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Courts' Intervention in Arbitration Disputes Keeps Franchises Busy
For many years, it's been assumed that when franchisors and franchisees are locked in an unsolvable dispute, franchisors prefer arbitration to courtroom litigation. Mandatory arbitration clauses have become standard-issue in franchise contracts, and, most likely, they have stifled a fair amount of courtroom action. Franchisors, and businesses generally, have found mandatory arbitration in class action litigation to be valuable.
However, litigation about whether mandatory arbitration clauses do, indeed, require arbitration seems to be a growth industry. Most recently, the U.S. Supreme Court, in ATT Mobility v. Concepcion, 563 U.S. __ (2011), upheld a mandatory arbitration clause in a consumer class action. The decision was widely viewed as a significant win for the business community.
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.
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Summary Judgment Denied Defendant in Declaratory Action by Producer of To Kill a Mockingbird Broadway Play Seeking Amateur Theatrical Rights
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.