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Andre R. Jaglom regularly counsels clients in the distribution and marketing field, including the establishment and restructuring of distribution networks; negotiation and preparation of domestic and international distribution and supply contracts, as well as franchise offering circulars and agreements; establishment of e-commerce distribution agreements; counseling with respect to distributor and supplier relations; negotiating and structuring business transactions; and handling dealer termination litigation. In addition, Drew assists clients with the development of corporate legal compliance programs in antitrust and other areas, as well as providing general corporate counseling to new and established businesses.

Drew has extensive experience representing clients in the food and beverage industry, including alcoholic beverage law and soft drink distribution, in computer law, and in representing trade associations and non-profit organizations. Drew was the principal draftsman of the New Jersey Malt Alcoholic Beverages Practices Act, which was signed into law on December 15, 2005. He is often quoted in beer industry trade publications, such as Beer Business Daily and Beer Marketers Insights, and in news articles on beer distribution.

For over twenty-five years, Drew has chaired the annual American Law Institute-American Bar Association (now ALI CLE) Course of Study on Product Distribution and Marketing, to rave reviews from lawyers who attend. Drew has spoken for many years on international distribution and marketing law and intellectual property protection issues at meetings of the New York State Bar Association International Section. He is Immediate Past Chair of the NYSBA International Section and Chair of its International Distribution, Sales and Marketing Committee. He served for eight years on the Computer Law Committee of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, including five as Secretary.

Drew has been selected for inclusion in New York Super Lawyers for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, every year that selections were made. He has also been selected for inclusion in the 2013 Best Lawyers Guide, 2012 Avenue Magazine legal elite list, Fortune Magazine's 2012 top ranked lawyer list and the American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel's 2012 top ranked attorney list.

Publications:

Distribution Contracts, Legal Checklists (Callaghan & Co.)

For Programs of the International Law & Practice Section of the New York State Bar Association:

Canning Spam: Developing Regulation of Unsolicited Commercial E-mail around the World

Liability On-Line: Choice of Law and Jurisdiction on the Internet or Who's In Charge Here?

Regulation of Privacy on the Internet in the United States

For the ALI-ABA Course of Study on Product Distribution and Marketing:

Privacy regulation in the United States, by Andre R. Jaglom. Reprinted with permission from the Corporate Counsel's Records Retention Report, February 2013

Privacy under the European Community Directive , by Andre R. Jaglom. Reprinted with permission from the Corporate Counsel’s Records Retention Report, December 2012, Issue 180

Infringement Claims, by Andre R. Jaglom. Reprinted with permission from the Distribution Counselor, October 2012

Managing Distribution: How to Develop a Corporate Legal Compliance Program

The Broad Scope of Franchise Laws: Traps for the Distribution Contract Drafter

Internet Distribution, E-Commerce and Other Computer Related Issues: Current Developments in Liability On-Line, Business Methods Patents and Software Distribution, Licensing and Copyright Protection Questions

Distribution Contracts

Presentations:

Speaker, “How To Draft Product Distribution Contracts”, Webinar, ALI-CLE.org, November 29, 2012

Speaker, Product Distribution Agreements: Structuring Key Contract Provisions, Anticipating Legal Pitfalls and Mitigating Risks for Suppliers and Distributors, Webinar, Strafford Publications, September 20, 2012

Planning Chair and Faculty Member, Product Distribution and Marketing (including presentations on Business Franchise Laws, Internet Distribution, Distribution Contracts and Managing Distribution), ALI CLE (formerly American Law Institute – American Bar Association (ALI-ABA)), Annual Course of Study, June 20-22, 2012 and prior presentations 1987-present.

Panel Chair, "Hot topics in International Distribution", NYSBA International Section, Prague Regional Meeting, March 8-9, 2012

Panel, "Issues in Distributor Termination Litigation: Wine and Beer, Wholesaler and Supplier Perspectives", Wine, Beer & Spirits Law Conference, October 2011

Speaker, "Product Distribution Agreements", Strafford Publications, Inc., October 27, 2011

Fall Meetings of New York State Bar Association International Section:


Panel Chair, "To Market, to Market: The Pros and Cons of Alternative Methods of Distribution," Lisbon 2012

Panel Chair, “Best Practices in International Distribution Contract Drafting: A Guide to Key Contract Provisions Viewed from New York, Latin America and Europe,” Panama City, 2011

Panel Chair, “Navigating Franchise Regulation in International Business,” Sydney, 2010

Panel Chair, “Best Practices in International Distribution Contract Drafting: A Guide to Key Contract Provisions Viewed from New York, Asia and Europe,” Singapore, 2009

Panel Chair, "International Distribution Arrangements: Different Channels, Different Countries," Stockholm, 2008

Panel Chair, "Terminating Commercial Relations in Latin America: A Look at Distribution, Franchising, and Agency Agreements," Lima, 2007

Panel Chair, "Expanding Trade: Bringing Your Goods to a New Market Distribution Considerations in China," Shanghai, 2006

Panel Chair, "Developments in Competition Law in the European Union and the United States: Harmony and Conflict," London, 2005

Panel Chair, "Dealer Termination in the Americas: Can You Divorce a Dealer You Don't Love Anymore?," Santiago, 2004

Panel Chair, "Canning Spam: Developing Regulation of Unsolicited Commercial E-Mail Around the World," Amsterdam, 2003

Panel Chair, "Developments in Online Privacy Regulation and E-Commerce," Rome, 2002

Panel Chair, "International Regulation of Internet Privacy Issues," Madrid, 2000

Speaker, "Licensing, Franchising and Trademark Issues in Latin America," Miami, 1998

Speaker, "Protection of Intellectual Property in China, Hong Kong," 1997

Panel Chair, "Distribution and Marketing Law," Monaco, 1996

Presentation, "Dealer Termination in International Markets," Center for International Legal Studies program on "Lawyering in the International Market," Pilanesberg, South Africa, 2008

Panel Presentation, "Evaluating the Effects of Industry-Wide Consolidation," American Conference Institute Executive Legal Summit on Alcoholic Beverage Marketing and Distribution, Miami, February 7, 2007

Lecturer, "Law and the Culinary Business," Essentials of Restaurant Management program (The International Culinary Institute),

Location
  • 900 Third Avenue
    New York, NY 10022
Languages
  • English
  • French
Education
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology, BS, graduated 1974
Bar Admissions
  • New York, New York State Bar Association
Affiliations
  • Institute of Masters of Wine (North America) Ltd. - Member, Board of Directors
  • New York State Bar Association International Section - Immediate Past Chair; Chair, International Distribution, Sales and Marketing Committee
  • The American Institute of Wine & Food - New York Chapter Board of Advisors; formerly National Board Member and Secretary, New York Chapter Board Member and Treasurer

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Franchise Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Franchise Law, New York City (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Franchise Law
Special Focus:
  • Distribution
  • E-Commerce
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Antitrust Law
  • Food and Beverage Law

Publications

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