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U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Arbitrator's Determination of Authority to Determine Class Issues
'In Oxford Health Plans LLC v. Sutter ___ U.S. ___, 2013 WL 2459522 (June 10, 2013), the U.S. Supreme Court attempted 'to clarify its decision in Stolt-Nielsen S.A. v. Animal Feeds Int'l Corp., 559 U.S. 662 (2010), which held that arbitrators may employ class procedures only if the parties authorized them to do so. The arbitration provision in Oxford Health Plans did not specifically allow or disallow an arbitrator to consider class clams. It simply contained an 'all disputes' clause, found in many standard arbitration agreements, worded as follows: 'No civil action concerning any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be instituted before any court, and all such disputes shall be submitted to final and binding arbitration in New Jersey, pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association with one arbitrator.'
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.
CLE Shouldn't Be the Only Mandatory Training for Attorneys
Each stage of an attorney's career offers opportunities for a curriculum that addresses both the individual's and the firm's need to drive success.