Because it’s fairly easy to list a property for short-term rent, you may be asking yourself the question of “why do I need legal help with my vacation rental? I can do it all myself!” However, when you’re listing a property on Airbnb or plan or doing any sort of short-term rental, it’s vital that
Part 3: Key Takeaways from Claim Examples in the 2024 AI Patent Eligibility Guidance
Part 3
This is the third post in a 3-part series. Below, we describe Example 49 which focuses on using AI to assist with a medical treatment.
Example 49. Fibrosis Treatment
Key Takeaway for Claim 1: Example 49, Claim 1 includes a likely split-actor issue, because the entities collecting the sample, identifying the high
Biden Issues Cyber Executive Order in Last Days of Term
Former President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) entitled “Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity” on January 16, 2025. The EO is designed to
- Remove Barriers to Threat Information Sharing Between Government and the Private Sector
- Modernize and Implement Stronger Cybersecurity Standards in the Federal Government
- Improve Software Supply Chain Security
- Establish
The Federal Trade Commission – The Week That Was
Check your spam filters, as it is quite possible that they may have filtered out some Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the Commission) emails last week because of the literal deluge of emails spewing forth from the agency. The emails were actually legit – but the flood of activity in the last week of then
In the Matter of ‘accessiBe’ – Can This Case Provide a Window into the Direction of Andrew Ferguson’s FTC?
On Jan. 3, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with software provider accessiBe. At first, accessiBe seems to be a simple, routine FTC case following the traditional formula: Advertising + False Promises = FTC Action. However, at second glance, accessiBe can provide a much-needed window into the direction of the next FTC administration.
The Briefing: About Face – Courts Weigh AI Face-Swapping Technology and Celebrity Rights
The Ninth Circuit recently upheld a ruling allowing a class action against NeoCortex, the creators of the Reface app, over the unauthorized use of content creator Kyland Young’s likeness. This case highlights the growing tension between AI innovation and individual rights. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenber discuss the lawsuit and what it means for AI companies
California AG Issues AI-Related Legal Guidelines for Developers and Healthcare Entities
The California Attorney General published two legal advisories this week:
- Legal Advisory on the Application of Existing California Laws to Artificial Intelligence
- Legal Advisory on the Application of Existing California Law to Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
These advisories seek to remind businesses of consumer rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by
New Jersey AG Says Anti-Discrimination Law Covers Algorithmic Discrimination
Last week, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin announced new guidance that the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) applies to algorithmic discrimination, i.e., when automated systems treat people differently or negatively based on protected characteristics. This can happen with algorithms trained on biased data or with systems designed with biases in mind. LAD prohibits
The CIO-CMO Collaboration: Powering Ethical AI and Customer Engagement
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is reshaping the corporate landscape, offering unparalleled opportunities to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations. At the intersection of this digital transformation lie two key executives—the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). This dynamic duo, when aligned, can drive ethical AI adoption, ensure
Agentic AI: Transforming Industries and Navigating the Patent Frontier
Agentic AI is transforming artificial intelligence by enabling systems to act independently, making decisions and solving problems autonomously across various industries. Its potential rapid development poses unique challenges for intellectual property protection, requiring innovative strategies to ensure these advancements are effectively safeguarded within the evolving IP landscape.