On April 7, 2024, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released a discussion draft of the latest federal privacy proposal, known as American Privacy Rights Act, which builds upon the American Data Privacy and
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Senators Introduce Stablecoin Bill
On April 17, 2024, Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced a bill entitled the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act. The bill is the latest bipartisan effort by the two senators to provide a comprehensive federal oversight regime for
FTC Poised to Finalize Noncompete Rule
EDPB Issues Opinion on Pay-Or-Consent Models
On April 17, 2024, the European Data Protection Board adopted its non-binding Opinion 08/2024 on Valid Consent in the Context of Consent or Pay Models Implemented by Large Online Platforms, stating that such models generally are not compliant with the
SCOTUS Decides That A Position Transfer May Violate Title VII If An Employee is Worse Off Due to Discriminatory Reasons
Employers contemplating a forced transfer of a worker will need to grapple with a new standard set out by the US Supreme Court under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the law that makes it unlawful to
SAFETY Act Series, Part 1: The SAFETY Act Is Powerful Protection Against Emerging Liabilities
The SAFETY Act is a highly effective risk management tool created to incentivize the development of anti-terrorism technologies—broadly defined—the SAFETY Act created a program to provide protections to providers of products and services meant to prevent or mitigate physical and
The Hunton Policyholder’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence-Related Securities Exposures Underscore the Importance of Thorough AI Insurance Audits
As we explained in our introductory post, rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present multifaceted risks for businesses of all types. The magnitude, fluidity and specificity of these risks underscore why businesses should continually audit their own unique AI
EPA Finalizes Landmark Rule Setting Stringent New Limits for Six PFAS in Drinking Water
On April 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a pre-publication copy of its final rule to establish limits on six per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The rule will be
UK ICO Launches Latest Installment in the AI Consultation Series
On April 12, 2024, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office launched the third installment in its consultation series examining how data protection law applies to the development and use of generative AI.
California Wage Hike Law for Fast Food Workers Generates Uncertainty for Some Employers
On April 1, 2024, California’s Assembly Bill No.1228 (“AB 1228”) took effect, making the state’s fast food workers the highest paid in the United States. However, uncertainty regarding precisely who is covered under the new law has left some employers