Senate Bill (SB) 1130, legislation that would establish criminal penalties for certain uses of wearable recording devices, continues to move through the California legislature. I’ve had the honor of discussing this measure with staff of the bill’s sponsor, California State Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes, and anticipate there will be more efforts to enact laws
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Is Someone Recording? Managing the Workplace Risks of Portable AI Notetakers
AI notetakers illustrate how artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing how people work. For example, there are now “AI Assistants” that snap onto the back of cell phones like a wireless battery pack. Instead of taking detailed notes during a meeting, preparing a summary, and identifying follow-up items, employees can use an AI notetaker to complete
Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Technology: A Potential New Wave of Privacy Litigation
If you have heard of CIPA, BIPA, GIPA, or TCPA litigation, you may have an idea of where this post is headed. These acronyms reference federal and state laws that permit a private right of action for certain privacy-related claims, affording successful plaintiffs with statutory remedies. In a recent case, Bartholomew v. Parking Concepts
IRS Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) Issues AI Guidance: Tax Professionals Also Face AI Ethics and Compliance Obligations
For much of the past two years, discussions regarding generative artificial intelligence (AI) in professional services seems to have focused on lawyers, and perhaps for good reason. Courts have sanctioned attorneys who submitted briefs containing fabricated case citations. In response to these and other mishaps, several state bars issued ethics opinions often applying existing professional
Alabama State Bar Issues AI Ethics Guidance for Lawyers: Key Questions and Practical Answers
The Alabama State Bar has joined a growing number of jurisdictions providing formal guidance on lawyers’ use of artificial intelligence. Formal Opinion 2026-01, Artificial Intelligence Use: Best Practices Under Existing Professional Conduct Rules, does not create new ethical obligations. Instead, it explains how longstanding duties under the Rules of Professional Conduct apply when lawyers
AI Glasses Not a Good Look in New York Courthouses
New York has become the first state to prohibit AI-enabled smart glasses and other recording-enabled eyewear in all state courthouses. The new policy reflects growing concern over the ability of these devices to discreetly capture audio, video, photographs, and AI-generated transcripts. Below are answers to some common questions about the new rule and what it
California Puts AI’s Workforce Impact on the Radar
The California government launched what it describes as the first state tool to monitor and track the impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce. The new California AI-Unemployment Tracker will be updated monthly and is intended to identify early warning signs of AI-related job displacement.
As AI-related workforce issues continue to receive significant attention from
AI in the Empire State, Two Bills Could Create New Compliance Obligations
New York organizations using artificial intelligence should keep a close eye on two pending state bills that could create new notice and reporting obligations. Both bills have passed the Senate and Assembly, but as of June 25, 2026, neither appears to have been signed by the Governor. Still, they offer a clear signal that New
California Executive Order Signals More Scrutiny of AI’s Workplace Impact
California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued Executive Order N-6-26, a “first-in-the-nation” order aimed at preparing workers, businesses, and communities for potential workforce disruption associated with artificial intelligence. While the order does not create immediate new compliance obligations for employers, it is an important development for California businesses because it previews where state policy, regulation,
AI Hallucinations in Court Filings Continue: Florida Supreme Court Responds with a New Certification Requirement
Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of the modern lawyer’s toolkit. Attorneys are using generative AI platforms to assist with legal research, drafting, editing, and document review. While these technologies can improve efficiency, a growing number of court filings across the country demonstrate a significant risk: AI-generated hallucinations, including fabricated case citations, nonexistent authorities, and