A new report issued in May 2024 by the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), an independent thinktank, is the latest installment to cast concerns over the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), predicting that it will likely fail if challenged
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From Encryption to Employment, U.S. Federal Agencies Brace for the Effects of Quantum Computing, AI and More
In this week’s edition of Consumer Protection Dispatch, we look at the latest regulatory developments from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding data and AI.
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Proposed Broad Private Right of Action in American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) Could Be a Plaintiff’s Paradise
On May 23, the House Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce advanced out of committee the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), a draft piece of legislation to establish a federal data privacy standard in the United States. The legislation now…
Consumer Protection Dispatch: The Latest Developments in the World of Consumer Protection (5/22/24)
(The Consumer Protection Dispatch summarizes industry news and updates on emerging issues involving a variety of consumer protection issues including, but not limited to, data and AI.)
This week’s edition includes latest developments relating to AI laws passed by Colorado,…
Supreme Court Confirms Copyright Damages Can Extend Beyond Three-Year Statute of Limitations
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed that “[t]he Copyright Act entitles a copyright owner to obtain monetary relief for any timely infringement claim, no matter when the infringement occurred.” See Warner Chappell Music Inc. et al. v.
The Brisk Evolution of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Rights
The EU and UK Introduce New IoT Security Standards
The FCC’s recent introduction of a new Voluntary Cybersecurity Labelling Program for consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products reflects the continued desire by U.S. regulators to bolster the security of the ever-increasing number of internet-connected household items available to the…
Could Your AI Testing Tool Throw You into the Breach?
Testing AI systems is essential for ensuring their effectiveness, reliability and safety in real-world applications. Companies can employ various mechanisms to rigorously evaluate their AI technologies.
In “Is Your AI Testing Tool a Breach of Contract Claim Waiting to Happen?”…
Artificial Intelligence in Renewable Energy | Pratt’s Energy Law Report
The potential of artificial intelligence to transform industries is well-established, but what exactly does that mean for a specific industry?
For Pratt’s Energy Law Report, Robert A. James, Aimee P. Ghosh, Cara M. MacDonald and the Hon. Jerry…