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New Lawsuit Highlights Concerns About AI Notetakers: 7 Steps Businesses Should Take

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A new lawsuit just filed against Otter.ai underscores the legal and compliance risks companies face when using AI notetakers – and serves as a good reminder to deploy best practices to reduce your risks. The August 15 case...more

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Another Employer Faces AI Hiring Bias Lawsuit: 10 Actions You Can Take to Prevent AI Litigation

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An unsuccessful job applicant is suing Sirius XM Radio in federal court, claiming the company’s AI-powered hiring tool discriminated against him based on his race. Filed on August 4 in the Eastern District of Michigan, the...more

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The Million Dollar ChatGPT Mistake

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I’m still haunted by the call that started my morning early Thursday. A new client needed help with the termination of an executive, immediately. Now, my spidey senses perk up whenever a client calls with a same-day...more

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In-House Legal Project Budgeting: The Best Time Was Yesterday; the Second-Best Time Is Today

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The NY ACEDS Metro Chapter, the ARMA New Jersey Chapter, and legal and governance professionals have recently presented (in ACEDS’ 2024 webinar and ARMA’s INFORM 2025 conference) on budget topics that are not new: determining...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Ransomware Attacks Target SonicWall Firewall Vulnerability

Ransomware group Akira is believed to be behind a large number of attacks that appear to be tied to SonicWall firewalls with SSLVPN enabled. Over the past week, a large number of attacks by the ransomware group Akira have...more

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New DEI Guidance Ties Federal Funding to Compliance and Provides Roadmap for Employers: Your 6 Biggest Takeaways

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Federal officials just issued another warning that employers may be at risk of losing federal funding – including grant funding – if their DEI or similar programs violate anti-discrimination laws. Recent guidance from the...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Managers Who Use ChatGPT to Promote Employees – What Could Go Wrong?

While artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool in a manager’s arsenal when it comes to efficiently making decisions, it is essential to use it ethically and fairly. Companies are no longer relying on AI solely to...more

Bennett Jones LLP

AI Notetaking in the Legal and Business Context: Does It Risk Confidentiality or Privilege?

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As businesses modernize, many are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to increase productivity and lower costs. One such tool is AI notetaking—automated meeting transcriptions, real-time summaries and searchable...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Navigating Employee Integration in Mergers and Acquisitions: Lessons From Pretty Woman — Hiring to Firing Podcast

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In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter discuss the challenges of integrating employees during and after mergers and acquisitions through the lens of the classic film Pretty Woman. Joined...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

AI, Deepfakes, and the Rise of the Fake Applicant – What Employers Need to Know

In an age of artificial intelligence and technological advances that improve the quality of deep fake programming, companies must remain vigilant to protect their brand and assets. They also have to be wary of who is applying...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day – New FCPA Enforcement Memo – What Does it Mean?

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast that brings you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned compliance...more

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

[Ongoing Program] Session 1: Managing Litigation as In-House Counsel — Best Practices and Strategies - May 20th, 12:00 pm - 1:00...

Session 1 of a 6-part series with Procopio and ACC San Diego: Best Practices and Strategies In-house counsel are the linchpin of effective litigation management. This session will focus on the best practices for overseeing...more

Cooley LLP

Annual Meetings: Giving the ‘High Sign’ to the Meeting Chair

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I had to look up the definition of “high sign” because I’ve said it for the entirety of my life, but it doesn’t feel right in this day and age. But sure enough, it means what I thought: “a surreptitious gesture, often...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Whistleblower Challenges and Employer Responses: One-on-One with Alex Barnard

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Addressing whistleblower claims is one of the most sensitive and complex issues employers face. It becomes especially challenging when the claims involve compliance officers, risk officers, or even lawyers tasked with...more

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10th Circuit Decision Highlights Best Practices for Employers Planning Reductions in Force

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In Raymond v. Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, the US Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit considered and rejected a group of former employees’ allegations that they were selected for termination in a reduction in force (RIF)...more

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Your Perspective Matters: Shape Legal AI with the ACEDS 2025 Survey

ACEDS is launching its Third Annual Artificial Intelligence Survey. This year the survey is sponsored by Secretariat and ACEDS is proud to be working once again with Rich Finkelman and his new team to deliver insights to the...more

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What Employers Need to Know About the Current State of the NLRB

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A series of game-changing moves from the White House have left employers struggling to understand the lay of the land when it comes to the nation’s labor law. Even though it might feel like we’re entering unchartered...more

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[Event] Corporate Counsel Conversation - January 29th, Columbus, OH

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Join us for Bricker Graydon's annual Corporate Counsel Conversation, hosted by the Walker Link Leadership Group and moderated by Jackie Lewis. This event brings in-house counsel and organizational leaders together to explore...more

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Tenth Circuit Weighs in on Reductions in Force: Takeaways for Employers

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The Tenth Circuit affirmed summary judgment in favor of Spirit AeroSystems in a discrimination case related to a 2013 reduction-in-force (RIF). The plaintiffs had alleged that the company targeted older workers in a...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Defending Data Breach Class Actions

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Class actions arising from data breach represented the fastest growing segment of class action filings. In 2023, more than 2000 class actions were filed, more than triple the amount filed in 2022. These cases were filed in...more

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New Study Shows AI Resume Screeners Prefer White Male Candidates: Your 5-Step Blueprint to Prevent AI Discrimination in Hiring

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A new study reveals that popular AI-based resume screening tools often favor White and male candidates, showing that resumes tied to White-associated names were preferred 85% of the time. The University of Washington...more

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DOL Issues Guidance on AI and Worker Well-Being Best Practices

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On October 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published Artificial Intelligence and Worker Well-Being: Principles and Best Practices for Developers and Employers. This document expands upon guidance released in...more

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Meeting the Needs of General Counsel: Beyond the Basics of Legal Advice - On Record PR

In this episode of On Record PR, Jennifer Simpson Carr goes on record with Alexander Lima, Vice President and Associate General Counsel of Wesco International, to discuss the importance of understanding clients’ business...more

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DOL Updates Guidance on Pension and Health & Welfare Plan Cybersecurity Best Practices

In 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued 3 documents outlining guidance on cybersecurity practices for benefits plans, which we discussed in a blog post at the time. The DOL recently issued revised versions of the...more

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Navigating a Security Incident - Best Practices for Engaging Service Providers - September 2024

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With the recent wave of ransomware and other security incidents, it is now more important than ever for impacted organizations to have a thorough understanding of each element of a proper data breach response. That includes...more

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