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The RED ZONE - Selecting Outside Firms
CLIENT CO-MARKETING CONT'D. -Following up on our last blog, what else will in house counsel apreciate your asking? There are many more subtle tools at your disposal which will contribute to relationship building. Simple things, such as asking to come to a meeting 10 minutes early for a cup of coffee and to find out how the client's daughter's soccer match went.Another option is to give your client an opportunity to critique your work without the formality of a Client Service interview. “Now that we've been on board for a year, can you tell me why you switched to our firm?” And then remind the client often how quickly you did respond to correcting a problem. The client wants to trust you and opening a more frequent dialogue will contribute to building a trusting relationship. We'll continue this discussion next time.
CLIENT CO-MARKETING CONT'D. -Following up on our last blog, what else will in house counsel apreciate your asking? There are many more subtle tools at your disposal which will contribute to relationship building. Simple things, such as asking to come to a meeting 10 minutes early for a cup of coffee and to find out how the client's daughter's soccer match went.Another option is to give your client an opportunity to critique your work without the formality of a Client Service interview. “Now that we've been on board for a year, can you tell me why you switched to our firm?” And then remind the client often how quickly you did respond to correcting a problem. The client wants to trust you and opening a more frequent dialogue will contribute to building a trusting relationship. We'll continue this discussion next time.
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.
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.
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.
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.