Join me and co-presenter and barrister Lucy McCann with public law specialist Jonathan Metzer as we take you on a journey over most significant cases that have been decided over the course of the year. This is Episode 232. Below are the citations of all the cases referred to in our discussion:
IA and
As 2025 draws to a close, AI regulation continues to accelerate across the globe. States in the U.S. and regions like the EU have been particularly active, creating a complex landscape for businesses and organizations leveraging AI.
The Year the Future Became the Default Setting
If 2024 was the year we all started talking to machines, 2025 was the year they, as agents, started talking back. More importantly, my agents kindly worked for me. Looking back at the last twelve months from my desk today, I feel grateful for another year of
Today’s discussion will explore the rapid evolution of technology, spanning hardware, software, and the pivotal race toward rapidly evolving AI, and what these changes mean for organizations – and everyday users alike.
We may dive into the balance between open source and proprietary innovation, and unveil how Cisco is driving operational simplicity through breakthrough
As we wind down 2025, here are some of the changes California employers need to be aware of to be prepared in 2026.
State Law
California SB 596: Increases Penalties for Healthcare Staffing Ratio Violations
Senate Bill 20: California Expands Worker Protections Against Silica Dust Exposure
Senate Bill 464: California Mandates Tougher Pay Data Reporting
From Australian Government’s National AI Centre “Being Clear about AI Generated Content”
Australian Government’s National AI Centre publishes guide “Being Clear about AI Generated Content” setting out when and how to consider disclosing use of AI in processing.
The guide suggests considering the level of AI Involvement together with its potential impact: The
As the calendar turns to 2026, the tradition of setting New Year’s resolutions offers a unique opportunity for the corporate world. However, a healthy workplace ecosystem relies on a two-way street; it requires commitment from leadership and engagement from the workforce. After all, the modern workplace is a shared environment where legal compliance, culture, and
In what has become an annual tradition for my final post of the year, I present the holiday classic, ‘Twas the Employment Law Night Before Christmas … tweaked and updated for 2025.
To all of my readers, connections, and followers, new and legacy, thank you all for reading, commenting, and sharing throughout the year. Please
Amazon recently announced 14,000 layoffs, but company executives are not blaming the downsizing on financial performance or the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI). Instead, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy attributed the layoffs to a “mismatch in company culture.”
The CEO’s statement has concerned HR professionals. If HR has erred in hiring as many as 14,000
In a year marked by not-insignificant change — geopolitical, economic, technological, regulatory and market — 2025 has been a year of much increased M&A activity, in the United States and around the world. M&A deal volume in the United States is on pace to reach approximately $2.3 trillion, up 49% from 2024, and global M&A
