Drive Your Business Forward: Distribution & Franchise Law Update (Palo Alto, CA)
September 25, 2008
For the past 17 years, Foley has hosted the nationally recognized and acclaimed Law of Product Distribution & Franchise Seminar in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. To complement the annual seminar, Foley will bring a half-day distribution and franchise law update to the West Coast, offering the program in Palo Alto and Irvine. During this complimentary seminar, we will focus on distribution and franchise issues that may affect your company as you travel on the road to success.
Topics include:
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The “F” Word: Are Your Company’s Dealers, Distributors, or Licensees Protected by Federal and State Franchise Laws?
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Terminating and “Changing the Competitive Circumstances” of Distributors, Dealers, and Franchisees Without Running Afoul of State Laws
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Using the Bankruptcy Code Amendments to Obtain Maximum Leverage With Troubled and Insolvent Distributors, Dealers, and Franchisees
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Keeping Up With the Competition While Keeping Out of Trouble: Communicating With Competitors and Trade Associations
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Data Privacy and Security: Best Practices for High Tech Companies, Manufacturers, and Franchisors
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Controlling Resale Prices Charged by Distributors, Dealers, and Franchisees: Pushing the Envelope of Recent Supreme Court Decisions
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Do’s and Don’ts in IP Licensing: Antitrust Traps for the Unwary
If you would like any additional information or if you have questions regarding this event, please contact Kei Miller at 312.832.5793 or [email protected].
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