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Back to the Future: How Data Privacy Laws Can Teach Us What to Expect With AI Regulation Image

Back to the Future: How Data Privacy Laws Can Teach Us What to Expect With AI Regulation

Ryan Steidl

While the amount of AI legislation introduced in various states is relatively limited, the scope of issues being legislated is quite broad. Despite the many uncertainties that remain to be clarified, there are actually many parallels between how data privacy laws took shape five years ago, and how AI legislation is developing today.

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Spurred By Data Breaches, CLOs Are Increasing Cybersecurity Leadership Role Image

Spurred By Data Breaches, CLOs Are Increasing Cybersecurity Leadership Role

Chris O'Malley

Chief information officers still bear the brunt of cybersecurity worries at many companies. But a study by the Association of Corporate Counsel Foundation finds that chief legal officers are increasingly taking a leadership role in cybersecurity strategy.

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Shifting Crypto and Cyber Priorities In SEC Enforcement Image

Shifting Crypto and Cyber Priorities In SEC Enforcement

Alec Koch & Carmen Lawrence & Aaron Lipson & Bill Johnson

When the SEC issues the next annual enforcement report for fiscal year 2025, we expect securities offering actions and investment adviser actions will almost certainly be up, and the “crypto” and “cyber” cases will almost certainly be down. Public statements by the new SEC administration have said as much, but even more telling than public statements are the allocation of limited enforcement resources.

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Recognizing and Combatting Online ‘Dark Patterns’ Image

Recognizing and Combatting Online ‘Dark Patterns’

Peter Brown

As online platforms become more sophisticated, so do the tactics designed to manipulate user behavior. Among these, “dark patterns” have emerged as a particularly concerning phenomenon. This article explores the different types of dark patterns prevalent online, examines how they affect consumers and businesses, and analyzes the legal frameworks emerging to combat these practices in Connecticut the EU.

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Constructive Exuberance: Planning for the Regulation and Enforcement of Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Advanced Technologies In 2025 Image

Constructive Exuberance: Planning for the Regulation and Enforcement of Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Advanced Technologies In 2025

Michael Bahar & Pooja Kohli & Rachel May

While change is a constant in the privacy, security and technology arena, 2025 is poised to be a landmark year. New technologies will continue to radiate through the economy — and our lives — while the new Trump Administration is likely to emphasize innovation over protection, reward maximization over risk minimization, and incentivizing over enforcing.

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FOIA In 2025: Beat the Backlog, Avoid Lawsuits and Reduce Cyber Risk Image

FOIA In 2025: Beat the Backlog, Avoid Lawsuits and Reduce Cyber Risk

Victoria Cash & Amy Hilbert

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) stands at a critical juncture heading into 2025. Federal agencies are grappling with mounting backlogs, increasingly complex data landscapes, and rising cybersecurity threats. As a new administration takes office, the urgency to adopt innovative, effective solutions has never been greater.

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In-House Lawyers Are Focused on Employment and Cybersecurity Disputes, But Looking Out for Conflict Over AI Image

In-House Lawyers Are Focused on Employment and Cybersecurity Disputes, But Looking Out for Conflict Over AI

Ross Todd

Employment and labor and cybersecurity, data protection and data privacy remain top of mind for in-house lawyers focused on litigation. Still, there’s mounting concern about the threat of large damages verdicts.

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What Will 2025 Bring for Legal Tech Image

What Will 2025 Bring for Legal Tech

Cybersecurity Law & Strategy Staff

It’s time for our annual poll of experts on what they expect 2025 to bring in legal tech, including generative AI (of course), e-discovery, and more.

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The Future of Data Protection Enforcement: It’s Hammer Time! Image

The Future of Data Protection Enforcement: It’s Hammer Time!

Melissa Paulk

The landscape of data protection and privacy continues to expand, and with that expansion comes increased scrutiny and the promise of increased enforcement. 2025 will mark a convergence of the proliferation of artificial intelligence, a growing understanding of and desire to exercise consumer rights and protections and new legislation, meaning increased regulatory enforcement is inevitable. This article explores the impending new legislative landscape, what increased enforcement may look like and how companies can prepare for optimal compliance.

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Avoiding Legal Risks: Crafting a Strong Do Not Call Policy for Compliance Image

Avoiding Legal Risks: Crafting a Strong Do Not Call Policy for Compliance

Paul St. Clair

A strong Do Not Call Policy (DNC) is vital to comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Ensuring robust DNC compliance protects an organization's reputation and increases consumer trust. Below is a practical guide for building and implementing DNC policies that ensure compliance and reduce liability.

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