Business Organizations / Corporate Law and Taxation Advanced ALI CLE Course / Live Video Webcast ThE AMERICAN LAW INSTITUTE Continuing Legal Education Product Distribution and Marketing: Legal Issues in a Global Economy Wednesday-Friday, June 26-28, 2013 Philadelphia ALI CLE Conference Center and Live Video Webcast Register now on site attendance is limited! www.ali-cle.org/cu051 Attend the only national CLE course that provides comprehensive coverage of the myriad crucial issues faced by distribution counsel in today s economy. Topics include: Antitrust and competition Advertising E-commerce and internet distribution Business franchise and dealer protection law Unfair competition Consumer protection legislation Privacy and data protection International distribution, including a special focus on Europe FCPA and anti-corruption compliance Technology industry concerns Best substantive course I have ever attended.
Planning Chair (also on faculty) Andre R. Jaglom Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP, New York Mr. Jaglom regularly counsels clients in the distribution and marketing field, including the establishment and restructuring of distribution networks; negotiation and preparation of domestic and international distribution and supply contracts; establishment of e-commerce distribution agreements; counseling with respect to distributor and supplier relations; negotiating and structuring business transactions; and handling dealer termination litigation. Faculty Michael F. Brockmeyer Frommer Lawrence & Haug LLP, Washington, D.C.; former Assistant Attorney General and Chief, Antitrust Division, Maryland Attorney General s Office; former Chair, National Association of Attorneys General Antitrust Task Force Terry Calvani Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP, Washington, D.C.; former Commissioner, U.S. Federal Trade Commission John F. Collins Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, New York Michael Dean Maclay Murray & Spens LLP, London Lesley Fair Senior Attorney, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D.C. Katherine I. Funk Baker & McKenzie LLP, Washington, D.C. Beth E. Hansen Senior Counsel, UTC Aerospace Systems, Charlotte, North Carolina Robert L. Hubbard Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Bureau, New York State Department of Law, New York; former Chair, National Association of Attorneys General Antitrust Task Force Rick Kurnit Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz P.C., New York Kevin J. O Connor Godfrey & Kahn, S.C., Madison, Wisconsin; former Assistant Attorney General, Wisconsin Department of Justice; former Chair, National Association of Attorneys General Antitrust Task Force Richard J. Wegener Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., Minneapolis; former Division Counsel, U.S. Foods Group, and Assistant to the General Counsel for Antitrust and Trade Regulation, The Pillsbury Company ALI CLE Program Attorney: Amy S. Weinberg (aweinberg@ali-cle.org)
Program Subject to minor change. All times are Eastern. Wednesday, June 26, 2013 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:55 a.m. Administrative Remarks ALI CLE Staff Video Webcast Segment A $329 9:00 a.m. Introductory Remarks and Course Overview Mr. Jaglom Methods of distribution; direct distribution; dealers and distributors; franchising; licensing of manufacturing rights; trademarks, technology, and trade secrets ThE REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT: ANTITRUST LAWS 9:10 a.m. Economic Analysis of Distribution and Termination Mr. O Connor Economics of vertical restraints; market power and dominance; Toys R Us 9:55 a.m. Networking and Refreshment Break 10:10 a.m. Developments in the Law of Vertical Restraints Ms. Funk Price restraints; the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court Leegin decision; implementing resale pricing and minimum advertised price (MAP) programs; horizontal and vertical territorial and customer restrictions; dual distribution; exclusive dealing; effects of dominance; Blue Cross/Blue Shield and American Express 10:50 a.m. Vertical Restraints in the Real World A Counseling Toolkit Mr. Brockmeyer A how-to-guide for Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) programs and Minimum Resale Price policies (a/k/a Colgate programs) and more 11:20 a.m. Intellectual Property, Antitrust and Distribution in Technology Industries Mr. O Connor How high-tech businesses can use price and nonprice restraints in IP licenses to maximize value and lessen antitrust risk; the role of copyright and trademark law in distribution; antitrust risks in the distribution and use of dominant technologies 11:50 a.m. Questions and Answers 12:00 noon Lunch Break Video Webcast Segment B $329 1:00 p.m. Developments in the Law of Price Discrimination, Predatory Pricing, and Related Issues Mr. Collins 1:45 p.m. State and Federal Enforcement of Vertical Issues Mr. Hubbard 2:20 p.m. International Enforcement of Vertical Issues Mr. Calvani 2:50 p.m. Networking and Refreshment Break ALI CLE Curriculum Business Organizations / Corporate Law and Taxation Renowned for their sophistication and relevancy, ALI CLE s business organizations, corporate law, and taxation courses provide the information practitioners need to know in order to excel in these ever-evolving areas of law. Learn from high-caliber ALI CLE faculty, comprised of top law firm and corporate counsel, regulators, federal bench members, and experts from tax, audit, consulting, and other service industries. Popular courses offer comprehensive coverage of a wide variety of matters, including corporate taxation, cyber security risks for financial institutions, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, buy-sell agreements, and charitable planning.
3:05 p.m. Vertical Issues: Panel Discussion Ms. Funk; Messrs. Brockmeyer, Calvani, Collins, Dean, Hubbard, Jaglom, O Connor, and Wegener 4:05 p.m. Business Franchise Laws Mr. Jaglom 4:45 p.m. International Distribution Issues: Focus on Europe Mr. Dean 5:30 p.m. Questions and Answers 5:45 p.m. Adjournment for the Day; Networking Reception for Registrants and Faculty Thursday, June 27, 2013 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Networking Session Video Webcast Segment C $329 ThE REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT: OThER LAWS 9:00 a.m. Advertising and Unfair Competition Issues Mr. Kurnit Substantiation; deceptive practices; comparative advertising; competitor challenges and litigation 10:45 a.m. Networking and Refreshment Break 11:00 a.m. Advertising and Unfair Competition: Federal and State Enforcement Ms. Fair 11:30 a.m. Distribution and Marketing on the Internet Mr. Jaglom Overview of intellectual property, privacy, and e-commerce issues in online distribution and marketing 12:30 p.m. Questions and Answers 12:45 p.m. Lunch Break Video Webcast Segment D $329 1:45 p.m. Intellectual Property Protection in Marketing Communications Mr. Kurnit Copyright, trademark, and publicity rights; contracting and protecting your marketing materials, obtaining indemnification, and avoiding claims 3:00 p.m. Networking and Refreshment Break 3:15 p.m. The Federal Corrupt Practices Act and Overseas Distribution Ms. Hansen FCPA risks of dealing with third party distributors and agents in foreign countries; best practices for compliance and prevention Here s what registrants said about last year s presentation of this course: The faculty was top notch knowledgeable and approachable. I sincerely enjoyed the presentations. The substantive expertise of the panel was impressive and hearing their expert perspectives and experience was of unbelievable value for my practice going forward. Travis Sheets, Muscatine, Iowa
4:00 p.m. The Distribution Contract: Drafting Issues Mr. Jaglom 5:15 p.m. Questions and Answers 5:30 p.m. Adjournment for the Day Friday, June 28, 2013 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Networking Session Video Webcast Segment E $329 ThE DISTRIBUTION RELATIONShIP: CREATION, MANAGEMENT, AND TERMINATION 8:30 a.m. Ethical Issues in the Distribution Context: Panel Discussion Entire Faculty 9:30 a.m. Managing Distribution: Compliance and Dispute Avoidance Mr. Jaglom 10:15 a.m. Networking and Refreshment Break 10:30 a.m. Dealer Terminations and Consolidation Mr. Wegener 11:15 a.m. Distribution Litigation and Negotiation Messrs. Collins, Jaglom, and Wegener Planning and strategy from the distributor and supplier viewpoints; case preparation, controlling costs while maximizing results; the impact of Twombly; class action trends; procedural and strategic concerns; tips for avoiding litigation 12:00 noon Distribution Issues in Mergers and Acquisitions Messrs. Jaglom and Wegener Due diligence issues; antitrust issues, contract negotiations, deal timing and post-closing integration; risks of inadequate planning 12:45 p.m. Questions and Answers 1:00 p.m. Adjournment Total 60-minute hours of instruction: 18.50, including one hour of ethics 22 CPE credits in Business Law and/ or Marketing (live program and group internet based program) Perils and pitfalls; rethinking distribution strategies in the New Economy while avoiding being caught in the antitrust crosshairs Visit Philadelphia! Attend this unique program in person and spend some time exploring all that our city has to offer. www.visitphilly.com Gastronaut? Philly food isn t just about cheesesteaks anymore (although our cheesesteaks are still abundant, if that s what you re craving). Art critic? Choose amongst the recently reopened Rodin and Barnes Museums, or the many special exhibits at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (and be sure to make an iconic run up the East Entrance steps a la Rocky Balboa). history buff? Take a step back through time at Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Carpenters Hall, Christ Church, and the other sites in Philadelphia s historic district. Like musicals? Enjoy your Summer Nights in Philadelphia with a performance of the original high school musical, Grease, at the Walnut Street Theatre the oldest theater in the country.
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Product Distribution and Marketing: Legal Issues in a Global Economy www.ali-cle.org/cu051 This unique, multidisciplinary program is a must for those involved in distribution activities. Get practical guidance to help you and your clients flourish in an environment of unprecedented e-commerce, consolidations at all levels of distribution chains, and novel forms of relationships between suppliers and distributors. Led by seasoned practitioners, including corporate and in-house counsel as well as current and former representatives of the Federal Trade Commission, National Association of Attorneys General Antitrust Task Force, and state antitrust agencies, this advanced program will advise you on the key issues that counsel involved in product distribution matters are likely to encounter. In addition to examining the federal and state law aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court s Leegin decision and other case law developments in a variety of distributionrelated areas, the course will cover the effect of the law in the contexts of client counseling, planning and management of distribution relationships, and the acquisition of distribution businesses. The expert faculty will also offer practical advice, such as how to: Achieve business objectives and solve client problems without violating the antitrust laws Understand and apply the antitrust and competition laws of different countries to structuring Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) programs, Colgate Minimum Resale Price policies, and other resale price arrangements Avoid problems under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other anticorruption laws when dealing with overseas distributors and agents Comply with U.S. and foreign privacy and data protection laws when dealing with customer information Establish distribution networks without inadvertently becoming a franchisor Train sales and marketing departments to avoid unnecessary risks Plan for, and avoid, supplier-distributor discord
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