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Windsor Leads to Multiple Benefits for Same-Sex Married Couples Nationwide
When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled earlier this year, in Windsor v. U.S., that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act ' which states that no matter whether any state permits same-sex couples to marry, the United States cannot recognize that marriage as valid ' is unconstitutional as applied to couples who are legally married in a state that sanctions same-sex marriage, questions arose from many quarters. Would federal government agencies apply their policies differently, depending on whether a same-sex couple resided in Oklahoma (where same-sex marriage is not recognized) or in New York (where it is)? What if the couple were married while living in a state that sanctions their union, yet later moved to one that didn't, or vice versa?
The answers are now coming, in a piecemeal manner, as the federal government announces to agency after agency that they must treat same-sex married couples as they do opposite-sex married couples. And it makes very little difference what a couple's home state says: The federal government apparently intends to recognize their marriages, even if their state will not.
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.