Franchising is a vital part of New York’s business landscape. Increasing numbers of business lawyers are facing franchising matters not only for the first time but on an ongoing basis. Many franchisors are headquartered in our state, and hundreds more have a presence in New York through franchised or company-owned outlets. Investors are increasingly attracted to the growth potential of franchise companies. Many individuals and companies view their roles as franchise owners and developers as the best way to run and grow their own businesses.

Franchise law is interesting and challenging because it spans a number of legal disciplines, including contracts, corporate, intellectual property, trade regulation, licensing and distribution, real estate and litigation. Franchise law is of special interest now as franchisors transition to the new Federal Trade Commission rule on franchising. This updated version of our traditionally popular program is designed for those practitioners who do not practice franchise law on a regular basis, for those who are new to franchising and for those who seek an overview of franchise law and the new disclosure requirements.

This program highlights those issues and areas of franchise law with which the non-franchise lawyer should be familiar. The faculty members are highly experienced franchise law practitioners who provide valuable insight into the changing law and practice in this burgeoning field.

Program Contents

· The New FTC Rule: Overview and Recent Changes

· The Impact of the New FTC Rule

· The Inadvertent Franchiser

· Structuring Franchise Units and Enforcing System Standards

Program Speakers

Thomas M. Pitegoff, Esq. (Chair)
Pitegoff Law Office, PLLC
—White Plains

Harold L. Kestenbaum, Esq.
Ruskin Moscou Faltischek P.C.
—Uniondale

David W. Oppenheim, Esq.
Kaufmann, Feiner, Yamin, Gildin & Robbins LLP
—New York City

Joseph J. Punturo, Esq.
Assistant Attorney General
Franchise Section Chief, Investor Protection Bureau
New York State Department of Law, Office of the Attorney General
—New York City

Richard L. Rosen, Esq.
Richard L. Rosen Law Firm, PLLC
—New York City

Total MCLE Credits...... 3.0

Ethics MCLE Credits..... 0.0

* Each additional person who uses the tapes for MCLE credit must purchase a copy of the “MCLE coursebook.”