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President Trump Issues Executive Orders to Boost Domestic Drone Industry and Enhance Airspace Security

President Donald J. Trump has taken action to bolster the American drone industry and safeguard U.S. airspace with the signing of two critical executive orders. Entitled “Unleashing American Drone Dominance” and “Restoring...more

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Federal “Temporary Pause” of State AI Laws Clears Procedural Hurdle as Sides Draw Battle Lines

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One of many provisions in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, would place a 10-year “temporary pause” on states’ ability to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). Initially called a...more

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NAIC Responds to Proposed 10-Year Moratorium on State Regulation of AI in One Big Beautiful Bill Act

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There is a proposed 10-year moratorium on the enforcement of state laws that regulate artificial intelligence (AI) contained in Section 43201(c) of H.R.1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act. ...more

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USPTO Expediting Design Patent Issuances and De-Expediting Design Examination

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Starting May 13, 2025, the USPTO has begun accelerating the issuance of patents after the issue fee has been paid. Specifically, the duration between the Issue Notification and the Issue Date will be reduced to approximately...more

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Revolutionizing EU Design Protection: Key Changes Under the New Designs and Models Regulation

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May 1, 2025, marked the entry into force of most provisions of Phase I of the new Regulation (EU) 2024/2822, which forms part of the "Designs and Models Package" adopted within the European Union. This text, in addition to...more

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Executive Orders Aim to Unlock America's Nuclear Energy Sector

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On May 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed four executive orders aimed at revitalizing and accelerating the growth of nuclear energy in the United States. The executive orders direct actions by the Department of Defense...more

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Ten-year Moratorium on AI Regulation Proposed in US Congress

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Provision in House-passed “reconciliation” bill would bar states and localities from enforcing laws or regulations on AI models - With an eye on Europe’s heavy regulation of AI Systems, the proliferation of US state bills and...more

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A New Dawn for Patent Owners? Breaking Down the PERA and PREVAIL Acts of 2025

In a move that could reshape the U.S. patent landscape, Congress has reintroduced two major pieces of legislation: the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) of 2025 and the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital...more

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Becoming the World’s Leading AI Continent: The Commission’s “AI Continent Action Plan”

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The European Commission has shortly published its “AI Continent Action Plan” and, doing so, set itself no less a task than winning the global race for AI leadership and making Europe the leading AI continent. This shall be...more

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Quit Monkeying Around: FDA Offers Faster Approval Times in Bid to Phase Out Animal Testing

On April 10, 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its intent to phase out the use of animal testing in the development of certain drugs and biologics. To help bring this “paradigm shift in drug...more

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AI Continent Action Plan

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The European Commission’s AI Office (the overarching body overseeing enforcement of the EU AI Act) published its AI Continent Action Plan on April 9, 2025 (“Plan”). In this Plan, the European Commission (“EC”) puts forward...more

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EU Invests €200 Billion Towards Becoming a Global Leader in AI

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While positioning itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) regulation with the EU AI Act, the EU has not historically been a global leader in innovative AI achievements. American and Chinese companies have...more

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FDA's Recent Release of a Roadmap to Reduce Animal Testing

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a strategic roadmap to phase out animal testing requirements for certain drug products, starting with monoclonal antibodies. This shift marks a significant change...more

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New Federal Agency Policies and Protocols for Artificial Intelligence Utilization and Procurement Can Provide Useful Guidance for...

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On April 3, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) issued two Memoranda (Memos) regarding the use and procurement of artificial intelligence (AI) by executive federal agencies....more

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Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez – Innovative Approach to Safety

In this latest episode, Host Zack Fink conducts a newsmaker interview with Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. Using new methods of technology to prosecute crimes, Gonzalez has brought an innovative approach to keeping...more

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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

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White House Releases List of Products Excluded From Reciprocal Tariffs

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On April 11, the White House released a Presidential Memorandum, “Clarification of Exceptions Under Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, as Amended,” which exempts a list of semiconductors and electronics from reciprocal...more

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FDA Announces Plan to Phase Out Animal Testing Requirement

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on April 10, 2025, announced a significant policy shift aimed at reducing its reliance on animal testing for drug development and incorporating new approach methodologies (NAMs)...more

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Recent Actions by the SEC Related to Digital Assets

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Two recent actions by the SEC show the agency is already acting on President Trump’s support for digital assets. In January, a Crypto Task Force to promote innovation was formed. Our Fintech lawyers outline the scope and...more

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UK Pensions: What's new this week - March 24, 2025

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Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. TPR pledges to support growth - The government has...more

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FedRAMP 20x: Reformulating the Authorization Process

FedRAMP Director Pete Waterman recently unveiled the “FedRAMP 20x” plan – a proposal designed to reimagine and reformulate the FedRAMP authorization process for federal government use of cloud-based products and services....more

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DOD Mandates Use of Software Acquisition Pathway for Software Development Procurements

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WHAT: Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memorandum titled “Directing Modern Software Acquisition to Maximize Lethality” that is intended to reform DOD’s procurement involving software development....more

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New Executive Orders Signal Shift in U.S. Artificial Intelligence and Science Policy

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In January 2025, President Donald Trump issued two executive orders that mark a significant change in the federal government's approach to artificial intelligence, science and technology policy. These orders establish new...more

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The Digital Networks Act: A New Era for EU Telecoms Regulation

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With the upcoming Digital Networks Act, the European Union will transform the regulatory landscape for electronic communications networks (ECN) and electronic communications services (ECS). This ambitious legislation aims to...more

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Shaking Up Federal Grants: What to Expect Under the Trump Administration

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Partnerships between the government and private companies are key drivers of innovation. A study of U.S. patents from 1982 to 2012 found collaborations with the federal government produce more “disruptive” inventions than...more

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