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U.S. Infrastructure Improves, but Cuts May Imperil Progress, Report Says
A report card from an engineering group found that American roads, ports and other infrastructure got better last year but could be hurt if federal funding is reduced.
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Is Russia an Adversary or a Future Partner? Trump’s Aides May Have to Decide.
On Tuesday, America’s top intelligence officials will release their current assessment of Russia. They are caught between what their analysts say and what President Trump wants to hear.
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China Released New Measures for Labelling AI-Generated and Synthetic Content
On 14 March 2025, the Measures for the Labelling of Artificial Intelligence-Generated and Synthetic Content (Measures) was jointly released by four Chinese government agencies, namely the Cyberspace Administration of China, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Public Security, and the National Radio and Television Administration, following the release of its draft…
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Key Considerations Before Negotiating Healthcare AI Vendor Contracts
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in healthcare is revolutionizing the industry, bringing efficiencies to the practice of medicine and benefits to patients. However, the negotiation of third-party AI tools requires a nuanced understanding of the tool’s application, implementation, risk and the contractual pressure points. Before entering the negotiation room, consider the following key…
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D.C. Circuit Holds that AI-Generated Artwork is Ineligible for Copyright Protection
Key Takeaways: – Confirming the position of the Copyright Office and past precedent considering the possibility of non-human authors, the D.C. Circuit held this week that the Copyright Act does not protect works created entirely by AI. This decision follows a similar conclusion by the Federal Circuit regarding the possibility of patent rights for an…
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Virginia Moves to Regulate High-Risk AI with New Compliance Mandates
On February 20, the Virginia General Assembly passed the High-Risk Artificial Intelligence Developer and Deployer Act. If signed into law, Virginia would become the second state, after Colorado, to enact comprehensive regulation of “high-risk” artificial intelligence systems used in critical consumer-facing contexts, such as employment, lending, housing, and insurance….By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
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New York Attorney General Proposes Bill to Expand Consumer Protection Law
On March 13, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the introduction of the Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable Business Practices Act (FAIR Business Practices Act). The proposed legislation seeks to extend the state’s existing ban on deceptive business practices to also prohibit unfair and abusive practices, aligning New York with 42 other states….By:…
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Columbia Eye Clinic Confirms January 2025 Data Breach
On March 14, 2025, Columbia Eye Clinic (“Columbia Eye”) filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after discovering that an unauthorized party accessed the company’s IT network. In this notice, Columbia Eye explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able…
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OBI Seafoods Announces Data Breach Affecting Current and Former Workers and Vendors
On March 12, 2025, OBI Seafoods, LLC (“OBI”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of the company’s IT network. In this notice, OBI Seafoods explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’…
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Forum Communications Notifies 28,830 People of Data Breach
On March 19, 2025, Forum Communications Company filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party gained access to parts of its computer system. In this notice, Forum Communications explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information….By: Console…
