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Movers & Shakers
Four attorneys from Venable LLP have joined the Towson, MD, office of Miles & Stockbridge P.C. Two of the attorneys, Charles E. Rosolio and Theresa J. Withers-Williams, have franchise experience. Rosolio represents both private and publicly held companies that operate as franchisors, sub-franchisors, multi-unit franchisees, as well as other companies engaged in the national distribution of products. Withers-Williams represents franchises and other businesses on a diverse range of corporate and transactional matters.
Steven Feirman has left DLA Piper after 18 years of practicing franchising, distribution, and competition law, and he has taken his practice to the Washington, DC, office of Nixon Peabody LLP. Feirman will serve as co-chair of the firm's Franchise & Distribution Group.
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.