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Movers & Shakers

By ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |
July 30, 2008

Purvin Authors Book

Robert Purvin, president of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (“AAFD”), has published a book for consumers interested in purchasing a franchise opportunity. The book is titled The Franchise Fraud: How to Protect Yourself Before and After You Invest. “I am a true believer in the franchise model for the distribution of goods and services, which is why I am so passionate about addressing serious problems and rallying the franchising community to deliver the enormous promise of franchising,” said Purvin.

Ebe Joins Nixon Peabody

Robert L. Ebe has joined Nixon Peabody LLP as a partner in the firm's Franchising and Distribution and Business Litigation practice groups in San Francisco. In addition to extensive litigation experience, Ebe is a member of the American Arbitration Association Large Complex Commercial Dispute Panel and California and Western U.S. franchise specialty arbitration panels.

Cheng Cohen Adds Michael Daigle as Partner

Michael Daigle has joined Cheng Cohen LLC as a partner. Daigle has nearly 30 years' experience as a practicing attorney, 20 of which were spent as in-house counsel and as a senior business executive with global brands. Most recently, he was Quizno's executive vice president of International Development and Legal, which played a key role in growing Quizno's overseas, and he had served as the company's general counsel and as executive vice president of Domestic Development. Prior to Quizno's, Daigle worked in both legal and executive level business positions with brands such as Popeye's Fried Chicken, Church's Chicken, Blockbuster, Boston Market, Einstein Bagels, and Barnies Coffee and Tea.

New England Franchise Association Elects Steve Dubin as New President

Steve Dubin has been elected as the new president of the New England Franchise Association (“NEFA”), and Jim Coen has been named the group's new executive director. The new president and chairman are planning to review the group's operational structure during Dubin's term, said NEFA in a press release. Dubin is president of PR WorkZone, which supports many franchisors with public relations campaigns. Coen's consulting firm, Franchise Perfection, works with individuals who are interested in purchasing a franchise.

Other new Board members are Barbara Arena, Julian Angelone, Nancy Connelly, Suzanne Cummings, and Andrew Palmer.

Purvin Authors Book

Robert Purvin, president of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (“AAFD”), has published a book for consumers interested in purchasing a franchise opportunity. The book is titled The Franchise Fraud: How to Protect Yourself Before and After You Invest. “I am a true believer in the franchise model for the distribution of goods and services, which is why I am so passionate about addressing serious problems and rallying the franchising community to deliver the enormous promise of franchising,” said Purvin.

Ebe Joins Nixon Peabody

Robert L. Ebe has joined Nixon Peabody LLP as a partner in the firm's Franchising and Distribution and Business Litigation practice groups in San Francisco. In addition to extensive litigation experience, Ebe is a member of the American Arbitration Association Large Complex Commercial Dispute Panel and California and Western U.S. franchise specialty arbitration panels.

Cheng Cohen Adds Michael Daigle as Partner

Michael Daigle has joined Cheng Cohen LLC as a partner. Daigle has nearly 30 years' experience as a practicing attorney, 20 of which were spent as in-house counsel and as a senior business executive with global brands. Most recently, he was Quizno's executive vice president of International Development and Legal, which played a key role in growing Quizno's overseas, and he had served as the company's general counsel and as executive vice president of Domestic Development. Prior to Quizno's, Daigle worked in both legal and executive level business positions with brands such as Popeye's Fried Chicken, Church's Chicken, Blockbuster, Boston Market, Einstein Bagels, and Barnies Coffee and Tea.

New England Franchise Association Elects Steve Dubin as New President

Steve Dubin has been elected as the new president of the New England Franchise Association (“NEFA”), and Jim Coen has been named the group's new executive director. The new president and chairman are planning to review the group's operational structure during Dubin's term, said NEFA in a press release. Dubin is president of PR WorkZone, which supports many franchisors with public relations campaigns. Coen's consulting firm, Franchise Perfection, works with individuals who are interested in purchasing a franchise.

Other new Board members are Barbara Arena, Julian Angelone, Nancy Connelly, Suzanne Cummings, and Andrew Palmer.

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