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Court Dismisses Franchise Act Claims
Businesses alleging their status as franchisees are often quick to assume the applicability of protective franchise acts and rely upon them as leverage against the alleged franchisor. In those instances where the alleged franchisee operates in multiple territories, there may be a significant number of franchise acts claimed to apply. The first thing experienced franchisor litigation counsel will do once a dispute arises is determine whether there are grounds to challenge the initial applicability of those franchise acts. The recent decision in Rogovsky Enterprises, Inc. v. MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc., No. 3:15-cv-00022, 2015 WL 7721223 (S.D. Ind. Nov. 30, 2015), demonstrates that if the alleged franchisor can successfully challenge that the necessary elements of a franchise exist under one state's statute, that likely spells the end for some or all of the alleged franchisee's other franchise act claims as well.
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.