AI doesn’t run on magic. It runs on data. 
If you’re building models, integrating with OpenAI, or launching a SaaS product that processes user input—you’re relying on data to power your technology, shape your outputs, and train your systems. Here’s the risk: if your AI system is trained on data you don’t own—or can’t legally…

The rapid advancement of AI-generated avatars, commonly referred to as “AI twins” is transforming how businesses delegate tasks, interact with customers, and scale their brand. A founder can now deploy a digital version of themselves to attend meetings, pitch investors, or onboard users without ever hitting “join” on a Zoom call. Enterprise teams are experimenting…

New and emerging technology is always exciting and interesting to learn. Traverse Legal’s attorneys have always prided themselves on understanding the underlying technology for emerging industries such as blockchain and crypto. As importantly, the rapid rise of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology has created an entirely new category of legal work. Crypto law is not…

AI startups face a unique paradox: while innovation can happen overnight, legal clarity often takes months—and not getting it right can cost you everything. Whether you’re building proprietary LLM infrastructure, training models on licensed datasets, or deploying AI-driven tools for end users, the stakes are high. Legal mistakes in the early days may not show…

Generative AI depends on data—and lots of it. From search engines and large language models to image generators and music tools, these systems are trained on massive datasets, often pulled directly from the public web. Think news articles, social media posts, lyrics, books, stock images, etc.
But here’s the catch: just because content is publicly…

Eventually, the federal government will pass an artificial intelligence law, which will likely trump and preempt state laws. In the meantime, many states are implementing their artificial intelligence regulations and laws. We expect this trend to continue. If you have any questions concerning these acts or compliance with new AI regulations, contact one of our…

Because it’s fairly easy to list a property for short-term rent, you may be asking yourself the question of “why do I need legal help with my vacation rental? I can do it all myself!” However, when you’re listing a property on Airbnb or plan or doing any sort of short-term rental, it’s vital that…