November 22, 2011


Fasken Martineau
Rideau & St. Lawrence Rooms
333 Bay Street, Suite 2400
Bay Adelaide Centre
Toronto, ON

Event participants:

Mark Stinson, Darrell Jarvis, Steven F. Rosenhek

Distribution arrangements can be key to conducting business in Canada, but require expertise in their creation and termination. Come hear a commercial lawyer, a litigator and a franchise lawyer who are experienced in distribution law share their practical advice and strategies on avoiding the pitfalls in drafting and terminating distribution agreements, and making sure that that you avoid creating undesired franchise relationships.

Practical Tips on Drafting Distribution Agreements
Speaker: Mark Stinson

• Quotas and exclusive territories
• Warranties and limitation of liabilities
• Indemnities
• Arbitration/mediation versus court
• "Canadianizing" US distribution agreements

The Accidental Franchisor
Speaker: Darrell Jarvis

• When is a distribution arrangement considered a franchise
• The test to identify an unintended franchise
• Business format franchises and product distribution franchises
• Franchisors' obligations in Canada and abroad
• The consequences of selling franchises without disclosure

The End of the Road: Termination of Distribution Agreements
Speaker: Steven F. Rosenhek

• How difficult is it to terminate for cause?
• What happens when the agreement is unwritten?
• What constitutes reasonable notice of termination?
• Is there an obligation of good faith?
• When is an injunction available?

Agenda:

• 8:00 am - 8:30 am   Registration & Breakfast
• 8:30 am - 10:00 am Presentation and Q&A

Note: The hours from this non-accredited seminar can be applied towards the 9 Substantive Hours of annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) required by the Law Society of Upper Canada. Please note that this seminar is not accredited for Professionalism Hours or New Member CPD Hours.

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