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New York’s Very Rich Reel Over the NYC Mayoral Race and Mamdani’s Lead
“The Hamptons is basically in group therapy about the mayoral race.”
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Targeting Iran’s Leaders, Israel Found a Weak Link: Their Bodyguards
Israel was able to track the movements of key Iranian figures and assassinate them during the 12-day war this spring by following the cellphones carried by members of their security forces.
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Why Black Women Are Seeing Job Losses
Black women have been among the groups most affected by President Trump’s federal work force cuts this year. Erica L. Green explains why this is happening and what it could mean for the larger economy.
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Duke Cunningham, 83, Congressman Convicted in Corruption Scandal, Dies
A war hero turned politician, he was first elected to the House in 1990 but stepped down in 2005 after pleading guilty to tax evasion and conspiracy to commit bribery.
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The Science of Love: Unraveling What Keeps Couples Together
Love is one of those things that seems to defy explanation, yet scientists have been trying to understand it for decades. The science of love might not sound romantic, but it offers fascinating insights into what keeps couples together. And let’s be honest, we could all use a little help sometimes in understanding what makes…
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California Finalizes New CCPA Rules on ADMT, Cybersecurity Audits, and Risk Assessments
On July 24, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) approved a major rule package covering automated decision-making technology (ADMT), mandatory cybersecurity audits, and privacy risk assessments under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The package narrows the definition of ADMT to tools that replace human decision making for significant decisions in areas like lending, housing,…
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Wyoming Launches First State-Issued Stable Token
On August 19, the Wyoming Stable Token Commission announced the launch of the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), making Wyoming the first public entity in the United States to issue a state-backed, blockchain-based stablecoin. The program is authorized under the Wyoming Stable Token Act and chaired by Governor Mark Gordon….By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
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AI and Privacy on a Legal Collision Course: Steps Businesses Should Take Now
The continued, rapid advancement of Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies comes with increasing risks for businesses, demanding that they navigate such issues more carefully than ever. Considering recent privacy class action trends detailed in this alert, companies that utilize AI in their business operations should immediately review and modify their compliance programs as necessary to mitigate…
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Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (H) Working Group
During the Summer 2025 National Meeting of the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (H) Working Group (“BDAI WG”) met on August 12, 2025. Most of the meeting was used to gather feedback from interested parties on the potential development of a NAIC model law…
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Artificial Intelligence for RIAs: Compliance Considerations and Practical Policies
The use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) notetakers, while beneficial for productivity, raises significant concerns around privacy, security, and compliance. These risks are at the center of Brewer v. Otter.ai, a lawsuit filed on August 15, 2025, which claims Otter.ai unlawfully recorded conversations on popular video conferencing platforms without all participants’ consent and used the data…
