Over the last 21 years that I have been writing this blog I have often posted about an annual corporate law seminar in New Orleans called the Tulane Corporate Law Institute, that I am attending again this year. Started by the late great Delaware Supreme Court Justice Andrew G.T. Moore over 30 years ago,
7 Business Legal Issues that are Dominating 2026
Business owners in 2026 face growing legal complexity. Contract disputes, ownership conflicts, economic/tariff pressures, and the rising use of AI-generated contracts are creating new risks. The businesses that avoid costly disputes tend to address these issues before they become problems.
Running a business has always involved risk. What is different in 2026 is how quickly
FTC Seeks Comment on Potential Rule to Address Unfair or Deceptive Rental Housing Fee Practices
On March 12, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking public comment on a proposed rulemaking to address potential unfair or deceptive fee practices in connection with rental housing.
Cleary Discusses Managing AI Risks: Legal and Governance Imperatives for Boards
AI adoption is now mainstream: 88% of businesses use AI in at least one function, with global spending expected to exceed $1.5 trillion in 2025 and approach $2 trillion in 2026. As organizations race to scale AI, many have relied upon traditional vendor risk management policies to vet third-party AI vendors and tools; however, implementation
Recalibrating AI Patent Strategy: What the USPTO Shift Means — and What it Doesn’t
Under new leadership, the United States Patent and Trademark Office has recently adjusted its approach to patentability of artificial intelligence technologies in multiple meaningful respects.
AI-Related Securities Suit Filed Against Israeli Software Company
Among the challenges companies face as they incorporate AI into their business strategies is accurately projecting the impact the AI-based approach will have on their business and financial results. Business outcomes may fall short of expectations to the disappointment of investors, which in turn can lead to securities litigation. In the latest example of this
Last Exit From Paradise
The United States Supreme Court has put an end to Stephen Thaler’s crusade for machine rights. Okay, that’s the sensational news article way of putting it. He wasn’t really crusading for machine rights. He was trying to establish a precedent for claiming copyright in AI-generated works.
I first wrote about this back in May, 2022
AI-Powered Fraud Is Hitting Canadian Companies’ Bottom Lines, KPMG Says
A new KPMG Canada survey says AI-enabled fraud is affecting Canadian businesses, with many organizations reporting losses linked to phishing, deepfakes, and voice-cloning scams.
Artificial intelligence-powered fraud is increasingly affecting Canadian companies, according to a new KPMG Canada survey of business leaders.
The report says 72 per cent of Canadian organizations experienced AI-driven fraud that
Fraud Prevention Month Highlights Rising Scam Losses as Canadians Report More Than $704 Million Lost in 2025
Federal agencies are warning Canadians to remain alert to scams as newly released data shows reported fraud losses exceeded $704 million in 2025. As part of the 22nd annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign, the Competition Bureau, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, and the RCMP are urging the public to recognize common fraud tactics, report suspicious activity,
Rising Number of Scams Now Use AI, Toronto Police Warn
Toronto police are warning that scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to make fraud attempts more targeted and believable. Investigators say AI is helping criminals gather personal information quickly, tailor their messages, and impersonate trusted institutions with greater credibility.
Toronto police are warning that a growing number of fraud attempts are now being enhanced by