In late March, in order to try to stop a perceived flood of Delaware companies reincorporating in other states (in particular, Nevada and Texas), the Delaware legislature enacted a significant re-write of important sections of its General Corporation Law (DGCL). Even though it has just been a few short weeks since the Delaware legislation was
Those who follow securities class action lawsuit filing trends know that a significant number of the new securities suit filings each year involve non-U.S. companies with listings on U.S. exchanges. The number of lawsuit filings fluctuate year to year, but the long-term trends are important to follow for those advising non-U.S. companies with U.S. securities
The United States is in a sticky wicket. Unfortunately, the US is rapidly losing its grip as leader on many fronts compared to our peers around the world in technology and infrastructure. I have witnessed it firsthand while traveling in Asia, Europe, and across the Americas. Now the data is starting to bear this out.
On March 13, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the introduction of the Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable Business Practices Act (FAIR Business Practices Act). The proposed legislation seeks to extend the state’s existing ban on deceptive business practices to also prohibit unfair and abusive practices, aligning New York with 42 other states.
On February 20, the Virginia General Assembly passed the High-Risk Artificial Intelligence Developer and Deployer Act. If signed into law, Virginia would become the second state, after Colorado, to enact comprehensive regulation of “high-risk” artificial intelligence systems used in critical consumer-facing contexts, such as employment, lending, housing, and insurance.
An executive order and related legislation centralizes Bitcoin and digital asset holdings across the federal government to optimize oversight and management of crypto as a US reserve asset.
By Jenny Cieplak, Zachary Fallon, Arthur S. Long, Yvette D. Valdez, Stephen P. Wink, Connor Jobes, and Deric Behar
On March
The time has come. Vibe coding is the new “thang” in the world of app development, and pretty much anyone can participate. Anyone can create disruptive apps in moments.
I’ve been pushing the narrative of platforms and low-code, no-code solutions for many years. This next phase is mind-bending. Every day I encounter a new AI
The Staff stated that most meme coins are not subject to federal securities laws or SEC fraud enforcement; who will oversee meme coins remains an open question.
By Jenny Cieplak, Zachary Fallon, Ghaith Mahmood, Yvette D. Valdez, Stephen P. Wink, and Deric Behar
On February 27, 2025, the Securities and
In the rapidly evolving intersection of law and technology, I’ve spent over 15 years analyzing and anticipating how emerging technologies will reshape our legal frameworks. Today my presentation at the British Legal Technology Forum in London offered a probable glimpse into what many industry leaders are reluctant to acknowledge—the radical transformation awaiting the legal profession
A recurring theme at the recent PLUS D&O Symposium related to the risks associated with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), risks that may among other things translate into D&O claims. Among other AI-related litigation concerns is the fear that companies seeking to catch some of the AI buzz will overstate their AI prospects. Last