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Class Action Waivers in Franchise Agreements Are Enforced
Just when everyone has been thinking that franchisors will have a difficult time enforcing class action waiver clauses, two recent cases have indicated that such clauses are alive and well. In a recent California Court of Appeal decision, Gold v. Melt Inc., Cal. Ct. App., 2d Dist., Bus. Franchise Guide (CCH) ' 14,371 (Apr. 16, 2010), certified for non-publication, a three-judge appellate panel affirmed the trial court's determination that a class action waiver contained in a gelato ice-cream franchise was enforceable. (The designation “certified for non-publication” means that the case cannot be cited as authority to any other California state trial or appellate court. However, the case is unofficially published. See, e.g., WL 1951145.)
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.