Many organizations have been working diligently to comply with the 13 state consumer privacy laws (CPLs) in effect in the first half of 2025 (14 if you count Florida). Some have chosen to comply on a state-by-state basis and others have followed the high-watermark approach of applying the strictest standard from among the CPLs to
As companies begin to move beyond large language model (LLM)-powered assistants into fully autonomous agents—AI systems that can plan, take actions, and adapt without human-in-the-loop—legal and privacy teams must be aware of the use cases and the risks that come with them.
What is Agentic AI?Agentic AI refers to AI systems—often built using LLMs but
The European Commission published its long-awaited Guidelines on Prohibited AI Practices (CGPAIP) on February 4, 2025, two days after the AI Act’s articles on prohibited practices became applicable.
The good news is that in clarifying these prohibited practices (and those excluded from its material scope), the CGPAIP also addresses other more general aspects
Our very own Alan Friel, Julia Jacobson and Kyle Dull will be featured in a series of upcoming CLE webinars designed to equip legal professionals with practical strategies for drafting enforceable terms of use, managing privacy risks in AI, and navigating the latest state data privacy laws.
Start the new year with valuable insights and learning opportunities from SPB’s Julia Jacobson and Kyle Dull, featuring key events and contributions shaping the future of technology, privacy, and law in 2025.
Discover cutting-edge insights and actionable strategies on cybersecurity, data privacy and legal compliance from SPB partners Scott Warren and Charmian Aw during these upcoming events in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Indonesia & SE Asia: 10th International Arbitration & Corporate Crime Summit12 December 2024 | Jakarta, IndonesiaHear from Scott Warren as he chairs the
Nineteen states have followed the lead of California and passed consumer privacy laws. Three went into effect this year and eight will become effective in 2025. The remainder become effective in 2026. Charts at the end of this post track effective dates (see Table 1) and applicability thresholds (see Table 2). While there are many
As we predicted a year ago, the Plaintiffs’ Bar continues to test new legal theories attacking the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in courtrooms across the country. Many of the complaints filed to date have included the proverbial kitchen sink: copyright infringement; privacy law violations; unfair competition; deceptive and acts and practices; negligence;
SPB’s Julia Jacobson and Kyle Dull are offering insights at three webinars next week. Details are below or please reach out for more information.
The Evolving Role of the Privacy Officer: Challenges and Preparation (PrivacyConnect Live Webinar)
Tuesday, November 12 at 11 a.m. ET
Join Julia Jacobson a discussion with three experienced privacy officers who
We are pleased to announce that we will be participating in the 2024 ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference in Scottsdale, AZ. We invite you to attend our breakout session and roundtable discussion, where we will examine key issues at the intersection of advertising, data risk and evolving legal trends.
Breakout Session: Data Risk Assessments