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AI Impact on Collective Bargaining
Not unexpectedly, AI is increasingly affecting the collective bargaining relationship, and the following case discussion will address both legal and practical aspects of the AI impact on bargaining….By: Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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U.S. AI Laws and What They Mean for Your Business
It seems like everywhere you look, artificial intelligence (“AI”) is being talked about. It no longer carries that stigma that it is just for tech giants. Businesses across industries are integrating AI into their operations. While there is no single federal AI law yet, state lawmakers are responding. If your business is using or buying…
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Federal Reserve Ends Novel Activities Supervision Program for Crypto and Fintech Oversight
On August 15, the Federal Reserve Board announced that it has rescinded its 2023 supervisory letter establishing the Novel Activities Supervision Program (NASP). The program had focused on overseeing banks’ involvement in crypto assets, distributed ledger technology, and fintech partnerships. The Fed explained that it has “strengthened its understanding” of these activities and will return…
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“Back in the U.S.A.”: FDA Launches PreCheck Program to Boost Domestic Drug Manufacturing
Chuck Berry’s 1959 hit, “Back in the U.S.A.” came to mind as we reviewed the Food and Drug Administration’s recent move to bolster the resilience of the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain by introducing the FDA PreCheck program. This initiative aims to enhance regulatory predictability, facilitate the establishment of drug manufacturing sites within the United States,…
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Gaza City and Surrounding Areas Officially Hit by Famine, Global Group Says
At least half a million people in the enclave were facing the most severe conditions measured by U.N.-backed international experts: starvation, acute malnutrition and death.
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Has Russia Advanced? Ukrainians Use This Online Map to Check Every Morning.
The online DeepState map, based on geolocated combat footage and tips from Ukrainian Army sources, draws 900,000 views each day and acts as a counterbalance to the military’s omissions.
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Iran Extends Government Shutdowns Amid Soaring Heat and Power Cuts
Amid suffocating temperatures, the Iranian authorities are closing public offices and cutting water and electricity as the country struggles with an energy crisis.
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Congo Has Astronomical Rates of Sexual Violence. Now Victims Have Lost Access to Care.
The conflict that has put rebels in control of much of the east of the country has left victims with no legal recourse and dismantled many of the clinics that offered care.
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Canada To Drop Some Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Products, Carney Says
Canada’s leader said he would follow the United States in dropping tariffs against American goods covered by the existing free trade agreement.
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For South Asian Artists, Identity Doesn’t Fit in a Box
These four artists are turning to centuries-old stories of migration to expand contemporary understandings of race, ethnicity and origin.
