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Decisions of Interest
Jordanian Divorce Is Recognized, But New York Marital Property Issue Stays in State
Supreme Court, Kings County, has declined to entertain a woman's divorce petition because her husband has already obtained a divorce in the courts of Jordan, and it did not offend New York public policy to extend comity to uphold the validity of this foreign divorce decree. However, the court will entertain disputes concerning distribution of the couple's martial property located in New York. Ahmad v. Khalil, Supreme Court, Kings County, IAS Term, Part 5G (7/9/13)
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.
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.