California has enacted a new law requiring healthcare providers using artificial intelligence to keep clinical decision-making human.
AB 1979, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 30, 2026, requires a health facility, clinic, physician’s office, or office of a
The first U.S. appellate court to weigh in on whether AI training on copyrighted material qualifies as fair use has sided with the copyright holder. On September 29, 2026, the Third Circuit affirmed the district court’s ruling in Thomson Reuters
The new law eliminates private pen register claims against private actors involving websites and apps but does not end CIPA litigation. Plaintiffs are already pivoting to other causes of action.
On September 30, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate
Florida healthcare organizations that rely on offshore vendors for claims processing, billing, IT services, call center services, or other administrative functions face a convergence of regulatory pressure that did not exist even a year ago. In March 2026, the Florida
When a sweeping public health crisis ultimately reaches the country’s court systems, the grim statistics and financial accounting that are sure to accompany its narrative are shocking – and inescapable. CDC reports more than 806,000 overdose deaths from 1999-2023 linked
Companies in the fashion industry face a gauntlet of varying state laws restricting PFAS in apparel, footwear and textiles. These laws differ from state to state in several important dimensions, including scope of products covered, the type of prohibition (outright
A new law signed by Governor Newsom, AB 1609, requires large private businesses to disclose when the customer service agent they are using is an AI bot and provide customers with timely access to quality customer service.
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On September 9, 2026, the State of North Carolina and 11 local entities (10 municipalities and a local water and sewer authority) entered into a proposed settlement with Chemours Company, The Chemours Company FC, LLC, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Corteva,
On September 27, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 923, the Expanding Privacy Rights Act, which significantly expands the deletion right under the California Consumer Privacy Act. What does this mean for companies subject to the CCPA and how
Who knew that rising gas prices would lead to a trap for employers?
Pretty much every class and PAGA action filed in California claims unreimbursed business expenses. As you know, California employers must reimburse necessary business expenses, including certain work-related
