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Farrell Fritz, P.C.

The Risk of Using Generative AI: Did You Waive Your Attorney-Client Privilege?

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On February 10, 2026, Judge Rakoff of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York answered that question with a “yes” in United States v Heppner....more

Amundsen Davis LLC

Wiretap or Trap and Trace: A Common Data Privacy Claim That May Be Coming Your Way

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Almost three years ago, we warned of class action lawsuits being filed against entities in certain industries, such as health care. Fast forward to today, where companies in a variety of industries, including construction and...more

Kerr Russell

Key Considerations When Using AI for Clinical Documentation

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With the ever-increasing demands and expectations on documentation in clinical practice, more physicians are beginning to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to more efficiently and effectively respond to such demands....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Proposed State AI Law Update: March 16, 2026

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Last week, the Washington and New York legislatures each passed two bills; chatbot bills advanced in Georgia, Hawaii, and Tennessee; the Hawaii House passed a pricing bill while Colorado and Massachusetts committees advanced...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Trump Administration Signals Potential Revisions to Federal Cyber Incident Reporting Requirements

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Following the release of the Trump Administration’s new National Cyber Strategy, National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross noted in a virtual interview that the administration is considering changes to the existing cyber...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFPB proposes reinstatement of privacy rule data collection under GLBA

On March 5, the CFPB issued a notice in the Federal Register requesting public comment on its proposal to reinstate an information collection under the GLBA’s implementing regulation (Regulation P). The notice sought feedback...more

Sheppard

Connecticut AG Issues Memorandum on Application of Existing Laws to AI

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On February 25, Connecticut AG William Tong released a memorandum explaining how existing Connecticut laws may apply to artificial intelligence systems used in activities such as tenant screening, employment decisions, credit...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

A Reminder About Florida’s Ban on Offshore Health Data Storage: What Providers and Vendors Should Know

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In May 2023, Florida enacted a significant change to its health data laws. Senate Bill 264 amended the Florida Electronic Health Records Exchange Act restricting where certain patient data can be stored and accessed. Codified...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

AI monitoring in the workplace

Turning AI inside out. Just as organizations use artificial intelligence to monitor the workplace, they must also monitor themselves and, as a result, reshape their risk, governance, and security expectations. AI must be...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Judge allows some consumer protection claims over unsolicited home-buying texts to proceed

On March 4, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted in part and denied in part a motion to dismiss a case alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), allowing claims that...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

NYHIPA Returns in 2026: Revised Bill Reshapes New York’s Consumer Health Information Proposal

After an unexpected, late-session veto, the effort to strengthen protections for consumer health information is back on the table in New York. Background and Legislative Context- The New York Health Information Privacy...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Community bank reaches $2.4M agreement in 2023 data breach class action

On March 3, a purported data breach victim, acting on behalf of a proposed settlement class, and a Nebraska family-owned bank filed an unopposed motion in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts seeking...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Ctrl+C, Ctrl+Comply: The Rise of AI-Enabled DSARs

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Individuals’ awareness of their data protection rights, fuelled in part by high‑profile litigation, has contributed to a sustained rise in the number of data subject access requests (DSARs) that organisations are receiving....more

Troutman Amin LLP

TIME FOR #BIGLAW TO CALL THEIR MALPRACTICE INSURERS?: Court Holds Privileged Information Shared with Gen AI May Lose its...

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Just a reminder that Troutman Amin, LLP issued a press release IN JANUARY that it would NEVER allow its lawyers to use GenAi for substantive legal work....more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

New Decisions Draw a Map of Privilege in the “New Frontier of AI”

Two recent district court rulings address an increasingly pervasive question for attorneys and their clients: What are the implications of putting confidential or privileged information into generative AI tools?...more

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COPPA Rule Countdown to Kids Rule Changes

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Do you operate a website or mobile app that collects personal information directly from children? If so, you should be well aware that the compliance deadline for the FTC’s amended COPPA Rule is fast approaching. The...more

Maynard Nexsen

2026 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week Nine

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Public Service Commission - The Alabama Senate on Thursday unanimously passed its priority legislation to overhaul the Public Service Commission (PSC). The bill, sponsored by Senator Clyde Chambliss, would expand the PSC...more

DLA Piper

Life Sciences News in Italy: February 2026

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On 23 February 2026, the Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA) published the new Guidelines for defining and classifying non‑prescription medicines as OTC or SOP. This document describes the legal framework and sets detailed...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

PEER Seeks Information on EPA’s Use of AI, Including Records Related to Chemical Assessments and the Use of AI

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) announced on March 5, 2026, that through counsel at the Free Information Group (FIG), it filed a series of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests with the U.S....more

WilmerHale

Personalized Pricing: What Business Lawyers Need to Know

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Businesses are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic tools to set and adjust prices for consumers. These models often rely on personal data—such as location, browsing history, and demographic...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

[Webinar] Health Information Exchange Today: Privacy Considerations and Industry Trends - March 26th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Health Information Exchange is essential to care delivery and innovation—but it is also increasingly a source of operational friction, contractual pressure, and privacy scrutiny as organizations reassess how health data is...more

Troutman Amin LLP

[Hybrid Event] Law Conference of Champions IV - May 4th - 6th, Irvine, CA

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The Law Conference of Champions brings together leading voices from government, industry, and the legal community to engage in practical, forward-looking discussions on advertising law, consumer protection, data privacy, and...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Iran-Linked Cyberattack: What U.S. Companies Need to Know Now

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On March 11, 2026, independent reports confirmed that one of the largest medical device companies in the United States was the target of a significant cyberattack attributed to Iran-linked threat actors. Although the...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Treasury issues GENIUS Act report on innovative methods to combat illicit finance

On March 6, the U.S. Department of the Treasury submitted to Congress its report mandated under the GENIUS Act, detailing how regulated financial institutions are using, or could use, innovative technologies to combat illicit...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Utah SB 275’s “Digital Identity Bill of Rights”: What It Could Mean for Businesses

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Key point: The Utah legislature just passed a first-of-its-kind digital identity law that gives residents new rights over what personal information they share when verifying their identity. If your business chooses to...more

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