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Ninth Circuit Opinion Might Shift Many Unconscionability Claims to Arbitrator
In Nagrampa v. Mailcoups, Inc., 40 F.3d 1024 (9th Cir. 2005), Bus. Fran. Guide (CCH) '13,034 (March 21, 2005), the Ninth Circuit decided a case of first impression involving a franchise agreement with a standard arbitration clause: whether the arbitrator or the court decides the question of unconscionability. The answer depends on the nature of the challenge. The arbitration clause in Nagrampa was contained on the 25th page of a 30-page franchise agreement and covered all disputes, although there was a carve-out for intellectual property injunctive relief actions brought by the franchisor.
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.