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Speaking Experience


    

    
    

  1. Mediation of Franchise DisputesInternational Franchise Association Legal Symposium, Washington, D.C., May 8-9, 2023
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  2. Franchise Law Overview and Real World ExperiencesSoutheastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, September 2022 and October 2022
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  3. Why Do Franchise Relationships Go Array and How to Avoid Entering Into a Franchise Agreement With the Wrong CandidateRoundtable Moderator at the International Franchise Association Legal Symposium, Washington D.C., May 16, 2022
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  4. Franchise Law OverviewNova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, January 20, 2022
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  5. How to Write FPRs in the COVID-19 Era Roundtable Facilitator, International Franchise Association Legal Symposium, May 6, 2021
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  6. A Comprehensive Legal Review of Creation of a Start-up Franchise System American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, Denver, Colorado, October 16, 2019
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  7. Issues in Franchising Financial Institutions Examiners Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 23, 2019
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  8. Franchise Agreement Provisions: A Need to Protect the System and Other Franchisees – or Unreasonable Burdens on New Franchisees? North American Securities Administrators Association, Franchise Training, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 29, 2018
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  9. Item 19 and Your (Franchise) Sales Process International Franchise Association Franchise Development Seminar, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 16, 2018
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  10. Franchise Law (and Realities) Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, November 16, 2017
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  11. Regulatory Update America Bar Association Forum on Franchising, Palm Desert, California, October 19-20, 2017
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  12. Financial Performance Representations 2017 International Franchise Association Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, January 31, 2017
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  13. Complying With FDD Requirements – Items 5, 6, and 7 North American Securities Administrators Association, Franchise Training Program, Houston, Texas, November 19, 2016 
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  14. Are You the Next McDonalds? – The Franchise Expo, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 29-30, 2016
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  15. Financial Performance Representations – What Changes are in Store? International Franchise Association Legal Symposium, Washington, D.C., May 15-17, 2016
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  16. The Who, What, When and Where of Effective Mediation Roundtable Facilitator, International Franchise Association Legal Symposium, Chicago, Illinois, May 5, 2015
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  17. Minimizing Indicia of Joint Employer Status International Franchise Association Franchise Business Network, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 18, 2014.
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  18. Area Developers, Subfranchisors, Area Reps – Multi-Unit Concepts: How Should They Be Disclosed North American Securities Administrators Association, Franchise Training Program, St. Louis, Missouri, November 15, 2014 (also presented at the November 2013 NASAA meeting in Pittsburgh).
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  19. Competing Brands Under Common Ownership American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, Seattle, Washington, October 15-17, 2014
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  20. Helping Your Client Franchise Their Business Thomson Reuters Online Seminar – August 28, 2014
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  21. Financial Performance Representations (Earnings Claims)Buy the Numbers, International Franchise Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 19, 2013
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  22. Tips, Techniques and Traps for Drafting and Using Financial Performance RepresentationsAmerican Bar Association Forum on Franchising, Los Angeles, California, October 4 and 5, 2012
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  23. Negotiating with Private Equity Owned FranchiseesInternational Franchise Association Legal Symposium, Washington, D.C., May 21 and 22, 2012
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  24. Issues and Challenges for New FranchisorsRoundtable Facilitator, International Franchise Association Annual Convention, Orlando, Florida, February 14, 2012
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  25. Franchise Performance RepresentationsFranchisor Best Practices in the Recruitment Process, Panelist, International Franchise Association Annual Convention, Orlando, Florida, February 12, 2012
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  26. Successfully Franchising Your Business; Is Your Business the Next McDonald’s?Larkin Hoffman Franchise Group, Bloomington, Minnesota, April 2011
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  27. Advanced Disclosure Issues:  Pushing the EnvelopeAmerican Bar Association Forum on Franchising, San Diego, California, October 14, 2010
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  28. Working with Financially Distressed FranchiseesInternational Franchise Association Annual Convention, San Antonia, Texas, February 2010
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  29. The New Sales Paradigm:  What Large Multi-Unit and Private Equity Investors Want from Franchisors2009 International Franchise Association Annual Convention, San Diego, California, February 15, 2009
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  30. Anatomy of the Sale of a BrandAmerican Bar Association Forum on Franchising, Austin, Texas, October 16, 2008
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  31. Complying with the Updated and Upgraded FTC Franchise Rule – Lessons LearnedInternational Franchise Association Legal Symposium, Washington, DC, May 12, 2008
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  32. Incorporating Strategic Thinking Into Your Franchise AgreementInternational Franchise Association 48th Annual Convention Workshop, Orlando, Florida, February 11, 2008
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  33. Franchising in the 21st CenturySmall Business Advisory Committee of Federal Reserve Bank, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 14, 2007
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  34. Franchise FundamentalsAmerican Bar Association Forum on Franchising, Scottsdale, Arizona, October 10, 2007
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  35. Franchise Disclosure and RegistrationAmerican Bar Association Forum on Franchising, Scottsdale, Arizona, October 11 and 12, 2007
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  36. Franchise Law and Disclosure Law ComplianceInternational Franchise Association Legal Roundtable, Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 28, 2007
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  37. The Revised Federal Trade Commission Franchise RuleInternational Franchise Association Legal Roundtable, Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 28, 2007
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  38. Understanding and Using Financial StatementsAmerican Bar Association Forum on Franchising, Boston, Massachusetts, October 12 and 13, 2006
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  39. Hot Topics in Franchising, Fast Track in Franchise ManagementNova University Franchise Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 4, 2006 (also presented in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, April 11, 2005, May 3, 2004, in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 13, 2003, and in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, June 9, 2003)
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  40. Advanced Topics Under the Proposed FTC RuleAmerican Bar Association Forum on Franchising, Orlando, Florida, October 20 and 21, 2005
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  41. Buying and Selling Franchise Companies – Charting a Course for Smooth SailingInternational Franchise Association Legal Symposium, Washington, DC, May 9 and 10, 2005
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  42. Developing and Managing a Franchise Sales Compliance ProgramRoundtable Moderator at the International Franchise Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada, March 9, 2004
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  43. Secrets to Dynamic Franchise Success, Keeping an Eye on Business, a Discussion of Business Ethics IssuesNova University Franchise Institute, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, November 7, 2003
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  44. Strategic Franchising Issues:  Hot Topics in FranchisingUniversity of St. Thomas Institute for Franchise Management Mini-MBA® in Franchising Management, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 16, 2002 (also taught ten additional times between 1997 and 2002)
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  45. Rescission of Franchise Agreements:  Law and PolicyAmerican Bar Association Forum on Franchising, Scottsdale, Arizona, October 11, 2002
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  46. Structuring the Franchise Relationship, Fundamentals of Franchising ProgramAmerican Bar Association Forum on Franchising, Scottsdale, Arizona, October 9, 2002
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  47. Ending a Franchise Relationship/Issues and Alternatives to TerminationInternational Franchise Association Legal Symposium, Washington, D.C., May 13 and 14, 2002
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  48. Purchasing Co-OpsRoundtable Facilitator at the International Franchise Association Annual Convention, Orlando, Florida, February 12, 2002
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  49. Bringing Franchisees Into the Family:  Developing a Mentor ProgramInternational Franchise Association Annual Convention, Orlando, Florida, February 11, 2002 (workshop leader)
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  50. Keeping the Enforcers at Bay – Handling an FTC or State Franchise InvestigationAmerican Bar Association Forum on Franchising, San Francisco, California, October 11 and 12, 2001
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  51. Registration and Disclosure Law UpdateInternational Franchise Association Legal Symposium, Washington, D.C., May 6-8, 2001
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  52. Mediation and Other Dispute Resolution TechniquesInternational Franchise Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 24, 2001
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  53. Mergers and Acquisitions of Franchise CompaniesCLE International Franchise Law Conference, Denver, Colorado, November 17, 2000
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  54. MediationsCLE International Franchise Law Conference, Denver, Colorado, November 17, 2000
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  55. Mediation of Franchise DisputesEmerging Franchisor Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 21, 2000
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  56. Dealing with Difficult and Under Performing FranchiseesRoundtable Facilitator at the International Franchise Association Annual Convention, San Diego, California, February 22, 2000
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  57. The UFOC:  What Goes In It and How to Use ItFranchise Sales Compliance seminar presented by Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren, Ltd., Bloomington, Minnesota, October 29, 1999
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  58. Preparing Earnings ClaimsFranchise Sales Compliance seminar presented by Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren, Ltd., Bloomington, Minnesota, October 29, 1999
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  59. Planning the Franchisee Exit:  Strategies for Franchisors and FranchiseesAmerican Bar Association Forum on Franchising, Rancho Mirage, California, October 14-15, 1999
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  60. Effectively Structuring Earnings Disclosures: What to Disclose and How to Disclose it Without Creating Additional Liability for the FranchisorInternational Franchise Association Legal Symposium, Washington, D.C., May 24-25, 1999
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  61. Franchise System Structuring and DevelopmentMinnesota Institute of Legal Education, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 4, 1999
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  62. Laws of Franchising and DistributionMinnesota Institute of Legal Education, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 6, 1998
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  63. How to Franchise Your BusinessUpper Midwest Hospitality Restaurant & Lodging Show, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 3, 1998
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  64. Where Is Franchising Headed As We Approach the New Millennium?Emerging Franchisor Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 1, 1997
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  65. Earnings ClaimsInternational Franchise Association Second Tuesday Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 14, 1997 
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  66. Expansion:  Minimizing Legal Risk and Resolving DisputesAmerican Bar Association Forum on Franchising Mid-Year Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, March 21, 1997
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  67. Franchise Advisory Councils and Franchisee AssociationsRoundtable Moderator at the International Franchise Association Annual Convention, Orlando, Florida, March 3, 1997
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  68. EncroachmentInternational Franchise Association Legal Symposium, Washington, D.C., May 13-14, 1996
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  69. Learning to Swim; Avoiding the Undertow – Presale Violations, Rescission, Remedies, and Damage ControlAmerican Bar Association Forum on Franchising, Orlando, Florida, October 12-13, 1995
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  70. Disclosure Issues, Fundamentals of FranchisingAmerican Bar Association Forum on Franchising, Orlando, Florida, October 11, 1995
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  71. Covenants Not To CompeteInternational Franchise Association Legal Symposium, Washington, D.C., May 22-23, 1995
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  72. Taking a Realistic Look at the Franchise Relationship ProcessRoundtable Moderator at the International Franchise Association Annual Convention, San Juan, Puerto Rico, January 23, 1995
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  73. The Essential Elements of a Franchise Distribution AgreementMinnesota Institute Legal Education, Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 27, 1994
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  74. The New Uniform Franchise Offering Circular Guidelines:  Issues That a Franchisor Must Review and Consider as it Prepares its Offering Circular Under the New UFOC Guidelines (Panel Member)Minnesota Institute Legal Education, Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 27, 1994
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  75. Trademark Licensing:  Avoiding (or Complying with) Franchise LawsIntellectual Property Law Seminar presented by Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren, Ltd., Bloomington, Minnesota, 
    
    May 18, 1994
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  76. Structuring the Franchise Relationship, Fundamentals of Franchising ProgramAmerican Bar Association Annual Meeting, New York, New York, August 9, 1993
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  77. Developing a Franchise ConceptUniversity of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 15, 1993
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  78. Representing Franchisors and ManufacturersMinnesota State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 3, 1992
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  79. Deciphering Disclosures and ContractsUniversity of St. Thomas Center for Entrepreneurship, St. Paul, Minnesota, August 31, 1992
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  80. Working Creatively with Franchise Relationship LawsInternational Franchise Association Legal Symposium, Washington, D.C., May 11-12, 1992
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  81. Ask Your LawyerInternational Franchise Association Annual Convention, Palm Desert, California, February 5, 1992
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  82. FranchisingVenture Development Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 31, 1991
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  83. Dealing With Breakaway Franchisees – Covenants Not To Compete (and Other Assorted Remedies)International Franchise Association Legal Symposium, Washington, D.C., May 7-8, 1990
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  84. Franchise Law Overview, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, January 20, 2022
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