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Case Briefs
Bad Faith Verdict Affirmed; $55 Million Punitive Damages Award Held to Be Unconstitutionally Excessive
The Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One recently affirmed a $155,000 bad faith verdict against an auto insurer, and further held that punitive damages were also warranted. The court nevertheless concluded that the jury's $55 million punitive damages award was unconstitutionally excessive, as was the trial court's reduction of that award to $620,000. Accordingly, the Court of Appeals further reduced the punitive damages award to $155,000, a 1:1 ratio to the compensatory damages. Nardelli v. Metropolitan Group Prop. and Cas. Ins. Co., 2012 WL 1514671 (Ariz. App. Div. 1, May 1, 2012).
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.
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.
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.
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.