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On Aug. 10, President Bush signed into law legislation eliminating vicarious liability for auto lessors, which was passed by Congress on July 29. Under this new law, renting and leasing companies will no longer be held liable for accidents involving a customer solely on the basis of their ownership of the vehicle. If the company has not been negligent, it cannot be held liable.
Following the passage of this legislation, General Motors, Chrysler and Ford announced that they will resume vehicle leasing in New York, which had a controversial and some would argue antiquated “vicarious liability” law for vehicle lessors that left the owners of leased vehicles responsible for injuries and property damage caused by drivers. The passage of this new federal legislation served to repeal the New York law and similar state statutes.
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.