On October 21, 2025, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued guidance to help licensees comply with its cybersecurity regulation. The non-exclusive checklists may be of interest to companies not licensed by NYDFS and even those not offering financial services, given NYDFS’ comment that the guidance is intended to “recommend industry best
Privacy Tip #465 – Privacy Risks Associated with AI
The use of AI tools is revolutionizing our society. The efficiency it presents is like nothing we have ever experienced. That said, there are risks worth considering.
“AI poses risks including job loss, deepfakes, biased algorithms, privacy violations, weapons automation and social manipulation. Some experts and leaders are calling for stronger regulation and ethical
Italy Adopts the First National AI Law in Europe Complementing the EU AI Act
On 10 October 2025, Law No. 132/2025 (the “Italian AI Law”) entered into force, making Italy the first EU Member State to introduce a dedicated and comprehensive national framework for artificial intelligence (“AI”). The law references the AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) and grants the government broad powers to implement its principles and establish detailed operational rules. It also sets out the institutional structure responsible for overseeing AI in Italy, mandating to specific authorities the promotion, coordination, and supervision of this strategically important sector.
The $100 Million Post-It Note: Why Your AI Strategy Should Fit in Your Pocket
MIT’s recent ANDA Initiative report found that 95% of enterprise AI investments produce zero returns has executives scrambling for answers. But a lot of commentary is asking the wrong question. Instead of dissecting why pilots fail, we should study why the 5% succeed and what they do differently. As an AI solutions builder, who
State Kids’ Privacy Laws Proliferate Despite Legal Challenges
State legislatures have continued to enact privacy laws aimed at protecting kids and teens despite significant—and often successful—legal challenges that largely focus on First Amendment flaws. Some laws have recently gone into effect, or will become effective soon, while others are not slated to take effect until 2027. The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Federal and State Regulators Target AI Chatbots and Intimate Imagery
In the first few years following the public launch of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the autumn of 2022, litigation related to AI focused primarily on claims of copyright infringement. Suits revolved around allegations that the data on which AI models train, and/or the output they produce, infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.
AI Governance Framework for Law Firms: Two Essential Principles for Responsible Implementation
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We Need More Canada in the Training Data: My Appearance Before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage on AI and the Creative Sector
The government, led by AI Minister Evan Solomon, is currently conducting a short consultation on AI regulation that has attracted criticism for its short time frame. At the same time however, the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage has been working through a study on AI and the creative sector that may be more limited in
AFAs Are Great — But They Won’t Stop AI Disruption
A lot of lawyers think AFAs will save them from AI disruption. They’re wrong.
I’ve been using alternative fee arrangements since the 90s, so I’m not anti-AFA. But the current rush to AFAs as a solution to AI’s impact on billable hours misses the point entirely.
The real issue isn’t how we package our fees.
How top accounting and consulting firms turn compliance into a competitive advantage
One missed conflict of interest can cost a firm millions through lawsuits, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage. The stakes have never been higher — and regulators are watching closely.
In just the first six months of 2025, the PCAOB issued 14 sanctions for professional services firms that will affect organizations like yours every day. In