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A BakerHostetler cross-practice team advised OpenAI on energy, environmental, tax, and local Ohio real estate and public policy matters in the negotiation of data center leases for the landmark 10-gigawatt PORTS-Pike Technology Campus in Pike County, Ohio, which has been reported by the U.S. Department of Energy as the largest artificial intelligence data center in
Join us to explore the rapidly evolving ethical challenges attorneys face as artificial intelligence and emerging technologies become embedded in legal practice. Randy Shaheen and Lindsay Wilson will discuss how traditional professional responsibility rules—covering competence, confidentiality, supervision, candor, and fees—apply to modern tools like generative AI, vendor platforms, and automated systems.
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Partner Matt Van Hise commented on working with state regulators after cybersecurity incidents in part two of a three-part series in Cybersecurity and AI Law Report titled “State Cybersecurity Laws: Steps to Address Regulators’ Priorities.” Published July 29, 2026, the article discussed how state regulators are digging deeper into cybersecurity breaches and provides practical advice
The nation’s six regional grid operators recently told FERC how they plan to keep the lights on as large loads reshape the grid. Their July 20, 2026 Informational Reports offer a rare, coast-to-coast snapshot of the regulatory landscape for data centers, AI campuses, and other large loads. They also signal what to expect when each
Chief Information Officer Katherine Lowry shared her thoughts on legal AI in a Bloomberg Law article titled “Legal AI’s Draw for Big Tech Players.” She discussed how AI can reshape legal operations and why law firms should integrate AI into everyday workflows to better serve clients.
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Discover how permit appeals insurance in the Netherlands may help businesses launch projects sooner, mitigating delays from third-party objections and appeals.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has repeatedly emphasized that there is no “AI exemption” from consumer protection laws. Recent enforcement actions have focused on AI washing, exaggerated performance claims and misleading representations about AI capabilities.
The FTC’s July 1, 2026 proposed policy statement goes a step further. Companies may violate Section 5 of the FTC
