FRANCHISE & DEALER LITIGATION SLG
As DRI’s Commercial Litigation Committee continues to grow, we want to reinvigorate the Franchise & Dealer Litigation SLG along with it. The goal of the Franchise & Dealer Litigation SLG is to provide a forum for in-house counsel and outside counsel to exchange ideas, network and gain knowledge concerning the myriad claims that arise in the course of the franchise and distribution relationship. With high stakes litigation between franchisors and franchisees becoming more prevalent, and with state legislatures and certain courts increasing the claims that are available to franchisees and blocking mandatory arbitration, the need for specialized expertise in this field is greater than ever before.
This year, the Commercial Litigation Committee’s fall seminar in Phoenix on November 1-2 will emphasize franchise and distribution issues. Thus, it is an ideal time to build the Franchise & Dealer SLG. Michael Sturm of Wiley Rein LLP in Washington, DC is the Chair of the Franchise & Dealer SLG and he would welcome your involvement. Because the SLG is rebuilding, there are substantial opportunities for DRI members to contribute. These include writing for The Business Suit and developing upcoming teleconferences. If you are interested in joining, please contact Michael Sturm at msturm@wileyrein.com.
