-
How Trump’s Japan Deal Could Give Japanese Cars a Leg Up in the U.S.
President Trump’s 15 percent tariff on cars from Japan has angered U.S. automakers, which make cars in Canada and Mexico subject to 25 percent tariffs.
-
Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Restrict Birthright Citizenship
The ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit brings the White House’s theory of citizenship closer to a full Supreme Court review.
-
Unlocking the Universe: How Quantum Physics Redefines Reality
Have you ever had one of those days where you start questioning the very fabric of reality? Maybe it’s the fault of that second espresso shot, or perhaps it’s a sign you should stop binge-watching sci-fi shows at 2 a.m. But what if I told you that the universe is even weirder than your wildest…
-
House Ways and Means to Crypto’s Rescue on Taxes?
On July 16, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on crypto taxation. Congress and the Administration did not address tax issues in the most recent Digital Asset legislation, as previously discussed here. Among the topics discussed at the hearing were……By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
-
Navigating AI’s Twin Perils: The Rise of the Risk-Mitigation Officer
Generative AI is not just disrupting industries—it is redefining what it means to trust, govern, and be accountable in the digital age. At the forefront of this evolution stands a new, critical line of employment: AI Risk-Mitigation Officers. This position demands a sophisticated blend of technical expertise, regulatory acumen, ethical judgment, and organizational leadership. Driven…
-
GENIUS Act Signed Into Law: A Game Changer for Legal Discovery and Information Governance
ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: President Trump’s signing of the GENIUS Act sets a new course for professionals in eDiscovery, cybersecurity, and information governance. By formalizing federal oversight of stablecoins—requiring one-to-one reserve backing, comprehensive AML/KYC compliance, and technical capabilities to freeze or seize tokens under court order—the Act introduces compliance obligations that reach deep into how digital…
-
AI Hallucinations Could Cause Nightmares for Your Business: 10 Steps You Can Take to Safeguard Your GenAI Use
Consider the following real-life scenarios: – An airline’s AI-powered chatbot promises a customer that it could provide a steep discount for a bereavement flight – a promise that goes directly against company policy. A court later ruled that the airline had to honor the promise. – A researcher gathering background information on a prominent professor…
-
Critical Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerability: What You Need to Know
Microsoft has just disclosed a serious vulnerability in SharePoint (CVE-2025-53770) that allows unauthenticated attackers to remotely execute code in a SharePoint server hosted on-prem – no user interaction required. Exploiting this vulnerability could give an attacker the keys to your internal kingdom, making it a prime target for cyber criminals, ransomware actors, and nation-state threats…
-
A Summer Surge in Proposition 65 Notices of Violation- Bisphenol S (BPS) in Receipts, UPC Stickers and Thermal Labels – Are Your Receipts Putting You at Risk?
California Proposition 65 (formally the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986) (“Prop. 65”) enforcement is hot—and this time, the spotlight is on Bisphenol S (BPS), a chemical often used in thermal receipt paper, packing slips, stickers and shipping labels. According to California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (“OEHHA”) the lead agency…
-
Liability Considerations for Developers and Users of Agentic AI Systems
What Are Agentic AI Systems? Agentic AI systems are artificial intelligence technologies that: ..Operate autonomously, ..Adapt to changing environments, and ..Execute multi-step tasks based on user input or instructions. These systems differ from reactive AI (e.g., chatbots), which respond to prompts but do not initiate or adapt actions independently….By: Lathrop GPM
