Back in 2021, we reported on a D.C. Circuit decision that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) could rely on a secret, arguably illegal, recording of an employer meeting with employees in finding that the employer committed multiple unfair labor practices. Times have indeed changed: On June 25, Acting NLRB General Counsel William
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Navigating the Ethical Minefield: Lawyers, AI and the Duty of Competence
Last month, I had the privilege of speaking at the American Council of Life Insurers Annual Compliance & Legal Conference in New Orleans. I was tasked with presenting an hour on legal ethics, which isn’t always the most exciting topic but is a great way to get lawyers to show up to your early-morning session.…
Can AI Identify Key Trends in Privacy Enforcement and Litigation Impacting Digital Advertising? I Put It to the Test.
As an attorney focused on technology transactions and counseling, I approach new technologies with both curiosity and caution. Like many lawyers, I tend to be skeptical until I fully understand how something works. But at this point, I’m convinced: AI is here to stay, and it’s already reshaping how work gets done across industries, including…
A New Era for the Stablecoin Industry: The GENIUS Act
Key Takeaways
- The U.S. House of Representatives passed the GENIUS Act on July 17, clearing it to be signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on July 18. The GENIUS Act is historic legislation that will shape the stablecoin industry’s growth in the United States and beyond.
- The GENIUS Act allows a permitted payment
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Kimi Gordy Joins TribalHub Webinar on Planning 2026 Tribal IT Budget
Partner Kimi Gordy will present during the TribalHub webinar titled “Getting Budget-Ready for 2026: Tribal IT Strategies for Security, AI & Policy,” July 31, 2025. The webinar will cover AI, data privacy, policy development and cybersecurity monitoring, as well communicating those needs to get the budget necessary to implement them.
Whitney Schneider-White Participates in Panel at Tech-Telecom Institute (TTI)
Associate Whitney Schneider-White will take part in a panel titled “Tech Law is Fluid: Exploring the Evolving AI & Privacy Legal Landscape” at the Tech-Telecom Institute (TTI), July 30, 2025, in New York, New York. The panel will discuss:
- Developing and intertwining regulatory frameworks around AI and Privacy
- Ethical considerations of AI in the legal
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The Weekly Hill Update
Below is this week’s congressional update by BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team. We’ll continue to post in weeks when both chambers of Congress are in session.
HEADLINES
- Congress is in its final full week with both chambers in session prior to the long August recess.
- President Donald Trump will travel to Scotland and meet with British
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Analysis of the 2025 Federal Tax Changes Under the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Legislation
Key Takeaways:
- President Donald Trump signed wide-ranging tax legislation, P.L. 119-21 (the Legislation) on July 4, 2025.
- The Legislation includes net tax cuts of $4.5 trillion and spending cuts of $1.2 trillion, for a cost compared with current law of approximately $3.3 trillion over the 10-year budget window.
- The Legislation will affect nearly every sector
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DOJ Announces Record-Breaking National Health Care Fraud Takedown Against 324 Defendants with Over $14.6 Billion in Alleged Fraud
Key Takeaways
- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its largest Health Care Fraud Takedown in history: (1) criminal charges against 324 criminal defendants with an alleged $14.6 billion in alleged fraud; (2) civil charges against 20 defendants for $14.2 million in alleged fraud; and (3) civil settlements with 106 defendants, totaling $34.3 million.
- The
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Legacy Management – Creating Tailwinds for the Successful Family
Partner Jon Forster and Of Counsel John DeStefano will discuss legacy management and how to optimize client outcomes for successful families by using artificial intelligence and BakerHostetler’s fintech application, FinClar. The discussion includes real-world examples and success stories of how FinClar enabled families by democratizing data for family use, improving advisor collaboration, promoting clear decision-making…