Repair or Replace the Weak Link? When Distributors and Dealers are the Problem

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.            Minimize disruption to your business

2.            Minimize potential liability/maximize the potential for successful litigation;

3.            Maximize the likelihood of a smooth transition;

C.            Successful terminations require consideration of a variety of practical guidelines and legal rules