Serving the Diverse Needs of Children through Education Law: On Record PR
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New York AG Letitia James has appointed Geoff Burgan as communications director. He previously served in the U.S. Department of Commerce as the communications director for the CHIPS for America program....more
On October 25, 2024, Arlington County Court was filled to capacity as Judge Schell delivered his final judgment in the case of Marcia Nordgren v. Arlington County Board. This ruling provided much-needed clarity following the...more
Yesterday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Burau) released its annual report detailing the financial challenges faced by servicemembers, veterans, and military families. In 2023, this group submitted nearly...more
Communication during a data breach is challenging in the best of circumstances, and control of information, especially early in a breach response, is critical. Below are some DOs and DON’Ts for communicating during a data...more
Several days ago, FINRA released guidance updating its Frequently Asked Questions relating to Rule 2210 on Advertising and Public Communications to address Artificial Intelligence. This follows after FINRA has consistently...more
In a ruling dated 27 March 2024 (Cour de cassation, 27 March 2024, no. 22-21.586), the Cour de cassation reviewed the obligation of website hosts to monitor the content they host....more
In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with Patricia Hennessy, Partner at Barton Gilman, to discuss the wide range of legal tools education lawyers employ to serve the needs of children....more
We have been talking about it since last year: the bill to secure and regulate the digital space ("SREN") has now been passed. The legislative process leading up to the enactment of the SREN bill has been slow (as a reminder:...more
Earlier today, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) issued an advisory opinion that provides useful clarifications regarding the definitions of “public communication,” “coordinated communication,” and “coordinated...more
Now that the legislative session is underway—and the 2024 election is fast approaching—organizations that work to influence public policy or elections should focus on the significant changes to Minnesota’s lobbying and...more
In January 2024, FINRA provided an update on its targeted examination of firms’ crypto asset communications. FINRA launched this targeted examination series in November 2022 to “review the practices of certain member firms...more
On January 9, 2024, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority published its 2024 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report. Previously titled Report on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program, the Report is released...more
In its final meeting of 2023 held last Thursday, December 14, the Federal Election Commission (FEC or Commission) adopted a series of significant rulemakings and policy recommendations to Congress. The first rulemaking,...more
The agenda for the Federal Election Commission’s (FEC or Commission) final meeting of 2023 this Thursday, December 14, signals several significant rulemakings and policy recommendations to Congress. The first rulemaking,...more
A cookie is not just a cookie, according to the European Data Protection Board. It’s also similar technologies, and access and Internet of Things (IOT). Here are some key takeaways you need to know from the EDPB’s draft...more
The small blue bird adorning nearly every company’s social media section. The verbiage “tweet” and “retweet” working their way into the fabric of modern language. The creation of character-limited, short-form posts as a new...more
In this multi-part series, we highlight strategic steps that nonprofits can take to build organizational resilience in three different phases of its life cycle—in times of health, when beginning to experience financial or...more
I can’t think of a better example of the convergence of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, compliance, and ethics than in marketing and public relations. This area is filled with opportunities and risks...more
In today's world of technology and communications, communities are increasingly reaching their residents and marketing their services through social media. It has become common for cities, villages, and nearly all forms of...more
In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with Marsha Redmon to discuss how executives and lawyers can become powerful presenters. A former practicing attorney and an award-winning TV journalist, Marsha is...more
Educational institutions have not been excluded from the ransomware epidemic, and stakeholder communications are critical to an effective response. In a typical double-extortion ransomware attack, threat actors demand that...more
On behalf of Citizens United and Citizens United Foundation, Wiley attorneys Lee Goodman and Andrew Woodson submitted comments to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) in response to the agency’s proposal to expand regulation...more
An allegation of misconduct or illegality can have very harmful effects for an organization: it can hurt staff morale, violate an organization’s mission, and, in extreme circumstances, can threaten a nonprofit’s exempt...more
Remember Johnny Cash’s song “I’ve Been Everywhere?” Well, that’s me. Started in the Philadelphia area, went to college in New England, moved to California for six years, then Upstate New York for three and now the Washington,...more
The security incident response process inevitably brings a myriad of challenges for a company unfortunate enough to experience one. Although implementing an appropriate communication strategy may not be at the top of the list...more