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As part of our continuing series on the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA), this installment focuses on risk assessments. MODPA requires businesses to perform data protection assessments when certain processing activities pose a heightened risk of harm to consumers….By: McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

President Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law the following day. Ahead of the annual August recess, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC), along with Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH), released a discussion draft of the Responsible Financial Innovation Act on July 22. This draft proposes an alternative…

This week, we examine new artificial intelligence (AI) regulations in California impacting employers: Starting October 1, 2025, new AI rules in California will change how businesses in the state use automated tools in hiring, promotions, and other workplace decisions. Key Takeaways for Employers • Anti-Discrimination Measures: The new regulations specifically target discriminatory practices in employers’…

We all know how the weather affects us when we’re outside on a hot, humid day. But did you know that hot and humid weather can impact your performance when you’re inside your car driving? Studies have shown a correlation between heat, humidity, and a greater likelihood of crashing your car….By: Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart…

“Forever Chemicals”, often referred to by the acronym “PFAS” (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), have been in the headlines for years now. The defense industry has been bracing for an onslaught of these suits for some time. While there has certainly been PFAS litigation in both the US and abroad, the tidal wave of lawsuits on…