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What Class Action Reform Means to the Franchising Industry
Franchise attorneys say that the new federal Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 (“CAFA”) will be beneficial to franchisors, but they do not predict that the new law means the end of class action litigation between franchisors and franchisees, nor by consumers or employees against franchise systems. In fact, some attorneys suggest that CAFA might result in more litigation, as plaintiffs file lawsuits in individual states rather than seeking national class action status through a case brought before a state court.
President Bush signed CAFA (109 P.L. 2, 119 Stat. 4 (2005)) on Feb. 18. In an effort to generate more consistency in class action rulings, the new law gives federal courts jurisdiction over multistate class actions (with a few exceptions) and makes it easier for defendants to move class actions from state courts to federal courts. In an effort to end the settlements that provide large fees to attorneys and trivial compensation to plaintiffs, the new law increases judicial supervision over settlements and requires notice to certain federal and state officials prior to settlement.
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.
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.
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.