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Quiznos Turns Up the Heat on Disgruntled Franchisees
Quiznos has terminated the contracts of eight of the 10 franchisees who sit on the board of the Toasted Subs Franchisee Association ('TSFA'), significantly ratcheting up the ill will that has developed between a small number of franchisees and the company. The termination notifications follow TSFA's decision in December to publish an alleged suicide note written by franchisee Baber Vhupin-der, who killed himself in late November. In the note, Vhupinder blames financial troubles with his Quiznos restaurant and an ensuing lawsuit for his despair.
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.