Partner Theresa Weisenberger shared her thoughts about AI and copyright infringement in a Managing IP article titled “Liability and Fatigue: Counsel Predict AI Trends.” Published June 20, 2025, the article examines trends and developments that attorneys believe could be on the horizon, as well as those that they expect to appear soon. Among future concerns:
James Sherer Presents at Networking Event at BakerHostetler New York Office
Partner James Sherer took part in “AI in Practice – a Roundtable Discussion and Networking Event,” May 28, 2025, in the BakerHostetler New York office. The educational roundtable presented the practical aspects of AI, as well as how it is being used in practice today and what is in the near future for professionals wishing
Artificial Intelligence and Lawyering: Why Machines Can’t Do Our Jobs
Just about every week, someone asks one of us how our work is being affected by artificial intelligence (“AI”), and especially about the large language models (“LLMs”), such as ChatGPT, that have become prevalent in everyday life. As commercial litigators, AI has limited application to the work that we do. Certainly, it can be helpful
Tax Bill Proposes Trillions in Tax Cuts and Significant Tax Increases
Key Takeaways:
- The House Ways & Means Committee completed its Markup of tax legislation May 14, 2025, and the House plans to vote on the bill next week.
- The Markup includes nearly $6 trillion in tax cuts and approximately $2 trillion in tax increases, including a surprising attack on existing SALT cap workarounds targeting pass-through
Greenberg Traurig Celebrates Earth Day
Several Greenberg Traurig, LLP offices are celebrating Earth Month and Earth Day by participating in events around the world.
Texas Court Extends Statutory Waste Provisions to Disposal Wells
Co-author Gunner West
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Ratifications, Stipulations, and Fixed vs. Floating Royalty Interests
After four stops at the lower courts, Kenneth Hahn v. ConocoPhillips has been resolved by the Supreme Court of Texas. The Court opined on the effect of two instruments often used to clarify land titles in Texas: ratifications of an oil and gas lease and stipulations of interests.
Will the Trump Administration Clear a Path through the Nuclear Regulatory Thicket for the Co-Location of Data Centers with Nuclear Generation? (Part 1 of 2)
During his first week in office, President Trump issued Executive Orders on Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence, Declaring a National Energy Emergency, and Unleashing American Energy. On February 14, he issued another Executive Order, Establishing the National Energy Dominance Council. He has also announced plans by a joint
President Trump Appoints Scott Mason IV as Region 6 EPA Administrator
On February 6, 2025, the Trump Administration announced the appointment of Scott Mason IV as regional EPA Administrator for Region 6. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Region 6 covers Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and 66 Tribal Nations
Cybersecurity and Solar Power Vulnerability
As noted here in November 2021 and October 2023, the renewable energy sector faces growing concerns over its vulnerability to cyberattacks. Since then, the situation has not improved; the U.S. electrical grid has grown more vulnerable to cyberattacks,[1] with domestic utilities experiencing a 70% surge in cyberattacks in 2024.[2]