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Yum! Brands Steps in When Pizza Hut Franchisee is Hit with Workers' Comp Charges
RLLW, the owner of 62 Pizza Hut franchises in San Diego, is facing criminal complaints for not contributing to the state's workers' compensation insurance program for a 2-week period in 2003. The restaurants were shut down for about a day in late May, while the franchisee arranged for insurance, and subsequently YUM! Brands, which is the franchisor of Pizza Hut, has taken over the restaurants.
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.
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.
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.
CLE Shouldn't Be the Only Mandatory Training for Attorneys
Each stage of an attorney's career offers opportunities for a curriculum that addresses both the individual's and the firm's need to drive success.