If 2024 was the year of artificial intelligence (AI) hype, 2025 was the year of AI accountability. The legal landscape shifted from theoretical debates to concrete enforcement actions and compliance deadlines. Organizations...more
1/8/2026
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The Trump administration has issued an executive order titled "Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence," (EO) which seeks to establish a "minimally burdensome national standard" for artificial...more
12/18/2025
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OpenAI recently announced significant updates to its Usage Policies, explicitly clarifying that its tools – including ChatGPT, API-based services, and integrated products – are not substitutes for professional medical, legal,...more
11/20/2025
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The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) became effective on October 1, 2025, and applies broadly to organizations handling Maryland residents' data, including many in the health care and life science industries. Although...more
10/27/2025
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A growing number of U.S. states are requiring businesses to offer mechanisms in their privacy policies or online interfaces to allow individuals to "opt out" of data collection. However, in increasing numbers, many states are...more
10/17/2025
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Maryland's Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 (MODPA) will take effect on October 1, 2025, and will be enforced by the Maryland Attorney General (AG) beginning April 1, 2026. MODPA sets a new, more stringent benchmark among U.S....more
On August 4, 2025, Illinois enacted the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act (HB 1806) (the Act), imposing sweeping restrictions on the use of Artificial intelligence (AI) in the delivery of therapy and...more
8/15/2025
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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...more
5/22/2025
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What Happened? The President signed two companion Executive Orders (EO) on May 5, 2025 that collectively signal a significant federal pivot toward (i) accelerating the domestic manufacture of pharmaceuticals deemed "critical"...more
5/9/2025
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What's Changed? The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) published a Data Security Program (DSP), pursuant to a final rule (Final Rule), which became effective on April 8, 2025....more
4/29/2025
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On April 11, 2025, the Department of Justice's National Security Division (NSD) issued additional guidance to assist U.S. organizations in understanding and complying with the Data Security Program (DSP). As discussed in our...more
4/24/2025
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On May 6, 2024, OCR published the final rule interpreting and implementing Section 1557 at 45 C.F.R. § 92 (the Final Rule). The Final Rule regulates the use of patient care decision support tools, including AI algorithms for...more
1/24/2025
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The HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy went into effect on June 24, 2024. The 2024 Final Rule strengthens privacy protections for medical records and other health information related to...more
Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, (the Attorney General) announced on September 19, 2024, a landmark settlement with Pieces Technologies (Pieces) over allegations of false and misleading claims about the capabilities of its...more