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Can We Resolve Franchise Disputes Faster, Cheaper and Better?
Franchisors and franchisees alike are frustrated with litigation. It costs too much, takes too long, and diverts both sides from their core mission ' building the brand. In recent years, we have seen different approaches to alternative dispute resolution, some of which have worked better than others. Even though the vast majority of lawsuits and arbitrations settle before judgment or award, there is an enormous cost and waste of resources involved in the ordinary settlement process. What is needed is a new way to resolve differences between parties that is faster, cheaper, and better.
Resolving franchise disputes early is an important goal for both franchisors and franchisees. Both parties presumably prefer to focus on business rather than litigation, and both have the economic incentive for the franchisee and the entire brand to prosper. If the parties can be convinced that it is in both their interests to enter into candid negotiations before they file suit or demand arbitration, they can avoid wasteful litigation.
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.
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.