On March 20, 2026, the White House released a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence. The framework sets forth legislative recommendations for seven policy areas:...more
4/14/2026
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Copyright ,
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Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
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Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
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Government Agencies ,
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The Baker Botts Houston Board of Directors Forum, in partnership with the National Association of Corporate Directors, brought together subject matter experts on significant and trending topics at the Post Oak Hotel on April...more
4/10/2026
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Board of Directors ,
Business Court ,
Corporate Governance ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
New Legislation ,
Proxy Contests ,
Proxy Season ,
Risk Management ,
Shareholder Activism ,
Shareholders ,
Supply Chain ,
Texas
On January 30, 2026, the California Senate passed a new bill, SB 574, to impose restrictions on attorneys (and arbitrators) using generative artificial intelligence (“generative AI”) in their practice....more
3/5/2026
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Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
California ,
Class Action ,
Data Privacy ,
Legal Ethics ,
Legal Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
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Risk Management ,
State Legislatures ,
Wiretapping
Baker Botts and ACC Houston were delighted to host a half-day seminar on January 29, 2026 that featured timely discussions on AI, employment law, and what’s ahead for the workplace....more
3/3/2026
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Ames v Ohio Department of Youth Services ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Litigation ,
ERISA Litigation ,
Executive Compensation ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Risk Management ,
SCOTUS ,
Whistleblowers ,
Workplace Safety
Baker Botts and ACC Houston hosted a half-day seminar on January 29, 2026 that featured timely discussions on AI, employment law, and what’s ahead for the workplace....more
2/23/2026
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Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Policies ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Internal Investigations ,
Machine Learning ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Risk Management ,
Third-Party Risk ,
Trade Secrets
The Baker Botts Dallas Board of Directors Forum brought together subject matter experts on significant and trending topics in the Debate Chamber at Old Parkland on February 10th, 2026. The key takeaways shared with board...more
2/19/2026
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Board Members ,
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Business Court ,
Corporate Governance ,
Data Centers ,
Directors ,
Emerging Technologies ,
Innovative Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Proxy Contests ,
Proxy Materials ,
Risk Management ,
Shareholder Activism ,
Texas
Multiple significant state AI laws became effective January 1, 2026. California's Transparency in Frontier AI Act (SB 53), signed September 29, 2025, requires developers of large AI models trained using greater than 10²⁶...more
1/28/2026
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal v State Law Application ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
New Legislation ,
Preemption ,
Preliminary Injunctions ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State and Local Government
As discussed in our previous article, Comcast sought mandamus relief after Judge Gilstrap of the Eastern District of Texas denied the company’s motion to dismiss or transfer for improper venue....more
1/8/2026
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Amgen v Sanofi ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
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Canada ,
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Executive Orders ,
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Method Claims ,
New Guidance ,
Patent Infringement ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patents ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Trump Administration ,
USPTO ,
Venue ,
Writ of Mandamus ,
Written Descriptions
On December 11, President Trump signed an Executive Order on “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence” (the “Order”). The stated policy of the Order is to “sustain and enhance the United States’...more
12/19/2025
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Colorado ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
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Machine Learning ,
New Guidance ,
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Patents ,
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Research and Development ,
Scientific Research ,
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Trump Administration ,
USPTO
On December 11, President Trump signed an Executive Order on “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence” (the “Order”). The stated policy of the Order is to “sustain and enhance the United States’...more
12/15/2025
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Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Executive Orders ,
FCC ,
Federal Funding ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Government Agencies ,
Machine Learning ,
Preemption ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Reporting Requirements ,
State and Local Government ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Commerce Department
On September 29, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 53 (“SB 53”), which includes the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act (“TFAIA”). This new law makes California the first...more
10/27/2025
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California ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Executive Orders ,
Exports ,
Healthcare ,
Illinois ,
International Trade ,
Mental Health ,
New Legislation ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
South Korea ,
State and Local Government
The Trump administration’s first Unified Agenda – the semi-annual report outlining regulatory plans for federal agencies – provides the first detailed look at its artificial intelligence (AI) export control priorities,...more
9/24/2025
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California ,
Colorado ,
Executive Orders ,
Export Controls ,
National Security ,
New Legislation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Risk Management ,
State and Local Government ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
UK
On July 17, 2025, the UK government launched its groundbreaking Compute Roadmap, a ten-point plan aimed at transforming the country's compute infrastructure. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to...more
9/24/2025
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Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Innovation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Machine Learning ,
National Security ,
Popular ,
Public Private Partnerships (P3s) ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Technology Sector ,
UK
On August 28, 2025, Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 25B-004, the “Increase Transparency for Algorithmic Systems Act,” which amends Senate Bill 24-205 (the original Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act) to push the...more
9/17/2025
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Disparate Impact ,
Executive Orders ,
Government Agencies ,
New Legislation ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
State and Local Government ,
State Attorneys General
As reported, on July 23, 2025, the White House released "Winning the AI Race: America's AI Action Plan," a strategy designed to secure U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence. This plan, which includes over 90 federal...more
8/4/2025
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Artificial Intelligence ,
California ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Direct Product Rule ,
National Security ,
Patents ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Semiconductors ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
USPTO
On July 23, 2025, the White House published its much-anticipated “America’s AI Action Plan” (the Plan), a comprehensive strategy designed to advance U.S. global leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). Developed under the...more
7/29/2025
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Cybersecurity ,
Deregulation ,
Export Controls ,
Federal Funding ,
Government Agencies ,
Infrastructure ,
Innovation ,
National Security ,
Popular ,
Power Grid ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Semiconductors ,
Supply Chain ,
Technology ,
Trump Administration
On July 1, the U.S. Senate voted to fully remove the previously proposed ten-year moratorium on regulation of Artificial Intelligence by states (“AI Moratorium”), after the provision’s passage by the House. Despite a number...more
7/16/2025
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Privacy ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Machine Learning ,
New Legislation ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
State and Local Government ,
Technology Sector
The European Commission recently launched a public consultation on the implementation of the AI Act, primarily focused on the classification (and ultimate regulation) of “high risk” AI systems. The AI Act employs a risk-based...more
7/8/2025
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Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Copyright Litigation ,
Data Breach ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Fair Use ,
Legal Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
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Risk Management ,
Thomson Reuters ,
Unjust Enrichment
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed, as part of a larger omnibus budget bill, a 10 year moratorium on regulation of AI by the states. If passed by the Senate, this provision would be one of the most significant...more
6/16/2025
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Export Controls ,
Federal Budget ,
New Legislation ,
Popular ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Texas ,
U.S. Commerce Department
Key Takeaway: This article explores the unique procedural and strategic considerations for litigating SEP cases at the ITC, and what to know when navigating this complex and evolving landscape. The U.S. International Trade...more
6/3/2025
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Copyright ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
Machine Learning ,
New Legislation ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patent-Eligible Subject Matter ,
Patents ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Standard Essential Patents
On May 13, the U.S. Commerce Department officially declared its intent to rescind and replace the AI Diffusion Rule issued during the final weeks of the Biden administration. Slated to go into effect on May 15, the rule had...more
In an unprecedented test of courtroom technology boundaries, the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division recently halted proceedings when it discovered pro se litigant Jerome Dewald had submitted an AI-generated...more
4/16/2025
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Employment Litigation ,
EU ,
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Legal Technology ,
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Virginia
The recent decision in Thaler v. Perlmutter et al., No. 23-5233 (D.C. Cir. 2025) offers continued guidance on whether “authorship” can be attributed to AI systems (i.e., non-humans) under Copyright Law. The D.C. Circuit...more
Everyone is talking about DeepSeek for its increase performance and efficiency. However, with that comes additional risks, as DeepSeek is subject to Chinese national law, and there are still many unanswered questions...more
It is well established that “a petitioner in an inter partes review … is not permitted to assert a ground of unpatentability under 35 U.S.C. § 112.” Dexcowin Golabl, Inc. v. Aribex, Inc., IPR2016-00436, Paper 12 (PTAB July 7,...more
2/4/2025
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Copyright ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Inter Partes Review (IPR) Proceeding ,
Legal Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patent Trial and Appeal Board ,
Patents ,
Regulatory Reform ,
USPTO