I. Introduction. For most manufacturers and franchisors, their distribution and franchise agreements were drafted at a time when the worldwide effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and the pressures it placed…
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I. Contract Adherence A. Contract Adherence: Know it 1. Types of documents that could be contractual: a. Request for Quotation b. Quotation c. Source Package d. Response to Source Package…
I. An Antitrust Overview A. The Legal Framework 1. Section 1 of the Sherman Act a. Prohibits contracts, combinations, and conspiracies that unreasonably restrain trade 2. Section 2 of the…
I. Developing a Global Filing Strategy a. Ensuring a clear path for expansion i. Securing foreign rights before they are truly needed preserves flexibility. ii. Potential franchisees will likely expect…
I. US Government Regulatory Enforcement Focus A. Recent Enforcement Actions Show Emphasis on International Regulatory Violations B. New Biden Officials Likely to Increase Enforcement Actions You need to be logged…
I. What is Blockchain? A. Definition of Blockchain 1. Blockchain is a ledger (or collection of data) that is distributed and immutable, used to keep a record of transactions. B. Characteristics…
I. Introduction A. Who does this apply to? 1. Franchisors 2. Entities using independent contractors/sub-contractors 3. Companies with inter-connected operations using the same workers 4. Companies using staffing agencies with…
I. Overview A. Although government investigations of your company may not occur frequently, government investigations carry high stakes. Even if your company did nothing wrong, the investigation’s existence is disruptive,…
I. Key Features of International Arbitration A. Binding method of dispute resolution B. Useful in context of high-value international contracts C. Provides for a binding and enforceable decision without subjecting…
I. Network Consolidation A. The Problem 1. Concentration has spread across industries and business models, fundamentally changing the landscape for manufacturer and suppliers selling through distribution. a. A business premised…