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<i>Goodridge</i> Decision Spawns Action
Although the average American might feel that the reality of same-sex marriages in Massachusetts materialized overnight, activists who have worked on the issue say that the Goodridge decision by the Supreme Court of Massachusetts in November 2003 was not a complete surprise. Goodridge was the result of a well-planned, long-term strategy by same-sex marriage proponents to bring the issue into the legal, cultural, and political mainstream.
Massachusetts has long been recognized as a promising state for testing America's historic opposition to same-sex marriages. Two aspects of Massachusetts law that are found in combination in only a few states were cited by the Goodridge court: the lack of a clear prohibition against same-sex marriages; and strong laws requiring equal protection under the law for homosexuals.
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.