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Security Tips for Today's Digital Age
Computer networks and Internet use has become a necessary part of the legal industry, and legal professionals should focus attention on potential threats that accompany this use of technology. As dependence on the Internet continues, and the threats to computer networks increase, it's important to implement safeguard solutions to protect information security.
Any computer user that uses a laptop or desktop computer and has Internet access is at risk for common threats that can be easily prevented. Antivirus software, personal firewalls and other tools are simple to deploy and well worth the small amount of money it costs to ensure protection and peace of mind. But it takes more than technology to secure important information assets. While many legal firms spend a great deal of time and money fortifying computer networks from outsider threat, they often neglect the threat from within. Technology tools combined with knowledge about security threats and computer user guidelines can eliminate worrying about computer security from the 'to do' list and allow more time to concentrate on client relationships and business success.
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.
The DOJ's New Parameters for Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programs
The parameters set forth in the DOJ's memorandum have implications not only for the government's evaluation of compliance programs in the context of criminal charging decisions, but also for how defense counsel structure their conference-room advocacy seeking declinations or lesser sanctions in both criminal and civil investigations.