South Korea Passes AI Law
On December 26, 2024, South Korea made history by becoming the second country in the world to pass a comprehensive regulation governing artificial intelligence (“AI”).
Deregulated and Decentralized AI: ChatGPT Gov & DeepSeek
With the recent revocation of former President Biden's Executive Order 14110, President Trump has reshaped the U.S. government's approach to AI regulation, raising critical concerns about innovation, privacy, and data security as new AI technolo
FTC Finalizes Rule to Amend the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
On January 16, 2025, the FTC announced a Final Rule amending COPPA, related to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information about children under the age of 13.
New CMS Guidance Restricts Third-Party Guarantee Regarding Nursing Facility Payment
On November 18, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new guidance related to the prohibition against admission agreements containing language requesting or requiring a third-party guarantee of payment.
A Georgia Court of Appeals Decision on Justifiable Refusal of Light Duty Based on COVID-19 Concerns
Attorney Daniel Richardson dives into the latest on Taylor v. Argos, USA. The central issue was whether the employee should have been awarded TTD benefits when he refused to return to work in a light-duty capacity, and his refusal to return was
The Treasury’s AI Report: Challenges, Opportunities, and a Path Forward
The United States Department of the Treasury recently released its 36-page Report on the Uses, Opportunities, and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Services Sector. This timely document provides a macro-level synthesis of feedbac
New State Data Privacy Laws for 2025
As we roll into 2025, the parade of new state data privacy laws continues. The states with data privacy laws going into effect in 2025 are Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Tennessee.
HIPAA 2024 and Beyond: What Healthcare Leaders Need to Know Now
Is your healthcare organization ready for the most significant HIPAA overhaul in years? From reproductive health privacy to cybersecurity requirements, here's your roadmap to navigating the upcoming changes that will reshape healthcare data prot
Everything Employers Need to Know About the New Paid Prenatal Leave Law in New York
The first of its kind, a paid prenatal leave law, is here, and while it’s great news for soon-to-be parents, it comes with responsibilities employers will want to get right. In this article, we break down all the must-know details, so you’re
New Ninth Circuit Ruling Clarifies Insurance Carrier Obligations for Independent Counsel in Non-Cumis Jurisdictions
On November 25, 2024, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision in the case of New York Marine and General Insurance Company v. Amber Heard and carriers may need to take a second look at their obligation to pay for Independent (or