On Feb. 10, 2026, Judge Jed S. Rakoff of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a bench ruling holding that documents prepared using generative AI were not protected by attorney-client privilege...more
2/18/2026
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Since returning to office in January 2025, the Trump administration has taken steps to shift federal AI policy away from the regulatory approach adopted by the Biden administration....more
1/21/2026
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In 2018, Congress passed the “Farm Bill” amending the Controlled Substances Act to remove hemp and hemp seeds from the federal definition of marijuana, a Schedule I controlled substance....more
Major changes are underway at the IRS that could lead to an increase in criminal tax investigations into tax-exempt organizations. According to recent reporting from The Wall Street Journal, Gary Shapley, adviser to Treasury...more
10/29/2025
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Building on the recent passage of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA), at the American Bar Association’s 2024 National Institute on White Collar Crime conference in San Francisco earlier this month (2024 ABA...more
3/19/2024
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Deputy U.S. Attorney General Lisa Monaco recently sparked debate by stating, “Like a firearm, AI can enhance the danger of a crime.” And just as prosecutors can seek enhanced sentences for offenses involving firearms, the...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently issued a request for information and public comment on the use of new and emerging technologies by investment advisers and broker-dealers that suggests potential...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) recently issued a stark reminder to regulated persons that it will pursue enforcement actions if they prevent whistleblowers from communicating with the SEC or...more