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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts has charged a student at Assumption University with hacking into two U.S.-based companies’ systems and demanding a ransom….By: Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

If you’ve been keeping tabs on the AI legal landscape lately, one thing is clear: states aren’t waiting. Over the past year, lawmakers across the country have introduced—and in some cases passed—a flurry of bills aimed at regulating the use of AI systems, particularly in the areas of consumer protection, data privacy, and transparency. From…

Government efforts to enforce cybersecurity control requirements have moved forward in the opening months of the Trump administration. Regardless of the changes coming to other areas of contracting and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), protecting sensitive information in contractor IT systems remains a priority….By: Dickinson Wright

In a move that could reshape day-to-day people-management practices across the state, the California Legislature is advancing Assembly Bill 1221 (“AB 1221”), a sweeping proposal that would regulate how employers deploy artificial intelligence-enabled monitoring tools and how they handle the torrents of data those tools generate….By: Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass

The Data Security Program (DSP), implemented by the Department of Justice’s National Security Division (DOJ/NSD) under Executive Order 14117 (Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern), became effective on April 8, 2025. The DOJ/NSD issued additional guidance on April 11, 2025, to assist U.S. organizations…

Although data doesn’t exist for all commercial vehicle crashes, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Crash Statistics database shows that some vehicles commonly used for commercial purposes, such as buses and large trucks, caused 387 fatal crashes and 12,762 non-fatal crashes in California in 2023….By: Maison Law

Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space. Chelsea Garland, et al. v. The Kroger Co., No. 3:24-cv-00240-LL-JLB (S.D. Cal. – February 12, 2025): The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California dismissed a putative class action alleging…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 29 (SB 29) on May 14, 2025. SB 29 amends the Texas Business Organizations Code’s (TBOC) provisions regarding corporate governance, director and officer liability, shareholder rights, and proceedings involving internal actions in an effort to make Texas an increasingly attractive jurisdiction in which to incorporate public…

California is known for many things, including its picturesque Pacific coastlines, lush forests, and diverse landscapes. It is also well known for its entertainment industry, technological innovations, and agricultural production….By: Maison Law