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Making the Case for the Benefits of Uniformity and Predictability
Uniformity and predictability are often lacking from judicial treatment of cases involving vicarious liability claims against franchisors, yet uniformity and predictability are the hallmarks of a successful franchise system, and the engines that have driven franchising to occupy such a prominent position in the domestic and worldwide economy.
Franchise agreement contract terms frequently reflect very legitimate operational and legal concerns of franchisors. With franchisees all over the country and beyond, a forum selection clause and a home-state choice of law clause make eminent good sense, at least to franchisors ' notwithstanding the denomination of out-of-state forum selection and choice-of-law clauses as “risk factors” to some states regulating franchise sales. A franchisor should, the argument goes, have the benefit of uniformity and predictability that comes from having its home state laws applied by its home state courts or arbitrators to all legal issues arising under its agreements with its far-flung franchisees.
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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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.