If you haven’t been tuned in to the latest advertising law updates (we get it), here’s the scoop: the National Advertising Division held its annual conference in Washington, D.C., this week and Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the Commission) Commissioner Mark R. Meador took the mic for the keynote address. His message? Trust is
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The Imperative of Energy Permitting Reform
On August 28, 2025, Poe Leggette spoke on The Imperative of Energy Permitting Reform before 6th Texas Energy Forum 2025 in Houston, Texas. His remarks and slides are enclosed.
[Slide 1] Why is energy permitting reform an imperative? Because it is the key to energy dominance.
President Trump’s energy policy, in two words, is “energy…
Navigating Patent Eligibility in the Age of AI: Strategic Insights from the USPTO’s August 2025 Guidance
The August 4, 2025 memorandum (Memo) issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) clarifies how examiners should approach subject matter eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101. Importantly, the Memo provides critical reminders and clarifications that collectively raise the bar for § 101 rejections and offer applicants new tools to defend their claims.
The…
Texas Passes New Law Regulating Electronic Health Records and the Use of AI by Healthcare Professionals
By Aleksandra Vold & Hatim Tai
On June 20, Texas enacted S.B. 1188, joining only a handful of states that are taking artificial intelligence (AI) and data offshoring restrictions into their own hands. The law applies to most healthcare providers and all health insurers, as well as a long list of businesses that collect, maintain or store health information (HI)…
David Sherman, Nichole Sterling Host DADM Podcast Series <em>The Data Stream</em>
Partners David Sherman and Nichole Sterling will host the upcoming podcast series The Data Stream, which is presented by the Digital Assets and Data Management (DADM) Practice Group. The series explores how companies navigate the complex lifecycle of data, from privacy and cybersecurity to advertising, AI and other emerging technologies. Each episode offers clear insights…
“Please (Don’t) Speak into My Lapel”: Secret Recordings at the Bargaining Table Are Now a Per Se Violation of the NLRA
Back in 2021, we reported on a D.C. Circuit decision that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) could rely on a secret, arguably illegal, recording of an employer meeting with employees in finding that the employer committed multiple unfair labor practices. Times have indeed changed: On June 25, Acting NLRB General Counsel William…
Navigating the Ethical Minefield: Lawyers, AI and the Duty of Competence
Last month, I had the privilege of speaking at the American Council of Life Insurers Annual Compliance & Legal Conference in New Orleans. I was tasked with presenting an hour on legal ethics, which isn’t always the most exciting topic but is a great way to get lawyers to show up to your early-morning session.…
Kimi Gordy Joins TribalHub Webinar on Planning 2026 Tribal IT Budget
Partner Kimi Gordy will present during the TribalHub webinar titled “Getting Budget-Ready for 2026: Tribal IT Strategies for Security, AI & Policy,” July 31, 2025. The webinar will cover AI, data privacy, policy development and cybersecurity monitoring, as well communicating those needs to get the budget necessary to implement them.
Whitney Schneider-White Participates in Panel at Tech-Telecom Institute (TTI)
Associate Whitney Schneider-White will take part in a panel titled “Tech Law is Fluid: Exploring the Evolving AI & Privacy Legal Landscape” at the Tech-Telecom Institute (TTI), July 30, 2025, in New York, New York. The panel will discuss:
- Developing and intertwining regulatory frameworks around AI and Privacy
- Ethical considerations of AI in the legal
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The Weekly Hill Update
Below is this week’s congressional update by BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team. We’ll continue to post in weeks when both chambers of Congress are in session.
HEADLINES
- Congress is in its final full week with both chambers in session prior to the long August recess.
- President Donald Trump will travel to Scotland and meet with British
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