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Franchisor Did Not Commit Fraud Concerning Transfer Approval
The Kentucky Court of Appeals has recently affirmed a trial court's decision to grant summary judgment in favor of a franchisor against the purchaser of one Holiday Inn hotel franchise where the purchaser alleged that it purchased the franchise based on the franchisor's oral representations that it would approve the transfer unconditionally, but the franchisor later conditioned approval on renovation of the hotel. Rivermont Inn, Inc. v. Bass Hotels and Resorts, Inc. and Holiday Hospitality Franchising, Inc., 2003 WL 1786650 (Ky. App. 2003).
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
Use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements In White Collar Investigations
This article discusses the practical and policy reasons for the use of DPAs and NPAs in white-collar criminal investigations, and considers the NDAA's new reporting provision and its relationship with other efforts to enhance transparency in DOJ decision-making.
How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.