Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a tool used by employers to save time and improve compliance when drafting employment policies. However, AI’s current usefulness has limits and comes with risks...more
Welcome to the Summer issue of SuperVision, our labor and employment e-newsletter. We continue to see substantial activity and legal developments impacting employers. In this edition, we cover Artificial Intelligence,...more
8/1/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Chevron Deference ,
Chevron v NRDC ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Final Rules ,
Government Agencies ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Machine Learning ,
Minimum Wage ,
Over-Time ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Statutory Interpretation ,
Threshold Requirements ,
Wage & Hour Division (WHD) ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Investigations
We are pleased to announce that several of the firm’s practice groups and attorneys were recognized in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA, a directory of leading law firms and attorneys. Chambers and Partners annually...more
6/14/2024
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Broadband ,
China ,
Communications Act of 1934 ,
Construction Industry ,
CRISPR ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
FCC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Healthcare ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Machine Learning ,
OCR ,
OSHA ,
Ransomware ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Sensitive Personal Information ,
Unfair Competition
Welcome to our sixth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report.
During the summer months, our firm is pleased to host a talented group of law students, who get the opportunity...more
6/13/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Building Codes ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Project ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Machine Learning ,
New Legislation ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector
Welcome to our fifth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report.
In our Ask the Attorney segment at the bottom of this e-newsletter, we tap Jonathan Deasy, Senior Attorney in our...more
5/22/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Climate Change ,
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
DBE Program ,
Drones ,
Employment Contract ,
Federal Bans ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
NEPA ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Non-Employees ,
OSHA ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
SBA ,
State and Local Government ,
Technology
Welcome to the first issue of The Academic Advisor for 2024.
In this edition, we examine the following topics of import for schools, institutions of higher education, and other education-focused organizations:
-...more
2/1/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
College Admissions ,
Corporal Punishment ,
DACA ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Disclosure ,
Educational Institutions ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Machine Learning ,
Name and Likeness ,
North Carolina ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Public Schools ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Sex Discrimination ,
State and Local Government ,
State Legislatures ,
Technology Sector ,
Title IX ,
Transparency ,
Universities
Unlike the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union (EU), the United States does not have a nationwide comprehensive data privacy law. Instead, the United States applies a sectoral approach to its...more
1/17/2024
/ Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Legislative Agendas ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
Privacy Acts ,
Privacy Laws ,
State and Local Government ,
State Privacy Laws
Revisiting…Are Automakers Making Sufficient Efforts to Protect Customer Data?
As a follow-up to our previous article and webinar, “Are Automakers Making Sufficient Efforts to Protect Customer Data?", we are addressing the...more
12/20/2023
/ American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) ,
Automotive Industry ,
CEOs ,
CFTC ,
CRISPR ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Life Sciences ,
Manufacturers ,
Personal Data ,
Public Schools ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Remote Working ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Surveillance ,
Technology Sector
In this final edition of the year, we cover the following issues of import for educational institutions:
- CFPB scrutiny of college-sponsored financial products;
- Changes ahead for Title IV program participants and...more
12/20/2023
/ Biometric Information ,
College Admissions ,
Colleges ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Department of Education ,
Educational Institutions ,
Gender Equity ,
Internal Communications ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Privacy Laws ,
Race Discrimination ,
Student Athletes ,
Student Loans ,
Students ,
Teachers ,
Third-Party Service Provider ,
Title IV ,
Title IX ,
Universities
As a follow-up to our previous article and webinar, “Are Automakers Making Sufficient Efforts to Protect Customer Data?”, we are addressing the recent 9th Circuit decision in Jones v. Ford Motor Co. At issue in this matter...more
12/19/2023
/ Automotive Industry ,
Customer Privacy ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Failure To State A Claim ,
Ford Motor ,
Hardware ,
Motion to Dismiss ,
Personal Information ,
Software ,
State Privacy Laws
“At colleges and universities across the nation, leaders agree that the key to ensuring business continuity and sustainability is cyber resilience.”
Why this is important: As highlighted in previous editions of The...more
11/13/2023
/ Colleges ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Educational Institutions ,
Hackers ,
Information Technology ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Ransomware ,
Universities
The Accreditation Overhaul for North Carolina (and Florida) Colleges -
Last month, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 8 (HB 8) into law. In addition to establishing a new computer science requirement for...more
11/8/2023
/ Accreditation ,
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Colleges ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Department of Education ,
Disability ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Educational Institutions ,
Electronic Monitoring ,
Financial Aid ,
First Amendment ,
Florida ,
Free Speech ,
Harassment ,
Information Technology ,
Name and Likeness ,
New Legislation ,
North Carolina ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Protests ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Remote Working ,
Risk Management ,
Student Athletes ,
Students ,
Surveillance ,
Teachers ,
Technology ,
Universities
With the ever-expanding Internet of Things, data privacy is a growing concern in today’s digital age. The automotive industry is no exception. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) has broad regulatory...more
9/27/2023
/ Automotive Industry ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Consent ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data-Sharing ,
Encryption ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Internet of Things ,
Motor Vehicles ,
NHTSA ,
Privacy Laws ,
Section 5 ,
Technology Sector
Are Automakers Making Sufficient Efforts to Protect Customer Data?
With the ever-expanding Internet of Things, data privacy is a growing concern in today’s digital age. The automotive industry is no exception. The National...more
9/27/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Automotive Industry ,
Censorship ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
CRISPR ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data-Sharing ,
DNA ,
Educational Institutions ,
Hackers ,
Information Technology ,
Internet of Things ,
Life Sciences ,
Machine Learning ,
NHTSA ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Freeze ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Risk Management ,
Social Media ,
Technology Sector
From application to termination, employee privacy considerations live throughout all stages of the employment lifecycle. Thus, employers should take heed of best practices and mechanisms when handling employee personal...more
9/5/2023
/ Background Screening Services ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Mobile Devices ,
Personal Information ,
Privacy Policy ,
Tesla
AI-Created Art isn’t Copyrightable, Judge Says in Ruling that Could Give Hollywood Studios Pause -
“A federal judge upheld a finding from the U.S. Copyright Office that a piece of art created by AI is not open to...more
9/5/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Big Data ,
Biometric Information ,
Copyright ,
Data Breach ,
Healthcare ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Life Sciences ,
Machine Learning ,
Nanotechnology ,
NASA ,
Outer Space ,
Personal Data ,
Tesla