On Wednesday, Reddit Inc. sued Perplexity AI and three “data scrapers,” alleging the companies are circumventing its technological safeguards to unlawfully acquire Reddit’s copyrighted data to “feed” Perplexity’s artificial intelligence model.
Reddit is one of the largest online discussion platforms in the world and “comprises nearly two decades of human conversational data organized across interest-based,
Image credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween#/media/File:Greenwich_Village_Halloween_Parade_(6451249051).jpgPart of my work involves reading court decisions to keep abreast of how judges decide the types of cases I handle. Below, I share some thoughts on recent decisions.Litigation News Published My Column About Judges’ Use of AILitigation News published a column I wrote about the possibilities and challenges of judges using
On September 29, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 53, the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, into law. The bill will go into effect on January 1, 2026. The act builds upon the recommendations found in the “California Report on Frontier AI Policy,” which was released to the public
In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, Stephen Piepgrass is joined by Zack Condry, co-founder of Watermark Strategies, to analyze the evolving landscape of crisis management and the critical role of strategic communication in navigating complex issues. They explore effective communication strategies, public relations, and the evolving role of AI in managing crises. Zack shares insights
Egypt has long been a famous center of culture and commerce. And so I was really excited to visit when I had the chance to go in 2008. Unfortunately, I got there just a few thousand years too late to see any pharaohs, and I was too busy seeing tourist sites to learn about how
Facey v Liane Fisher, Esq. 2025 NY Slip Op 33456(U) September 15, 2025 Supreme Court, New York County Docket Number: Index No. 152088/2025 Judge: Mary V. Rosado is a legal malpractice case which is full of surprises. The first is that Plaintiff was actually paid the settlement amounts (and made to take it at the
The cannabis industry is evolving rapidly, and technology is at the center of this transformation. State-licensed operators are deploying automation tools, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen compliance. However, innovation in this space comes with unusual challenges. Cannabis remains federally illegal, which restricts financial services, complicates interstate commerce, and
In this crossover episode of The Good Bot and Regulatory Oversight, Brett Mason, Gene Fishel, and Chris Carlson discuss the latest state laws targeting AI, especially in health care. They break down new legislation in Colorado, Utah, California, and Texas, highlighting differences in scope and enforcement. They also cover how state attorneys general are using
This past Blitz Build season, the Home Builders Foundation (“HBF”) once again brought together builders, tradespeople, volunteer crews, and sponsors from across the Front Range for their signature program: Blitz Build. From May through October, Blitz Build weekends give HBF clients, those living with physical disabilities, access to something many of us take for
What Happened
Last week, Colorado lawmakers held a special session that culminated in a decision to delay the implementation of the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA) until June 30, 2026, extending the timeline beyond its original February 2026 start date. That delay gives businesses a brief window to prepare, but the law remains in effect,