The sports industry is undergoing a transformative shift as data becomes an increasingly important part of commercial strategy. From enhancing player performance to unlocking new revenue streams, data’s role in...more
College sports are undergoing a seismic shift as commercial activity accelerates and athlete compensation evolves. With the approval of the House vs. NCAA settlement and a surge in private investment, the traditional model of...more
The facilities and residential services industry continues to evolve, marked by M&A growth, complex workforce structures, and increasing regulatory demands. Our multidisciplinary team is deeply experienced in supporting...more
As organizations prepare for the 2026 Men’s World Cup, co-hosted across 16 North American cities, it is vital for such entities to begin weighing several key considerations to ensure a successful and compliant event. This...more
Going beyond the basics of artificial intelligence (AI), it is important to focus on the data. How data is used, managed, and understood in the context of AI has become the center of many legal and business conversations,...more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping modern society, enabling the automation and modification of routine human activities and, consequently, enhancing efficiency and productivity. Like any technological development, AI...more
While artificial intelligence has not quite yet achieved singularity, the last fortnight brought about a substantial update to the AI regulatory landscape. As of February 2, Chapters I and II of the EU AI Act have entered...more
In our latest blog post, we shared a few considerations for compliance in the context of complex outsourcing contracts. Continuing on this theme, we take a look into the matter of data protection compliance....more
In the current, highly competitive, business landscape, businesses face the challenge of optimizing efficiency, enhancing productivity, and reducing costs, all while maintaining the quality of their services. One of the...more
The landscape for outsourcing, technology, and artificial intelligence (AI) transactions continues to undergo significant transformations as businesses navigate technological advancements, regulatory changes, and data privacy...more
In the weeks following a defective software update that disrupted several industries globally, including financial services, aviation, retail, and emergency services, remediation efforts remain ongoing while organizations...more
One of the commonly advertised features of AI is that it is beneficial for automation and increasing productivity. When a company considers improving its productivity and employing an AI tool, it will typically go through a...more
As we continue to see AI steadily and increasingly be incorporated into service offerings, businesses should pay special attention to previously “standard” provisions when contracting for the provision and use of services...more
The European Union’s new AI Act (the Act) went into efect on 1 August 2024. The Act is the first-ever comprehensive law focused on artifcial intelligence and machine learning (collectively, AI). The Act impacts many...more
The intersection of technology and commerce has given rise to a myriad of trends that are reshaping the way companies approach commercial contracts. From the retail industry to the broader market, the integration of...more
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released a comprehensive report detailing growing financial transactions within video gaming and virtual worlds, which increasingly mimic traditional monetary systems....more
It’s no surprise that AI is dominating the news cycle. One would be hard pressed to find another trend that has so quickly woven itself into the fabric of legal documents. We are seeing service agreement riders, diligence...more
The 2022 Men’s World Cup in Qatar and the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand set new standards for sustainability, human rights, and sponsorships—and with those new standards come new challenges....more
On October 25, the Morgan Lewis technology transactions, outsourcing, and commercial contracts team filled a room in New York with representatives from various industries who were looking to engage in interactive discussions...more
The UK government has announced the UK extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, known as the UK-US data bridge. The new framework will allow businesses to transfer personal data between the United Kingdom and the United...more
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been rapidly transforming industries and reshaping our daily lives by ushering in unprecedented opportunities for automation—which naturally has come with some challenges. While AI’s potential...more
It should be no surprise to readers of this blog that questions about artificial intelligence (AI) have been the hot topic for the past six months. We have previously written posts related to AI contracting pointers, updates...more
In this blog post, we provide a summary of the different types of agency relationships in the United Kingdom and United States.
Agency relationships are legal arrangements where one party—the “agent”—acts on behalf of...more
It is often appealing for businesses that are under pressure to get contracts signed to turn to template documents. While these templates can be very convenient, it is imperative, especially with regard to liability...more
Financial regulators in the United Kingdom, European Union, and United States are proposing new rules to regulate how financial products are promoted on social media platforms. There is a particular focus on financial...more