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Criminal Conviction Does Not Equal Franchise Termination
A recent case from the Federal District Court in New Jersey highlights the risk involved in terminating a franchisee based on a criminal conviction. International House of Pancakes, LLC v. Parsippany Pancake House, Inc., Bus. Franchise Guide (CCH) ' 14,856 (D. N.J. Jun. 27, 2012). The background of the case is that IHOP, the franchisor, had entered into a franchise agreement with Parsippany Pancake House, Inc. (“Pancake House”) in 2005. The franchise agreement gave Pancake House the right to operate an IHOP restaurant and use IHOP's trademarks during the term of the franchise agreement.
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.
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.