Federal AI Regulations vs State AI Laws: The Compliance Crisis of 2026 Your business is caught in the crossfire of a federal-state battle over artificial intelligence regulation. On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14365, launching an aggressive campaign to challenge state AI laws and establish a uniform […]
Healthcare organizations face mounting pressure to safeguard patient information in an increasingly digital landscape. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) remains the cornerstone of patient privacy protection, and enforcement activity by the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) continues to intensify. For hospitals, […]
The defense contracting landscape has fundamentally transformed. Effective November 10, 2025, the Department of Defense’s final rule implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program became enforceable, making cybersecurity compliance a mandatory contractual requirement rather than merely a best practice. For defense contractors and subcontractors throughout the industrial base, CMMC […]
The release of America’s AI Action Plan in July 2025 marks a watershed moment for businesses operating in the artificial intelligence space. With over 90 federal policy actions targeting AI innovation, infrastructure development, and international competitiveness, companies face both unprecedented opportunities and significant legal exposure. For business leaders, general counsel, […]
The data privacy litigation landscape has reached a critical inflection point. With federal court filings surging from approximately 1,425 cases in 2020 to over 2,529 in 2024, businesses face unprecedented legal exposure. As we move through 2025, the stakes have never been higher for companies collecting, processing, or storing consumer […]
When most people think of trademark infringement, they think of knockoffs like fake Rolex® watches or dubious Louis Vuitton® bags sold by street vendors. In these cases, a junior user comes along and tries to profit from the goodwill of a well-known senior user, either through outright deception or by […]
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized business operations, but it has also opened a Pandora’s box of legal liability. As AI adoption accelerates across industries, so does AI-related litigation. From copyright infringement claims against generative AI companies to employment discrimination lawsuits targeting automated hiring systems, 2025 has emerged as a watershed year […]
In an age when digital interactions dominate how businesses engage with clients, data privacy risks have moved to the forefront. Recent litigation trends show that insurers and financial services companies are now squarely in the cross-hairs of plaintiffs’ firms. The article “Data Privacy Litigation Trends Against Insurers and Financial Services […]
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in business operations, many organizations have turned to tools like ChatGPT to help draft contracts, interpret regulations, or provide quick legal context. However, a significant policy update from OpenAI has changed how AI can be used for legal guidance. The shift has important implications […]
Amazon has built one of the most complex return ecosystems in the world—handling more than $100 billion in returned goods annually. Behind its consumer-facing convenience is a vast network of third-party liquidators, logistics firms, and resale channels that keep its “river of returns” flowing. For companies operating in the reverse […]