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Goulston & Storrs Embraces Template Management
Goulston & Storrs is an Am Law 200 firm with offices in Boston, New York, Washington, DC, and Beijing. The firm has nearly 200 lawyers who work across multiple disciplines including real estate, corporate, litigation and private client and trust practices. Teamwork and delivering exceptionally high levels of client service are at the core of the firm's approach. As a result, the firm has achieved leading industry rankings from Chambers USA, BTI's A-Team for Client Service and Best Lawyers in America.
The firm is always looking to improve service delivery, and in 2014, we were struggling with a template management solution that was falling far short of what the firm wanted. There were mounting frustrations with a system that would not let us easily manage our various letter, memo and fax templates (among others) in-house, in an efficient, tech-forward and overall common sense manner. Our mission was straightforward: find a template application that the firm could manage and freely use on its own without external help and that meets the latest technology and software versions (e.g., mirrors our Microsoft Office roll-outs). Lastly, although we wanted a 'DIY' tool of sorts, we sought out a responsive and helpful technology partner that, when in need, would jump in and help us regain a business-as-usual environment
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.