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Divorce Granted After Trial Proves Irretrievable Breakdown
In what was apparently the first trial of a contested no-fault divorce under New York's recently enacted Domestic Relations Law (DRL) ' 170 (7), Suffolk County Acting Supreme Court Judge James F. Quinn on Jan. 12 declared a 56-year marriage irretrievably broken and granted the plaintiff wife's request for divorce. Sorrentino v. Sorrentino, 13315/11. The fact that a trial was required in the case was notable in itself, but its outcome pointed out the seeming futility of such a prerequisite to divorce under ' 170 (7).
An Easier Basis for Divorce?
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.
Use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements In White Collar Investigations
This article discusses the practical and policy reasons for the use of DPAs and NPAs in white-collar criminal investigations, and considers the NDAA's new reporting provision and its relationship with other efforts to enhance transparency in DOJ decision-making.