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UK PRA and BoE statement of policy on approach to CBA

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The Bank of England (BoE) and the UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have published updated Statements of Policy (SoP) setting out their respective approaches to cost benefit analysis (CBA). The BoE SoP sets out how it...more

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High Seas Treaty Takes Force: What You Need to Know

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Roughly two thirds of the ocean lies outside of any country’s jurisdiction. This area, encompassing about half of the Earth’s total surface, is known as the “high seas.” The high seas hold huge importance to the health of the...more

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Major Changes to Connecticut’s Consumer Privacy Law Will Take Effect July 1, 2026

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The Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) is set to undergo major changes as of July 1, 2026, when key amendments to the law take effect. The amendments will expand the scope of the CTDPA’s applicability and update...more

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[Webinar] Managing Regulatory Change: From Monitoring to Defensible Oversight - April 21st, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

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Tracking regulatory updates is only the first step. Learn how early alerts and clear ownership help teams turn regulatory awareness into coordinated response. Why manual monitoring creates governance gaps - Fragmented...more

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Governing the Deep Seabed: Progress and Pressure at the First Part of the 31st Annual Session of the ISA Council

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The first part of the 31st annual session of the International Seabed Authority (“ISA”) Council was held in Kingston, Jamaica from 9 to 19 March 2026. After more than a decade of negotiations, mounting geopolitical pressure...more

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OECD Publishes Responsible AI Due Diligence Guidance for Multinational Enterprises

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Responsible AI practices are a growing focus within many companies and in society at large. In late February, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible...more

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South Korea’s AI Basic Act: Overview and Key Takeaways

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South Korea’s Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Establishment of Trust (AI Basic Act) took effect on January 22, 2026, joining the European Union AI Act as a comprehensive AI regulatory regime....more

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Copyright and AI: UK Government Publishes Statement of Progress

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The UK government has published a Statement of Progress on the copyright report and impact assessment that it must produce under the Data (Use and Access) Act. Under the Act, the government must publish a report on the use of...more

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EU Delays Deforestation Regulation Implementation and Plans Simplifications for Businesses

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Following the Council's decision on 26 November 2025, the European Parliament has now also voted in favour of a further postponement and a revision of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This gives responsible market...more

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California Legislature Advances Sweeping AI Bill: Implications for Businesses and Developers of “Companion Chatbots”

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Key point: The California Legislature is considering a bill that would impose comprehensive requirements on the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, with a focus on transparency,...more

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[Podcast] Culture & Compliance Chronicles: Lawyering with Purpose—Human Rights, Culture & Social Responsibility with Archana...

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On this episode of Culture & Compliance Chronicles, Amanda Raad and Nitish Upadhyaya from Ropes & Gray’s Insights Lab, and Richard Bistrong of Front-Line Anti-Bribery speak with Archana Kotecha, CEO of The Remedy Project,...more

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US State Risk Assessment and Impact Assessment Requirements

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The number of instances in which businesses must conduct risk assessments and impact assessments under state privacy and AI laws has exploded. In recent months, California and Connecticut have added additional — and...more

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What Businesses Need to Know: Colorado’s First-in-the-Nation AI Act Diverges From Federal Approach to Disparate Impact

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Last week, Colorado lawmakers held a special session that culminated in a decision to delay the implementation of the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA) until June 30, 2026, extending the timeline beyond its original...more

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Cumulative Impacts Analysis of Forest Thinning Project Inadequate Under NEPA

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The Ninth Circuit held that the Forest Service’s substantial reduction of a forest thinning project between the Draft and Final EAs did not require repeating the public comment process or considering new alternatives under...more

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Colorado AI Law update: Special legislative session offers opportunity for revisions

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Colorado Governor Jared Polis has called a special legislative session set to begin Aug. 21 to address Colorado’s AI law (the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act or “CAIA”), which is currently scheduled to take effect Feb....more

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Colorado Governor Calls Special Session to Revisit Groundbreaking AI Law: 3 Possible Paths We Foresee

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Colorado Governor Jared Polis just called for a special legislative session starting August 21 to revisit the state’s landmark artificial intelligence law, signaling that employers and businesses may gain a reprieve from what...more

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What PEOs Need to Know About the Current State of Workplace AI Regulation

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As employers across the country embrace the use of artificial intelligence in their workplace activities, federal and state lawmakers are lining up to consider guardrails on common AI practices. From hiring to performance...more

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[Podcast] AI Bias Audits

In this episode of The Proskauer Brief partner Guy Brenner, who leads Proskauer’s D.C. Labor & Employment practice and is head of the Government Contractor Compliance Group, and Jonathan Slowik, senior counsel, Labor &...more

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Proposed New Jersey Regulations Would Require Major Privacy Compliance Shifts for Businesses

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New Jersey officials recently released proposed privacy regulations that would create several new compliance obligations for businesses above and beyond what existing state law and many other state laws require, meaning you...more

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Bill C-5: Canada’s Approach to Accelerating Major Projects

On June 6, 2025 the federal government tabled Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, carrying out Prime Minister Carney’s election commitment to provide “one-window” regulatory decisions through a newly established Federal...more

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Connecticut Enacts Significant Amendments to State’s Data Privacy Law

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On June 25, Connecticut Governor Lamont signed Senator James Maroney’s SB 1295 into law. The bill makes several notable changes to Connecticut’s existing consumer data privacy law, including modifying its applicability...more

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Call for Evidence for Impact Assessment of the European Biotech Act Will Close June 11, 2025

The European Commission (EC) began a call for evidence on May 14, 2025, for an impact assessment of the European Biotech Act. The EC states that the overall objective is to improve the size and competitiveness of the...more

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Bill 5: Ontario’s Proposed Approach to Accelerating Major Projects

In response to current global economic uncertainty, the Ontario government recently tabled Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025. Bill 5 aims to streamline and accelerate the approval processes for major...more

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Colorado’s Landmark AI Law Still on Track for 2026, But Push to Delay Continues – What Should Employers Do?

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Despite months of intense lobbying and a last-minute legislative scramble, Colorado’s sweeping AI anti-bias law is still set to take effect on February 1, 2026. But the tech industry isn’t done fighting. After lawmakers just...more

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Colorado’s Historic AI Law Survives Without Delay (So Far)

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On May 17, 2024, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed Colorado’s historic artificial intelligence (AI) consumer protection bill, SB 24-205, colloquially known as “Colorado’s AI Act” (“CAIA”), into law....more

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