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Vertical Integration: Pros and Cons of Going Direct

| 2023 Seminars, Changing the Relationship, Seminars, Training Modules | No Comments
I. TERMINOLOGY A. Vertical integration: the combination of two or more stages of the product supply chain normally undertaken by distinct firms. B. Supply chain: all activities involved in making…

Overcoming Statutory, Contractual, and Other Legal Obstacles to Going Direct

| 2023 Seminars, Changing the Relationship, Food & Beverage, Industry, Manufacturing, Seminars, Training Modules | No Comments
I. Three Phases for Going Direct 1. Considerations for evaluating potential opportunities A. Business considerations a. Reasons for going direct matter i. Competitors ii. Customer expectations iii. Channel management b.…

Spotlight Session: Strategic Use of Bankruptcy in Distribution, Franchise, and Supply Relationships

| 2023 Seminars, Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, Seminars, Training Modules, Uncategorized | No Comments
I. Introduction II. Why Bankruptcy? A. The Automatic Stay 1. It's a powerful tool and provides breathing room for a debtor 2. Can be used to prevent foreclosure sales and…

Developments and Trends in Litigation and Legislation Affecting Distribution, Franchise, and Supply Relationships

| 2023 Seminars, Automotive, Energy/Fuel, Food & Beverage, Industry, Litigation, Arbitration, and Other Forms of ADR, Manufacturing, Seminars, Training Modules | No Comments
I. Developments and Trends in Litigation A. Preliminary Injunction & Arbitration 1. The Case a. Hyundai Constr. Equip. Americas, Inc. v. S. Lift Trucks, LLC, No. ___ So.3d ___, 2023…

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