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Domino's Prevails Against Franchisee in U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Domino's Pizza in a case brought under '1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 by the sole shareholder of a corporation who alleged that Domino's breach of several contracts with the corporation was based upon racial animus toward him. Domino's Pizza, Inc. v. McDonald, 126 S.Ct. 1246 (2006).
Domino's had entered into contracts with the corporation for the development of four Domino's Pizza stores in the Las Vegas area. Disputes arose under the contract, and the contract went uncompleted. The corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy apparently because of the failed contracts. The bankruptcy trustee settled the contract claims with Domino's and gave Domino's a full release.
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.
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.