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Franchise Relationship Law Tabled in CA Assembly
On Aug. 13, a committee of the California State Assembly withdrew consideration of a bill that would have significantly changed the regulation of franchises. SB 610 had passed the Senate in May ( see, “Is California's 'Good Faith' Franchise Legislation Necessary or Meaningful?,” in the July 2013 issue of FBLA), and it was scheduled for a hearing and a vote in the Assembly's Committee on Business, Professions, and Consumer Protection on Aug. 14. But one day prior to the hearing, Committee Chair Susan A. Bonilla withdrew the bill and cancelled the hearing after receiving indications from her fellow legislators that they would not support it. The bill will not be reconsidered during the current session.
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.