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The Weinstein Bill: Improved Access to Custody Reports
Child custody reports submitted to family and supreme courts by forensic professionals have the potential to profoundly affect the trajectory of a child's life. There is ample case law and support in the forensic literature for the notion that these documents are valued by courts as tools to promote settlement, to facilitate investigatory fact-gathering and to provide guidance for the judiciary. Attorneys for children and for litigants, as well as parents themselves, have a vested interest in being able to fully explore the forensic report ' and the underlying data for the conclusions the report contains ' in order to make informed decisions about how to proceed with a case and prepare for trial.
NY's Restrictive Approach
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.