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Indian Country: Franchising's Latest Frontier
Is your franchise looking to penetrate new or emerging domestic markets? If so, your company should consider franchising in Indian Country. The $18-billion Indian gaming industry is rapidly transforming the face of tribal lands and drawing millions of people to the reservation for business, employment, or recreation. It is that enormous influx of people onto tribal land ' a “captive audience” of reservation consumers ' and a relaxed regulatory environment that make Indian Country ripe for franchising.
“Indian law” ' a hodgepodge of tribal, state, and federal law ' is the foundation for every transaction in Indian Country. Whether you represent a franchisor that is considering expanding onto the reservation for the first time or you are an experienced international franchise lawyer, you must, at a minimum, understand the following fundamental Indian legal notions before consummating a tribal franchise.
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.
CLE Shouldn't Be the Only Mandatory Training for Attorneys
Each stage of an attorney's career offers opportunities for a curriculum that addresses both the individual's and the firm's need to drive success.