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New AI Rules for Lawyers? California Codifies Attorney Obligations for the Use of Generative AI

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On September 30, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 574, authored by Senator Thomas Umberg, which regulates the use of generative artificial intelligence (“GenAI”) by attorneys, arbitrators, judicial officers, and alternative dispute resolution providers. The California Legislature had passed the bill unanimously on August 31, 2026. SB 574 does not prohibit attorneys from using GenAI. Instead, it imposes duties of confidentiality, verification, and disclosure, and … [Read more] about New AI Rules for Lawyers? California Codifies Attorney Obligations for the Use of Generative AI

White House Secures Voluntary Industry Commitments on Independent AI Audits

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On September 29, 2026, the President met with executives of several leading artificial intelligence developers at the White House. The parties announced a voluntary framework titled “The White House Accord on Super Intelligence” (the “Accord”). Under … [Read more] about White House Secures Voluntary Industry Commitments on Independent AI Audits

NYDFS Issues Guidance on the Million Dollar Question—How to Conduct Cybersecurity Risk Assessments Under Part 500

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On September 10, 2026, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) published an Industry Letter (the “Letter”) to regulated entities (“Covered Entities”) addressing what is probably the most frequently asked Part 500 question: “How … [Read more] about NYDFS Issues Guidance on the Million Dollar Question—How to Conduct Cybersecurity Risk Assessments Under Part 500

FTC Proposes Enforcement Policy Statement on Personalized Pricing

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On August 19, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is seeking public comment on a proposed enforcement policy statement regarding personalized pricing. The proposed statement makes clear that the FTC intends to scrutinize … [Read more] about FTC Proposes Enforcement Policy Statement on Personalized Pricing

Trump Administration Unveils New Program for Targeting Cyber Criminals

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On August 12, 2026, President Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum regarding Expanding Capabilities to Combat Transnational Cyber-Enabled Crime (the “Memorandum”) directing U.S. law enforcement to target and disrupt transnational … [Read more] about Trump Administration Unveils New Program for Targeting Cyber Criminals