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Finding Balance in Franchise Agreements
“Any notion that granting a franchise is a privilege needs to be struck from the conversation. We are not commodities. We are partners, and a franchisor has the obligation to help us succeed,” stated multi-brand franchise operator Aziz Hashim during the opening panel discussion at the IFA's 46th Annual Legal Symposium in Washington, DC, in May.
This assessment came as Hashim and co-panelist Kenneth D. Walker, CFE, the past IFA Chairman of the Board and a former CEO of Driven Brands, Inc. (franchisor of Meineke Car Care Centers), reflected on today's hot-button issues in the franchisor-franchisee relationship. With moderator Joel Buckberg, of counsel with Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC, Hashim and Walker discussed everything from roadblocks for successful operators to sell their franchises, to proper use of advertising funds, to whether franchise executives should appear on the TV show “Undercover Boss.”
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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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.