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How Today’s Innovations Are Shaping the Future of Science
When I think about the modern world and how far we’ve come, it’s hard not to marvel at the rapid pace of innovation that’s reshaping the future of science. Growing up, the thought of a handheld device capable of accessing the entirety of human knowledge seemed far-fetched, yet now it’s a reality we often take…
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[Podcast] AI at Work – Smarter, Not Riskier: Employer Strategies for Responsible AI Use
In this inaugural episode of AI at Work, Greg Demers, an employment partner, is joined by Meg Bisk, head of the employment practice, and John Milani, an employment associate, to explore how employers across industries can harness artificial intelligence responsibly while mitigating legal and operational risk. They discuss the most common pitfalls of employee AI…
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What International Tech Startups Need to Know About US Employment Law: Your Top 10 List
Expanding into the United States is a major milestone for any international tech company, but it also means entering one of the most complex employment law environments in the world. The US system is decentralized, with overlapping federal, state, and local rules that can surprise even seasoned founders. Before your startup makes its first US…
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AI is a Hot Topic Among Lawmakers, but Who Will Have the Final Say?
The rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has pushed the issue of AI regulation to the forefront, but U.S. policy remains fragmented. The federal government has not passed comprehensive AI legislation, and current policy initiatives do not align with previous guidance from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)….By: BakerHostetler
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AI in Healthcare Faces New Guardrails Under California’s AB 489
If your organization uses AI to support patient engagement, user interfaces or health-related marketing, California’s new law may require significant changes to how your tools look, function and communicate with users….By: Smith Anderson
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MiCA Cliff-Edge Risk in Spain Mitigated as ESMA Updates List of Grandfathering Periods
Spain follows the trajectory of other EU Member States that have similarly recalibrated their transitional periods since ESMA first published its consolidated list….By: Latham & Watkins LLP
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The Ninth Circuit’s Latest Word on Expert Testimony: A Cautionary Tale for Expert Witnesses in Toxic Tort Litigation
In August 2025, the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court’s decision to exclude an expert’s causation opinion as unreliable and grant summary judgment in favor of a herbicide manufacturer.The case, which arose from claims that exposure to an herbicide caused the plaintiff’s blood cancer, underscores the critical importance of rigorous and well-supported expert analysis in…
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Legislative Update: New York’s “Grieving Families Act” Has Been Delivered to Governor Hochul
The “Grieving Families Act” has passed New York’s Assembly and Senate and was forwarded to Governor Kathy Hochul on December 1, 2025. This controversial proposed legislation provides for the types of damages that may be awarded to the persons for whose benefit an action for wrongful death is brought….By: Segal McCambridge
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PRODUCT | PFAS Risks: Regulation, Litigation and Insurance Considerations
Product Law Outlook: Developments, Updates, Compliance, and Trends – Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been used in various industries since the 1940s. In recent years, growing scientific attention has prompted significant developments worldwide in the regulation of PFAS as well as an increase in PFAS-related litigation. PFAS risk is significant; not just for manufacturers…
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Weak Spots Are Few for Russia in Ukraine Peace Talks
Economic and military pressures could force Russia’s hand. Its economy is strained but not enough to do that, analysts say. And President Vladimir V. Putin says Russia is winning the war.