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Movers & Shakers
Franchise attorneys Allan P. Hillman and Scott Kern have joined forces to launch a new firm in New Haven, CT. Kern & Hillman LLC will work on a wide range of franchise issues, and has particular expertise in registration, disclosure, and litigation, said Hillman.
“The specialized, 'boutique' concept is the trend today, and it makes a great deal of sense in franchise law,” said Hillman. “Our skills are complementary; we have different areas of experience, but together we are able to offer the full range of services to franchise clients. There are virtually no firms in this market that are franchise-centered boutiques, as we are.”
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.
Bit Parts
Summary Judgment Denied Defendant in Declaratory Action by Producer of To Kill a Mockingbird Broadway Play Seeking Amateur Theatrical Rights
Risks of “Baseball Arbitration” in Resolving Real Estate Disputes
“Baseball arbitration” refers to the process used in Major League Baseball in which if an eligible player's representative and the club ownership cannot reach a compensation agreement through negotiation, each party enters a final submission and during a formal hearing each side — player and management — presents its case and then the designated panel of arbitrators chooses one of the salary bids with no other result being allowed. This method has become increasingly popular even beyond the sport of baseball.
One Overlooked Element of Executive Safety: Data Privacy
Executives have access to some of the company's most sensitive information, and they're increasingly being targeted by hackers looking to steal company secrets or to perpetrate cybercrimes.