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Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

AI Bias Lawsuit Against Workday Reaches Next Stage as Court Grants Conditional Certification of ADEA Claim

A closely watched class and collective action against the HR management services company Workday, Inc. reached a new milestone recently, when the Northern District of California conditionally certified Age Discrimination in...more

K&L Gates LLP

2025 Year-To-Date Review of AI and Employment Law in California

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California started 2025 with significant activity around artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. Legislators and state agencies introduced new bills and regulations to regulate AI-driven hiring and management tools,...more

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California Employers: Artificial Intelligence in Hiring Brings New Compliance Risks

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Federal and California agencies have increased their focus on how AI and automated decision-making tools are being used in hiring, promotions, and employment screening processes. Employers using such technologies may be...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

California Regulator Releases Updated Draft Regulations, Scales Back Proposed AI Privacy Rules

California appears to be changing its approach to how it regulates artificial intelligence, likely reflecting its reaction to challenges seen recently in other states. Namely, the California Privacy Protection Agency recently...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

AI in Hiring: Litigation and Regulation Update

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The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into employment decision-making has revolutionized how companies recruit, evaluate, and manage employees. These high-functioning AI tools are capable of screening job...more

Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers

New AI Hiring Rules and Lawsuits Put Employers on Notice: What HR Needs to Know

Adam Bouka By Adam Bouka Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how companies find, evaluate, and hire talent—but it’s also raising red flags among regulators and courts. Two big developments in May 2025 show that HR...more

Mogin Law LLP

California Antitrust Laws May Get Even Tougher Than U.S. Law

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California antitrust laws may be on the verge of a major transformation, with proposed changes that could significantly impact how businesses operate in the state, particularly in the digital sphere. ​At the request of the...more

Conn Maciel Carey LLP

California Legislature and Civil Rights Agency Focus on Potential Employment Law Pitfalls in Artificial Intelligence

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The California Civil Rights Division has finalized regulations addressing employer use of artificial intelligence and automated decision systems. The proposed regulations, which are pending approval with the Office of...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Navigating California’s New Regulations on Automated Decision-Making Tools

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The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has recently approved regulations under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to address discrimination in employment resulting from the use of automated decision-making...more

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New California Regulations Target AI Use in Hiring Employees

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For many, using artificial intelligence is a common part of our everyday lives, particularly in internet searches. But it’s also used in doctors’ offices, schools, and many more workplaces....more

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U.S. District Judge Refuses To Dismiss Copyright Infringement Claims against Musk and Tesla®* in Blade Runner 2049 Case

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AI, Sci-Fi, and Copyright Collide in Alcon Entertainment LLC v. Tesla Inc. et al., Case No. 2:24-cv-09033, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. In a fascinating twist of sci-fi meets reality,...more

Jenner & Block

California’s AI Transparency Act

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California recently enacted a law that sets disclosure requirements for generative AI (GenAI) companies. The California AI Transparency Act, SB 942, (the Act) applies to persons that create, code, or otherwise produce a GenAI...more

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No Robo Bosses: Proposed Legislation to Curb AI in the Workplace

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In recent years, the increasing use of automated decision systems(“ADS”) in employment practices has raised concerns over worker rights, privacy, and fairness. As AI systems become more sophisticated and widespread, the...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

California SB 813 Proposes Landmark Safe Harbor for AI Development Through Certification

With SB 813, California introduces a first-in-the-nation framework that reduces regulatory uncertainty and encourages responsible AI innovation. In addition to fostering public-private cooperation over top-down mandates, the...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

New AI Laws May Go Into Effect As Early As July 1, 2025

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On March 21, 2025, the California Civil Rights Council adopted its final regulations regarding automated decision-making systems. In the employment context, automated decision-making systems can include a wide range of tools...more

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California District Court Grants Software Company’s Motion To Dismiss In Algorithmic Price Fixing Case

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On March 21, 2025, Judge Jeffrey S. White of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California granted defendant software company’s motion to dismiss plaintiffs’ claims of price-fixing under the Sherman...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

“No Robo Bosses Act” Proposed in California to Limit Use of AI Systems in Employment Decisions

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A new bill in California, SB 7, proposed by State Senator Jerry McNerney, seeks to limit and regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) decision making in hiring, promotion, discipline, or termination decisions. Also...more

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California Law Seeking to Regulate Social Media Use by Minors Raises First Amendment Issues

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California recently enacted the Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act, sparking pushback from online entities who argue the law is an unconstitutional restriction on children’s First Amendment rights and a...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

New Proposed Regulations Will Impact How Businesses Utilize AI to Make Personnel Decisions

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It is no surprise that businesses are seeking ways to utilize AI to increase efficiency, including developing automated decision-making systems to assist in hiring and promotion processes. The California Civil Rights Council...more

Maynard Nexsen

The Legal Landscape for AI-Enabled Decisions for Health Care Claims and Coverage Continues to Evolve:  From Litigation to Emerging...

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With all the hype around AI, business partners and legal professionals are scrambling to understand, adapt, and possibly implement the rapidly changing technology. From a business perspective, the excitement around AI with...more

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Data Privacy Update

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California Bills, Rulemaking, and Enforcement Update - CPPA automated decision-making technology - On November 22, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) opened the formal public comment period on its...more

Proskauer - Health Care Law Brief

This New Year, California Imposes Guardrails on the Use of AI by Payors for Utilization Management Determinations

SB 1120 (the “Bill”), which takes effect on January 1, 2025, amends existing California law to adopt guardrails around the use of artificial intelligence tools for the purpose of utilization management. As discussed in a...more

Baker Donelson

California's New Generative AI Law – What Your Organization Needs to Know

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California is making waves with its new AI law, Assembly Bill 2013 (AB 2013), set to take effect in 2026. This groundbreaking legislation (again) puts the state at the forefront of tech regulation by tackling one of AI's...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

TikTok Litigation: The Next Frontier of Mass Tort

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The recent wave of lawsuits against TikTok by over a dozen states and the District of Columbia marks a significant moment in the ongoing scrutiny of social media platforms and their impact on youth mental health. The lawsuits...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

The Civil Rights Department’s Upcoming Regulation Updates on Automated Decision Making

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The California Civil Rights Council has been working on proposed regulation revisions to include automated decision-making in the requirements under the Fair Employment and Housing Act. The Council met on October 17, 2024,...more

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