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Arbitration of Trademark Dispute Not Required
Twenty years ago, arbitration clauses were rarely found in franchise agreements, but they have become considerably more popular over the last two decades. However, while there are many franchisors that prefer arbitration over court, there are some issues that franchisors prefer not to have decided by arbitration ' in particular, those relating to trademarks. Thus, it is common for broad arbitration provisions to have broad exceptions for disputes relating to trademarks. This was the case in Synergistic International LLC v. Monaghan, Bus. Franchise Guide (CCH) '15,146 (C.D. Ill., Oct. 10, 2013).
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.
CLE Shouldn't Be the Only Mandatory Training for Attorneys
Each stage of an attorney's career offers opportunities for a curriculum that addresses both the individual's and the firm's need to drive success.