This panel of nationally recognized industry experts will explore the various problems frequently encountered by business men and women and their counsel in negotiating deals to fruition. Over the years, it seems deals are often delayed by tried and true problems, as well as problems that develop as trends in merchandising and development change. This group of distinguished panelists will discuss and analyze the deal stallers from a perspective of avoiding them in the first instance, and resolving them when avoidance cannot be prevented.