On June 23, 2025, Senior Judge William Alsup of the Northern District of California issued a highly anticipated summary judgment opinion in Bartz v. Anthropic PBC. This is one of the first decisions of many to come dealing...more
Texas has become one of the first U.S. states to enact comprehensive legislation governing artificial intelligence with the passage of the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA)....more
On April 9, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against Alberto Saniger Mantinan, the founder and CEO of Nate, Inc. The SEC...more
At this point, everyone has dealt with a chatbot of some nature. Whether you’re trying to change a flight or get a prescription, they are everywhere. As AI, and generative AI in particular, become more and more prevalent,...more
AI is coming for digital advertising in video games. AI-driven technologies now enable the integration of dynamic, personalized advertisements within gaming environments, enhancing player engagement and offering lucrative...more
3/5/2025
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Artificial Intelligence ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Copyright ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Trademarks
Virtually every business has signed an agreement with a software as a service (“SaaS”) provider at one time or another. And now, virtually every SaaS provider (it seems, at least) is coming out with an AI-related feature or...more
2/7/2025
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Automation Systems ,
Bias ,
Compliance ,
Contract Terms ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Indemnification ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Liability ,
Machine Learning ,
Risk Management ,
SaaS ,
Software ,
Vendors
The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued significant guidance detailing how the state's existing legal framework will regulate artificial intelligence, eschewing the need for immediate AI-specific legislation....more
1/16/2025
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Compliance ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Misrepresentation ,
Oregon ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
In December 2024, a task force consisting of 24 representatives from the Democratic and Republican parties issued a 273-page report with key findings and recommendations in relation to Artificial Intelligence on a...more
The Georgia Senate Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence just released a detailed report outlining its findings and recommendations on the integration and regulation of AI technologies in the state. Given the likelihood...more
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle W. Bowman recently delivered insightful remarks at the 27th Annual Symposium on Building the Financial System of the 21st Century, emphasizing the transformative potential of artificial...more
With President Trump's re-election, the approach to artificial intelligence regulation in the United States is poised for a dramatic shift away from the more proactive, government-led model that was anticipated under a Harris...more
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has created unprecedented opportunities for innovation, but securing patent protection for AI-related inventions remains challenging under current U.S. patent law....more
11/1/2024
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Documentation ,
Innovative Technology ,
Integration ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Inventions ,
Machine Learning ,
Patent Applications ,
Patent-Eligible Subject Matter ,
Patents ,
Software
The Federal Trade Commission has taken an important step in the regulation of marketing claims relating to artificial intelligence with the launch of “Operation AI Comply.” This operation marks a significant shift in the...more
In response to President Biden’s Executive Order relating to the safe use of AI, the U.S. Department of Labor just released new guidance titled “Artificial Intelligence and Worker Well-being: Principles and Best Practices...more
The federal government is the biggest purchaser in America and that extends to the SaaS space. On September 24, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released Memorandum M-24-18, offering updated guidelines for the...more
10/11/2024
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Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
Bias ,
Biometric Information ,
Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Government Agencies ,
Innovation ,
Machine Learning ,
OMB ,
Personal Data ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Privacy Laws ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Sensitive Personal Information ,
Software ,
Transparency ,
Vendors
When corporations use Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs, they should be sure to use them in a manner that doesn’t result in the Department of Justice knocking on their door. The DOJ just released an updated version of its...more
While states such as Colorado (and, perhaps shortly, California) have led the pack when it comes to AI regulation, the state of New York won’t be left behind. There are currently more than 60 bills pending in New York that...more
In an otherwise unassuming case relating to an insurance company’s obligation to cover an insured, Judge Kevin C. Newsom of the Eleventh Circuit engaged in a fascinating discussion of the merits of using of large language...more
As generative artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize business operations across industries, it has become imperative for companies to establish robust internal policies governing its use by employees. This alert...more
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into business operations, companies must carefully evaluate vendor contracts involving AI technologies...more
8/28/2024
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Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
Compliance ,
Confidentiality Agreements ,
Contract Terms ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Due Diligence ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Machine Learning ,
Transparency ,
Vendors
As Artificial Intelligence becomes more of a household name, lawmakers and regulators throughout the nation are examining ways to protect consumers. Colorado recently passed first-of-its-kind legislation, a comprehensive law...more
Despite the approval of 109 new adult-use business licenses Feb. 16, New York’s legal cannabis program continues to face criticism, including backlash that the requirement retailers be 1,000 feet apart is a barrier,...more
The Office of Cannabis Management in New York state has provided further guidance on how adult-use conditional cultivators (AUCCs) must measure and report the square footage of their flowering canopy to remain compliant with...more
New York state’s Office of Cannabis Management has released draft regulations for labeling and packaging cannabis that may appear restrictive, complex and surprising — and that will likely spark vigorous debate during the...more
On December 18, two new procedures will be available for challenging U.S. trademark registrations. On that date, new regulations from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will take effect, as part of the USPTO’s...more