Agenda: Law Day 2024

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8:00 AM

Registration Opens

8:45 AM

Opening Remarks

9:00 AM

Keynote Address by the Attorney General of Ontario, Hon. Doug Downey, KC

9:15 AM

9:45 AM

Networking Break

10:00 AM

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Alternative Dispute Resolution: Advance Planning to Manage Disputes and Overcome Roadblocks to Growth

Expanding Your Legal Practice: Beyond Franchise Law

How to Use Technology to Grow, Evolve and Scale Efficiently

11:00 AM

Networking Break

11:15 AM

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Critical Insights into Real Estate and Leasing

Protecting Your Brand While Growing Your System: Legal and Operational Insights for Franchisors

Unique Considerations When Expanding Outside of Ontario, Across Canada and Over the Border

12:15 PM

1:30 PM

ROUNDTABLES

Table 1 | Ad Funding Best Practices

Table 2 | Exploring EDI: Best Practices for Fostering Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance in Franchise Law

Table 3 | Disclosure Best Practices: Transfers and Resales

Table 4 | Confidentiality Agreements

Table 5 | Franchise Exit Strategies: Planning for Succession and Transition

Table 6 | CFA Hosted Table

Table 7 | Franchise Financing: Legal Challenges and Solutions

Table 8 |International Expansion: Legal Considerations, Market Entry Strategies, and Intellectual Property Protection When Doing Business Around the World

Table 9 | Managing Franchisee Relationships: Best Legal Practices and Pitfalls

Table 10 | Mitigating Legal Risks: Preparing for Crisis Management

Table 11 | Navigating the Digital Revolution - Implications and Opportunities

Table 12 | Understanding Franchise Laws in Quebec

3:00 PM

Networking Break

3:15 PM

Government Relations Updates

3:30 PM

What Keeps You Up and What Keeps You Going

4:30 PM

Closing Remarks

4:45 PM

Networking Reception

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