The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act is now law. Some provisions are already in effect, but others are still being finalized, so boards are being asked to take digital governance seriously while the legal floor under their feet is still moving.
The question for directors is no longer whether artificial intelligence and data systems matter.
Covington’s Guide to Ballot Measures
More than one billion dollars were spent in 2024 elections supporting or opposing state and local ballot measures. With high-profile and contentious issues expected to be on the ballot, such as congressional redistricting, AI regulation, minimum wage increases, and more, that number promises to be even larger in 2026. As state legislatures become more polarized
AI in SCOTUS practice
Law.com/NLJ has ‘The Technology Is There’: Supreme Court Practitioners
Quietly Embracing AIIn interviews with the National Law Journal, prominent Supreme Court advocates reported using generative AI tools in their day-to-day legal practice, including everything from basic legal research to drafting portions of briefs, such as introductions, argument summaries and even questions presented. ….Some high
CFPB and DOJ Withdraw Joint Statement Addressing ECOA and Noncitizen Borrowers
On January 12, the CFPB and DOJ withdrew their October 2023 joint statement addressing how creditors’ consideration of immigration or citizenship status may intersect with the ECOA. The joint statement, published in the Federal Register on October 18, 2023, had cautioned that certain creditor policies affecting noncitizen borrowers could, in some circumstances, raise fair lending concerns.
James Sherer Contributes to AI Governance Resolutions in Cybersecurity Law Report Article
Partner James Sherer weighed in on AI governance resolutions in a Cybersecurity Law Report article titled “A Baker’s Dozen AI Governance Resolutions for 2026.” Published Jan. 7, 2026, the list includes resolutions such as:
- Gather genuine feedback about AI use
- Prepare for E.U. AI Act compliance
- Apply recognized frameworks to accelerate governance
- Prioritize top risks
21 Research-Backed Ways AI Helps Lawyers
Research into how AI can help lawyers
One of the more exciting aspects of witnessing a breakthrough technology like AI emerge seemingly overnight is to observe how it manifests in our daily life. In addition to us finding new ways to apply AI every day, the technology itself is also fast evolving.
To keep up
Royal Caribbean Cancels All Cruises to Labadee, Haiti for 2026
Royal Caribbean canceled all cruise ship visits to its private resort Labadee in Haiti for the remainder of 2026, extending its previous suspension that went through April 2026.A Royal Caribbean spokesperson told the Miami Herald, “Out of an abundance of caution, we have extended our pause to Labadee.” The cruise line did not give
Day 3 Notes from the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
I have to admit to an instinctive gut reaction of skepticism when Kimberly Powell of NVIDIA on Monday said that “AI is a once-in-a-lifetime shift for the healthcare industry.” Intellectually, I am excited by AI and its possibilities, but I well know healthcare’s slow and steady approach and rigid workflows can chew up technology gains and the harsh realities that present when technology meets a highly regulated industry.
The California Legislature’s Push for More Privacy and AI Regulations
California’s 2025 legislative session ended with a familiar message to businesses: privacy compliance is expanding in scope, and artificial intelligence (AI) governance is moving quickly from voluntary best practices to enforceable transparency and safety obligations. On the last day of 2025, lawmakers introduced 33 privacy and AI bills and passed 16 for Governor Gavin Newsom
When Chats Become Evidence: Court Affirms Order Requiring OpenAI to Produce 20 Million De-Identified ChatGPT Logs
On January 5, 2026, the federal U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York upheld two discovery orders requiring OpenAI to produce a sample of 20 million de-identified user logs from ChatGPT as part of wide-ranging copyright litigation brought by news organizations and class plaintiffs. This decision offers important insights into how federal