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SOX Changes the Ink from Red to Black
In the last year and a half, public companies have been entrenched in their compliance or plan to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX). Regardless of the size, industry or profitability of the company, this task is proving to be much more consuming than originally thought. The first surveys of direct costs associated with compliance indicate a flow of red ink in the billions. The indirect cost may, by all accounts, be just as large. Do these staggering costs have any benefit other than compliance and therefore survival?
SOX has been characterized by many as a hastily prepared, poorly written piece of legislation. Most agree some reform was necessary after the revelation of the alleged and acknowledged misconduct by and systematic failures of several corporations and their advisers. However, the sweeping, all-inclusive nature of the most significant change in securities regulation in 50 years is all but overwhelming to many public companies. While SOX was intended to restore faith in the capital markets and is supported by many, it is not without its criticisms.
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.
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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.