Host Bill Derasmo sits down with ZincFive’s vice president of global sales and product management, Brandon Smith, to talk about why nickel-zinc battery chemistry is built for the AI era. With a career that spans oil and gas, UPS systems, and now nickel‑zinc, Brandon explains why nickel‑zinc batteries are turning heads as a safer alternative
Texas Denies Tax Exemption for Hydrogen Fuel in Data Centers
Investment into data centers continues to increase significantly as the country builds out infrastructure to accommodate the digital economy and growth of artificial intelligence. Many states, including Texas, have now implemented various tax incentives to encourage investment in the state while simultaneously grappling with the taxable aspects of data center fuel. In November 2025, the
James Sherer Contributes to AI Governance Resolutions in Cybersecurity Law Report Article
Partner James Sherer weighed in on AI governance resolutions in a Cybersecurity Law Report article titled “A Baker’s Dozen AI Governance Resolutions for 2026.” Published Jan. 7, 2026, the list includes resolutions such as:
- Gather genuine feedback about AI use
- Prepare for E.U. AI Act compliance
- Apply recognized frameworks to accelerate governance
- Prioritize top risks
BakerHostetler elects 26 attorneys to firm partnership
WASHINGTON — Jan. 2, 2026 — BakerHostetler is pleased to announce that 26 lawyers have been elected to firm partnership, effective Jan. 1. The new class includes attorneys from all six of the firm’s core practice groups and from 12 of the firm’s 18 offices across the United States.
“I am delighted to welcome this
AD Nauseam: From AI to ROSCA – Dissecting 2025’s Biggest FTC Actions
On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Amy and Daniel close out 2025 with a fast‑paced look at the FTC’s most pivotal shifts—from major leadership changes to rulemaking shakeups and the year’s most consequential enforcement trends. They will break down what defined the agency’s first year under Chairman Ferguson and what these developments signal for advertisers
Fusion Energy: Powering the Future
Fusion energy, the same process that powers our sun and stars, is rapidly moving from scientific theory to commercial reality. In a fusion reaction, two light atoms—typically deuterium and tritium—combine to form a helium nucleus and a neutron, releasing an immense amount of energy. This energy, primarily in the form of heat, can be harnessed
The Privacy Strategist: Privacy Resolutions for a Compliant 2026
Heading into 2026, U.S. companies can expect to face an increasingly volatile and fragmented privacy compliance landscape. Regulators are poised to intensify enforcement, public attention to privacy issues continues to grow, and class action litigation over the use of online tracking technologies shows few signs of slowing. Although no new comprehensive state privacy laws passed
The Data Stream – Episode 5 with Aleksandra Vold
The Data Stream podcast dives deep into the fast-moving currents of data, technology, and the law. Presented by BakerHostetler’s Digital Assets and Data Management (DADM) Practice Group and hosted by Partners David Sherman and Nichole Sterling, this series explores how companies navigate the complex life cycle of data—from privacy and cybersecurity to advertising, AI and
A Change in Course: FSOC’s 2025 Annual Report Signals That Deregulation in the Financial Industry is Ahead
Key Takeaways:
- The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) issued its 2025 Annual Report on December 11. The 2025 Annual Report, among other things, highlights four key areas of focus for 2026: strengthening the U.S. Treasury market, improving cybersecurity, enhancing supervisory and regulatory frameworks for depository institutions, and using artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen financial stability.
Year-End Review – Data Privacy Insights to Take into 2026
In 2025, BakerHostetler’s privacy attorneys advised hundreds of clients on complex privacy and data protection compliance challenges. As the year closes, our annual privacy review examines some key developments that will define companies’ compliance strategies in 2026. These range from changes in U.S. state consumer privacy laws and regulations, ongoing privacy litigation and enforcement actions,