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Colorado Legislature Approves AI Bill Targeting "High-Risk" Systems and AI Labeling

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The Colorado legislature passed the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (SB 205 or the Act) on May 8, 2024. If approved by Gov. Jared Polis, it will be the first law in the U.S. to impose specific requirements intended to...more

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Colorado SB 24-205: Addressing AI Risk with Sweeping Consumer Protection Law

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On May 17, 2024, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law SB 24-205—concerning consumer protections in interactions with artificial intelligence systems—after the Senate passed the bill on May 3. The law adds a new part...more

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The EU AI Act Is (Almost) Here. What It Means for Your Business

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The EU Parliament’s committees for internal market and civil liberties overwhelmingly adopted the final text of the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). The European Parliament will now vote on the AI Act in a formality that...more

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California’s Proposed Bills Require Companies to Report on Climate Emissions and Risks

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While all eyes are on proposed federal and European climate disclosure rules, the California legislature passed two climate-related bills that overlap somewhat with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s proposed...more

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U.S. state legislative bills on AI: a mid-year update

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In 2023, state legislatures across the U.S. responded to the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) by introducing a substantial number of bills aimed at regulating its development and use by private industry. To...more

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[Webinar] 2022 Enforcement Outlook Webinar Series - Managing AML Risk Under Heightened Scrutiny - May 10th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

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To help you stay up-to-date on the enforcement trends impacting your organization’s compliance strategy, McDermott is pleased to invite you to the 2022 Enforcement Outlook webinar series, which covers key areas of enforcement...more

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[Event] Dallas Regional Compliance & Ethics Conference - October 22nd, Frisco, TX

Our one-day Regional Compliance and Ethics Conferences provide attendees with a forum to interact with local compliance professionals, share information about your compliance successes and challenges, and create educational...more

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Board Meetings

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Pending Legislation Allowing Telephonic Board Meetings - There may be legislation coming that will expressly permit telephonic board meetings.  Specifically, H.B. 557 was proposed with the following title:  “To enact...more

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Employment Implications of COVID-19

As COVID-19 spreads across the United States, it is having a profound impact on employment relationships. With the situation changing daily, employers are making decisions that may impact the health of their employees, their...more

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“Families First Coronavirus Response Act” Could Mean Massive Changes for Employers Nationwide

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The “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (the “Bill”), a broad response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, has passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 363-40 and is expected to pass in the Senate and be...more

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“Cyber Hunt” Legislation Passes U.S. Senate: Any Implications for Business?

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In a legislative environment charitably described as challenging, the fact that the Senate recently passed cybersecurity legislation by unanimous consent is noteworthy and highlights the bipartisan nature of this issue. The...more

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New Jersey Poised to Dramatically Expand Statute of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse Claims

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On March 14, the New Jersey Senate passed a bill (S.477) by a 32-1 vote that, if signed into law, will significantly expand the statute of limitations period for child sex abuse victims to pursue civil claims against their...more

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Employer Alert: SB 1343 Extends Harassment Training Requirements to Small Employers and Non-Supervisory Employees

Under current California law, organizations with 50 or more employees or independent contractors must provide two hours of interactive harassment and abusive conduct prevention training for their managers and supervisors...more

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California Poised to Enact Internet of Things Information Security Law

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California is once again poised to set the standard for privacy and data security by enacting the first state law directed at securing Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The law has passed the state legislature and is awaiting...more

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Following State’s Lead, New York City Council Passes “Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act”

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The New York City Council has passed, and Mayor Bill de Blasio is expected to sign, a package of eleven bills—together referred to as the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act—that will require most private...more

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Hazards Ahead: Uptick In Biometric Privacy Laws Can Put Employers In Hot Seat

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Seyfarth Synopsis: A string of recent class action lawsuits regarding businesses’ use of employees’ biometric data should put employers on heightened alert regarding compliance with various state biometric privacy laws....more

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Florida Preserves Employer Protections in Medical Marijuana Bill

Voters in the November 8, 2016, general election in the state of Florida approved the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative. The initiative required a supermajority vote to pass, with at least 60 percent of voters...more

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

The Chemistry Was Right For TSCA Reform

In a rare bipartisan effort, Congress overwhelmingly passed a bill significantly reforming the chemical safety provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”) for the first time in its forty-year history. The Frank...more

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Congress Sends Chemical Safety Reform Legislation to Be Signed into Law

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The historic reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act overhauls the United States’ primary chemical safety law for the first time in 40 years. Following months of closed-door negotiations, the US House of...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Unpacking the Toxic Substances Control Act Reform Bill

The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed the long-pending Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform legislation, which will bolster the government’s power to regulate a wide variety of chemicals. The bill...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

FTC Oversight May Be Extended To Include Charities

We have recently written about the increasing importance of cybersecurity as an aspect of risk management for nonprofits in light of the proliferation of data security breaches across different sectors. A bill recently...more

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Cybersecurity Update - July 2015

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Employees are the front line of your information security defense. While technological protections are essential (for example, anti- virus software, firewalls, spam filters, etc.), none are as effective as a vigilant end...more

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