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Digital Risk Report, February 2026 | JD Supra
AI, Privilege, and the Courts: Key Ruling on AI-Generated Legal Materials As artificial intelligence (AI) transitions from experimental models to practical, agent-driven applications in 2026, legal professionals and clients alike must be mindful of the confidentiality, privilege, and discoverability of AI-generated content. A recent bench ruling on February 12, 2026 in U.S. v. Heppner (S.D.N.Y.) highlights the evolving intersection of AI and legal privilege.
The Patchwork of Data Privacy Laws: Recent Developments and Implications | JD Supra
The data privacy landscape in the United States continues to evolve at a rapid pace, but state-to-state changes are seldom uniform. For businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions, the challenge of maintaining compliance is increasingly complex and requires ongoing monitoring of regulatory developments.
The Patchwork of Data Privacy Laws: Recent Developments and Implications
The data privacy landscape in the United States continues to evolve at a rapid pace, but state-to-state changes are seldom uniform. For businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions, the challenge of maintaining compliance is increasingly complex and requires ongoing monitoring of regulatory developments.
Digital Risk Report, January 2026 | JD Supra
California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Issues Enforcement Advisory Highlighting Data Broker Registration CalPrivacy has issued Enforcement Advisory No. 2025-01, addressing data broker registration requirements related to trade names, websites, and parent or subsidiary relationships. According to the advisory, some data brokers may be making it difficult for consumers to identify them by using trade names or websites that do not appear on their annual registration.
"AI Notetakers in the Boardroom: Privilege and Privacy Considerations" | JD Supra
Businesses across many industries are racing to capture the value of artificial intelligence (AI) notetakers and meeting recording tools. The promise is obvious: faster follow‑ups, searchable records, and fewer dropped threads. The legal implications are less obvious. The same software that multiplies efficiency also expands risks around privilege, privacy, and—if litigation ensues—discovery. Picture this: you're in a meeting to discuss sensitive, confidential company strategy.
"Not-so Incognito: Lessons from a Texas-sized Settlement" | JD Supra
As artificial intelligence and data collection techniques evolve at an unprecedented pace, states are taking consumer privacy protection into their own hands. One lone-star example is Texas, where Attorney General Ken Paxton recently established a specific privacy law enforcement team. In October 2025, Texas secured Google's signature on a $1.375 billion settlement agreement stemming from two Texas-sized data privacy enforcement actions.
Digital Risk Report, November 2025 | JD Supra
Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) Effective 10/1/2025: The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) went into effect on October 1, 2025. Data protection assessment requirements apply to processing activities created or generated after this date. Requirement to allow consumers to opt out of processing for purposes of targeted advertising or any sale through opt-out preference signals goes into effect.
"Post Mortem Review of AT&T Breaches" | JD Supra
Data breaches occur when an unauthorized individual or entity gains access to confidential or protected information.[1] This information may include personal data such as Social Security numbers or medical records, financial information, intellectual property, or login credentials.[2] These data breaches may be the result of cyberattacks, insider threats, or even simple human errors.[3] Common causes may include phishing attacks, malware or ransomware, weak or stolen passwords, misconfigured...
MINER & DEWEESE: Stop playing the Taiwan card
The Yale Daily news recently published an op-ed titled “Avenge Ukraine by protecting Taiwan,” written by Ari Berke. The piece may be well-intentioned in advocating for the protection of Taiwan, but it is dangerously detached from reality. Having spent three months in Taiwan and its outlying islands, we strongly oppose the piece’s tone and assertions. The actions suggested in the article will beget much more harm than good for the Taiwanese people. Taiwan is winning in the status quo.
OSU Study Finds CBGA And CBDA Block COVID-19 Virus
Researchers at Oregon State University have found that cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) “bind to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, blocking a critical step in the process the virus uses to infect people.” Yesterday, the researchers published their findings in a research paper, entitled “Cannabinoids Block Cellular Entry of SARS-CoV-2 and the Emerging Variants” available here.
Why Investors Are Taking A Closer Look At Cannabis Real Estate Nationwide
Cannabis properties can often command premium rental rates, but the first questions real estate investors always have are: 1) Is my money safe in a cannabis property, and if so, 2) are the premium rents sustainable long term? The main worry for the potential cannabis real estate investor is the danger of civil forfeiture.
Biden Betrayal Shows Cannabigotry In The White House
Photo by CasarsaGuru/Getty Images In partnership with The Fresh Toast The Daily Beast reported Friday: “Dozens of young White House staffers have been suspended, asked to resign or placed in a remote work program due to past marijuana use, frustrating staffers who were pleased by initial indications from the Biden administration that recreational use of cannabis would not be immediately disqualifying for would-be personnel, according to three people familiar with the situation.
Biden Betrayal Shows Cannabigotry In The White House
The Daily Beast reported Friday: “Dozens of young White House staffers have been suspended, asked to resign or placed in a remote work program due to past marijuana use, frustrating staffers who were pleased by initial indications from the Biden administration that recreational use of cannabis would not be immediately disqualifying for would-be personnel, according to three people familiar with the situation.
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