A recent federal court decision determined that documents created by a criminal defendant using AI and subsequently shared with legal counsel were not shielded by attorney-client privilege or the work product doctrine. In USA v. Heppner, Judge Jed S. Rakoff of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York compelled the disclosure
US Army Corps of Engineers Finalizes 2026 Nationwide Permit Package
On January 8, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finalized 57 Nationwide Permits first proposed in June of last year. Nationwide Permits (NWPs) are streamlined federal permits for activities that affect waters of the United States, ranging from routine development and infrastructure projects to major projects. In this action, the Corps:
- Reissues and modifies
ESG and Sustainability Insights: 10 Things That Should Be Top of Mind in 2026
This year we expect ESG/sustainability to be influenced by several macro trends, including technology, geopolitics, and capital markets.
By Paul A. Davies, Betty M. Huber, and Michael D. Green
In 2026, we expect that business and legal leaders who successfully disentangle and separate economic, political, and legal risk with a clear strategic focus
The EU AI Act and The Automotive Sector: Why Are Product Conformity Regimes Relevant to High-risk AI Systems?
Introduction
From autonomous-driving to ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), to the potential for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform the aftermarket, AI is much-discussed as being transformational in the automotive sector; and there are numerous reported examples of AI being used already, for design, validation and performance management, connected with the manufacturing process.
However, automotive businesses
Agricultural Law Weekly Review—December 18, 2025
Next Week: Tues. Dec. 23 at Noon—AgWorks: Staying Compliant with Anti-Discrimination Laws
National Agricultural Policy: USDA Announces $12 Billion in ‘Bridge Payments’
On December 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the agency will distribute $12 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funding for “one time bridge payments” to U.S. farmers
Agricultural Law Weekly Review—September 25, 2025
Tomorrow: Sept. 26, Understanding the Basics of U.S. Grain Dealer Statutes
Next Week: Sept. 30, AgWorks: Foundations of the Employer–Employee Relationship (No Atty CLE available)
Regulatory Policy: Federal Court Issues Summary Judgment in Favor of Terminated Federal Employees 
On September 12, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued an order
Improving Legal Workflow with AI: Practical Litigation Tips
Within the last year, the legal industry has witnessed a surge in AI-based programs designed to improve workflow, legal research, and legal drafting, such as Westlaw Co-counsel. AI technology, although new, offers significant benefits for helping attorneys enhance their workflow. However, it is not a substitute for an attorney’s legal knowledge, skill, and independent judgment.
Trump Administration Seeks to Streamline Federal Permitting for Data Centers with New Executive Order and Action Plan
Data center developers often struggle with lengthy and costly regulatory hurdles at both state and federal levels. In a move to simplify this process, the Trump administration has issued an executive order and introduced the “America’s AI Action Plan,” both designed to accelerate federal permitting and reshape environmental review frameworks for new data centers and
Agricultural Law Weekly Review—July 29, 2025
2025 Agricultural Law Symposium, Thurs. Sept. 18, in-person at University Park.
6 CLE credits for PA Attorneys, $150 Early Bird Registration available until Aug. 29!
Industrial Hemp: Eighth Circuit Holds Arkansas Hemp Law Not Preempted by 2018 Farm Bill, Vacates Preliminary Injunction 
On June 24, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth
A “Golden Age” of Data Center Dominance
A new executive order seeks to streamline funding for and construction of data center projects by reducing regulatory red tape.
By Nikki Buffa, Aron Potash, Tal Carmeli, and Shawna Strecker
On July 23, 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order titled “Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure” (the Order). The