Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel attorneys counsel clients on the full range of Trade Regulation and Franchise Law issues.

Trade Regulation

Our Trade Regulation practice includes representation of clients in connection with federal and state antitrust matters, such as:

• Agreements and programs affecting resale prices, such as minimum advertised price programs
• Price discrimination issues
• Relationships between competitors
• Territorial restraints
• The FTC/DOJ merger review process, including Hart-Scott-Rodino Act filings and compliance.

In addition to antitrust counseling, we advise clients on issues related to regional, national, and international distribution arrangements.  The group prepares distribution and licensing agreements for such arrangements, and advises clients on matters such as permissible marketing practices, compliance with consumer protection laws, and distributor termination situations.  Through the resources of Meritas, we can provide access to counseling on laws affecting distribution throughout the United States and the world.
 
In addition, our lawyers advise clients on advertising and promotion law matters, such as:

• Client/Agency agreements
• Consumer contests and games of chance
• Review and clearance of advertising for national and regional campaigns
• Premium offers and other promotions.

Franchise Law

The firm’s franchise law services include:

• Business opportunity law compliance
• Franchise definition and exemption issues—i.e., "Is this business a franchise?"
• Franchisee termination issues
• FTC Franchise Rule compliance
• State franchise law registration and compliance
• UFOC preparation and maintenance.