Event & Speaking Engagements - New Jersey Law Blog

The Legal Aspects of Franchising.

Stark & Stark — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:09:30 -0500

Adam J. Siegelheim, member of Stark & Stark’s Franchise Group, will present a seminar in conjunction with the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education entitled, The Legal Aspects of Franchising. The seminar will take place Thursday, June 09, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, in West Orange, New Jersey.

The seminar will discuss franchise issues which continue to affect countless industries from automotive services to real estate agencies, from sports and recreation facilities to food chains. Mr. Siegelheim will discuss key issues you are likely to encounter as a franchise and distribution law practitioner. The seminar will also feature a discussion on recent developments and cases.

For additional information, or to register, please visit the NJICLE’s website online here.

Using Social Media to Grow Your Brand

Adam J. Siegelheim — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:04:08 -0500

Adam J. Siegleheim, member of Stark & Stark's Franchise Group, attended the 2011 International Franchise Expo's Annual Convention February 13-16, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this podcast, Mr. Siegelheim meets with Thomas Scott of Brand Journalists. Mr. Siegelheim and Mr. Scott discuss how to use social media outlets in order to strategically grow your brand and drive qualified traffic to your franchise.

You can listen to the full podcast online here.

Stark & Stark Attorney to Present NJICLE Seminar, The Legal Aspects of Franchising

Stark & Stark — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 08:24:36 -0500

Adam J. Siegelheim, member of Stark & Stark’s Franchise Group, will present a seminar in conjunction with the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education entitled, The Legal Aspects of Franchising. The seminar will take place Thursday, June 09, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, West Orange, New Jersey.

The seminar will discuss franchise issues which affect countless industries from automotive services to real estate agencies, from sports and recreation facilities to food chains. The presenters will discuss key issues you are likely to encounter as a franchise and distribution law practitioner as well as a discussion on recent developments and cases.

You can access additional information, including registration information, online here.

The Psychology of the Successful Franchisee

Adam J. Siegelheim — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:58:11 -0500

Adam J. Siegelheim, member of Stark & Stark's Franchise Group, attended the 2011 International Franchise Expo's Annual Convention February 13-16, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

During the convention, Mr. Siegelheim interviewed Ricardo Roman, V.P. of Strategic Alliance for Caliper. Mr. Siegelheim and Mr. Roman discuss a presentation Mr. Roman recently gave entitled, "The Psychology of the Successful Franchisee." Mr. Siegelheim and Mr. Roman also discuss the value of franchisors utilizing assessment tools when meeting with potential franchisees.

You can listen to the podcast online here.

Are Your Franchisees Your Employees?

Adam J. Siegelheim — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:34:48 -0500

Stark & Stark Franchise attorney, Adam J. Siegelheim, presented a seminar Wednesday June 9, 2010 entitled, Are Your Franchisees Your Employees? The webinar discussed the recent case, Awuah v. Coverall N. Am., Inc., in which the court held that certain franchisees were the franchisor's employees. In determining that the franchisees were employees, the court applied the "ABC" test, which is used by 26 states, including New Jersey. Mr. Siegelheim discusses the Coverall case, and how this decision may impact franchisors who sell franchises in Massachusetts and other states.

Are Your Franchisees Your Employees? from Stark & Stark on Vimeo.

Stark & Stark Attorney To Present SCORE Seminar on Legal Considerations for Small Businesses

Stark & Stark — Wed, 19 May 2010 08:04:22 -0500

Cary S. Kvitka, member of Stark & Stark’s Business & Corporate and Franchise Groups, will present a seminar entitled, Legal Considerations for Small Businesses, for the Greater Princeton Area SCORE. The seminar will be held Tuesday May 25, 2010 from 6:45 – 8:45 PM at the South Brunswick Public Library.

The seminar will discuss the legal implications, benefits and detriments of buying an existing business, buying a franchise, and starting a business from scratch. Mr. Kvitka will also focus on some issues that commonly arise with new businesses, including intellectual property issues and how to negotiate commercial leases.

You can register for the seminar online here, or for more information please call 609-393-0505.

Stark & Stark Attorney to Present a How to Start a Business Seminar

Stark & Stark — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:05:52 -0500

Adam J. Siegelheim, member of Stark & Stark’s Business & Corporate and Franchise Groups, will present a seminar entitled, How to Start a Business, for the Greater Princeton Area SCORE. The seminar will be held Tuesday September 8, 2009 from 6:45 – 8:45 PM at the Princeton Public Library. Mr. Siegelheim will present the seminar along with Jack Armstrong, President of Franchise Network of New Jersey and CFO of FranNet LLC.

The seminar will discuss the pros and cons of three business startup options: buying an existing business, purchasing a franchise, or building your own business. It will also cover how to negotiate commercial leases and vendor contracts for maximum protection.

To register for any of these seminars, send an email to info@scoreprinceton.org, or call SCORE at 609-393-0505.

Insolvency in Franchise Businesses: Minimizing Risk and Maximizing Recovery Under the Bankruptcy Code

Stark & Stark — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:02:45 -0500

Timothy P. Duggan, Shareholder and member of Stark & Stark's Bankruptcy & Creditor's Rights group, will present a seminar entitled Insolvency in Franchise Businesses: Minimizing Risk and Maximizing Recovery Under the Bankruptcy Code in conjunction with the Legal Publishing Group of Strafford Publications. The 90-minute tele-seminar will be held Thursday December 4, 2008 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM.

The seminar will feature a discussion of the weakening economy and it's effects on many franchises, ranging from restaurants to convenience stores to staffing services who are now seeking bankruptcy protection. The Bankruptcy Code addresses how franchise agreements are treated in bankruptcy; however, the Code does not resolve all of the unique issues that arise for franchisors and franchisees. It is critical that franchise counsel develop strategies to anticipate and protect against the fallout from bankruptcy.

This teleconference will highlight key legal issues that arise during a franchisor or franchisee bankruptcy. The program will also offer best practices for creating a franchise agreement in order to protect their respective interests and maximize their recovery under the Bankruptcy Code.

You can access additional information and a registration form here.

New Franchise Disclosure Laws

Stark & Stark — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:07:02 -0500

Adam J. Siegelheim and Cary S. Kvitka, members of Stark & Stark's Franchise group, will present a webinar entitled New Franchise Disclosure Laws in conjunction with the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. The webinar will be held Wednesday November 12, 2008 from 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM.

The webinar will focus on the newly revised FTC Franchise Rules, which require that all franchisors provide for certain disclosures to prospective franchisees. Under the new rules, a franchisor is now required to file basic information about the franchisor, the franchised business, and the franchise agreement. Mr. Siegelheim and Mr. Kvitka will review the recent trends in franchise law, and will discuss the impact of the new law on the preparation of disclosure documents, franchise agreements, and state registrations.

You can access additional information and a registration form here.

The Franchise Relationship: Trends in the Law

Stark & Stark — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:08:24 -0500

Adam J. Siegelheim, member of Stark & Stark's Franchise group, was a participant in the June 2008 franchise roundtable for GC Mid-Atlantic Magazine, titled The Franchise Relationship: Trends in the Law.

The panelists discussed topics related to the franchise industry including a discussion on the difference between a franchise and a license, what are the most common factors in disputes that arise among franchisors and franchisees and tips on how to how handle dispute resolution issues in a franchise agreement.

You can read the full article here.