As America celebrates its 250th year, the pulse of innovation that animated the Founders beats louder than ever. From the first patent debates to today’s courtroom clashes over artificial intelligence, George Washington’s legacy as a mill owner, pragmatic leader, and founding architect of the U.S. patent system remains strikingly relevant. Drawing on Washington’s own letters
The rise of the machines – dealing with AI grievances
The most common themes for grumbling at all the recent employment law events I have attended have been the same: the youth of today; why the UK’s railway infrastructure is seemingly made of chocolate; and the tide of AI-assisted employee grievances.Can’t help you with the first two, sorry, but somebody will have to do something…
What are the antitrust risks from AI and machine learning in business functions?
As AI and machine learning become embedded in core business operations, they are also creating new and evolving antitrust risks. Companies must understand how these technologies can impact competition and regulatory scrutiny.
In this video, DC partner Lauren Briggerman explores how AI use can raise antitrust concerns and outlines key considerations for businesses deploying AI-driven…
UK regulator introduces “world first” controls on the use of content in Google generative AI features
In October 2025, UK regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), published its final decision to designate Google as having strategic market status (SMS) in the UK in general search and search advertising services. This designation covered Google’s substantial and entrenched market power in general search and search advertising, and whilst Google’s Gemini AI tool…
Pensions quick guide – AI notetakers in trustee meetings
In this #how2dopensions quick guide, we explore the risks and opportunities of using artificial intelligence (AI) to take trustee meeting minutes and notes, along with some practical tips.
What is an AI notetaker?
An AI notetaker is a software tool designed to join online meetings to record, transcribe and summarise the discussions which take place.…
What GCs should consider for US AI deployment in 2026
For many organizations, the question is no longer whether to adopt an AI governance program. Most organizations already have one (or at least the beginnings of one) in the form of AI use policies, intake processes, vendor diligence questionnaires, data-use restrictions, employee training and legal review procedures. But the AI landscape is moving faster than many of…
US Labor & Employment Webinar Series: AI in the Workplace
This webinar explored how AI is reshaping the employment law and workplace landscape. As AI tools became more integrated into hiring, performance management and workplace decision-making, regulators moved quickly to establish new compliance requirements and define the boundaries of permissible use.The program provided an overview of the rapidly evolving legal landscape governing the use of…
The Colorado AI Act Hits a Wall: Litigation, Legislative Uncertainty, and an Enforcement Standstill
The Colorado AI Act (SB24-205) is effectively frozen just weeks before its June 30, 2026 effective date, following a stay in enforcement of the law by a Magistrate Judge in the District of Colorado on April 27, 2026.BackgroundBy way of background, on April 9, xAI filed suit in federal court seeking to enjoin the law…
Upcoming Speaking Engagements: Insights on Data Privacy, AI, and Cybersecurity
Our team members will be participating in several speaking engagements over the coming months, sharing perspectives on emerging trends, regulatory developments, and practical challenges across the global data privacy, AI, and cybersecurity landscape.
- On Friday, May 1, Scott Warren, in his role as President of the Society for the Policing of Cyberspace, will
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Key Legal Updates for Employers: Join Us for Our May Webinar Series
This May, join us for a four‑part webinar series focused on timely US labor and employment law developments affecting employers. Each session offers one hour of practical insights. Choose the sessions most relevant to your needs, or join us for the full series.This complimentary series is designed for HR leaders, in‑house counsel, compliance teams and…