Magazine Franchise & Law, episode 2 (November 2015)
By now it is episode 2 of F&R appeared in November 2015: Mr. AW Dolphijn of Ludwig & Van Dam Advocaten wrote a chronicle of case law in franchise law over the first half of 2015. In addition to this discussion of a selection of very recent franchise case law, you will be kept informed of the progress of the Dutch Franchise Code. At the beginning of next year, extensive attention will be paid to the NFC, which will be presented in January 2016.
Franchise & Law (F&R) is a periodical magazine. F&R provides concise and accessible expert-selected franchise legal information. The content of Franchise & Law is provided by a network of leading attorneys with specialist knowledge in the field of franchise. This information is almost indispensable for professionals dealing with franchising, such as franchisor attorneys and practice attorneys.
The editorial board consists of Mr. Th.R. Ludwig, franchise lawyer, Ludwig & Van Dam Advocaten, Mr. JJG Heling, legal affairs manager, Bart’s Retail BV (Bakker Bart), and Mr. HGAJ Janssen, franchise lawyer/consultant, Franchise.NL
Franchise & Law information source appears about four times a year in a handy format with a pleasantly readable style. An annual subscription costs € 86 incl. VAT and shipping costs. An online subscription costs €48. Are you interested ? Send an email to editorialfr@franchise.nl .
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