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Update: American Association of Franchisees & Dealers
Many franchisors, franchisees, and attorneys in the industry talk about the need to avoid conflict and to develop mutually beneficial relationships. However, it's easier said than done in a business relationship between companies that sometimes perceive their interests to be unrelated or even diametrically opposed. The American Association of Franchisees & Dealers has spent nearly 14 years developing an objective, broad-based set of standards that franchisors and franchisees can use as a baseline to assess and, it is hoped, to improve their business relationship. In this Q&A, FBLA talks with AAFD Chairman Robert Purvin about the principles of Total Quality Franchising and how they are being implemented in the industry today.
FBLA: Tell us about the AAFD's evolving role in the franchising industry.
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.
Use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements In White Collar Investigations
This article discusses the practical and policy reasons for the use of DPAs and NPAs in white-collar criminal investigations, and considers the NDAA's new reporting provision and its relationship with other efforts to enhance transparency in DOJ decision-making.
The DOJ's New Parameters for Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programs
The parameters set forth in the DOJ's memorandum have implications not only for the government's evaluation of compliance programs in the context of criminal charging decisions, but also for how defense counsel structure their conference-room advocacy seeking declinations or lesser sanctions in both criminal and civil investigations.
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.