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Historians See Autocratic Playbook in Trump’s Attacks on Science
Authoritarians have long feared and suppressed science as a rival for social influence. Experts see President Trump as borrowing some of their tactics.
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Trump Says He Will Sign Executive Order Mandating Voter I.D.
He also wants to restrict mail-in voting and allow only paper ballots. The Constitution doesn’t give the president explicit authority over election law.
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How Today’s Breakthroughs Are Shaping Tomorrow’s World: A Science Revolution
Every so often, I find myself marveling at how far science and technology have come and how they’re poised to shape the world of tomorrow. Just a few decades ago, some of the innovations that are now becoming part of our daily lives seemed like science fiction. Today, they are transforming the way we live,…
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Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update – Month of August 2025
I. U.S. SANCTIONS – U.S. Department of the Treasury Sanctions Russian Cryptocurrency Exchange: On August 14, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) re-designated the cryptocurrency exchange, Garantex Europe OU (“Garantex”), determined to have directly facilitated notorious ransomware actors and other cybercriminals by processing over $100 million in transactions linked to…
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Lawmakers Tee Up Colorado AI Act for Scaling Back in Upcoming Legislative Session
In May 2024, Colorado enacted the nation’s most comprehensive law regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI): Colorado Senate Bill 24-205 (the “Colorado AI Act” or the “Act”). Across the globe, the Colorado AI Act is second only to the European Union’s AI Act in breadth and, in fact, mirrors this EU law in many…
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Innovation, Cybersecurity, and Technology (H) Committee
On August 13, 2025, the Innovation, Cybersecurity, and Technology (H) Committee (“H Committee”) of the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) met at the NAIC’s Summer 2025 National Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota….By: Mayer Brown
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CISA Issues Advisory on Chinese State-Sponsored Actors Targeting Critical Infrastructure
On August 27, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a Cybersecurity Advisory entitled “Countering Chinese State-Sponsored Actors Compromise of Networks Worldwide to Feed Global Espionage System.” The Advisory warns that People’s Republic of China (PRC) sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) actors “are targeting networks globally, including, but not limited to, telecommunications, government,…
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Bipartisan Effort By State AGs Pushes Tech Companies to Take Action Against Deepfake Imagery
Key Takeaways – Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell co-led a group of 47 state AGs in calling on technology companies to increase efforts to combat generative AI “deepfake” images, including deepfake pornography….By: Foley Hoag LLP – State AG Insights
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Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal and Sanctions After Plaintiff Found to Have Fabricated Premises Liability Claim
Galusha v. Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC, 408 So.3d 173 (District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fifth District, Apr. 4, 2025) – The plaintiff brought a premises liability action against the defendant, alleging he was injured when garbage can lids fell from a store shelf. After his attorney withdrew, the plaintiff proceeded pro se. During the…
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How Can Defective Product Liability Apply to Automotive Parts in New Jersey?
When your car’s brakes fail on a busy New Jersey highway or your airbag doesn’t deploy during a collision, a defective automotive part may have caused your injuries rather than driver error. In these cases, defective product liability law provides a legal pathway for you to seek compensation when faulty car parts contribute to your…
