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SEC and CFTC Clarify Spot Crypto Trading Rules While Illinois Enacts New Crypto Laws

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Recent policy developments highlight continued momentum in digital asset regulation across federal agencies and state legislatures. The SEC and CFTC jointly issued staff guidance clarifying that current law does not prohibit...more

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Wyoming Debuts First U.S. State-Issued Stablecoin — Frontier Stable Token (FRNT)

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Wyoming has officially launched the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), the first stablecoin in the U.S. issued by a public entity. Fully backed by U.S. dollars and short-term treasury bills, with reserves legally required to...more

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Colorado AI Act Effective Date Delayed

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Unable to reach an agreement on amending the Colorado AI Act during the special session, the Colorado legislature voted to delay the law’s effective date to June 30, 2026....more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, August 25, 2025

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Why PA’s Government Keeps Running Despite Late Budget - Nearly two months past the budget deadline, the Pennsylvania government continues operating due to legal exceptions and ongoing revenue collection. While core...more

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U.S. AI Laws and What They Mean for Your Business

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It seems like everywhere you look, artificial intelligence (“AI”) is being talked about. It no longer carries that stigma that it is just for tech giants. Businesses across industries are integrating AI into their operations....more

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Cozen Cities - August 20, 2025

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BOSTON—City Deploys Sensors to Combat Rat Infestations - Boston officials announced the implementation of a new rodent-tracking sensor system throughout the city to provide data on hotspots and measure the effectiveness of...more

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AI Reporter - August 2025

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The United States Senate’s 99-1 vote to lift a 10-year ban on state-level AI regulation marked a major shift in tech policy, challenging efforts by companies like OpenAI and Google to maintain uniform federal oversight. The...more

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New White House AI Action Plan Aims to Remove Barriers and Shift Regulatory Focus

The Trump administration recently unveiled a new action plan relating to artificial intelligence (AI) technology that focuses on removing regulations and/or other barriers, building upon President Donald Trump’s prior...more

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California Courts Adopt Rule Governing the State’s Generative AI Use

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Following the year-long work of its Artificial Intelligence Task Force, California’s Judicial Council has adopted Rule 10.430 addressing the use of generative AI by the state’s judicial branch. California is the largest, and...more

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Colorado August Special Session Will Address Colorado AI Act

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Key point: Colorado lawmakers will have another opportunity to amend the Colorado AI Act. ...more

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AI Under the Spotlight: Key Insights Ahead of the White House Action Plan

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It’s July, and the White House Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) Action Plan (“Action Plan” or “the plan”) is almost here....more

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No AI Moratorium for Now, but What Comes Next?

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President Donald Trump’s budget reconciliation bill (H.R.1.), dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Bill), nearly put a decade-long pause on state and local government AI regulation within the United States (the...more

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Texas Legislature Passes Comprehensive AI Bill

Texas’ legislature passed a business friendly “comprehensive” artificial intelligence (AI) bill, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (House Bill 149). But this isn’t a Colorado AI Act copycat; the...more

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NAIC Responds to Proposed 10-Year Moratorium on State Regulation of AI in One Big Beautiful Bill Act

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There is a proposed 10-year moratorium on the enforcement of state laws that regulate artificial intelligence (AI) contained in Section 43201(c) of H.R.1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act. ...more

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Ten-year Moratorium on AI Regulation Proposed in US Congress

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Provision in House-passed “reconciliation” bill would bar states and localities from enforcing laws or regulations on AI models - With an eye on Europe’s heavy regulation of AI Systems, the proliferation of US state bills and...more

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Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez – Innovative Approach to Safety

In this latest episode, Host Zack Fink conducts a newsmaker interview with Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. Using new methods of technology to prosecute crimes, Gonzalez has brought an innovative approach to keeping...more

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Bridging the Gap: How CivicReach is Revolutionizing Government Customer Service

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Do you remember the last time you had to call your local government office and ended up stuck on hold for hours? For Chip Kennedy, founder and CEO of CivicReach, solving this universal frustration became the mission behind...more

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Bridging the Gap: How CivicReach is Revolutionizing Government Customer Service

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What if AI could transform your frustrating interactions with local government into seamless, efficient experiences? In this episode of Founder Shares, Chip Kennedy, founder and CEO of CivicReach, shares how his voice AI...more

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White House AI Executive Order Sets its Sights on Free-Market Innovation - Increased state-level regulation potentially on the...

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On January 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the Executive Order (EO) Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence. The artificial intelligence (AI)- focused EO is anticipated by the White House...more

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Governor Murphy’s 2025 State of the State Address

Yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy delivered his annual State of the State Address, outlining an ambitious agenda aimed at securing economic opportunity and strengthening New Jersey’s future. Murphy is in his final year of...more

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Texas, Utah and Small Modular Reactor ("SMR") Developer Launch Lawsuit Alleging "Unlawful" Regulatory Regime

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Complaint filed United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas (Case No. 6:24-cv-00507) - KEY TAKEAWAYS - The States of Texas and Utah, together with private developer Last Energy, have sued to exempt certain...more

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Oregon’s Senate Bill 4 Will Empower and Accelerate Semiconductor Growth

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In the 2023 legislative session, Oregon passed Senate Bill 4 – a groundbreaking move to bolster its position as a leader in the semiconductor industry and to strengthen the industry within its borders. The legislation...more

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A Bird's-Eye View of the Current Standings of AI Guidance and Requirements by States

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Since the 2023 adoption by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners of its model bulletin on the use of AI systems by insurers, states have been adopting the model bulletin or draft requirements of their own. Below...more

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Client Alert: U.S. Copyright Office Issues “Digital Replica” Report Finding Urgent Need for New Federal Legislation

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Last year, the U.S. Copyright Office commenced a far-reaching policy study concerning copyright and related issues raised by the widespread availability and use of artificial intelligence (AI). This week, the Office released...more

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Rhode Island Continues State-Level Adoption of Comprehensive Data Privacy Laws

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Rhode Island is the latest state to adopt a comprehensive data privacy law, titled the Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act....more

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