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Case Briefs
IN Court Enforces Pollution Exclusion, Applying MD Law
The Court of Appeals of Indiana, applying Maryland law, recently held that contamination caused by the release of perchlorate constitutes traditional environmental pollution and is thus subject to the total pollution exclusion in a commercial general liability (CGL) policy. Chubb Custom Insurance Co., et al. v. Standard Fusee Corp., No. 49A02-1301-PL-91 (Ind. Ct. App. Jan. 23, 2014). The court also held that such contamination does not trigger coverage under a personal injury coverage part that provides coverage for personal injury arising out of “wrongful entry into” the premises of another.
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.