The landscape of employment is undergoing a seismic shift as employers increasingly integrate technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), into workplace practices. AI workplace uses include a variety of applications, such as resume screening, employee monitoring software, and video interviewing tools that evaluate candidates’ performances. In light of this transformation, the United States Department of Labor
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, making it an ideal time to revisit the most impactful and widely-read blog posts on our Cybersecurity & Privacy blog from the past year. As cyber threats become more sophisticated and widespread, staying informed is crucial. Our top five blog posts cover a range of vital issues: the alarming rise
Newly Updated Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP) Addresses AI for the First Time
On September 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revised its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP). The revisions addressed several areas, including whistleblower protections and the role of data analysis. But of particular note, the updated ECCP now
The Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (S.4443) is a bold legislative step in addressing ransomware as a critical threat. The act’s provisions, from elevating ransomware to a national intelligence priority to establishing an AI Security Center, illustrate the U.S.’s comprehensive approach to tackling this complex issue. The act sets the stage for a
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation last week that will require Illinois employers to inform workers and job seekers about their use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in making employment decisions. The new law, known as H.B. 3773, also prohibits the use of AI that leads to discriminatory practices against employees. The bill offers
While recently resolving an insurance coverage dispute in Snell v. United Specialty Insurance Company, 102 F.4th 1208 (11th Cir. 2024), an Eleventh Circuit concurring opinion discussed the potential employment of artificial intelligence large language models to interpret policy terms.
The case concerned whether a landscaper’s insurance policy — which generally provided coverage for claims
The Mississippi Securities Division is the closest regulator to the investing public of Mississippi. Among other tasks, they protect investors from fraud and abuse and make sure those licensed securities professionals doing business in the state are in compliance with the necessary securities laws. Today, securities regulators face a quickly changing landscape of new technology, new
As technology continues to evolve, so do the dynamics of labor and employment. The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2024-1 (FAB 2024-1). FAB 2024-1 is a groundbreaking document shedding light on how the DOL thinks artificial intelligence (AI) and automated
As generative AI systems become increasingly sophisticated and widespread, concerns around the use of copyrighted works in their training data continue to intensify. The proposed Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act of 2024 attempts to address this unease by introducing new transparency requirements for AI developers.
The Bill’s Purpose and Requirements
The primary goal of the
A new federal bill aims to put golf courses on “par” with other architectural designs by expanding federal copyright protection to golf courses. Copyright law in the United States, rooted in the U.S. Constitution, ensures protection for “original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression” (17 U.S.C. § 102(a)). This broad definition