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How to Improve Your Time Management Skills in 5 Easy Steps
Time management is a crucial skill in today’s fast-paced and busy world. With so many responsibilities and tasks to juggle, it can be challenging to stay on top of everything and make the most of our time. However, with the right strategies and mindset, anyone can improve their time management skills and become more productive…
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EU AI Act Obligations for Deployers of High-Risk AI Systems
Now that the EU AI Act has come into force, companies deploying high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems in the European Union (EU) must prepare to navigate a complex landscape of new obligations by 2 August 2027. This article explains these obligations so that companies can implement them strategically….By: Latham & Watkins LLP
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AI-Powered Medical Devices Bring Patent and Regulatory Pitfalls
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming the medical device industry. Simultaneously, companies are working to gain Food and Drug Administration approval and obtain intellectual property protection for this technology. As these changes take place and newer guidance emerges, IP practitioners need to help clients navigate these complicated areas without jeopardizing investment into AI or…
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Is your direct-to-consumer company using “dark patterns” on its website?
Navigating the virtual marketplace has become an integral part of the consumer experience in the digital age. Lurking behind the convenience and accessibility of e-commerce websites, however, lies a subtle yet pervasive tactic known as “dark patterns.”…By: Ballard Spahr LLP
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American Bar Association Ethics Ruling on Generative AI: Taking Advantage of AI Technology Ethically and Effectively
On July 29, the American Bar Association (ABA) weighed in for the first time on the ethical implications of generative AI (GenAI) use with the release of Formal Opinion 512. The 15-page document details, among other things, the current use of GenAI in the legal space, GenAI’s transformative potential, and some important advice on effectively……By:…
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DHS Updates STEM Designated Degree Program List for 24-Month STEM OPT Extensions
On July 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) added the category of Environmental/Natural Resource Economics (03.0204) as a qualifying field of study to the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. DHS did not add or remove any other Classification of Instruction Programs (CIP) code or field from this list as a part…
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South Suburban College Notifies 96k Current and Former Students of Recent Data Breach
On August 5, South Suburban College (“SSC”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that student information was subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, SSC explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access students’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security…
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Regulatory Amendments Impacting Drug and Medical Device Recalls Coming Into Force
On December 17, 2024, recent amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR) and the Medical Devices Regulations (MDR) relating to the recall of drugs and medical devices will come into force….By: Stikeman Elliott LLP
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Is a Federal Gas Stove Ban in the Works? CPSC Says “No.”
In January of 2023, Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr. of the Consumer Product Safety Commissioner (CPSC) ignited a political debate over an unlikely subject: gas stoves. During an interview with Bloomberg on January 9, 2023, Trumka stated that CPSC was considering banning gas stoves due to health hazards. He asserted that gas stoves are “a hidden…
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Hamas Elevates Gaza Leader Who Planned Oct. 7 Attacks to Top Post
The selection of Yahya Sinwar, a prime target of Israeli forces, to replace the assassinated Ismail Haniyeh consolidates authority in the hands of a hard-liner who is in hiding.
