Colorado Governor Jared Polis just called for a special legislative session starting August 21 to revisit the state’s landmark artificial intelligence law, signaling that employers and businesses may gain a reprieve from what...more
8/8/2025
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Senators voted overwhelmingly in the early morning hours yesterday to drop the proposed pause on state AI laws that would have dissuaded state lawmakers from regulating artificial intelligence at the local level for the next...more
7/2/2025
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We’re now one step closer to the nation’s first-ever comprehensive federal AI regulation after Senate leaders just agreed to several key compromises to a proposal that would block states from receiving key federal funding if...more
7/1/2025
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Another California lawmaker wants the state to be at the forefront of AI regulation, unveiling the “No Robo Bosses” Act and taking direct aim at the use of AI in the workplace. Senate Bill 7, released by Senator Jerry...more
AI is reshaping the workplace, and two of the nation’s most influential states – California and New York – are making sure businesses take accountability. California’s Attorney General issued sweeping advisories on Monday...more
1/20/2025
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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more
12/4/2023
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First-year Governor Gavin Newsom signed some significant pieces of legislation in recent days that will impact employers across California – ranging from a ban on mandatory arbitration agreements, to a complete rewrite to the...more
10/15/2019
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