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Biden Ends a Half-Century in Public Life on a Somber Note
“We’re not leaving the fight,” he told supporters and members of his staff as he prepared to leave Washington.
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What Trump Did on Day 1: Tracking His Biggest Moves
President Trump made major policy moves immediately after taking office, withdrawing from major international agreements, promising steep tariffs and pardoning nearly all of the Jan. 6 rioters.
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Trump Starts Immigration Crackdown, Enlisting the Military and Testing the Law
The president’s Day 1 actions included directives that fly in the face of legal limits on involving the military in domestic operations and the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship.
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US Department of Commerce Issues Interim Final Rule Designed to Protect American AI
On January 13, 2025, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published an Interim Final Rule (IFR) titled “Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion.” The IFR builds on a long series of recent export control restrictions on advanced computing hardware, technology, and components critical for artificial intelligence (AI) and seeks to establish…
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President Biden Issues Executive Order on Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nations Cybersecurity
INTRODUCTION… On January 16, 2025, President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) on Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity, to further address increasing threats from nation-state actors and cybercriminal organizations….By: Mayer Brown
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Cybersecurity in the Financial Sector: EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act Takes Effect
Beginning 17 January 2025, the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) will apply to almost all EU financial entities, including banks, insurers and reinsurers, brokers , payment and electronic money institutions, investment firms, and crypto-asset service providers….By: Mayer Brown
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Litigation Minute: A Look Back and Ahead
What You Need to Know in a Minute or Less – Throughout 2024, we published three series highlighting emerging and evolving trends in litigation. From generative AI to ESG litigation, our lawyers continue to provide concise, timely updates on the issues most critical to our clients and their businesses….By: K&L Gates LLP
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IP Hot Topic: USPTO Publishes FAQs on Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions
Following the Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions, the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) has published a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers regarding the guidance……By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
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LifeBridge Health Posts Notice of 2024 Data Breach Affecting Patient SSNs and Medical Info
On January 10, 2025, LifeBridge Health posted a website notice advising patients that the company recently experienced a data breach. In this notice, LifeBridge explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, dates of birth, dates of service, Social Security numbers, medical record…
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How Real Estate Development Is Impacting Florida Traffic and Accident Rates
Florida’s booming real estate market has been one of the most prominent success stories of the last few decades. With its favorable climate, no state income tax, and continued urban growth, the Sunshine State continues to attract thousands of new residents each year. However, this rapid real estate development is reshaping more than just the…