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Best Western Wins Trademark Litigation Against U.S. Franchise Systems
Best Western International, which bills itself as “the world's largest hotel chain,” announced that U.S. Franchise Systems (USFS) will abandon the names Best Inn and Best Suites for its franchisees, in exchange for Best Western ending litigation for trademark infringement and unfair competition. In total, USFS will have to change the names on about 110 of its 500 motels under the “Best” brands (the remainder operate under the brands Hawthorne Suites and Microtel Inns and Suites). Best Western filed suit in April 2001.
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.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
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Summary Judgment Denied Defendant in Declaratory Action by Producer of To Kill a Mockingbird Broadway Play Seeking Amateur Theatrical Rights
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.