Wednesday, December 19, 2018
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST
12:00 p.m – 1:30 p.m. CST
11:00 a.m – 12:30 p.m. MST
10:00 a.m – 11:30 a.m. PST

Program Details

• Program description:
  • Explore the proliferation of hotel brands in recent years and what it means to an owner/developer
  • Discuss the regulatory framework for franchise agreements, including the role of the Federal Trade Commission and state franchise regulators.
  • Examine what is actually negotiable in franchise agreements.
  • Analyze the pitfalls in dealing with franchise agreements in connection with the sale or financing of a hotel.

Speakers:

• Charles L. Menges, McGuire Woods LLP, Richmond, VA, cmenges@mcguirewoods.com
• Daniel G. M. Marre, Perkins Coie LLP, Chicago, IL, dmarre@perkinscoie.com