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PETA Steps Up Pressure on KFC; KFC Franchisees Face Negative Publicity
PETA, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, raised the stakes in its battle against fast-food chicken restaurant franchisor KFC by filing a lawsuit in the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County, that alleges false advertising and unfair competition in KFC's response to PETA's protests. Yum! Brands, Inc., the parent of KFC Corporation, also is a defendant in the lawsuit, which was filed on July 7.
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
Risks of “Baseball Arbitration” in Resolving Real Estate Disputes
“Baseball arbitration” refers to the process used in Major League Baseball in which if an eligible player's representative and the club ownership cannot reach a compensation agreement through negotiation, each party enters a final submission and during a formal hearing each side — player and management — presents its case and then the designated panel of arbitrators chooses one of the salary bids with no other result being allowed. This method has become increasingly popular even beyond the sport of baseball.