International Program Materials
2018 IBA/IFA Joint Conference
Session Papers
Basics Track: International Franchising Intensive (a session within the 2018 Legal Symposium)
Plenary 2: Advocating to Protect the Franchise Business Model
Plenary 3: News from Around the World – Canada
Plenary 3: News from Around the World – EU ECJ
Plenary 3: News from Around the World – GDPR
Plenary 3: News from Around the World – Middle East
Plenary 3: News from Around the World – UK
Plenary 3: News from Around the World – USA
Workshop 1: Real Estate Issues in Franchising Internationally
Workshop 2: Enforcing Judicial Decisions & Arbitrations
Workshop 3: Disruptive New Technologies and Franchising (i.e. Uber, Uber Eats, etc.)
Session PPTs
Basics Track: International Franchising Intensive (a session within the 2018 Legal Symposium)
International Symposium on Franchising, London 2017
Master Franchising: Is It Right For You? How Can You Minimize Time And Legal Expenses?
Global Franchise Regulation Update
Going Global: International Market Selection & Analysis
2017 Annual Convention
International Franchising Focus: Europe and Latin America
Handout: International Summit – Track One: Part One
International Summit – Track Two: International Training & Support / Mastering Master Franchising
Labor Issues & Unit Economics: Learnings from Across Borders
2016 IBA/IFA Joint Conference
Workshop 1: Structuring Joint Ventures in Franchising
Workshop 2: Franchising’s Last Frontier: Cuba, Iran, Myanmar and Other Sanctioned Countries
Workshop 3: Corporate Counsel Focus: Key Provisions in International Franchising Agreements
Plenary 2: Are you Getting Ready for a Joint Employment Case – Paper
Plenary 2: Are you Getting Ready for a Joint Employment Case – PowerPoint
Plenary 3: News From Around the World – France
Plenary 3: News From Around the World – Italy
Plenary 3: News From Around the World – EU
Plenary 3: News From Around the World – Russia
Plenary 3: News From Around the World – Australia
Plenary 3: News From Around the World – PowerPoint
2016 Convention
International Summit – Track One Session One: Finding a Partner, Due Diligence and Expansion Models
International Summit – Track Two Session One: International Infrastructure
International Summit – Track Two Session Two: Setting Fees in International Franchise Agreements
2015 Convention
International Summit – Track One Session 1: Know When Your Franchise Is Ready To Go Global
International Summit – Track Two Session 1: Training and Supporting International Licensees
2015 Legal Symposium
Papers
Negotiating an International Deal – Getting to Yes for Long-Term Success
Powerpoints
Negotiating an International Deal – Getting to Yes for Long-Term Success
2014 Convention
International Summit Track 1 Ready to Go
International Summit Track 1 Choosing Countries
Intl Summit Track 2 Operations Growth
Intl Summit Track 2 Training and Support
International: News From Around The World
2013 Convention
International Summit, Track 2 – Growing Your International Network
Convention 2013: Hot Foreign Markets for Franchise Expansion in 2013
2012 IBA/IFA Joint Conference – Expansion Alternatives in International Franchising
Alternatives to Master Franchising
The Next New Wave – Private Equity Funds in International Franchising
2012 Legal Symposium
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: What Every International Franchisor Must Know
Advanced Best Practices for International Regulatory Compliance
World Conquest: The Do’s and Don’ts of International Franchise Expansion
2012 Convention
Conv 2012: International Summit: Track One- ABCs of International Expansion
Conv 2012: International Summit: Track 2- International Market Update: Where is the Action Globally?
2011 IBA/IFA Joint Conference – New Approaches and Challenges in International Franchising
Selecting the Appropriate Vehicle for International Expansion
Vicarious and Other Franchisor Liability
How Real Estate Law and Leasing Practices Affect International Retail Franchising
News From Around the World – Australia
News From Around the World – Canada
News From Around the World – European Union
News From Around the World – Mexico
News From Around the World – Puerto Rico
News From Around the World – United States
2011 Convention
Conv 2011: International Summit – International Expansion Strategies: Choosing the Right Approach
Conv 2011: International Summit – Franchisee Recruiting: Identifying the Right International Partner
Conv 2011: International Summit – Considerations for Initiating an International Expansion Plan
Conv 2011: How to Identity and Avoid Problems in International Franchising
2010 IBA/IFA Joint Conference – Managing Risks in International Franchising
Avoiding and Managing System-Wide Litigation in International Franchising
Evaluation Of Legal Risks Of Sales Representations In International Franchise Transactions
Case Study on Rebranding Franchise Networks
News From Around the World – Legislative Update
News From Around the World – Franchise Developments ‘Down Under’
News From Around the World – People’s Republic of China
News From Around the World – Perspective from the United States
Using Letters Of Intent, Term Sheets And Other Interim Deal Documents In International Franchising
Main Changes to the EU Vertical Block Exemption
2010 Convention
Conv 2010 : International Summit – Considerations for Initiating an International Expansion Effort
Conv 2010 : International Summit – International Expansion Strategies – Choosing the Right Approach
Conv 2010 : International Summit – Identifying Market Opportunities
Conv 2010 : Budgeting & Planning for International Expansion
2009 Convention
Conv 2009 : Finding Partners Overseas
Conv 2009 : International Summit – International for the First Time
Conv 2009 : International Summit – Legal Services
Conv 2009 : International Summit – Market Strategy and Site Selection
Conv 2009 : International Summit – Taking Your Franchise to Europe
2008 Convention
Conv 2008 : International Franchising 101
Conv 2008 : Basics of International Master Franchising
Conv 2008 : Payments from International Franchisees
Conv 2008 : I Know Where I Want to Go
Conv 2008 : Using Business Format Franchising to Save the World
Conv 2008 : International Franchise Leads
2008 International Symposium
2008 International Symposium on Franchising Presentations
2007 Convention
Conv 2007 : Am I ready For International Expansion?
Conv 2007 : Effective International Lead Generation
Conv 2007 : International Expansion
Conv 2007 : International Expansion from the Eyes of the Master Franchisee
International Expansion Commitment
Problem Solving with International Master & Area Franchisees
2007 International Symposium