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Legal Battle Plans
Cyber security incidents are rising very rapidly. The growing number of serious attacks on essential cyber networks is one of the most serious threats the U.S. faces. See, “Report Cyber Incidents,” DHS.gov (last visited Oct. 11, 2013). One of the critical controls relating to cyber security incidents is the implementation of effective cyber security incident response plans. (The SANS Institute has published 20 critical security controls. See, “Twenty Critical Security Controls for Effective Cyber Defense,” SANS.org. See specifically, “Critical Control 18: Incident Response and Management.”) Without an incident response plan, you may not discover an attack in the first place, or, if the attack is detected, you may not follow proper procedures to contain damage, eradicate the attacker's presence and recover in a secure fashion. Id . This article recommends that legal battle plans be developed and maintained as a critical part of your cyber security incident response plans.
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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
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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.
The DOJ's New Parameters for Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programs
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