International Franchise Sales Laws, Third Edition

Now completely updated, the new Third Edition of International Franchise Sales Laws describes rules and regulations covering franchise and distribution law in 23 different countries, including the United States and Canada. Because an increasing number of countries are adopting franchise specific laws but in a variety of formats, this deskbook is an authoritative yet practical resource to help lawyers who must navigate the uncharted waters of international franchise sales laws. It is organized around answers to a number of practical questions that your client will face in each jurisdiction. Written by a team of knowledgeable franchise attorneys with strong international experience, International Franchise Sales Laws addresses disclosure and other requirements in the countries of Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Romania, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and Vietnam, as well as the United States. For each jurisdiction, two authors licensed to practice in the jurisdiction address the jurisdiction’s disclosure and other requirements in a uniform format. Each country chapter is organized to provide a comprehensive discussion of each of the applicable laws and also a practical and easy-to-use reference for counsel to comply with those laws. Each section addresses the following issues under each jurisdiction's disclosure law: What is a Franchise? Who Must Provide Disclosure? Who Must Receive Disclosure? When Must Disclosure be Furnished? Information to be Included in Disclosure Documents Governmental Filings or Approvals Other Requirements Franchisor-Franchisee Relationship Laws Violations of Franchise Sales Laws