Seyfarth Synopsis: EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling, a Republican who first joined the EEOC in 2020, has announced his departure from the Commission in August 2024. Sonderling’s tenure was marked by his significant contributions to discussions on artificial intelligence in employment, establishing him as a leading authority on the subject. His departure leaves the EEOC with
Seyfarth Synopsis: Seyfarth’s Owen Wolfe and Eddy Salcedo co-authored an article, “With AI Use, Lawyers Need to Ponder Confidentiality Stipulations,” in Bloomberg Law on July 1.
The Seyfarth attorneys discussed how lawyers must understand the risks and ensure their clients’ documents are protected when AI is used in discovery in litigations.
“As generative AI improves and becomes more
We invite you to watch our webinar, “Protection and Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Trade Secrets in the Digital Age.” In today’s ever-evolving and interconnected world, trade secret protection demands proactive measures against both technological vulnerabilities and human threats. Watch our fourth installment of our 2024 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, where our panel of seasoned trade secrets and
About the Program: During this third installment, on June 20, 2024, Seyfarth attorneys explore common DEI programs and practices, including the effects of recent cases and developments. The webinar examines the structure and logistics of these programs, as well as common challenges to implementation. Our experienced panel will analyze different types of DEI programs and
About the Program: Join Us for the second installment of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (“DEIB”) Webinar Series: “Strategic Approaches for Conducting DEIB Reviews”
This micro-webinar series is designed to support employers as they navigate, refine, and enhance their DEIB programs within the current legal, societal, and cultural landscape.
During the second session of
We are still waiting for a formal ruling on the Andersen v. Stability AI defendants’ second round of motions to dismiss, but so far it’s looking like most of the case may be allowed to proceed to discovery. The judge heard oral arguments on May 8, 2024 in this case involving image-generating AI software, a
By Rachel V. See and Annette Tyman
Seyfarth Synopsis: On May 17, 2024, Colorado Governor Jared Poils signed Colorado SB 24-205, making Colorado the first state to enact broad legislation regulating employers’ use of AI to make “consequential decisions.” Colorado SB 24-205 broadly covers a wide range of AI applications, including employment, and incentivizes AI risk
By Leon Rodriguez and Kristina M. Launey
Seyfarth Synopsis: New regulations effective August 6, 2024 restore and expand scope of civil rights protections under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (“Section 1557”) prohibits health programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance (“FFA”) (as well as State-based health
In 2014, the Supreme Court upended U.S. patent law in the landmark ruling for Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International. The Alice decision established new standards for determining whether inventions, especially those related to software and business methods, are eligible for patents.
Following the Alice decision, there was a significant increase in 101 rejections, particularly
By Rachel V. See and Annette Tyman
Seyfarth Synopsis: On April 29, 2024, the Department of Labor published extensive guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in hiring and employment. While the guidance is addressed to federal contractors, all private-sector employers using or considering using artificial intelligence should pay attention. The guidance makes clear that