Artificial intelligence (AI) regulation and litigation are set to take center stage in 2026, as new laws, guidance, and enforcement priorities are introduced at the federal and state levels. ...more
2/3/2026
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Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
California ,
Colorado ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Innovative Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Non-Discrimination Rules ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
State Labor Laws ,
Transparency
Effective 1 January 2026, Illinois House Bill 3773 (HB 3773) amends the Illinois Human Rights Act, (IHRA) to expressly prohibit employers from using artificial intelligence (AI) that “has the effect of subjecting employees to...more
5/12/2025
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Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Employees ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Illinois ,
Job Applicants ,
New Legislation ,
State Labor Laws
This alert will explore what the federal government may consider to be “illegal DEI” in light of legal challenges to President Trump’s multiple executive orders (EO’s) pertaining to diversity, equity, inclusion, and...more
3/13/2025
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Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Diversity ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Contractors ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Trump Administration
On 14 January 2025, during her State of the State Address (the Address), New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new proposal aimed at supporting workers displaced by artificial intelligence (AI). This proposal would...more
2/26/2025
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Compliance ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Policies ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Layoffs ,
New Legislation ,
New York ,
NYDOL ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Risk Management ,
State Labor Laws ,
Termination
As employers explore ways to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the bounds of existing and emerging legislation and guidance, and as government agencies, states, and municipalities seek to regulate AI in employment and...more