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Before Electric Vehicles Became Political, There Was the Toyota Prius
The political polarization of battery-powered cars may have started when Toyota released its first hybrid model 25 years ago.
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Trump’s Second-Term Promises: What He’s Done So Far on Immigration, Trade, DEI and More
President Trump has driven illegal crossings at the border to record lows, helped bring about an uneasy cease-fire in Gaza and upended the global trading system.
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Discover Earth’s Most Stunning Hidden Gems You Must Visit
Every once in a while, I find myself scrolling through social media, bombarded with images of iconic landmarks: the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall, and the Grand Canyon. These places are breathtaking, no doubt, but there’s something about discovering the lesser-known corners of our world that feels like unlocking a secret. It’s these hidden gems…
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The RAISE Act: New York Joins California in Requiring Developer Transparency For Large AI Models
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act on December 19, 2025, marking a major legal development in the world of artificial intelligence (AI)….By: DLA Piper
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Client Alert: The US Office of Space Commerce Seeks Industry Feedback on a Potential New Regulatory Authorization Regime for “Novel” Commercial Space Activities
On December 3, 2025, the Office of Space Commerce hosted the first stakeholder engagement session to shape the regulatory landscape that will ultimately form the mission authorization for novel commercial space activities pursuant to Section 5 of Executive Order No. 14335, Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry, August 13, 2025, which directs the Secretary of Commerce to develop…
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Paranoid Android: FDA Advisory Committee Continues to Evaluate AI Mental Health Tools
Key Takeaways – FDA oversight of AI mental health tools is accelerating. The Digital Health Advisory Committee’s (“DHAC’s”) November 2025 meeting highlights FDA’s increased attention to digital health technologies such as mental health chatbots which utilize generative AI….By: Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
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6 Things Healthcare Leaders Need to Know About HHS’s New AI RFI
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) just issued a major Request for Information (RFI) on artificial intelligence in clinical care. Comments are due February 21, 2026. It is led by the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, aiming to promote responsible innovation and patient…
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NSCEB Assesses Future of U.S.-China Biotechnology Competition
On December 19, 2025, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) announced the publication of a paper entitled “The Future of U.S.-China Biotechnology Competition.” The paper notes that although the United States has historically led in biotechnology, over the past 20 years, China has systematically built a vertically integrated biotechnology ecosystem that is now…
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Personal Injury Plaintiff Strikes Out on Motion to Reconsider Work Product-Related Issue
“Slip and fall” personal injury cases frequently spawn work product and related issues. In Sabanski v. Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc., Case No. 8:24-cv-844-WFJ-SPF, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 196575 (M.D. Fla. Oct. 3, 2025), plaintiff sued a beauty salon after a fall….By: McGuireWoods LLP
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Asbestos/Common Law Action: Federal Appellate Court Addresses Collateral Estoppel Issue
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (“Second Circuit”) addressed in a December 22nd Opinion issues arising out of asbestos related tort claims. See LA’SHAUN CLARK v. NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY, ET AL., 2025 WL 3702955….By: Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,
