The Bottom Line Companies should be aware that their document preservation obligations apply to all forms of internal communications, including chats and other instant messenger applications.When instituting a litigation hold, companies should check the default settings of all electronic document Continue Reading
Worldcom | Intellectual Property and Contract Considerations for Public Relations Firms Using Generative AI
On April 26, Michael Lasky (Chari, Public Relations Law and Partner/Co-Chair, Litigation + Dispute Resolution), Samantha Rothaus (Partner, Advertising + Marketing), and Andrew Richman (Associate, Advertising + Marketing) will address hot topics concerning the use of various Generative AI Continue Reading
Court Rules New York City’s ‘Guaranty Law’ is Unconstitutional
The Bottom Line The Guaranty Law provided protection to personal guarantors of commercial leases in New York City. However, a New York federal court decided on March 31, 2023, that the Guaranty Law violates the U.S. Constitution’s Contracts Clause.Commercial landlords and tenants in New York City Continue Reading
Be Smarter Than Harvard: Comply with Your Insurance Policy’s Reporting Requirements
The Bottom Line A recent federal court decision may cost Harvard University millions of dollars and serves as a reminder to policyholders to adhere to the notification requirements of both their primary and excess insurance policies.While the decision is based on one policy type and one kind of Continue Reading
Massachusetts Continued Learning Education | ADA & Website Accessibility
On November 3, Marc Rachman, Davis+Gilbert Litigation + Dispute Resolution partner will present a Massachusetts Continued Learning Education program entitled "ADA & Website Accessibility." Session Overview Over the last several years, lawsuits claiming commercial websites are not in Continue Reading
Adtech Start-up Shuts Down a Competitor’s Lawsuit
Early Success Spurs a Competitor’s Attack When technology veterans from AOL, Microsoft and Google helped to found clean.io Inc., they knew their innovative software to combat malicious ads was its most valuable asset. The Baltimore-based start-up company helps publishers, advertising platforms Continue Reading
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PR Council Breakfast Seminar + Webinar | Mergers & Acquisitions as a Growth Strategy
On Wednesday, June 13, Davis+Gilbert is hosting a PR Council breakfast seminar titled "Mergers & Acquisitions as a Growth Strategy" to be held at the firm's office in New York. Davis+Gilbert Partners Brad J. Schwartzberg, Co-Chair of the Corporate + Transactions Practice Group, Continue Reading
2018 PRSA Counselors Academy Conference | Finding Strength in Diversity: Tap Your Agency’s Exceptional People, Place and Purpose to Make a World of Difference
Davis+Gilbert is a proud sponsor of PRSA Counselors Academy’s Spring Conference taking place in Toronto, Ontario May 6-8. Davis+Gilbert Partners Michael C. Lasky, Chair of the Public Relations Law Practice Group and Co-Chair of the Litigation + Dispute Resolution Practice Group, and Brad Continue Reading