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Inconsistent Testimony Made Plaintiff Not Typical Of Proposed Class
The Federal District Court in the Southern District of California denied class certification in a case in which an individual claimed violations of state and federal laws prohibiting text messages to consumers without their consent. Ryan v. Jersey Mike's Franchise Systems, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 42677 (S.D. Cal. March 28, 2014). Jersey Mike's, a sandwich shop franchisor, has a loyalty program through which customers can collect points and redeem them for free products. Jersey Mike's and its franchisees use an automatic dialing service to send text messages to loyalty program members who have provided their cell phone numbers.
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.