On March 24, 2025, Virginia’s Governor vetoed House Bill (HB) 2094, known as the High-Risk Artificial Intelligence Developer and Deployer Act. This bill aimed to establish a regulatory framework for businesses developing or using “high-risk” AI systems.
The Governor’s veto message emphasized concerns that HB 2094’s stringent requirements would stifle innovation and economic growth,
In February 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence (AI) titled Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence. This Trump Executive Order, represents a significant shift in federal AI policy, one that could have far-reaching impacts and potential consequences for businesses, government agencies, and workers alike. This Order aims to
AI is unavoidable these days. In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter delve into what employers need to know about it, joined by their Troutman Pepper Locke partner, Brett Mason, who hosts The Good Bot podcast focusing on the intersection of AI, health care, and the law. They discuss
“Could the President decide that he wasn’t going to appoint or allow to remain in office any heads of agencies over 40 years old?”
“I think that that would be within the President’s constitutional authority under the removal power.”
That exchange took place earlier this week between Judge Karen Henderson, a Reagan appointee to the
As AI continues to revolutionize workplaces, employers and employees must navigate the ethical landscape together. For employers, adopting AI with responsibility requires regular audits, transparent communication, and a commitment to fairness. For employees, staying informed about their rights and proactively advocating for ethical practices will help ensure AI is used in ways that benefit everyone.
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On 19 March, the UK Home Office announced increases to visa and sponsorship fees to take effect from 9 April. There are increases for most fees listed which will impact almost everyone including Skilled Worker visa holders, sponsors, and those applying for settlement and citizenship. The increases range from as little as £8.50 (which leads
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“The Government’s arguments … threaten to upend fundamental protections in our Constitution. But ours is not an autocracy; it is a system of checks and balances. Our Founders recognized that the concentration of power in one branch of government would spell disaster.”So wrote Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan of the United States District Court for
Attracting global talent will be key to maintaining US leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI). President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders aim to cut through barriers to accelerate AI development and amplify foreign investment to the United States to keep the nation at the forefront of this critical technology. Building the Future: Addressing the Need for