My immediately prior post today related to whether AI has consciousness. I finished that post and logged off for lunch; I opened my cell phone to the NYTimes site for updated news, and I found a post that is directly
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The Law and Other Anomalies, published by Duane Morris LLP, addresses contemporary legal issues intersecting with technology, corporate governance, and regulatory developments. The blog explores topics such as intellectual property challenges posed by artificial intelligence, SEC regulatory policies affecting shareholder rights, and evolving board responsibilities in dynamic economic conditions. It also discusses the impact of AI on business operations and workforce transformation, as well as the implications of shifting global trade policies and labor market trends on manufacturing and industry. The content reflects on legal and strategic considerations for businesses adapting to technological innovation and changing regulatory landscapes.
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Your Buddy the LLM
Needless to say, the number of articles in all branches of print that relate to AI is mind-boggling. Recent coverage in the NYTimes and New Yorker has been fascinating; I recommend you do a search if you have missed it.…
Crypto Regulation–Elusive Clarity
CONTEXT: When Crypto first emerged it was unclear how, if at all, it was regulated. The SEC took the position that many token offerings were securities and that the issuances needed to be registered with the SEC; since they were…
Is Delaware Still the Place to Incorporate?
Elon Musk wanted $56 Billion and at first it seemed that Delaware said “no.” Meanwhile other states have moved aggressively to attract incorporations on the private and public levels. Although Musk moved his company to Texas, the main competitor for…
Meme me a Meme
There is an ill-used category for posts to this site called “I’ve been thinking.” First, I normally post as to substantive matters and have even stopped posting about the aggravating Red Sox. Second, as has been suggested by some readers,…
State of Private Equity in 2026
Private equity investments were considered selective last year, with price being an apparent issue mitigating against deal flow. Perhaps also a lack of sufficient cash-outs constrained available capital. Optimism prevailed at the start of 2026, although to me there did…
Tenth Man on Your Board of Directors
This month’s issue of Directorship (the publication of National Association of Corporate Directors) discusses the necessity of having a “tenth man” in the board room when discussing complex matters with substantial risk wherein the board promptly has granted approval.
Boards are admonished…
EEOC Formally Eliminates Affirmative Action
Monday the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission formally deleted support materials permitting affirmative action in cases where it was deemed appropriate to overcome past or present barriers to equal opportunity in employment. This action is not unexpected; it is a…
M&A: Trends in earn-outs and reps/warranty insurance
Interesting trends have popped up relative to the use of earn-outs and insurance against seller misrepresentations in acquisition practice. (Tip of the hat to the firm of SRS Acquiom which provides shareholder services in such transactions and periodically reports on…
Regulation of Prediction Markets
To my mind, few things make less sense than the regulatory status of the prediction markets. A very new phenomenon, prediction contracts first were regulated by various forms of State regulation, toyed with by the SEC and then came under…