Join Tom Firestone for a fascinating conversation with Benjamin Nathans, Alan Charles Kors Endowed Term Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania. Tom and Professor Nathans discuss his Pulitzer Prize winning book, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause: The Many Lives of the Soviet Dissident Movement and cover a number of
We are pleased to announce a new podcast series: “Bad News, Good Lawyers – Where Law Meets Politics”. Hosted by Tom Firestone, global chair of our Government Investigations & White Collar Practice, each episode will offer a unique perspective on legal and political developments of interest to businesses across the globe.
In the flurry of developments last week in the run-up to the inauguration, it was easy to overlook one that could have significant and positive impact by making government more effective, efficient, and economical.
On January 17, 2025, Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) announced the launch of a bipartisan Inspector General Caucus.
In a post published earlier this year, we highlighted the importance of proactively managing artificial intelligence (“AI”) risks as part of an effective compliance program. Specifically, we explored the key considerations for organizations to effectively navigate AI-related risks and enhance their compliance efforts. We also referenced Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco’s announcement incorporating an
AI is at a technological inflection point. The competition agencies around the world are trying to ensure they don’t fall behind in understanding and shaping this evolving landscape. In doing so, given the cross-border nature of AI related businesses and of the enforcement of antitrust laws, the joint statement released by the heads of the
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the integration of artificial intelligence (“AI”) into business operations presents unparalleled opportunities for efficiency and innovation. Alongside these advancements, however, come new challenges and risks that must be addressed to ensure regulatory compliance and ethical responsibility. Recently, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has underscored the importance of proactively managing
It has been said many times that AI will “disrupt” most industries, and it seems the knock-on effect on product safety considerations is inevitable. However, existing EU and UK product safety laws, which have served as examples worldwide, were not designed to accommodate technologies that were unknown when the legislation was conceived. As AI becomes
Policy-makers, legislators and regulators around the world are moving rapidly to navigate the challenges and possibilities presented by artificial intelligence. Initiatives such as the Bletchley Declaration, the G7 Code of Conduct, President Biden’s executive order 13960, China’s regulatory framework on generative AI, and the currently negotiated EU AI Act reflect the dynamic evolution of the
Andrea Cropley, partner at our firm, and Sanjay Parekh, CEO at PMN Ventures, discuss misconceptions surrounding the effective use of AI in the corporate world, offering valuable insights and practical considerations.
Having an AI policy that outlines acceptable use, and documenting assessments that establish that AI systems are used in a manner consistent with the policy and that the benefits outweigh potential harms, can go a long way in managing legal and reputational risk.
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools has increased dramatically in the
