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​​​​​​​On May 27, 2025, the Texas Legislature passed SB-6, which introduces significant changes to the planning, interconnection, operation, and cost allocation of certain large electrical loads within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (“ERCOT”), including data centers. SB-6 primarily aims to ensure that large-load customers contribute fairly to the recovery of costs incurred by electric utilities…

On this bonus episode of Ropes & Gray’s Insights Lab’s Multidimensional Data Reversion podcast series, Shannon Capone Kirk and David Yanofsky are joined by Michelle DiMartino, a cultural psychologist, to discuss the challenges and human factors involved in AI adoption. Michelle provides insights into the psychological responses to AI, explaining how high-stakes, time-pressured environments can…

Over 45 leading European companies just publicly urged the EU to pause the rollout of the EU AI Act’s impending rules for high-risk and general-purpose AI (GPAI) systems, citing concerns over regulatory complexity and competitiveness. A July 3 letter from the consortium comes less than a month before tools like GPT-4, DALL-E, Google BERT, and…

The European Commission has adopted a Delegated Act under Article 40 of the DSA, creating a new framework for vetted researchers to access non-public data from Very Large Online Platforms and Very Large Search Engines. This move aims to enhance transparency and accountability by enabling independent research into systemic risks such as illegal content, threats…

As FDA medical device lawyers advising AI and digital health companies, Hogan Lovells lawyers have had a front-row seat to an increasingly common scenario: software platforms and mobile apps that launch with the best of intentions in the “wellness” space but, often unknowingly, edge into FDA-regulated medical device territory. Sometimes the shift is subtle—an added…

Individuals and families across the United States are pursuing lawsuits related to ultra-processed foods (UPFs). In these lawsuits, the plaintiffs allege that ultra-processed food manufacturers deserve to be held accountable for engaging in deceptive advertising campaigns and failing to warn the general public about the serious health risks that their products present. These lawsuits are…

Whether you’re behind the wheel as an Uber or Lyft driver or riding as a passenger, understanding who’s responsible when accidents happen isn’t always straightforward. California has specific regulations that determine insurance coverage, liability, and compensation after rideshare accidents. These laws affect everything from which insurance company pays your medical bills to how much compensation…

The primary difference between a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and a non-commercial driver’s license is the type of vehicle you are authorized to operate. Commercial driver’s licenses are generally used for business purposes. A CDL allows a person to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), such as an 18-wheeler, tractor-trailer, tanker truck, or a large…