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IFA CEO Speaks About Legislative, Regulatory Challenges
A bruising political year has left the nation's business community skeptical about whether Congress and President Obama can resolve the nation's economic problems. While the franchising industry is slightly outperforming businesses overall in revenue growth and job creation, new legislation and fiscal uncertainty have created disincentives to invest in new units and hire additional employees, said Stephen J. Caldeira, president and CEO of the International Franchise Association.
Speaking on Jan. 16 in Chevy Chase, MD, at a luncheon sponsored by the Capital Area Franchise Association, Caldeira laid out IFA's legislative priorities for 2013, assessed IFA's impact on policy issues, and discussed business trends that are affecting the industry. “Our visibility on Capitol Hill has never been higher,” he said.
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.