Franchising is one of the most popular methods of doing business in North America. This course will allow you to take a number of the fundamental legal concepts already learned and apply them to a real life methodology of doing business. It will deal with the legal and business issues that arise in the field of franchising and distribution. Topics of study will include: coverage of the statutory regulation of franchising; the nature and structure of the franchisor/franchisee relationship including franchise agreements and documents; franchise litigation including class actions, dispute resolution and remedies; different methods of franchising; disclosure requirements; intellectual property and competition issues in franchise law; transactions within franchise law; and international franchise law.
Franchising is one of the most popular methods of doing business in North America. This course will allow you to take a number of the fundamental legal concepts already learned and apply them to a real life methodology of doing business. It will deal with the legal and business issues that arise in the field of franchising and distribution. Topics of study will include: coverage of the statutory regulation of franchising; the nature and structure of the franchisor/franchisee relationship including franchise agreements and documents; franchise litigation including class actions, dispute resolution and remedies; different methods of franchising; disclosure requirements; intellectual property and competition issues in franchise law; transactions within franchise law; and international franchise law.
