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Biden faces treacherous political choices in answering deadly attack
Republicans demand that Biden attack Iran. That could enmesh the United States in an unpopular Mideast conflagration.
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Biden Super PAC Plans a Historic $250 Million Ad Blitz
The flood of TV and digital spots in battleground states is set to be the largest single purchase of political advertising by a super PAC in U.S. history, according to the group, Future Forward.
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Former Contractor Who Leaked Trump’s Tax Returns Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
Prosecutors accused Charles Littlejohn, 38, of stealing the tax documents of thousands of the country’s wealthiest people and said his actions “appear to be unparalleled in the I.R.S.’s history.”
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From Blockbusters to Oscar-Winners: The Evolution of Hollywood’s Love for Tech in
Hollywood has always been at the forefront of technological advancements in the entertainment industry. From the invention of sound in cinema to the rise of CGI, Hollywood has continuously pushed the boundaries of what is possible on the big screen. But the relationship between Hollywood and technology has not always been smooth sailing. It has…
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Reports Provide Data on Crypto Market Growth, Bitcoin Mining, FINRA Rule Violations, SEC Crypto Enforcement; DOJ Targets Crypto Fraud; Hacks Continue
New Data Published on Cryptocurrency Market Growth – CoinGecko recently released its 2023 Annual Crypto Industry Report. According to the report, “the crypto market experienced a surge in anticipation related to ETFs” and continued to grow due to optimism surrounding their approval….By: BakerHostetler
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Privacy and AI in Israel and worldwide: a look to 2024
During 2023, privacy protection and artificial intelligence regulation continued apace and their implications continued to be a major focus in Israel and around the world. In Israel, this was reflected in a number of guidelines issued by the Privacy Protection Authority, as well as in the enactment of regulations governing the transfer of data from……By:…
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Matter of Samuel – Artificial Intelligence Hallucinates and an Incapacitated Person Makes a Will
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) made legal and mainstream news in 2023. In a highly publicized and widely discussed case, Mata v. Avianca, Inc., the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York sanctioned attorneys for citing to non-existent, fake cases generated by Open AI’s ChatGPT….By: Farrell Fritz, P.C.
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Data Privacy & Protection – Swimming into the Unknown
If you feel like every day you wake up to a new data privacy law or piece of guidance, you’re not dreaming. Regulation and rulemaking are happening faster than ever before. The complexities relating to ethical data usage are profound, especially in the emerging era of artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber-terrorism concerns….By: NAVEX
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Akin Intelligence – January 2024
Welcome to the January edition of Akin Intelligence. Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains a key area for state and federal legislators in the new year. State executives and legislators continue to propose AI-related initiatives and legislation, while federal agencies work to implement the Biden administration’s Executive Order (EO) on the Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Development and…
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Product Liability 2023 Year in Review
Massachusetts federal and state courts issued several important product liability decisions in 2023. Nutter’s Product Liability practice group reviewed these cases and report on their significant holdings as follows ……By: Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP