Franchising course for Netlaw
Franchising course for Netlaw
On February 2, 2011 , Mr. Th.R. Ludwig a course for Netlaw, a partnership of various law firms in the Netherlands. The following topics will be discussed during the course: pre-contractual phase – forecasts – franchisor’s duty of care – code of honor – regulations under development.
Exclusive areas – active and passive franchisee sales opportunities – regulations regarding recommended prices / maximum prices – non-compete clauses – non-solicitation clauses.
Dispute settlements – arbitration clauses – mediation – binding advice.
Confluence of various legal areas, including agency, wft et cetera.
The course is held in Utrecht and is open to all attorneys affiliated with Netlaw.
Mr Th.R. Ludwig – Franchise lawyer
Ludwig & Van Dam Franchise attorneys, franchise legal advice Would you like to respond? Mail to ludwig@ludwigvandam.nl
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Article De Nationale Franchise Gids: “Information obligations of the intended franchisee under the Franchise Act” – dated August 7, 2020 – mr. AW Dolphin
Although the purpose of the Franchise Act is to protect franchisees against franchisors, a number of obligations have also been laid down for franchisees.
Legislative text of the Franchise Act – dated July 24, 2020 – mr. AW Dolphin
The legal text of the Franchise Act was published in the Staatsblad on 1 July 2020. The full legal text reads as follows:
Law Franchise – dated July 23, 2020 – mr. AW Dolphin
The Franchise Act will have a considerable impact on both franchisors and franchisees.
Contractual dissolution requirements not observed? No legal dissolution of the franchise agreement – dated July 23, 2020 – mr. C. Damen
Can a franchisor terminate the franchise agreement if it has failed to comply with its own contractual requirements?
Legal ban on unilaterally changing opening hours by the franchisor – July 13, 2020 – mr. J. Strong
Legislative proposal of the State Secretary which, in short, means that the shopkeeper may not be bound by unilateral changes to the opening hours during the term of the agreement.
No right to extension of franchise agreement – July 6, 2020 – mr. AW Dolphin
Can a franchisor refuse to renew the franchise agreement if the franchisee does not agree to amended terms of a new franchise agreement?