LAPA’s San Fernando Valley Section Presents:
Franchise & Distribution Law is a fascinating but very structured business model of owning your own business and licensing someone else’s trade-name. In this seminar, we will cover the differences between a distributorship, a license, a business opportunity and a franchise. We will review the laws that govern franchising in California, including 16 CFR Part 436 Franchise Rule, Federal Trade Commission. Presenter Attorney David Gurnick will also discuss some significant court decisions affecting the franchise community [like NLRB, revenue reporting in Item 19] and some first-hand legal challenges he has helped his clients overcome. Marianne Toghia, Paralegal, and Mr. Gurnick will also discuss the interest and variety of roles in franchising for paralegals and franchising professional opportunities.
Presenter David Gurnick, franchise attorney, business lawyer and litigator at Lewitt, Hackman, Shapiro, Marshall & Harlan, is a State Bar of California Specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law, as certified by the Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization. He is also a Certified Franchise Executive, as designated by the International Franchise Association. Mr. Gurnick’s Practice Group also focuses on licensing, trademarks and copyrights, trade secrets, e-commerce, antitrust and competition matters, and related litigation.
Thank You to Our Sponsor:
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Law Offices of Lewitt Hackman16633 Ventura Blvd, 11th Floor, Encino, CA 91436
6:15-7:15 pm: Check-in, Networking, and Dinner
7:15 to 8:15 pm: Presentation
LAPA is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider and certifies that this seminar is approved for 1.0 hour of credit.
LAPA'S DOWNTOWN SECTION Presents:
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Los Angeles Athletic Club
431 West 7th Street, Los Angeles, California 90014
Technology within the legal field has grown
exponentially more important and complex. Come to
LAPA TECH, LAPA's Technology Mixer to learn about
current and emerging tech trends!
Network with paralegals, e-discovery specialists, attorneys, and other professionals
Learn about current and upcoming technology /
e-Discovery trends within the legal industry!
Opportunities to expand your network!
Keynote Speakers
Hors d'oeuvres!
One FREE drink coupon for first 25 registrants!
DOOR PRIZES!
Attend various legal seminars, meet with GREAT legal service providers, network, and much more!
For exhibitor or sponsorship opportunities at LAPA's 41st Annual October Conference, please contact LAPA at info@lapa.org.
Schedule of events:
08:00-08:30
Registration / Continental Breakfast / Exhibitors / Resume Tune-up
08:30-08:45
Welcoming Remarks
08:45-09:45
General Session -- Ethics MCLE (Main Ball Room) with Al Menaster
10:00-11:00
Breakout Session #1
11:00-11:40
Visit our Exhibitors & Explore Your Possibilities with Experienced Paralegals
11:40-01:10
Lunch, Keynote Address & Awards presentation
01:15-02:15
Breakout Session #2
02:30-03:30
General Session -- Ethics MCLE (Main Ball Room)
LAPA's San Fernando Valley Section Presents:
Saturday, October 21, 2017
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Speak with and hear from numerous pro bono
agencies about their missions. You will learn what
opportunities are available for volunteers and
interns to help them deliver outstanding services to
their clients. Get involved and gain invaluable
experience!
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