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A Legal Showdown on the Border Between the U.S. and Texas: What to Know
A court in Austin is hearing oral arguments in the federal government’s bid to block Texas from imposing a wide-ranging new immigration law.
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Unpacking the Evolution of Online Dating: From Chat Rooms to Swiping Right
In the early days of the internet, finding love online may have seemed like a far-fetched idea. But as technology has advanced, online dating has become a mainstream and accepted way to connect with potential romantic partners. From chat rooms to swiping right, online dating has gone through a rapid evolution – and it’s showing…
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FAA Reauthorization Watch: Provisions of Note for UAS and AAM Companies in the Senate Bill
On February 8, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation passed a bill that would fund the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the next five years. This marks the first good progress on FAA Reauthorization since the House of Representatives passed its own version last July….By: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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EnforceMintz — A 2023 Legislative Push to Address AI in Health Care Will Continue in 2024
Since May 2023, federal legislators have introduced a broad array of bills designed to address the rapid promulgation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. In that time, over 50 bills have been introduced, the vast majority of which have been referred to various congressional committees (Mintz tracks AI-related legislation here). In addition, the Biden administration released…
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What Does FDA Think of AI?
Speaking at CES 2024 earlier this year, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf expressed significant concerns about the FDA’s ability to effectively regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector. While acknowledging that AI presents significant opportunities in terms of both improving patient outcomes and giving doctors and nurses more time to…
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Cyber Incident Reporting Obligations for Public Companies under the SEC’s New Cybersecurity Rules
The U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) recently adopted a final rule regarding cybersecurity risk management, governance, and incident reporting. The final rule went into effect on September 5, 2023, and disclosure requirements apply to fiscal years ending on or after December 15, 2023….By: Burr & Forman
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The Latest Chapter in Authors’ Copyright Suit Against OpenAI: Original Pleadings Insufficient
In a relatively scathing opinion finding the plaintiffs’ Complaint “defective in numerous respects,” a district court judge has thrown out most of the claims a group of artists has asserted against AI platforms that allegedly used the artists’ copyrighted works without permission. The order in Andersen et al. v. Stability AI Ltd. provides an important…
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Signature Performance Notifies Consumers of January 2024 Data Breach
On February 9, 2024, Signature Performance, Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after learning that an unauthorized party was able to access the company’s IT network. In this notice, Signature Performance explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information….By: Console…
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Suboxone Shown to Cause Tooth Decay in Patients
Suboxone is a medication used to treat opioid addiction, containing buprenorphine and naloxone. While Suboxone is highly effective in helping individuals overcome opioid dependence, there have been concerns about its potential impact on dental health and tooth decay….By: Console and Associates, P.C.
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How Florida’s Comparative Fault Laws Impact Premises Liability Cases
Premises liability cases are often hotly contested. The Plaintiff will typically claim that the property owner or manager is entirely responsible for any slip and fall that occurs on their premises. The owner or manager, by contrast, will claim that they took reasonable steps to keep the property safe and, if the Plaintiff fell, it…
