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It's 12 O'Clock: Do You Know Where Your Data Are? IP Protections for Databases
An economist once said that the reason talk is so cheap is because the supply generally exceeds demand. Not so with information. No matter how much is produced, people always seem to want more. And more information means more databases, and the amount of work involved in compiling and organizing information into databases can be staggering. Yet, in many cases, anyone can copy the stored data and essentially replicate all or a portion of the database at a mere fraction of the cost of creating the database in the first place. Some have argued that this freedom to copy acts as a disincentive for anyone to organize information into databases. After all, if the creator can't expect to reap a fair economic reward for the effort expended, why bother?
Patchwork U.S. Protection Scheme
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.