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Nashville Practice Notes: Samuel D. Lipshie
For much of its history, entertainment law in Nashville was practiced primarily by specialty boutique firms. In general, boutique law firms consisting of just a few lawyers historically fared well alongside much larger firms in the entertainment business. Top boutiques were identified by close, long-term relationships with name entertainment talent.
In recent years, the influx into Nashville, TN, of large law firms has resulted in an increase in Nashville entertainment law practices at these large firms. In this interview with Entertainment Law & Finance that follows, longtime Nashville entertainment lawyer Samuel D. Lipshie, a partner and head of the Media and Entertainment Practice Group at the Bradley law firm, which has offices throughout the U.S. southeast, discusses how this change has affected the culture of being an entertainment lawyer in Nashville.
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.
CLE Shouldn't Be the Only Mandatory Training for Attorneys
Each stage of an attorney's career offers opportunities for a curriculum that addresses both the individual's and the firm's need to drive success.