There is nothing more inherently unique and personal to an individual than his or her DNA. Unlike many other types of personal information, a person’s DNA is immutable. It can be the key to unlocking extremely sensitive...more
5/22/2025
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Bankruptcy Code ,
Bankruptcy Court ,
Chapter 11 ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Genetic Testing ,
Privacy Laws ,
Sensitive Personal Information
On January 22, Nebraska state Senator Mike Jacobson (R), at the request of Governor Jim Pillen (R), introduced the Agriculture Data Privacy Act (LB525). This is a first-of-its kind privacy bill that would specifically...more
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to develop at a rapid pace, even the most sophisticated general counsel (GC) and in-house legal teams will be hard pressed to keep up with the evolving legal landscape....more
2/6/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Copyright ,
Data Privacy ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Open Source Software ,
Patents ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Risk Management ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Transparency
The US Senate’s Bipartisan AI Policy Roadmap is a highly anticipated document expected to shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States over the next decade. This comprehensive guide, which complements...more
5/20/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Investigations ,
Investment ,
Liability ,
Machine Learning ,
Name and Likeness ,
Privacy Laws ,
Research and Development ,
Transparency
As 2024 gets underway, the nonprofit sector will continue to face new challenges in addition to grappling with ongoing challenges that continue to impact the sector. Our interdisciplinary team, serving thousands of nonprofits...more
3/5/2024
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501(c)(4) ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) ,
Compliance ,
Crowdfunding ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employees ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fundraisers ,
Independent Contractors ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
IRS ,
Liability ,
Machine Learning ,
NAICS ,
Nonprofits ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Privacy Laws ,
Ransomware ,
SNDAs ,
Tax Exemptions
From its founding in 1914 until roughly 2018, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enjoyed near complete hegemony as the primary consumer protection enforcement agency in the United States. The states played an important role,...more
9/22/2023
/ AMG Capital Management LLC v FTC ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
COPPA ,
Enforcement ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Misuse of Information ,
Penalties ,
Privacy Laws ,
SCOTUS ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Artificial intelligence promises to transform the way we live and work and its impact will undoubtedly stretch to every business sector across the globe. This next generation of technology brings exciting possibilities and...more
8/29/2023
/ Advertising ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Automotive Industry ,
Biometric Information ,
Clean Energy ,
Clinical Trials ,
Confidentiality Policies ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Diagnostic Imaging Services ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Distribution Rules ,
Driverless Cars ,
Energy Sector ,
Enforcement ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Ethics ,
Family Offices ,
Fantasy Sports ,
Fashion Industry ,
Fraud and Abuse ,
Greenwashing ,
Healthcare ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Labor Regulations ,
Life Sciences ,
Logistics ,
Long-Term Care ,
Machine Learning ,
Medical Devices ,
Medical Research ,
Nonprofits ,
Open Source Software ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Popular ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Privacy Laws ,
Privately Held Corporations ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Renewable Energy ,
Retailers ,
Software ,
Sports ,
Sports Betting ,
Technology Sector ,
Vehicle Navigation Systems
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is more active in privacy and data security enforcement actions now than at any time in recent memory. It announces new enforcement actions almost daily, together with press releases, public...more
In a putative class action filed on June 28, 2023, in the Northern District of California, and in other similar cases, plaintiffs allege that OpenAI, Microsoft, and their respective affiliates violated the privacy rights of...more
7/18/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Business Model ,
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Data Privacy ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Getty Images ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Machine Learning ,
Open Source Software ,
Privacy Laws ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Software ,
User-Generated Content ,
Web Scraping
In the United States, the principle of data minimization is embedded firmly within the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, through FTC enforcement activities, and in the host of state-level privacy laws and rules that have...more
6/12/2023
/ Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Data Collection ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Enforcement ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Machine Learning ,
Personal Information ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
State Privacy Laws
Data protection assessments are required for high-risk processing activities in a rapidly growing set of federal, state, and international comprehensive privacy laws. These assessments are triggered by processing activities,...more
5/22/2023
/ Attorney-Client Privilege ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) ,
CDPA ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Impact Assessments ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Laws ,
Risk Assessment ,
State Privacy Laws
In recent months, there has been a surge of class actions brought under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) against retailers using virtual “try-on” features on their websites. Virtual try-on technology...more
Five new state omnibus privacy laws take effect in 2023, with two that already kicked in on January 1.
The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) – effective January 1, 2023, enforceable July 1, 2023....more
The Latest Trends and Developments in the Class Actions World -
Labor & Employment-
Labor and Employment class actions involving contractors are on the rise in California, especially in its $50-plus billion per annum...more
Colorado Department of Law Issues Draft CPA Revisions -
On December 22, the Colorado Department of Law issued updates to the draft Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) rules. These revisions build on written comments and feedback from...more
1/13/2023
/ Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) ,
Colorado ,
COPPA ,
Data Security ,
Employee Definition ,
EU ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Mobile Apps ,
New Guidance ,
Penalties ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Standard Contractual Clauses ,
UK
California Privacy Protection Agency Releases Revised Regulations -
With the effective date less than three months away, and ahead of a Board Meeting on October 28 and 29, the California Privacy Protection Agency released...more
10/24/2022
/ Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
California ,
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) ,
Colorado ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Executive Orders ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Interactive Advertising Bureau ,
Internet of Things ,
Joe Biden ,
National Security ,
NIST ,
Online Safety for Children ,
PIPEDA ,
Popular ,
Privacy Framework ,
Privacy Laws ,
Ransomware ,
Schrems I & Schrems II ,
Sensitive Personal Information