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Enforcing System Standards When Franchisees Have Long-Term Contracts
A franchisor's ability to enforce system standards and sustain the positive image of the brand is critical to the long-term success of a franchising system. To some degree, a franchisor's threat of termination or non-renewal contributes to that enforcement effect. But what can a franchisor do when a contract has a long duration and/or a franchisee has a strong legal presumption of renewal?
Two professors at the University of Munster (Munster, Germany) found significant modifications in a franchise's governance structure, as defined by its contract with franchisees, when a franchisor's capacity to threaten termination or non-renewal is significantly limited. The findings of Profs. Oliver Cochet and Thomas Ehrmann were presented in a paper at the 19th Annual Conference of the Inter-national Society of Franchising last year, “The Effectiveness of Con-tractual Self-Enforcement and Implications for the Governance Structure of Franchising Firms.”
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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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.