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Democrat Emily Gregory Wins Florida Special Election in Mar-a-Lago’s District
Emily Gregory’s victory in Palm Beach brought the Democratic surge to President Trump’s backyard, while a union leader leads in a race for a state senate seat vacated by Florida’s lieutenant governor.
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Unlocking the Quantum World: How Physics Explains Everyday Phenomena
There’s something deeply mesmerizing about the intricate dance of particles and waves that make up our universe. For many, the word “quantum” conjures images of futuristic technology or complex theories that seem far removed from our daily lives. Yet, the principles of quantum physics are not just abstract ideas; they’re the unseen forces that shape…
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TerraPower Successfully Navigates the NRC Permitting Process
On March 4, 2026, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC” or the “Commission”) unanimously voted to issue a construction permit to a subsidiary of TerraPower, LLC (“TerraPower”), authorizing the company to construct the Natrium reactor project in Kemmerer, Wyoming (see the NRC press release)….By: Foley Hoag LLP – Energy & Climate Counsel
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Trump Administration Issues Legislative Recommendations for a Federal Artificial Intelligence Framework
On March 20, 2026, the Trump Administration released A National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence: Legislative Recommendations (the “Framework”). In seven key policy areas, the Framework lays out legislative proposals to encourage innovation in artificial intelligence (“AI”), promote American AI dominance, and preempt certain state laws….By: Mayer Brown
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U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn Proposes National AI Legislative Framework
On March 18, 2026, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn issued an artificial intelligence (“AI”) legislative framework discussion draft (“AI Discussion Draft”) titled the “Trump America AI Act.” According to Senator Blackburn, this intends to codify President Trump’s December 11, 2025, executive order for establishing a uniform federal AI policy. Senator Blackburn stated, “[President Trump] called on…
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The Colorado AI Policy Work Group Proposes an Updated Framework to Replace the Colorado AI Act
On March 17, 2026, the Colorado AI Policy Work Group, with strong support from Governor Jared Polis, proposed a new artificial intelligence (AI) legal framework to replace the Colorado Concerning Consumer Protections in Interactions with AI Systems (Colorado AI Act). As described in greater detail in our June 2024 Legal Update, the Colorado AI Act…
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Partnering for Innovation – Key Competition Law Considerations for Tech Sector Partnerships in Europe
Collaboration in the technology sector is essential and widespread: from data asharing for AI development to platform and API access and co-developing new products. However, heightened regulatory scrutiny by competition authorities across Europe, at both European Commission and national competition authority level, means partnership arrangements require careful antitrust consideration from the outset and as they…
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Ohio Jury Awards $22.5 Million in Pregnancy Accommodation/Wrongful Death Case
A recent Ohio jury verdict underscores the legal and operational risks employers face when responding to accommodation requests involving pregnancy-related medical conditions. In Larkin v. Total Quality Logistics, LLC (Hamilton County, Ohio), a jury awarded approximately $22.5 million in a wrongful death action arising from an employer’s denial of a work-from-home request….By: Steptoe & Johnson…
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[Event] Hospitality Risk & Readiness Legal Roundtable & Networking – April 13th, West Deptford, NJ
Join Weber Gallagher LLP for an engaging and practical evening at Riverwinds, where great food and collegial conversation meet real‑world risk management insight. This interactive roundtable will deliver actionable guidance on alcohol service, employment practices, and general liability exposures affecting hotels, restaurants, bars, venues, and caterers….By: Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires &
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How Do I Join an Ongoing Mass Tort Case?
Mass tort cases provide a way for multiple people who have suffered similar injuries to hold the same company accountable. These could be physical injuries, like trauma caused by defective medical implants and other defective products, or they could be other medical conditions such as cancer, vision loss or gastroparesis….By: Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart &…