fmc-law.com RSS Feeds - Publications - Franchise and Distributionhttp://www.fmc-law.com/upload_net/rss/en/Franchising.xmlThu, 31 May 2012 10:01:19 GMTen-us5In this issue of Focus on Franchise Law, Stéphane Teasdale and  Mélanie Jacques discuss the January 13th decision in the case of Distribution Stereo Plus Inc. c. 140 Greber Holding Inc., the Quebec Superior Court reaffirmed that penalty provisions and provisions relating to the reimbursement of legal costs both have their place in a franchise agreement. On November 26, 2001, Distribution Stereo Plus Inc. ("Stereo Plus") signed a franchise agreement with 140 Greber Holding Inc. ("Greber") in relation with the operation of a Stereo Plus store in Gatineau. Like all other Stereo Plus franchisees, by signing the franchise agreement, Greber agreed to follow the pre-established operational framework and design in accordance with the Stereo Plus system (the "System"). Read more by clicking the download button.http://www.fmc-law.com/Publications/0212_Focus_on_Franchising.aspxThu, 23 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.fmc-law.com/Publications/0212_Focus_on_Franchising.aspxDans cette présentation, Me Jean H. Gagnon offre des conseils pratiques pour bien se préparer aux négociations.  Les outils qu'il propose sont les suivants: se préparer bien définir sa MASN trouver les véritables intérêts écouter prendre des notes détaillées Pour en apprendre davantage, consultez la présentation ci-dessous sur SlideShare. 5 (+1) outils pratiques pour mieux réussir vos négociations View more presentations from FMC Lawhttp://www.fmc-law.com/Publications/Gagnon_Jean_Outils_Pratiques_pour_Mieux_Reussir_vos_Negociations.aspxSat, 21 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.fmc-law.com/Publications/Gagnon_Jean_Outils_Pratiques_pour_Mieux_Reussir_vos_Negociations.aspxIn this issue of Focus on Franchise Law, the following items are discussed: The Quebec Court of Appeal Just Rendered an Important Judgment Regarding Franchisees’ Rights and Recourses in Case of Territorial Encroachment Launching of a New Book on the Management of the Franchisors-Franchisees Relationship Read more by clicking the download button.http://www.fmc-law.com/Publications/0112_Focus_On_Franchise_Law.aspxFri, 20 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.fmc-law.com/Publications/0112_Focus_On_Franchise_Law.aspxCette présentation porte sur la négociation stratégique. Elle examine les philosophies de négociation et offre des stratégies permettant d'améliorer les négociations[no comma] ainsi que des critères d'évaluation d'une négociation réussie. Les sujets abordés sont les suivants: Philosophies à dominante conflictuelle Philosophies à dominante coopérative Préparation d'une négociation Tableau des types de personnalité Attitudes favorisant une meilleure relation Rôles des questions Quelques stratégies de négociation Critères d'évaluation d'une négociation réussie Pour en apprendre davantage sur les sujets visés, consultez la présentation ci-dessous sur SlideShare. La négociation stratégique View more presentations from FMC Law.http://www.fmc-law.com/Publications/Gagnon_Jean_Negociation_Strategique.aspxFri, 20 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.fmc-law.com/Publications/Gagnon_Jean_Negociation_Strategique.aspxIn this issue of Focus on Franchising Law, Lisa R. Vatch discusses the Office québécois de la langue française's campaign targeting the use of English on commercial signage in Quebec. This week OLF officially launched a campaign targeting the use of English trademarks on the commercial signage of companies operating in Quebec. This campaign focuses mainly on high-profile multinational chains, franchises and big box stores, but applies to all businesses using only English words on commercial signage in Quebec. The OLF’s goal is for all commercial signage in Quebec to include a French generic or descriptive word or phrase alongside the existing English trademarks. Commercial signage could include outdoor and indoor signs, whether printed or handwritten, as well as window displays, product displays, and signs on vehicles. Read more by clicking the download button.http://www.fmc-law.com/Publications/1111_Focus_On_Franchise_Law.aspxFri, 18 Nov 2011 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.fmc-law.com/Publications/1111_Focus_On_Franchise_Law.aspx