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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Gouvernail des données de Blakes : Hiver 2026

Voici l’édition de l’hiver 2026 de l’infolettre Gouvernail des données de Blakes, une publication du groupe Protection de la vie privée et des données de Blakes, que nous publions à la suite de la Semaine de la protection des...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

NSCEB Fact Sheet Offers Biotechnology Solutions for Critical Minerals

On February 4, 2026, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) announced the release of a fact sheet on biotechnology solutions for critical minerals. NSCEB notes that the United States is overly...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Abusive Images Are Posted on an Online Platform—Now What?

A horrific new story hits our feeds every day. Social media platforms and other online spaces are drowning in a flood of abusive generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) content. Like with anything on the internet, users...more

Morgan Lewis

Using AI to Improve Safety: Managing the Legal Risks Alongside the Benefits

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful tool in workplace safety programs—but its use also raises complex legal and governance questions. This Insight examines how employers can integrate AI into safety...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

2025 PTAB Year in Review Analysis & Trends | 6TH EDITION

In 2025, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) experienced significant procedural and substantive changes. Under new leadership at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a series of developments reshaped...more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

Summary of FTC's Workshop Examining Age Verification Technologies

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The Federal Trade Commission recently held The Age Verification Workshop to examine issues on a wide range of issues related to age verification and estimation technologies. The biggest takeaway from the January 28 workshop...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Trending in Telehealth: January 2026

Trending in Telehealth highlights monthly state legislative and regulatory developments that impact healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists, and technology companies that deliver and...more

Jones Day

SEC Staff Provides Its Views on Taxonomies Associated With Tokenized Securities

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On January 28, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") Divisions of Corporation Finance, Investment Management, and Trading and Markets (collectively, the "Staff") issued a statement (the "Statement") providing...more

Hogan Lovells

UK’s Data Use and Access Act (2025) data protection provisions come into force

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On 5 February 2026, many of the key reforms to UK data protection law will take effect. They are being introduced through the Data Use and Access Act 2025 (“DUAA”), which is intended to simplify and streamline various parts...more

Alston & Bird

Sameness: No Longer Just Yes or No for ANDA Applicants

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On February 3, 2026, President Trump signed H.R.7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, into law. Section 6703 of the Act, “Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications,” amends the Federal Food, Drug, and...more

Cooley LLP

Statement on Tokenized Securities

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On January 28, 2026, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance, the Division of Investment Management, and the Division of Trading and Markets of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (collectively, the SEC staff)...more

Cimplifi

The AI Regulation Landscape for 2026: What Legal and Compliance Leaders Need to Know

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Artificial intelligence regulation is evolving at a rapid pace. After several years of guidance documents, executive orders, pilot frameworks, and fragmented state activity, 2026 could be a year “where the rubber meets the...more

Allen Matkins

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

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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

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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

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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

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