California privacy law has entered a new phase. In Part Two of this two-part episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin Partners Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley break down the CCPA’s new requirements for Risk Assessments and Cybersecurity Audits.
In this episode, they cover:
On Feb. 10, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York held that a defendant’s use of generative AI to analyze legal exposure is not protected under attorney-client privilege or the work product doctrine. The decision has important implications as clients and nonlawyers increasingly use generative AI tools to assess legal
Introduction
Robotics and artificial intelligence are converging at an unprecedented pace. As robotics systems increasingly integrate AI-driven decision-making, businesses are unlocking new efficiencies and capabilities across industries from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare and real estate.
Yet this convergence introduces complex legal and regulatory challenges. Companies deploying AI-enabled robotics must navigate issues related to data privacy, intellectual property, workplace safety, liability, and compliance with emerging AI governance frameworks.
The Shift: Robotics as an AI Subset
Traditionally, robotics was viewed as a standalone discipline focused on mechanical automation. Today, robotics is increasingly powered by machine learning algorithms, natural language processing, and predictive analytics—hallmarks of AI technology.
This evolution raises critical questions for legal teams:
As robotics increasingly incorporates AI functionality, traditional contract structures for hardware procurement and service agreements require significant updates. This evolution introduces new risk categories that must be addressed through precise drafting and negotiation.
Over the past year, I’ve spent a lot of time looking at how AI search tools are shaping professional discovery. I wanted to understand what’s actually happening behind the scenes and what it means for lawyers, advisors and firms who care about how they’re perceived.
One thing is clear – many people are gathering information
This week’s kitchen sink for February 13, 2026 (with meme from Gates Dogfish) discusses agentic AI as the next big thing, loving eDiscovery, too many AI-generated articles & more!
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If we’ve learned anything recently, it’s that disruption is here to stay. While we cannot always predict the next pivotal shift—whether it’s a market crash or the sudden rise of agentic AI—we can learn to make decisions that allow us to adapt and outperform the competition.
In this episode, I sit down with Dr.
One can hardly turn on the television today without being inundated by artificial intelligence (AI), whether in the form of commercials during the big game, as the lead segment on the news, or through advertisements on your favorite podcast, or elsewhere. AI is all around us, and yet, its practical uses in everyday life –
Joanna Forster shares essential insights on emerging state and federal regulations in artificial intelligence and consumer protection with reporters from Forbes and Bloomberg Law. In Algorithmic And Surveillance Pricing Pushes Retail Into Legal Minefield, Joanna discusses the legal risks associated with AI-driven pricing practices in light of the California AG’s recent investigative sweep
President Trump has nominated Karen Sessions to serve a seven-year term as Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), marking the latest step in reconstituting the agency following unprecedented leadership turnover. On February 11, 2026, the White House announced Sessions’ nomination to replace former Commissioner Mary T. Boyle. If confirmed by the Senate, Sessions will serve a full seven-year term on the Commission, which is responsible for product safety oversight and regulation.