Data center development is booming—driven by AI and other high-throughput workloads. But beyond the physical buildout, a new product is emerging that might enhance the sector’s value proposition: SLA insurance.
The capital intensity of data center projects attracts institutional investors. One common vehicle is asset-backed securitization, where data center leases and their associated cash flows are
On Sept. 29, 2025, California Gov. Newsom signed Senate Bill 53, the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, into law.
On June 10, 2025, the U.S. Courts’ Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure approved a set of proposed amendments to the Federal Rules, including introducing Proposed Federal Rule of Evidence 707, which addresses the admissibility of AI-generated evidence. Proposed Rule 707 would require that machine-generated evidence—when offered without a human expert—meet the same admissibility
In June 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued draft updated guidance for public comment on the Minimum Elements for a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), which the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) first published in 2021 for federal agencies in response to Executive Order 14028 on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity.
On Sept. 12, 2025, the first California court issued an explicit “warning” to attorneys who use AI as part of their legal practice. In Sylvia Noland v. Land of the Free, L.P., et al., an otherwise unremarkable and straightforward employment-related appeal, the court discovered that much of the legal authority relied on in plaintiff’s opening
Greenberg Traurig’s 2025 Data Privacy Symposium in Chicago gathered more than 100 professionals for interactive sessions exploring the latest in data privacy, cybersecurity, and technology. Expert speakers led conversations on AI, AdTech, breach response, privacy litigation, and more, while attendees enjoyed networking opportunities at a lively reception and dinner.
The effective date for Colorado’s groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence Act has been pushed back by five months, now set for June 30, 2026. Gov. Jared Polis signed amendments after extensive debate in a special legislative session, giving lawmakers more time to address substantive concerns. With continued disagreement among stakeholders, it remains uncertain if further changes will
As AI adoption accelerates, government regulators and private plaintiffs are closely examining its impact on competition. In July 2025, the White House released America’s AI Action Plan, emphasizing innovation and regulatory relief, while class action lawsuits and enforcement actions highlight growing risks around algorithmic pricing and data control. This GT Advisory unpacks key developments and
Patent examiners have had access to AI-driven prior art searching since late 2022, but its use is expanding and is now even required in some technology groups (art units). Chief Information Officer of the USPTO, Jamie Holcombe, touted 30% of references result from using SimSearch.
SimSearch, the AI-based Similarity Search tool available through the USPTO’s
The Federal Circuit’s recent decision in PowerBlock Holdings, Inc. v. iFit, Inc., No. 2024-1177 (Fed. Cir. Aug. 11, 2025), a rare opinion finding challenged claims eligible, offers new guidance on the boundaries of patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101. While the case centers on selectorized dumbbells—a mechanical invention—the court’s reasoning provides valuable lessons for