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NY Parents Hit Between the Eyes
In a blow to divorcing New York parents with professional licenses, the Court of Appeals of New York recently upheld the decision of the Appellate Division, 3rd Department, that found no statutory authority for deducting enhanced earning contributions from the child support equation. The appellate court's majority concluded that the legislature “did not wish to have a child's lifestyle and support altered based on a distributive award.”
The case was Holterman v. Holterman, No. 73, 2004 N.Y. LEXIS 1520 (6/10/04) (Graffeo, J.), in which plaintiff wife Amy Holterman was awarded a 35% share of the present value of her husband's medical license, which amounts to $21,288 per year. In addition, she was given yearly child support of $34,876, based on her husband's income excluding spousal maintenance, but including the value of his medical license. The result is that the husband must pay his ex-wife approximately two-thirds of his income because the child support award does not take into account the fact that the wife is receiving a separate amount representing her share of the value of the medical license.
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.
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.
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.
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.