This is part of an ongoing series of Covington blogs on the implementation of Executive Order No. 14110 on the “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence” (the “AI EO”), issued by President Biden on October 30, 2023. The first blog summarized the AI EO’s key provisions and related OMB guidance, and subsequent
August 2024 Developments Under President Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive Order and National Cybersecurity Strategy
This is part of a series of Covington blogs on implementation of Executive Order 14028, “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity,” issued by President Biden on May 12, 2021 (the “Cyber EO”). The first blog summarized the Cyber EO’s key provisions and timelines, and the subsequent blogs described the actions taken by various government agencies to implement
Newest Edition of CJIL – Volume 5, Issue 10, September 2024
We’re excited to announce that the latest issue of the CIFILE Journal of International Law (CJIL), Volume 5, Issue 10 for September 2024, is now available online! Dive into a collection of cutting-edge research and expert analyses on crucial international law topics.
This issue delves into a range of critical topics, including a comparative study
Natural Intelligence: NIST Releases Draft Guidelines for Government Contractor Artificial Intelligence Disclosures
On August 21, 2024, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the Second Public Draft of Digital Identity Guidelines (hereinafter, “Draft Guidelines”) for final review. The Draft Guidelines introduce potentially notable requirements for government contractors using artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Among the most significant draft requirements are those related to the disclosure and
What To Expect for the IPO Market in the Second Half of 2024
This article by Louis Lehot originally appeared on FOLEY on August 16, 2024: What To Expect for the IPO Market in the Second Half of 2024
The market for initial public offerings (IPOs) in the United States has exceeded expectations in the first half of 2024. According to Renaissance Capital, 69 IPOs were priced by June
New Guides Released Relating to Secure Software Development Requirements
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (“CISA”) released a new guide on August 2, 2024 titled, “Software Acquisition Guide for Government Enterprise Consumers: Software Assurance in the Cyber-Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Lifecycle” (the “Software Acquisition Guide”). This guide addresses the cybersecurity risks associated with the acquisition and use of third-party developed software and certain
Stay Private or Go IPO?
This article by Louis Lehot originally appeared on FOLEY on August 16, 2024: Stay Private or Go IPO?
Public investors have become more discerning about Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Instead of chasing speculative high-growth stories, they are leaning towards companies that showcase established profitability and sustainable growth. This shift is driven by ongoing economic concerns and
State AG Updates: August 1-7, 2024
Each week, Crowell & Moring’s State Attorneys General team highlights significant actions that State AGs have taken. See our State Attorneys General page for more insights. Here are last week’s updates.
July 2024 Developments Under President Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive Order and AI Executive Order
This is part of an ongoing series of Covington blogs on implementation of Executive Order 14028, “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity,” issued by President Biden on May 12, 2021 (the “Cyber EO”). The first blog summarized the Cyber EO’s key provisions and timelines, and subsequent blogs described the actions taken by various government agencies to implement
Summer Heat Ramping Up: FedRAMP Releases Final OMB Memo and Announces Update on Roadmap Progress, Automation Site Launch, and the Agile Delivery Pilot Launch
It’s been a hot summer so far but Federal Risk and Authorization Program (“FedRAMP”) is just starting to heat up. In June, FedRAMP (the Federal government’s program for security authorizations for cloud solutions) released the final Emerging Technology Prioritization Framework, which outlines the prioritization of certain artificial intelligence capabilities. In mid-July, FedRAMP announced its Agile