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Policy and Regulatory Outlook: 2007 ' Franchise Industry Eyes New Congress
With the recent Congressional elections returning leadership of the U.S. Senate and House to Democrats for the first time in more than a decade, the business community is keenly interested in the priorities of the new Congress. While it is apparent that Congress will initially focus on issues outside the direct domain of franchising (Iraq, Congressional ethics, etc.), numerous matters of importance to franchisors and franchisees are on the table, too.
In this Q&A, experts in the political-regulatory environment facing the franchise industry take a look ahead at the issues that may arise. The panelists are: Frank Capaldo, executive director/CEO of the National Franchisee Association, Inc. ('NFA') David French, vice president, government relations, International Franchise Association ('IFA'); Susan Kezios, president, American Franchisee Association ('AFA'); Ronnie Volken-ing, director, government affairs, 7-Eleven; and Erik Wulff, partner, DLA Piper US LLP and executive editor, LJN's Franchising Business & Law Alert.
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.