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<I><B>Online Extra:</B></I>Court Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage in Cozen Benefits Row
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in'United States v. Windsor, a Pennsylvania federal judge has ruled the wife, and not the parents, of a deceased female Cozen O'Connor partner is entitled to her profit-sharing benefits.
U.S. District Judge C. Darnell Jones II of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania determined the terms of the federally-regulated profit-sharing plan at issue would dictate whether defendant Jennifer Tobits could be considered former partner Sarah Ellyn Farley's wife for purposes of collecting the benefits. The two were married in Canada in 2006 and the case came down to whether an Employee Retirement Income Security Act-qualified plan requires recognition of a Canadian marriage.
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.