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Renewable Energy Update 2.5.26

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The Imperial County Board of Supervisors in southeastern California has approved several resolutions and zone changes for the Seville 4 and Seville 5 solar and battery storage projects....more

9Sail

What You Need to Know About ChatGPT Ads for Law Firms

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ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022, quickly changing how people search for and consume information. Since then, legal marketers have been exploring how to use the platform to gain efficiency, see around blind spots,...more

Blank Rome LLP

The BR Privacy & Security Download: February 2026

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Welcome to this month’s issue of The BR Privacy & Security Download, the digital newsletter of Blank Rome’s Privacy, Security & Data Protection practice. ...more

Morgan Lewis - Shifting Sands Of Labor Law

ADGM Court’s Judgment Serves as a Warning Regarding Proper Use of AI

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Court has issued a detailed costs judgment that doubles as a practical guide for lawyers on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in litigation....more

Alston & Bird

The DSA and GDPR: 5 Ways These Laws Work Together

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On September 11, 2025, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted guidelines on the interplay between the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)....more

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PTAB/USPTO Update - February 2026

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On January 13, USPTO announced the design of SPARK, a new pilot program to incentivize meaningful participation by U.S. small and medium-sized businesses, universities, and non-profits in standards development organizations...more

WilmerHale

Federal Circuit Patent Watch: Patent Related to Web Conferencing Systems Found Patent-Ineligible

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Precedential and Key Federal Circuit Opinions - U.S. PATENT NO. 7,679,637 LLC v. GOOGLE LLC [OPINION] (2024‑1520, 01/22/2026) (Moore, Hughes, Stoll) - Moore, C.J. The Court affirmed the district court’s dismissal of U.S....more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

DOJ Criminal Fraud Section 2025 Year in Review – Health Care Fraud Is Front and Center

On January 22, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ or the Department) Criminal Fraud Section issued its 2025 Year in Review summary (YIR Summary). Our more detailed analysis of the full YIR Summary can be found here. DOJ’s...more

DLA Piper

UK: Commencement Of The Data Protection Provisions In The Data (Use and Access) Act

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On 5 February 2026, the main changes to data protection legislation in Part 5 of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (“DUAA“) came into force. The DUAA was passed and received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025. Although some of...more

Ankura

The Hidden World of Digital Evidence: How Technology Solves Modern Crimes

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Today, many investigations hinge less on physical traces like fingerprints or footprints, and more on “invisible” digital breadcrumbs left on smartphones, computers, online cloud platforms, and Internet of Things (IoT)...more

ArentFox Schiff

Top 10 Energy Issues for 2026: What to Watch and Why It Matters

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2026 will be a pivotal year for US energy policy and markets. We predict it will be defined by pressure to deliver affordability and reliability amid accelerating load growth, contested jurisdiction between states and...more

ArentFox Schiff

The Eyes Have It: FDA Approves Phase 1 Clinical Trial of Life Biosciences’ Reprogramming Therapy for Vision Loss

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a Phase 1 clinical trial from Life Biosciences that aims to help certain eye cells act younger and improve vision in glaucoma and related conditions....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

FCC Issues Cybersecurity Best Practices for Defending Against Ransomware Attacks

The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau) recently released a public notice (Notice) emphasizing the threat of ransomware to communications networks and urging providers...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Congress Extends CISA 2015 Through September 2026

Congress has renewed the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA 2015) until September 30, 2026, as part of the spending bill signed by the president yesterday, February 3, 2026. The renewal comes as welcome news...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Technology and IP in the Opening Ceremony Looks for Milano Cortina 2026

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The Olympic Games’ intellectual properties (“Olympic Properties”) are broadly protected worldwide, including the rings symbol, mascots, names (e.g., “Milano Cortina 2026”), mottos, graphics, event designs, music and...more

King & Spalding

GAO Recommends Reforms to Organ Transplantation Oversight

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On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report containing three main recommendations for improving the oversight and operations of the Organ Procurement Transplant Network...more

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Satellite-Based Water Leak Detection Program: New Mexico Environment Department Announces Launch of LeakTracer

The New Mexico Environment Department (“NMED”) issued a January 23rd news release announcing the launch of what it describes as an: … innovative satellite-based leak detection program....more

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Amanda Crawford was appointed as the new Commissioner of Insurance for the Texas Department of Insurance

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Amanda Crawford was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott in January 2026 to serve as the new commissioner of insurance (CIO) for the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), officially stepping into the role on February 3. She...more

A&O Shearman

Digital Networks Act And CSA 2.0: Key Implications For Telecoms And Digital Infrastructure

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The European Commission (Commission) published a proposal for a new Digital Networks Act (DNA), and a revised Cybersecurity Act, aiming to reshape the EU regulatory framework for digital connectivity, telecoms, and...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

Connecticut Data Privacy Act Updates Go Into Effect This Year

Senate Bill 1295, entitled, An Act Concerning Broadband Internet, Gaming, Social Media, Online Services and Consumer Contracts (“Senate Bill 1295”, the “Senate Bill”, or the “Bill”), was passed by Connecticut legislature in...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

First Circuit Appears Skeptical About Aspects of Mass. Data Law; Urges Negotiated Resolution

At least one member of a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit said she was “troubled” by aspects of the Massachusetts Data Access Law—approved overwhelmingly by voters in a November 2020 ballot...more

Foley Hoag LLP

Conversations with the Industry: What We Heard in 2025—and What’s Next for 2026

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Over the past year, we sat down with four voices offering complementary vantage points on robotics: Jason Fiorillo (Chief Legal Officer, Boston Dynamics), Magnus Egerstedt (Dean of Engineering, UC Irvine), Joyce Sidopoulos...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

ShinyHunters Bypassing Multifactor Authentication

Security professionals rely on the implementation of multifactor authentication (MFA) to defend against phishing attacks and intrusions. Unfortunately, we can’t completely rely on MFA to protect us as threat actors (more...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FTC Victory in Edwards Lifesciences Merger: 4 Key Takeaways for Life Sciences Deals

The Federal Trade Commission's recent victory blocking Edwards Lifesciences Corp.'s proposed acquisition of JenaValve Technology Inc. offers lessons for parties advancing future transactions for innovators of medical devices,...more

Morgan Lewis

Recent EU Life Sciences Regulatory Changes – What You Need to Know

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At the end of 2025, the European Union advanced significant initiatives aimed at modernising and strengthening the regulatory framework for the life sciences sector. From the political agreement on the pharmaceutical package...more

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