Thursday, November 30, 2017 | 6 pm – 9 pm
Program Instructors:
Justin Klein
Marks & Klein LLP
David Oppenheim
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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This seminar will provide a broad overview of federal and state franchise laws, with an emphasis on the New York Franchise Act. The panelists will examine the elements of a franchise; how to structure a franchise system; and, alternatives to franchise arrangements, including licensing and joint ventures. The program will address disclosure requirements under the Federal Trade Commission Franchise Rule, and pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements under the New York Franchise Act and other state franchise pre-sale registration and disclosure laws, as well franchise relationship laws which may govern the relationship between the parties after they enter into the franchise relationship. Finally, the presenters will address remedies available for violations of federal and state franchise laws and other “hot topics” and legal issues affecting franchised businesses.
Live Program: $199 Member | $299 Nonmember
Small Law Firm: Member $99
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6:00 pm – 6:10 pm Introduction
6:10 pm – 6:30 pm Types of Franchise Arrangements
6:30 pm – 6:50 pm Alternatives to Franchise Arrangements
6:50 pm – 7:25 pm Overview of Federal and State Franchise Pre-Sale Registration and Disclosure Laws
7:25 pm – 7:35 pm Break
7:35 pm – 7:55 pm Franchise Relationship Laws
7:55 pm – 8:30 pm Key Considerations When Representing Franchisees
8:30 pm – 9:00 pm Hot Topics and Legal Issues Affecting Franchised Businesses
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NY: 3.0 professional practice
NJ: 3.0 general
CA: 3.0 general
PA: 2.5 general -
Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Maricela Alfonso, Membership and CLE Relations Associate
(212) 382-6608
MAlfonso@nycbar.org