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Sarbanes-Oxley Sentencing Guidelines
Last month, we discussed the Sentencing Table as of Nov. 1, 2003, which incorporates amendments resulting from the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. We explained that the Act contains three overlapping provisions relating to sentencing guidelines premised on the notion that white-collar crime is not adequately punished, and that all three provisions require the U.S. Sentencing commission to “promulgate the guidelines or amendments provided for under this section as soon as practicable…” Our discussion, unless otherwise indicated, was and is based on the amended guidelines pertaining to “Theft, Embezzlement, Receipt of Stolen Property, Property Destruction, and Offenses Involving Fraud or Deceit,” and the related Sentencing Table. (Editor's Note: To see the Sentencing Table, go to Part One of this article, which appeared in the April, 2004 issue.) This month, we continue this discussion by providing more material in depth.
Plea Agreements and the Sentencing Guidelines
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
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.