In recent years, privacy and cybersecurity consistently hit the top of legal leaders’ lists of their biggest concerns. In fact, a recent Association of Corporate Counsel Chief Legal Officers Survey found that, when rating a list of items on their importance to the business, CLOs placed cybersecurity, regulation and compliance issues, and data privacy as
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DOL Issues Guidance on Wage-Hour Risk Posed by Artificial Intelligence
By Kyle D. Winnick and Howard M. Wexler
Seyfarth Synopsis: On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division released a Field Assistance Bulletin addressing the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to use of artificial intelligence and other automated systems in the workplace.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is seemingly ubiquitous. By
Longshot Legislation Reflects Interest in AI Regulation
In the wake of several Congressional hearings over the past year on AI and intellectual property, Representative Adam Schiff (D-California) has introduced the Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act of 2024 (H.R. 7913). The proposed law addresses concerns over lack of transparency in the data sets used to train generative AI models by requiring
Jay Myers Featured on The Clarivate Center for IP and Innovation Research Podcast: “Navigating the AI Frontier in Intellectual Property Law”
Jay Myers, Seyfarth partner and Director of Innovation for the Intellectual Property Group, joined Arun Hill, senior consultant at The Clarivate Center for IP and Innovation Research, as a guest in Clarivate’s most recent podcast episode, “Ideas to Innovation: Navigating the AI Frontier in Intellectual Property Law.” Clarivate, a global leader in providing solutions to
AI Updates: The Impact of AI on In-House and Outside Counsel
Seyfarth partners Lauren Leipold and Owen Wolfe sit down with Stephen Mar, Chief Legal Officer of Odeko, to discuss the current and potential future impact of AI on the legal profession.
Beyond PERM: Unlocking New Pathways to Green Card Sponsorship for Key Talent
In light of prolonged Department of Labor (DOL) processing times and recent regulatory settlements involving the DOL and Department of Justice, employers are reevaluating their approaches to securing permanent residence (“green card”) sponsorship for essential talent. While the Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) process has been a staple for many U.S. companies, its multi-phase nature,
Can’t Hide from Brussels: EU To Require Copyright-Related AI Disclosures
A whole host of creators have filed suit in the U.S. alleging that AI companies improperly used the creators’ content to train AI programs (if you need to catch up on these lawsuits, we recommend our video blog here). In most cases, the creators don’t know for sure whether the AI companies copied their
The King is Dead; Long Live the King: Tennessee’s Updated Right of Publicity Statute
By JC Heinbockel, Lauren Gregory Leipold, and Owen Wolfe
Seyfarth Synopsis: Tennessee has joined the ranks of states regulating, in various ways, the use of artificial intelligence to manipulate an individual’s likeness. On March 21, 2024, Gov. Bill Lee said “thank you very much” to the Tennessee legislature and signed into law the Ensuring
White House Finalizes AI Risk Management Standards for Federal Agencies, Hinting at Future Guidelines for Private Sector
By Rachel V. See and Annette Tyman
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) finalized its guidance to federal agencies regarding the risk management steps the federal government must take when using artificial intelligence. OMB’s guidance establishes the minimum AI risk management practices federal agencies must follow for “safety-impacting” and “rights-impacting” AI applications and
Navigating Legal Minefields: Insights from Seyfarth’s 2024 Commercial Litigation Outlook
Seyfarth proudly announced the annual installment of our Commercial Litigation Outlook and Webinar Series, featuring insights about litigation issues and trends to expect in 2024 from our nationally recognized team. The Trade Secrets practice group is pleased to present its 2024 outlook piece, “Guarding Secrets: Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Restrictive Covenants in 2024,” available