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October 01, 2024

47th Annual Forum on Franchising

47th Annual Forum on Franchising

47th Annual Forum on Franchising

October 16-18, 2024

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Annual Franchise and Distribution Law Developments 2024

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W-1: Navigating the Divide Between Franchisee Expectations and Realities of Franchisor Assistance and Support

W-2: Playbook for Turning Back Time: Practical Considerations to Effectuate Rescission 

W-3: Survey Says: What Every Franchise Lawyer Should Know about Trademark and Unfair Competition Surveys

W-4: Follow the Bouncing Ball: Where Does Joint Employer Liability Stand?

W-5: Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices Statutes and the Franchise Relationship

W-6: The Favorite Child: Legal and Practical Implications of Treating Franchisees Differently

W-7: Fundamentals 201: What Is (and Is Not) Good Cause for Termination?

W-8: Domestic Conflict of Laws Basics for Franchise Attorneys

W-9: More Bang for Your Buck: Practitioner Tips for Maximizing the Effectiveness of Mandatory Pre-Litigation Mediation

W-10: Good Faith in International Franchising – A Comparison of the Law and its Application in Various Countries

W-11: On the Hook: Potential Individual Liability under State Franchise Laws and Common Law

W-12: Who Told You That? – Representations by Third Parties Outside the FDD

W-13: Regulatory Update

W-14: Keep Them Coming: Customer Engagement and Loyalty Programs in Franchise Systems

W-15: Fundamentals 201: Often Overlooked Provisions in Franchise Agreements

W-16: Rebates and Other Amounts Paid by Franchise System Suppliers to Franchisors: Disclosure, Contract, and Related Issues

W-17: The Crossroads of Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Lending and Franchise Law – Key Considerations for Franchisors

W-18: The Legal and Practical Issues of Expanding a Brand to the Asia-Pacific Region from the U.S.

W-19: Addressing Common Ethical Dilemmas of Representation in Franchise Practice

W-20: Implementing Systemwide Changes to Maximize Compliance and Minimize Conflict

W-21: “You want me to sign what?!” – Navigating the Franchise Renewal Process

W-22: Key Considerations for Franchising in Specialized Industries and Segments

W-23: Exiting Gracefully – Effective Resale and Refranchising Programs

W-24: Opportunities and Challenges When Integrating and Managing a Multi-Brand Franchisor Portfolio