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Economic Stimulus and False Claims Act Liability
Over the past several months, most of us have seen the literal signs of government stimulus alongside the highways and byways we travel ' “Putting America to Work, This Project Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act,” reads a typical placard. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“ARRA”) encompasses a number of government programs designed to stimulate the economy, including “Payments for Specified Energy Projects In Lieu of Tax Credits” (PILOTCs), the “Community Development Financial Institutions Fund,” the “New Markets Tax Credit,” grants to states for low income housing projects in lieu of low income housing tax credit allocations, Department of Energy loan guarantees, and others.
Given the current economic climate, there has been strong interest in these programs. Due to the slowdown of general commercial activity, many stimulus applicants and recipients are companies that have traditionally done little, if any, business with the government. Setting aside the contentious issue of whether stimulus activities are good for the economy at large, it is important that applicants for, and recipients of, stimulus funds realize that participation in these programs could result not only in significant benefits, but also in exposure to legal liability. The peculiarities of Government procurement and grant programs are not novel, but could be beyond the expectation of a company used to doing business solely in the private sector.
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.