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Texas Lawyer

SBSB Eastham Does It: Defense Win and Take-Nothing Outcome

SBSB Eastham attorneys were granted a motion for directed verdict at the conclusion of the plaintiff's case dismissing claims for punitive damages based on alleged gross negligence.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

EU Artificial Intelligence Act: What Is It and How Does It Compare to US AI Laws?

This article provides an overview of the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act, a landmark regulation aimed at governing the development and use of AI in EU member states and other countries under specific circumstances. It will also examine the potential impact and interaction of the AI Act with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), among other laws, rules and regulations.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Steptoe Duo, Including Ex-Puerto Rico Governor, Jumps to Reed Smith

Luis Fortuño, the former governor of the U.S. territory, and global commercial disputes group partner Juliya Arbisman both have international practices.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Growing Geopolitical Threats Expand Role of GC

"You cannot not be aware. Otherwise, you will not be relevant in the boardroom or relevant for the senior executives who come to you for advice," said David Bamlango, general counsel of the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank.
5 minute read

Law.com

The EU AI Act Will Transform Practices for AI Governance In the U.S.

The EU AI Act solidifies one of the world's first comprehensive attempts to bring governance to unlock innovation in AI. U.S. companies have asked, what exactly does this development mean for their businesses?
12 minute read

New York Law Journal

Artificial Intelligence Targeted in Recent EU Legislation

Some view AI as a significant threat to privacy, national security, workers' rights and intellectual property. While U.S. political leaders, military experts and tech company executives have all engaged in handwringing, the European Union took action to try to tame the AI tiger.
8 minute read

Legaltech News

Gen AI vs. the GDPR: A Look Back at This Year's Tensions

The relationship between generative artificial intelligence and the EU's GDPR is a complicated one, with some data privacy professionals who claim the two can't coexist, and others who argue that a GDPR-like framework is necessary for the technology to grow sustainably. Here are some areas of contentions between the two from 2023.
1 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Volvo to Switch Gears in Legal With New General Counsel

Helen Hu is taking the legal reins of the automaker, succeeding Maria Hemberg, whom Hu calls her mentor.
3 minute read

Litigation Daily

Latham Goes Global for Witness Testimony in Case for 'Fully Distributed' Freelance Platform Client

Latham partner Kevin McDonough and associate Megan Behrman led an effort to gather testimony in a civil case in Nevada state court from witnesses in Portugal, Spain, South Africa, and Canada for freelance platform Toptal, whose employees have been remote since the company's founding.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Longtime Weil Partner Joins Major Lindsey to Advise Firms on European Expansion

Joe Tortorici helped build the New York firm's footprint in Europe and later in the Middle East.
3 minute read

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