The second quarter of 2026 marked another period of pivotal impact to our U.S. state privacy, AI, and data governance landscape. Louisiana and Vermont joined the roster of states enacting comprehensive consumer privacy laws, while existing laws substantively amended their comprehensive consumer protection frameworks and threshold applicability. Meanwhile, regulators continued to shape the application of
Sashe Dimitroff Comments on Digital Economy and AI-Related Disputes in <em>Mealey’s International Arbitration Report</em>
Partner Sashe Dimitroff commented in a Mealey’s International Arbitration Report article titled “Experts Discuss Emerging Trends in International Arbitration for 2026.” Published in the June 2026 issue, Dimitroff focused on digital economy and AI-related disputes, including:
- A wave of disputes from the data center and AI infrastructure buildout
- Resource nationalism reshaping investor-state arbitration
- The pushing
Weekly Blockchain Blog – June 29, 2026
In this issue:
- U.S. Payments Companies Announce Stablecoin, AI and Validator Initiatives
- Major U.S. Banks Receive OCC Trust Charters, Launch Stablecoin Reserve Funds
- Major U.S. Financial Firms Plan To Tokenize Equities, Depository Receipts
- FinCEN Proposes Rule To Implement GENIUS Act CIP Requirements
- Proposed Rule Addresses BSA Requirements for OCC-Supervised PPSIs
- OCC Bulletin Addresses Filing Decision
The Class Action Weekly Wire – Episode 153: California Federal Court Grants In Part And Denies In Part Motion To Dismiss In Algorithmic Bias Suit
Duane Morris Takeaway: This week’s episode features Duane Morris partner Jerry Maatman, special counsel Adam Brown, and associate Elizabeth Underwood with their discussion of key ruling issued in the ongoing Mobley v. Workday litigation challenging the use of AI tools in employment practices. Check out today’s episode and subscribe to our show from your preferred
The Privacy Strategist – Data on (and off) the Playing Field: The Business of Sports Data
The business of sports is increasingly powered by personal data. Teams, leagues, and a growing network of technology providers, media companies, and commercial partners are collecting and using data across the sports ecosystem, including professional and amateur athlete tracking, in stadium and digital fan engagement, and sports gaming. These data streams often intersect, are shared
Elise Elam Joins Panel on AI-Accelerated Adversaries at CrowdTour Columbus
Partner Elise Elam took part in a panel titled “Stop AI-Accelerated Adversaries” at CrowdTour Columbus, June 16, 2026. Elam focused on interactive breach simulation in a discussion that explored how adversaries are using AI to accelerate attacks and how to stop them with a unified AI-native defense.
Weekly Blockchain Blog – June 15, 2026
In this issue:
- Major Global Banks Launch Tokenized Deposit Network, Stablecoin Initiatives
- Crypto Products Launched by Derivative Markets, Fintechs, Wallet Providers
- OCC Interpretive Letter Clarifies National Trust Banks Don’t Need State MTLs
- State Bank Org and NY DFS Publish GENIUS Comments and Proposed Rules
- New York DFS and European Banking Authority Sign Stablecoin MOU
- DOJ
Same Agency, New Targets: What the EEOC’s New National Enforcement Plan Really Means for Employers
By: Samantha L. Brooks, Christopher J. DeGroff, and Andrew L. Scroggins
Seyfarth Synopsis: In a critical development, the EEOC has officially replaced its Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) for Fiscal Years 2024–2028 with a new National Enforcement Plan (NEP) for Fiscal Years 2025–2029, signed by Chair Andrea R. Lucas on June 4, 2026. The
Nichole Sterling Participates in Panel Discussion at NYCBA Artificial Intelligence Conference
Partner Nichole Sterling will take part in a panel titled “The International Regulation of Artificial Intelligence” at the New York City Bar Association’s Artificial Intelligence Conference, June 18, 2026, in New York, New York.
The Artificial Intelligence Conference will address issues such as:
- AI sentience and questions of personhood
- Integration of AI into legal education
Illinois Proposes Specific Notice Requirements for Employers Who Use AI in Hiring and Employment Decisions
UPDATE: On June 2, 2026, the Illinois Department of Human Rights withdrew these proposed regulations and canceled the public hearing that had been scheduled for June 10. Given that the underlying statute requires only “notice” when using AI for covered purposes and does not elaborate on the frequency or manner of notice, employers will have