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Client Alert | 3 min read | 05.06.26
Government Contractors, Take Note: Illinois Court Curtails Broad BIPA Exemption
A recent Illinois appellate decision has narrowed a key protection that state and local government contractors have long been able to rely on under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). In Thomas v. Cornerstone Services, Inc., the Illinois Appellate Court held that BIPA’s government contractor exemption does not provide blanket immunity to contractors simply because they hold a contract or subcontract with a state agency or local unit of government. The ruling carries important compliance implications for contractors and subcontractors operating across both government and private-sector markets.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.15.26
Meta continues to face lawsuits around the country alleging that its platforms are designed to induce compulsive use by children. In March 2026, a California jury delivered a landmark verdict that Meta and YouTube were liable for allegedly addictive platform features that resulted in a child’s mental health distress.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 04.08.26
Last month, in a ruling that may carry significant implications for the artificial intelligence industry, a California federal court held that state tort and contract claims related to the training of AI models were not preempted by federal law and could proceed in state court. Because many AI models were trained in a similar fashion---by scraping data from online posts and repositories---the decision suggests other plaintiffs may bring such claims in state courts, in addition to federal claims of copyright infringement.
Client Alert | 7 min read | 04.02.26
Reducing Your Exposure: Liability Limitations for Cybersecurity-Compliant Organizations
Organizations facing cyber incidents increasingly encounter follow-on civil litigation alleging failures to implement reasonable security measures. In response, a growing number of states — the most recent being Oklahoma this year — have enacted safe harbor laws designed to both protect consumers and reward organizations that take a proactive, documented, and structured approach to cyber threats.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.01.26
On March 25, 2026, in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a $1 billion verdict against Cox. The judgment was the result of a jury trial in which Sony claimed that Cox was liable for contributory copyright infringement because it knew that its customers were using its service to infringe yet did not respond with sufficient diligence to prevent that infringement.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 03.30.26
Landmark Verdicts Against Meta and YouTube Signal New Era of Social Media Platform Liability
In two recent pathbreaking judgments, juries in California and New Mexico held social media companies civilly liable for harming minors who used their products.
Client Alert | 2 min read | 02.18.26
DHS Announces Virtual Town Halls on CIRCIA Final Rule
On February 13, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced upcoming virtual town hall meetings scheduled for March 2026 regarding the implementation of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA). The meetings will allow industry stakeholders to provide input to DHS to refine the “scope and burden” of the forthcoming CIRCIA final rule.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 02.11.26
Employers are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence and automated decision systems (ADS) in workplaces across California and the world as avenues to boost productivity or achieve cost savings. However, some state legislators have raised concerns about the lack of worker protections and oversight in discipline and termination decisions made by ADS.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 01.13.26
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) recently released draft guidelines for applying NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework to organizations adopting artificial intelligence. NIST requests public comments on its “Initial Preliminary Draft” Cybersecurity Framework Profile for Artificial Intelligence (the “Cyber AI Profile”) by midnight on January 30, 2026.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 01.07.26
CMMC for AI? Defense Policy Law Imposes AI Security Framework and Requirements on Contractors
In an important first, the yearly defense policy law, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, directs the Department of Defense (DoD) to develop and implement a framework addressing the cybersecurity and physical security of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies (AI/ML) acquired by the Pentagon.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 01.07.26
New Year, Same CIPA Uncertainty – When Will the Appellate Courts Enter the Chat?
California state and federal courts continue to see extensive litigation involving the California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”). When enacted in 1967, CIPA targeted traditional telephone wiretapping. However, its reach has expanded as new technologies enter the market. Today, private CIPA claims often concern website tracking and a business’s choice to embed analytic tools on its website.
Client Alert | 6 min read | 01.06.26
California Privacy Agency Launches Data Broker Strike Force Amid Delete Act Crackdown
The California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) is intensifying its oversight of data brokers with a new dedicated Data Broker Enforcement Strike Force within its Enforcement Division. The strike force will monitor and investigate data brokers’ compliance with their legal obligations under California’s Delete Act and the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”).
Client Alert | 21 min read | 12.23.25
The FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act
On December 18, 2025, the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY 2026 NDAA) (P.L. 119-60) was signed into law. The Act makes significant changes to defense acquisition, sourcing restrictions, and interactions between the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and the Department of Defense (DOD).
Client Alert | 2 min read | 12.08.25
California’s AB 2013 Requires Generative AI Data Disclosure by January 1, 2026
California continues its blistering pace in enacting artificial intelligence regulations. In 2024 alone, California enacted 18 AI-related bills seeking to regulate AI tools and increase transparency around AI data disclosure.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 11.13.25
The Password is “Louvre” – Lessons for Everyone from the Louvre’s Jewel Heist
In a stunning revelation following last month’s jewel heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, a 2014 audit resurfaced, spreading rumors that the password to the museum’s video surveillance system was still “Louvre.”
Client Alert | 3 min read | 10.27.25
A new series of lawsuits have been filed in California courts alleging violations of the state’s Business and Professions Code § 17529.5 (the “Anti-Spam Law”). These cases target companies that send marketing and promotional emails to California residents, and they could present serious legal and financial risks for businesses engaged in email marketing.
Client Alert | 7 min read | 10.23.25
Ransomware on the Rise: The Expanding Role of Legal Counsel in Incident Response
Ransomware attacks continue to evolve in frequency, sophistication, and impact. Threat actors are now leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance phishing campaigns, automate data exfiltration, and execute double extortion schemes—where data is both encrypted and stolen for leverage.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 10.14.25
In Cox v. Sony, the US Supreme Court granted certiorari and will hear oral arguments this term. Cox seeks to overturn a decision by the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit that affirmed a billion-dollar judgment against Cox after a jury concluded that Cox was liable for contributory copyright infringement based on its users’ direct copyright infringement.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 10.08.25
California’s AI Transparency Act (CAITA) May be Amended to Regulate Social Media Platforms
Last year, the California General Assembly passed the California AI Transparency Act (CAITA), which Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on September 19, 2024, and goes into effect on January 1, 2026. This may change because this year, the same General Assembly passed AB 853, an amendment to CAITA with potentially far-reaching implications.
Client Alert | 10 min read | 10.06.25
California’s Landmark AI Law Demands Transparency From Leading AI Developers
On September 29, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 53, the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act (TFAIA). This landmark legislation represents California’s most significant regulation to date of AI developers.
