As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent in the workplace, employers should put in place guidelines to ensure that the benefits of AI are not offset by risks associated with its use. This can best be accomplished via a company policy, along with employee training and the designation of a company employee
Using Patient Photos in Marketing? OCR Settlement Highlights HIPAA Compliance Requirements
Businesses across many industries naturally want to showcase their satisfied customers. Whether it’s a university featuring successful graduates, a retailer highlighting happy shoppers, or a healthcare facility showcasing thriving patients, these real-world testimonials can be powerful marketing tools. However, when it comes to healthcare providers subject to HIPAA, using patient images and information for promotional
Weekly Blockchain Blog – Oct. 6, 2025
- U.S. and European Financial Services Firms Announce Digital Asset Integrations
- New Reports Highlight Stablecoin Growth and Future Market Projections
- SEC No-Action Letter Allows Certain DePIN Token Transfers Without Registration
- SEC No-Action Letter Allows State Trust Companies to Custody Crypto Assets
- Canada Fines Major Crypto Exchange; Report Analyzes Crypto Crime Typologies
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AI & Employment Law Update: Harper v. Sirius XM Radio, LLC
Technology is re-engineering every aspect of the workplace, including how we find and hire talent. Businesses of all sizes are increasingly turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline hiring, from sifting through thousands of resumes to conducting screenings. Embracing innovation is a key trait of successful businesses, but it’s important to do so responsibly, as
Sign or Veto? Key California Workplace Bills Employers Must Watch in 2025
As California’s 2025 legislative session comes to a close, employers are watching Sacramento with anticipation. Governor Gavin Newsom faces an October 13, 2025 deadline to either sign into law or veto dozens of bills passed by the Legislature. Many of these bills would impose new compliance obligations on California employers, expand employee rights, and create
California Court of Appeal Warns Against Attorney Misuse of Artificial Intelligence
On Sept. 12, 2025, the first California court issued an explicit “warning” to attorneys who use AI as part of their legal practice. In Sylvia Noland v. Land of the Free, L.P., et al., an otherwise unremarkable and straightforward employment-related appeal, the court discovered that much of the legal authority relied on in plaintiff’s opening
WIRTW #775: the ‘kindness’ edition
What’s wrong with kindness?
When I was a kid, I was taught: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”
I disagree. Words can wound. They can demean. They can normalize cruelty and strip people of dignity. That’s not strength, but weakness dressed up as bravado.
This week I was
Attorney Sanctioned $10,000 For Citing Nonexistent, AI-Generated Legal Authority
Noland v. Land of the Free, L.P., 2025 WL 2629868 (Cal. Ct. App. 2025)
Sylvia Noland asserted 25 causes of action against her former employer, including claims for wrongful termination, PAGA and other Labor Code violations, breach of contract, intentional infliction of emotional distress, etc. The employer filed a successful motion for summary judgment, which
Professional Services in the Age of AI: Regulation, Strategy, and Real-World Impact: PPA Webinar Recording
We are delighted to share with you the recording of our recent webinar, Professional Services in the Age of AI: Regulation, Strategy, and Real-World Impact.
In this discussion, Anthony Davis (FisherBroyles), Devika Kewalramani, (FisherBroyles), Dr Robert Millard (Cambridge Strategy Group), David Shufflebotham (PepUp Consulting) and Nick Leale
Let’s count the ways Pete Hegseth’s speech would get your company sued
If Pete Hegseth were your CEO, I’d be drafting your EEOC position statement tomorrow.
You’re not running the Department of War (née Defense), and your employees aren’t soldiers. If you think, however, Hegseth’s speech yesterday is a model for shaping culture in your workplace, here’s a lawyer’s caution: his words are an employment-law nightmare.