2021 IDI Annual Conference – ONLINE

The importance of choice of law and jurisdiction. Combining jurisdiction and applicable law Dealing with overriding mandatory rules. Avoiding them or adapting to them? Choosing effective dispute resolution clauses in distribution: choice of court clauses Arbitrating distribution disputes: the point of view of business Overcoming and enforcing disclaimers of franchisor liability for earnings representations Issues regarding exclusivity/encroachment Broad contract interpretation as a remedy against unbalanced clauses Conclusion: possible strategies Illicit registration of the supplier/franchisor’s trademark and/or domain name The use of the supplier's/franchisor's trademark as AdWord in online search engines by members of the distribution network De-branding of the franchise after contract termination Social media policy for franchisees EU companies dealing with UK counterparts after Brexit: choice of law and jurisdiction strategies UK Companies dealing with EU companies after Brexit: adapting jurisdiction strategies? Establishing and managing direct on-line sales to consumers http://Preparing for the new block exemption on vertical agreements