IFA’s Legal Symposium is designed by a task force of member volunteers with a particular emphasis on how legal and regulatory issues affect the everyday business operations of the franchise system. The program provides value and real-world solutions to both business executives and their franchise legal partners. Sessions focus on the practical use of the law, and the how-to’s for navigating today’s business and regulatory environment. The Legal Symposium is a training ground for what business executives and legal counsel need to know, and how to put it into practice.

Monday, May 8
12 - 1:30 pm

Roundtable: New Provisions, New Fees, and Recent Changes Being Adopted in Franchise Agreements

Moderator: 
Eleanor Vaida Gerhards, Fox Rothschild LLP

Tuesday, May 9
1:30 - 2:45 pm

Breakout Session: The Effect of Anti-Waiver Clauses in Franchise Litigation
How do state franchise law anti-waiver clauses and contractual disclaimers affect franchise litigation? The franchisor and franchisee perspective.

Speakers: 
Natalma M. McKnew, Fox Rothschild LLP
Ronald Gardner, Managing Partner & Franchise Attorney, Dady & Gardner

Fox Rothschild's Franchising & Distribution Practice Co-Chair Craig R. Tractenberg will also be in attendance.

Please note there is a cost to attend.