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e-Commerce Takes A Hit From Falling Economy, But Remains Brisk
The battered economy appears to have caught up with e-commerce, by the way the U.S. Census Bureau's estimated retail sales for the fourth quarter of 2008 look.
The government said last month that its estimate of e-commerce retail sales for October through December of 2008 came in at $31.9 billion, a dip of 5.7% (+2.1%) from the third quarter of 2008, when estimated e-commerce sales were $34.4 billion, a modest increase of .03% from the second quarter. It was a steep quarter-to-quarter drop, but still a healthy showing for spending at a time when consumers are pulling their belts tighter and, as a result, going online to shop, in some cases, for bargains. e-Commerce counsel have been busy advising clients who have been scrambling to accommodate some uptick in activity, e-commerce experts and economists say.
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.
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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.