updates | Peter Loh and David Lucey
Plan B: Bankruptcy Alternatives for the Financially Troubled Franchisee | Matt Lee and Jason Binford
To Arbitrate or Not? The Jury is Still Out | Mike Lockerby
Top 10 Cases of 2018-19 | Connor Sabatino
The Supply Chain Desk Reference | Kate Wegrzyn
When Your Growing International Distribution Relationship Goes South: The International Arbitration Journey, From Contracting Through The Hearing | Vanessa Miller and Leah Imbrogno
Managing International Distribution Relationships | Greg Husisian, Christopher Swift, and Jenlain Coyle:
- Managing the International Supply Chain & Sellers: Executing New U.S. Government Expectations for Suppliers & Business Partners
- Managing the Ongoing International Trade War: Coping with the Shifting International Trade Environment
- Managing Risk & International Investigations at Suppliers, Business Partners, and Distributors
Expanding Distribution in Latin America | Carlos Abarca

Información CLE

Foley & Lardner LLP solicitará créditos CLE tras la finalización del programa, cuando sea aplicable. Foley & Lardner LLP es un proveedor aprobado por el Colegio de Abogados de California (State Bar of California) para la formación continua obligatoria (MCLE). No se obtendrán créditos por ver o escuchar la grabación del programa tras la finalización del evento. Los certificados de asistencia se enviarán por correo electrónico a los participantes que cumplan los requisitos aproximadamente ocho semanas después de la finalización del programa. Información importante para abogados de Nueva York: este programa solo es adecuado para abogados con experiencia.

Continental breakfast and lunch will be served and there will be a reception at the end of the day. If you are interested in attending this seminar, please contact David Wise ([email protected]).