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Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed. State Action: Virginia Governor Signs Bill Restricting Minor’s Use of Social Media:...more
In an unprecedented test of courtroom technology boundaries, the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division recently halted proceedings when it discovered pro se litigant Jerome Dewald had submitted an AI-generated...more
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, legislation that would ban intoxicating hemp is moving through the Texas legislature. We applaud the state...more
When the General Assembly reconvenes in Richmond next week, legislators will face a staggeringly full agenda. Ahead of Monday's 11:59 PM deadline, Governor Youngkin acted on more than 900 bills — vetoing 157, amending 159,...more
On February 20, 2025, Virginia’s General Assembly voted to pass Virginia House Bill 2094, the “High-Risk Artificial Intelligence Developer and Deployer Act” (the “Act”). The Act is currently awaiting Governor Glenn Youngkin’s...more
After a number of data center-related bills were filed at the outset of its 2024 session, the Virginia General Assembly directed its Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) to study the effects of data center...more
Déjà vu all over again: after Colorado and Virginia established competing standards for comprehensive privacy laws in 2021, history appears to be repeating itself in the artificial intelligence (AI) space. Virginia’s...more
The Virginia General Assembly has once again advanced legislation to establish a regulated market for recreational marijuana sales. Virginia is unique in that it allows personal possession of cannabis but bans retail sales...more
Keypoint: It was another busy week with Virginia lawmakers advancing three bills and new consumer and children’s privacy bills introduced in multiple states. Below is the fourth weekly update on the status of proposed state...more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved West Virginia’s application to obtain authorization and primacy regarding the issuance of permits for Class VI underground injection control (UIC) wells. This...more
The 2025 General Assembly commenced its legislative business this week following an unexpected delay due to widespread water outages that impacted the city of Richmond last week. With only 46 days in this "short" session — as...more
Virginia, a leader in technology and privacy related regulations, is methodically examining artificial intelligence legislation. In particular, significant legislation establishing a regulatory framework for high-risk...more
Much has been written in recent months about the Department of Justice’s national Whistleblower Rewards Program, including a recent article I co-authored with Mike Gill entitled 7 Strategies to Comply with the DOJ’S New...more
As more companies – including businesses with and without experience producing alcoholic beverages – move to leverage their brands and brand equity across the beverage spectrum, regulators, trade associations and the...more
In this video alert, Dave Albo and Kevin Pomfret review bills discussed in the General Assembly concerning artificial intelligence (AI), the results from the recently concluded legislative session and the executive order...more
On March 14, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed House Bill (HB) 418 that would have created a vehicle for class actions in Virginia state courts and would have broadened statutory damages under the Virginia Consumer...more
On February 28, the Virginia General Assembly passed House Bill No. 698, which would legalize sales of recreational marijuana at retail in the Commonwealth. It now heads to the desk of Governor Glenn Youngkin, where its...more
Virginia is currently one of only two states that does not allow class-action lawsuits in its courts. However, that could change soon as House Bill (HB) 418, originally introduced on January 10, 2024, seeks to create a...more
Educational institutions are no stranger to the limelight, particularly when it comes to politics and the priorities of state lawmakers. As shown by the following overview of pending bills and legislation, education will...more
Virginia continues to charge ahead in the AI space, with Delegate Michelle Lopes Maldonado recently submitting a new “AI Developer Act. Here are some key points to know. Definitions- •AI is defined as “technology that...more
CALIFORNIA - On March 29, 2024, the amended California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations will take effect. These regulations were originally slated to take effect in 2023, but a court ruling (that is being appealed)...more
Leading consumer brands are facing increased and often highly politicized scrutiny from state attorneys general and other state regulators. The landscape of state AG complaints, investigations, and litigation is evolving...more
On January 17, 2023, House Bill No 2389 was offered to re-enact sections 6.2-1600 (Definitions) and 6.2-1607 (Licenses; places of business; changes) of the Code of Virginia with proposed amendments that would permit employees...more
With 2023 quickly approaching, many are spending this final quarter preparing for the five US state “comprehensive” privacy laws. Some of these contemplate clarifying regulations with technical and operational requirements....more