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Counseling Franchises During the Recession
This deep recession is hitting virtually every corner of the economy. Some companies are faring better than others (McDonald's and Wal-Mart, just to name a couple), but there are very few companies that are not adversely affected in a significant way, including franchising companies of every stripe and size. Depending on one's particular industry or segment of industry, the effect may vary considerably. However, every company has to take stock of its business model and decide how it can best weather adverse conditions.
It is axiomatic that franchisors and franchisees need to work together to overcome the impact of the declining economy. Their success is deeply intertwined, and they are mutually dependent. Now more than ever, franchisors need to demonstrate leadership by making every effort to assist their franchisees. This might include redoubling marketing efforts to increase (or at least to maintain) sales levels, finding every way to cut operating costs without compromising brand integrity, providing effective training, and so on.
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.
Use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements In White Collar Investigations
This article discusses the practical and policy reasons for the use of DPAs and NPAs in white-collar criminal investigations, and considers the NDAA's new reporting provision and its relationship with other efforts to enhance transparency in DOJ decision-making.
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.
The DOJ's New Parameters for Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programs
The parameters set forth in the DOJ's memorandum have implications not only for the government's evaluation of compliance programs in the context of criminal charging decisions, but also for how defense counsel structure their conference-room advocacy seeking declinations or lesser sanctions in both criminal and civil investigations.