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When an Unborn Child Is Moved Across State Lines
Can an adult's decision to move to a new state be considered “reprehensible behavior”? Well, maybe, if she is pregnant. That is according to a New York Family Court referee, who recently declined to consider a custody case, instead letting a California court decide it, despite the fact that the child in question was born in and resided with his mother in New York.
Certainly, moving a child who is the subject of custody order out of state can land a parent in trouble, and the courts of the state from which the child was removed will retain jurisdiction over the matter so long as it is raised within a reasonable time of the wrongful move. But the case of McK v. M. puts an unusual twist on the question: In the context of a custody dispute, at what point does a parent's right to move where she chooses become legally abridged by wishes of the other parent? Is it soon after conception or some time after birth?
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.