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Foreign Law Firms Defend the Broad Scope of Their Practice in China
Foreign law firms operating in China's largest city have been on edge since April, when the Shanghai Bar Association (SBA) issued a blistering memo that accused them of illegally practicing Chinese law. The memo also called for the Chinese government to regulate and 'purify' the foreigners.
Given the hopes that firms from the United States and elsewhere have pinned on the China market, the stakes couldn't be higher. But according to several China-based partners of U.S. firms, they have agreed on a low-key response. The goal is to remind the Chinese authorities that changing the status quo could hurt the flow of foreign investment.
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.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
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.
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.