On July 23, the White House unveiled its much-anticipated AI Action Plan. The Action Plan follows President Trump’s Executive Order 14179 of January 23 on “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence”—which directed the development of the Action Plan within 180 days—and subsequent consultation with stakeholders to “define the priority policy actions needed
California Court Grants Preliminary Collective Certification to Job Applicants Claiming Age Discrimination by Artificial Intelligence
In the closely watched case Mobley v. Workday, the Northern District of California recently granted preliminary certification of a collective action for age discrimination claims against Workday’s AI-based applicant recommendation system. The court’s order allows the plaintiff to notify similarly situated individuals of the lawsuit and give them an opportunity to opt-in to having their
Stone v. Alameda Health System, One Year Later
Asymmetry of verification in Legal AI
Legal AI shines when it verifies faster than lawyers can, not when it simply drafts. By turning playbooks into code, adding lint checks, dual “critic” agents, and CI‑style evals like VLAIR, ContractKen not only adds efficiency but amplifies your contract drafting capabilities.
Survey of Managers Highlights The Widespread Use and Potential Risks of Unsanctioned AI Use
If a recent survey is to be believed, managers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in making personnel decisions may be more extensive than their employers realize. A survey of 1,342 full-time manager-level employees commissioned by ResumeBuilder.com revealed some eye-popping results. Roughly 60% of respondents said they relied on AI to make decisions about direct
A New Era for the Stablecoin Industry: The GENIUS Act
Key Takeaways
- The U.S. House of Representatives passed the GENIUS Act on July 17, clearing it to be signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on July 18. The GENIUS Act is historic legislation that will shape the stablecoin industry’s growth in the United States and beyond.
- The GENIUS Act allows a permitted payment
When Clients Use ChatGPT for Legal Advice
It’s 2025, and clients are using AI tools like ChatGPT in their legal matters. If you’re an HR professional or run a business, maybe you’ve seen a team member pull up ChatGPT to write a demand letter or question your workplace policies. Or maybe you’ve tried it yourself: “Can I fire someone for this?” or
Managers Who Use ChatGPT to Promote Employees – What Could Go Wrong?
While artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool in a manager’s arsenal when it comes to efficiently making decisions, it is essential to use it ethically and fairly. Companies are no longer relying on AI solely to automate repetitive tasks or produce predictive analytics — recent studies have shown that over 60% of managers
Big ESA Changes Now in Effect in Ontario: What Employees Need to Know
If you’re working in Ontario or just starting a new job, there are major changes to the Employment Standards Act (ESA) that could affect your rights. These new rules, effective as of July 1, 2025, are part of the province’s broader push to modernize workplace protections under its Working for Workers legislative initiative.
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Your Right to Clean Drinking Water at Work
California law guarantees all workers the right to fresh, pure drinking water during working hours, provided free of charge by their employers—a fundamental protection that’s especially important for agricultural and outdoor workers.
If you work in agriculture, landscaping, or other outdoor industries in California, understanding your right to clean water is essential for your health