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Economic Abuse: A Form of Abuse That Needs More Scrutiny
In last month's issue, we introduced the case of'Wissink v. Wissink, 301 AD2d 36 (2d Dept. 2002) in which the Appellate Division, Second Department, quoted New York Domestic Relations Law (DRL) Section 240 (1)(a), in telling the trial courts it expected them to pay careful attention to the legislature's mandate that in custody and visitation cases 'the court must consider the effect of ' domestic violence upon the best interest of the child.' It went on to tell the trial court that it should have considered evidence of certain economically abusive behavior that was relevant in the Wissink custody case.
What Is 'Domestic Violence'?
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.