Artificial intelligence (AI) may be a relatively new ingredient in the advertising kitchen. But in advertising law, the recipe remains the same. At the National Advertising Division (NAD) 2025 Annual Conference in D.C. last week, the panel “Hot Topics: From Bread and Butter to AI” served up a clear message: The fundamentals of advertising
What does a $100,000 H-1B visa fee mean for American businesses?
Donald Trump’s recent Proclamation raises the fee for foreign nationals seeking entry into the U.S. on an H-1B to $100,000.
[T]he entry into the United States of aliens as nonimmigrants to perform services in a specialty occupation under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of the INA … is restricted, except for those aliens whose petitions are accompanied or
Weekly Blockchain Blog – Sept. 22, 2025
In this issue:
- US Digital Asset and Fintech Companies Announce Stablecoin Initiatives
- Crypto and Fintech Firms Achieve Licenses, Launch New Products
- SEC Approves Rule Changes Allowing Generic Listing Standards for Crypto ETFs
- Treasury Publishes GENIUS Act Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
- Israeli Authorities Target Crypto Wallets Allegedly Linked to Iran’s IRGC
US Digital Asset and
Employers’ Use of AI Can Risk Discrimination Claims
California regulations going into effect on October 1, 2025, make clear that employers’ use of artificial intelligence in personnel practices can lead to liability under state fair employment laws.
Partner Odia Kagan, Chair of the firm’s Data Privacy Compliance & International Privacy Practice Group, provides a breakdown in a post to the firm’s Privacy Compliance
WIRTW #773: the ‘free speech’ edition
“Whoever would overthrow the Liberty of a Nation, must begin by subduing the Freeness of Speech; a Thing terrible to Publick Traytors.”
— Benjamin Franklin, The New-England Courant, July 9, 1722.
“If there is a bedrock principle underlying the First Amendment, it is that the government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply
Labor + Employment Workforce Watch – September 2025
Labor + Employment Workforce Watch is a guide to the employment law developments most likely to impact your business. The Troutman Pepper Locke Labor + Employment Team represents employers in the most sensitive workplace matters, enabling our clients to concentrate on their core business operations. Our team is adept at handling and managing labor and
Improving Legal Workflow with AI: Practical Litigation Tips
Within the last year, the legal industry has witnessed a surge in AI-based programs designed to improve workflow, legal research, and legal drafting, such as Westlaw Co-counsel. AI technology, although new, offers significant benefits for helping attorneys enhance their workflow. However, it is not a substitute for an attorney’s legal knowledge, skill, and independent judgment.
California Legislative Update: Legislature’s Pens Down, Governor Gets to Work
Seyfarth Synopsis: The California Legislature concluded its 2024-2025 session in the wee hours of September 13, 2025, and sent the last of its approved bills to Governor Newsom for consideration. The Governor has until October 13 to approve or veto a variety of bills impacting employers in California.
The California Legislature put pencils down on
Don’t Let AI Put Your Agency at Risk—FEHA Compliance in Hiring Explained
Artificial intelligence (AI) and other automated decision systems (ADS) are becoming more common in public sector hiring. Resume screeners, video interview platforms, and other algorithmic tools promise efficiency—but they also bring legal risk.
Starting October 1, 2025, new regulations under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) will go into effect. These rules clarify how
AI in employer-sponsored group health plans: Legal, ethical, and fiduciary considerations
Artificial intelligence (AI) has increasingly been integrated into the tools used by and for employer-sponsored group health plans, prompting a multitude of concerns. In this article, we discuss key issues that require immediate attention from both plan sponsors and plan administrators. Find out the legal, ethical, and fiduciary considerations employer-sponsored group health plans should keep