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Concealing Rebates from Franchisee No Violation, But Minnesota Court Rules Earnings Claims Might Be Fraudulent
The U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota has ruled that a tire and oil-change franchisor's failure to disclose rebates that it received from suppliers did not violate the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act (IFDA) or constitute fraud by omission, but it may have committed fraud under the IFDA and common law by making sales projections that were false and not included in the UFOC as earnings claims. In a separate opinion, the court permitted the franchisee to amend the counterclaim to request punitive damages. Team Tires Plus, Ltd. v. Mark Heartlein, et al., __ F.Supp.2d __, CCH Bus. Fran. Guide Par. 12,820 and __ F.Supp.2d __, CCH Bus. Fran. Guide Par. 12,821 (D.Minn. 2004).
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.
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.