I. Efforts Clauses in Distributor or Franchise Agreements – Ubiquitous (But What Are They Good For?) A. A distributor would never agree to enter into a contract making it the…
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I. Protecting Your Right To Get Paid A. Key Terms & Conditions 1. Clear Price & Payment Term a. Set a clear terms and conditions for price and payment. b….
I. International Trade Risks for Importers A. The Trump Administration’s New International Trade Approach 1. The New Trade Approach a. Wholesale rewrite of trade rules i. Appointment of trade hardliners,…
I. Introduction II. Sometimes a Demolitions Expert is Needed A. Termination for Reasons that are Core to the Relationship 1. Fraud 2. Failure to pay, esp. repeated or prolonged failures…
I. An Antitrust Refresher A. Section 1 of the Sherman Act 1. Prohibits contracts, combinations, and conspiracies that unreasonably restrain trade B. Section 5 of the FTC Act 1. Prohibits…
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…
I. INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW A. The “Right to Repair” Movement 1. Origins and Stated Rationale 2. Initial Industry Response(s) 3. State Dealer Statutes: “MVDL Creep” 4. Massachusetts Data Access Law…
I. Artificial Intelligence Risks and Best Practices A. Overview 1. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) is a type of artificial intelligence that uses artificial intelligence to automatically produce (generate) various types…
I. Warranty Reimbursement Statutory Mandates Overview State motor vehicle dealer laws very closely regulate the structure of warranty repairs performed by authorized dealership, as well as the reimbursement manufacturers or…
Being a franchisor means being subject to significant regulation of the relationship with your franchisees. Pre-sale registration and disclosure Federal: 16 CFR Part 436 State Pre-sale disclosure: California, Hawaii, Illinois,…