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An Employer’s Guide to Outsmarting Artificial Intelligence Liability in the Workplace
Employers need to be smarter than ever about how they use artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. Laws attempting to regulate the use of AI in the workplace have seemingly kept pace with advancements in the technology itself. Originally intended to streamline employment processes, AI may have unintended consequences that need to be mitigated. There…
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Colorado Federal Court Grants Motions to Dismiss in Cryptocurrency Theft Case Citing Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
In a recent ruling, the District of Colorado granted several motions to dismiss filed by the developers and owners of cryptocurrency application Atomic Wallet, citing a lack of personal jurisdiction. This decision effectively ends a class action litigation involving the alleged theft of cryptocurrency assets by North Korean hackers….By: Troutman Pepper
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YouTube Unveils AI Detection Tools: Advancing ContentID for the AI Era
YouTube has announced a slate of new AI detection tools to enhance its ContentID system. The tools are designed to address the challenges posed by AI-generated content, which is becoming increasingly prevalent and sophisticated. The announcement coincides with industry-wide calls for more robust detection mechanisms as the lines between AI-generated and human-produced content continue to blur….By: Sheppard…
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Federal Circuit Reverses § 101 Summary Judgment Of Invalidity, Holding That Describing Claims At High Level Of Abstraction And Untethered From The Claims’ Language All But Ensures That The Exceptions To § 101 Swallow The Rule
On September 9, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“CAFC”) reversed the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California’s decision finding asserted claims invalid under 35 U.S.C. § 101. In 2015, Contour IP Holding LLC (“Contour”) sued GoPro, Inc. (“GoPro”), alleging that several GoPro products infringe certain claims……By:…
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California Takes Action Against Deepfakes: Five New Bills Signed Into Law
Governor Gavin Newsom has made waves by signing five new bills aimed at tackling the challenges posed by deepfakes in California, with two bills covering digital replicas of performers and three focused on elections and transparency in digital advertising. Below is a summary of the key provisions of each bill:…By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton…
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Altman Plants Notifies Thousands of Data Breach Involving Their SSNs and Medical Information
On September 18, 2024, Altman Specialty Plants (“Altman”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas after discovering that an unauthorized party accessed certain files and folders on its computer network. In this notice, Altman explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information,…
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Elitecare Emergency Room Notifies Patients of July 2024 Data Breach
On September 18, 2024, ERLC, LLC, d/b/a Elitecare Emergency Hospital (“Elitecare”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas after discovering unauthorized access to personal information that was stored on the company’s computer network. In this notice, Elitecare explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access…
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Fireworks Software Notifies 27k Individuals of Recent Data Breach
On September 17, 2024, Fireworks Software, Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access parts of its computer network. In this notice, Fireworks Software explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information….By:…
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Congress Moves Forward on Lithium-Ion Battery Legislation
As the demand for clean energy and transportation grows, so does the need for rechargeable batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are widely used, from small toys to electric cars to large energy storage systems. While some lithium-ion batteries are already subject to regulations, rechargeable batteries used in “micro-mobility devices” such as electric bikes and scooters are currently…
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This Week in eDiscovery: Duty to Preserve | Inadvertent Disclosure
Every week, the Array team reviews the latest news and analysis about the evolving field of eDiscovery to bring you the topics and trends you need to know. This week’s post covers the period of September 9-15. Here’s what’s happening….By: Array