Distribution and Franchising in Cyberspace: Protecting the Crown Jewels in the Internet Age

Based on 21 years of experience presenting the nationally acclaimed Annual Law of Product Distribution & Franchise Seminar, Foley’s Distribution & Franchise Practice is offering a new version of the seminar addressing the legal challenges that the Internet poses for suppliers of high-tech and low-tech products alike.

Make plans to join us for Distribution and Franchising in Cyberspace: Protecting the Crown Jewels in the Internet Age.

Topics 

• Keeping Watch: Avoiding Collisions With Franchise Laws on the Information Superhighway


• How to Use the Internet to Expand and Enforce Your Brand and Define the Contractual Relationship with Your Customers  


• Damage Control: Best Practices for Protecting Supplier and Third-Party Data From Cyberattacks


• Advanced Weaponry: Defending Proprietary Information Using Trade Secret and Computer Crimes Statutes


• The Palace Guard: Special Issues Raised by Employees and Independent Dealers, Distributors, and Franchisees


• Friend or Foe? Controlling the Damage From Government Investigations and Using Them for Strategic Advantage


• Safety First: Online Consumer Product Safety Commission Reporting Requirements for Defective Products


• Being Proactive: Laying the Groundwork for a Successful Transition


• Playing Defense: Making the Case for Termination

This is a complimentary program; however, pre-registration is required. For additional information, please contact Kristen LaBuda at [email protected] or 312.832.4725.

Foley & Lardner LLP will apply for CLE credit after the program, wherever applicable. Foley & Lardner LLP certifies that this activity has been approved for California MCLE credits by the State Bar of California in the amount of 2.5 General credits. Foley & Lardner LLP is a State Bar of California MCLE approved provider. Please note that participants must log in to both the teleconference and Live Meeting portions on the date of the event; credit may not be obtained by viewing and/or listening to a program recording after the event.