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Developments of Note
CAN-SPAM Update
The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, in cooperation with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), instituted the first criminal action under the federal CAN-SPAM Act. U.S. v. Lin, et al., No. 04-80383 (E.D. Mich. complaint filed April 28, 2004). Four individual defendants were arrested and charged with violations of the act and other federal laws based on the falsification of e-mail header information in an e-mail marketing scheme that involved false representations concerning diet products. The defendants are also named in a civil suit the FTC filed under CAN-SPAM. FTC v. Phoenix Avatar et al., FTC File No. 042-3084, Civil Action No. 04C 2897 (N.D. Ill. complaint filed April 28, 2004). The court in the Phoenix Avatar case issued a preliminary injunction against the spamming and froze the defendants' assets.
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.