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Seyfarth Shaw LLP has announced that David M. Bizar has joined the firm's Boston office as a partner in the Commercial Class Action Defense and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups. He was previously a partner with McCarter & English LLP in Boston. Bizar represents national banks, financial services companies, and other businesses in high-stakes disputes in the civil courts and before government authorities challenging the legality of their products and services, corporate practices, and regulatory adherence. Bizar also prosecutes and defends creditor and debtor's rights suits in and outside of bankruptcy.
Shearman & Sterling LLP has announced that partner Mitchell Menaker has been named chair of the Federal Tax Committee of the Washington-based Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. Menaker, who has served on ELFA's Federal Tax Committee for the past 20 years, will now lead the association's efforts in connection with federal tax matters, including issues concerning the tax aspects of investment in renewable energy equipment and facilities.
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.