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Without a Franchise Fee, Dealership Is Not a Franchise
If you're not paying a franchise fee, you're not a franchisee. The Court of Appeal for the First District of California drove that point home when it held that a vehicle and trailer rental business owned by plaintiff/appellant Thueson and operating as local agent and dealer for U-Haul did not pay a franchise fee and, therefore, was not a franchisee. Thus, U-Haul's termination of the parties' dealership contract did not violate either the California Franchise Investment Law ('CFIL') or the California Franchise Relations Act ('CFRA'). Thueson v. U-Haul Int'l, Inc., et al., Business Franchise Guide '13,459 (Nov. 3, 2006).
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.
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.
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.