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Case Briefs
Multidistrict Order Criticizes Thousands of Silica Claims; Asbestos Litigation May Be Affected
More than 10,000 silicosis claims in Mississippi, Kentucky, Texas and Missouri have been consolidated in multidistrict litigation before Judge Janis Graham Jack in the Southern District of Texas. On June 30, 2005, Judge Jack wrote a lengthy opinion that addressed the frauds and abuses being committed by certain B-readers in the process of diagnosing silica claims. In re Silica Products Liability Litigation, MDL docket No. 03-1553 (S.D. Tex. July 1, 2005) (hereinafter 'Silica Litigation'). Judge Jack's reliability concerns relating to certain physicians, law firms and screening companies could have far-reaching implications in the mass tort context, specifically with regard to asbestos claims.
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.