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Jury Finds Independent Insurance Agent a 'Franchisee'
On Dec. 13, 2004, a federal jury in the U.S. District Court of Connecticut awarded $2.3 million in damages to a terminated independent insurance agent, in the case of Charts v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, Civil Action No. 3:97 01621 (CFD). Among the findings of the jury were that agent Charts operated pursuant to a franchise agreement, that the franchise was terminated without good cause as required by the Connecticut Franchise Act, that Nationwide violated the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and that Nationwide's conduct violated the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act.
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.