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Trans-Jurisdictional Transactions
A broad spectrum of companies in a range of industries is taking advantage of the Internet, advancements in operational systems, and globalization to access new markets and achieve growth. In doing so, many companies are expanding their operations beyond their traditional domestic markets and jurisdictions into new states, new territories, and new countries. When company transactions and legal issues cross borders ' so-called trans-jurisdictional transactions ' companies begin facing expansive and complex legal issues related to those transactions.
This three-part series addresses emerging legal topics that are critical to the three key phases of trans-jurisdictional transactions: 1) the contracting phase before a dispute arises; 2) the information-gathering phase if/when a dispute arises; and 3) the collection/execution phase after a judgment is obtained and debts are owed. The series, which starts from the collection/execution phase and works backwards to the pre-dispute contracting phase, provides guidance to companies attempting to navigate the increasingly nuanced landscape of trans-jurisdictional transactions.
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.