Dale Cohen and Marc Liebertsein will present a webinar titled, “Franchising: The Basics – Key Legal and Regulatory Considerations” hosted by Practising Law Institute (PLI). This program will provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamental legal and regulatory framework governing franchising in the United States. Participants will gain a practical understanding of how franchises are defined under federal and state law, key compliance requirements, and critical considerations for structuring, offering, and operating franchise systems.

The speakers will discuss:

• The legal definition of a franchise under federal and state law,  including: 
• The interplay between the trademark grant and brand protection considerations in franchising  
• How do the “control” and “assistance” elements impact franchise classification
• What constitutes a franchise fee?
• Risks of inadvertently creating a franchise relationship
• Franchise structures, including single-unit, multi-unit, and master franchising
• Federal and state franchise sales laws, including disclosure and registration requirements
• The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD): required contents and timing considerations
• Exemptions and exclusions under the FTC Rule and state statutes
• Overview of franchise relationship laws, including termination, renewal, and transfer issues