March 23, 2001, at the Detroit Club

In attendance were M. Boonstra, H. Iwrey, R. Kalisher, S. Berenbaum, D. Chardevoyne, D. White, Brian Masternak, and J. DeLine.

Approval of Minutes

The Minutes for the February 9, 2001, Council meeting were approved.

Treasurer’s Report

R. Kalisher reported that the net Section balance is $23,965, and $7,440 in dues were received.

Committee Reports

• Franchise Committee
  R. Kalisher reported that the new FTC rules have been published.
• Newsletter Committee
  J. DeLine reported that the Winter 2001 edition of the newsletter had been sent to the State Bar for distribution and was mailed to Section members.
• Legislative Committee
  M. Boonstra reported on new legislation regarding entertainment agents.
• Education/Seminar Committee
  FTC Commissioner Thomas Leary is in attendance for today’s presentation at the Detroit Club.
• Website Committee M. Boonstra reported that the Section meeting minutes and newsletters are available on the Section website.

Old Business

Irwin Alterman will include franchising cases in the next edition of Michigan Antitrust Digest.

New Business

No new business was reported.

State Bar Communications

The State Bar requested the Section to nominate a representative to participate in the 3rd Invitational Michigan Bench/Bar Conference on May 24-25, 2001, in Mt. Pleasant. J. DeLine volunteered to attend on behalf of the Section.

Next Meeting

The next meeting was scheduled for April 24, 2001 at Miller Canfield.

Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,
J. DeLine, Secretary