California (CA) Franchising Law CLE Course Catalog

Retailers and restaurants are filing for bankruptcy protection at increasing rates, primarily because of changing consumer preferences away from brick-and-mortar establishments and toward online shopping and food delivery services. This program, presented by a retired U.S. Bankruptcy Judge and an experienced franchise practitioner, will analyze the key issues that arise when bankruptcy and franchise law intersect.

Franchise systems face many challenges throughout their business lifecycle, including compliance with franchise rules and requirements. Franchise counsel can provide significant value by offering practical advice regarding the franchise sales process, so make sure you have the basics down. Take this course for a brief overview on what you need to know when it comes to franchise compliance.

Do you know what you need to about the applicability of competition laws to franchise networks globally?

In this program, three expert franchise litigators will discuss particular actions and practices by franchisors and franchisees that may cause concern, and how to potentially avoid litigation down the road.

Learn about legal and practical issues encountered by brands when implementing a loyalty program or gift card program outside of the United States.

The panelists will discuss the impact of changes in state law, recent regulatory guidance, and a variety of challenges to certain franchise agreement provisions. They will also offer tips on how to make the filing process more efficient.

The panelists will discuss the opportunities for, and challenges to, establishing working relationships with associations. A collaborative relationship can help both parties develop a mutual understanding of the issues facing the system, incentivize further franchisee investment in the brand, elevate franchisee buy-in, and minimize franchisee discontent and the attendant risk of litigation.

This webinar will review the steps a franchisor may need to take to "evict" the holdover franchisee to resolve the situation permanently, protect the brand, and minimize the actual harm to the franchisor's customers and goodwill. The panel will also discuss practical strategies for protecting both the brand and customer goodwill in the face of a holdover situation, including the balance between the competing needs of resolving the holdover and making sure customers have the intended brand experience.