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Cyber Strategy at the AI Frontier: President Trump Releases Executive Order to Promote Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security
On June 2, 2026, President Trump issued the Executive Order, Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security. The Executive Order carries forward several priorities included in President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America, released in March 2026.[1] The Executive Order…
Risk Analysis in the Crosshairs: Four Recent Ransomware Resolutions Preview the HIPAA Security Rule Amendments
On April 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced resolution agreements and corrective action plans with four regulated entities following separate ransomware investigations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability…
The BUILD America 250 Act: Creating a Federal Framework for Autonomous Commercial Vehicles
On May 22, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the BUILD America 250 Act, a five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill intended to replace the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which expires on September 30, 2026. In addition…
Most-Favored-Nations Drug Pricing Policy: White House Quietly Releases Report Describing Voluntary MFN Deals
On May 6, 2026, the White House Council of Economic Advisors (CEA)[1] discretely released the first report quantifying its view of the projected savings generated by the administration’s Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) drug pricing policy framework, based on existing MFN pricing agreements…
New York Department of Financial Services Issues Coordinated Guidance on Frontier AI Cybersecurity Risks
On May 21, 2026, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) issued two coordinated Industry Letters: a letter on Heightened Cybersecurity Risks Associated with Frontier AI Models (the “AI Advisory”) and accompanying Guidance on Measures Regulated Entities Should…
DOJ Announces Accelerated Review of FCA Qui Tams Alleging Fraud Against State-Administered Benefits Programs
It is not business as usual at DOJ. In the latest announcement related to the Department’s efforts to fight alleged fraud, on May 27, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate issued a memorandum directing DOJ’s Civil Division and U.S. Attorneys’…
Chambers 2026 Global Practice Guide for Artificial Intelligence
The Chambers 2026 Global Practice Guide for Artificial Intelligence provides the latest legal information on the rapidly evolving AI landscape, covering the commercial use of AI across key industries, AI-specific legislation and regulation, government and regulatory oversight, generative AI, agentic AI systems…
Fake Corporate Records, No Control: Court of Chancery Rejects Control Claim Under Section 225
In Berg v. Bar Lavi, the Delaware Court of Chancery rejected a claim of control in a Section 225 proceeding where the plaintiff relied on documents the Court found were fabricated. After trial, the Court concluded that the purported stock…
DOJ and Texas AG Announce First Settlement in National Investigation of Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
On May 15, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced agreements with Texas Children’s Hospital (“TCH”) resolving allegations related to TCH’s provision of gender-affirming care to minors. The matter marks the first publicly…