Seminars

I.                   Introduction and Overview A.                Case Study: The Equipment Industry 1.                  Many state franchise and dealer laws reflect an “us versus them” view of franchise, distribution, and supply chain relationships….

I.  Terminating a Dealer Relationship Should Be Done Carefully, If At All A. Terminations cannot (and should not) be knee-jerk reactions or undertaken in haste B. Careful planning can: 1.           …

I. Overview of Statutory Background A. Understand How Your Relationship is Defined 1. Numerous state statutes regulate the relationship between suppliers, manufacturers, and/or franchisors and their dealers/distributors, sales representatives, and/or…

I. The Regulated Industries Facing Change A. The Canary in the Coal Mine 1. The automotive industry is home to the most comprehensive set of laws regulating the distribution, sale…

I. Agenda A. Background regarding recent supply shortages B. Outlook for the supply chain C. Case law trends D. Strategies for mitigating risk II. Background A. Chip/Semiconductor example 1. Global…

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 A. Overview State motor vehicle dealer laws very closely regulate the structure of warranty repairs performed by authorized dealership, as well as the reimbursement manufacturers…

1. Refresher on Antitrust Basics for Common Distribution Issues a. Antitrust remains a key consideration for distribution b. Section 1 of the Sherman Act i. Prohibits contracts, combinations and conspiracies…

I. Are we Really in a Trade War? A. President Trump has brought every resource of the US government to bear to re-order US trade with the rest of the…