AI and Accidents – Understanding Liability for Cybertruck, Autonomous Vehicles, Drones and Smart Devices
With rapid changes in technology, the United States is at the global forefront of adopting autonomous vehicles and AI-powered technologies. While these AI advances have many redeeming qualities, often improving efficiency and speed, the laws governing them are changing as well, especially when accidents occur. While in the past driver error could be established if […]
Kirkland & Ellis Advises Ares Acquisition Corporation II on $2.5 Billion Business Combination with Kodiak Robotics
Kirkland & Ellis Advises Ares Acquisition Corporation II on $2.5 Billion Business Combination with Kodiak Robotics. Kirkland & Ellis LLP has advised Ares Acquisition Corporation II (AACT) in a landmark business combination with Kodiak, a trailblazer in . The deal values Kodiak at a pre-money equity valuation of $2.5 billion and marks a major step […]
The Carbon Cost of AI and the Legal Risk of Data Center Energy Use
The Carbon Cost of AI and the Legal Risk of Data Center Energy Use. Artificial intelligence is advancing at breakneck speed, transforming sectors from healthcare to finance. But behind the innovation lies a lesser-known consequence: AI’s enormous energy appetite. In 2023 alone, U.S. data centers consumed roughly 4% of the country’s electricity. By 2030, that […]
Ghosted by Your Insurer? The Truth Behind Instant Claim Rejections
Ghosted by Your Insurer? The Truth Behind Instant Claim Rejections. Article written by: JJ Palmer, Consumer Law Specialist: Lawyer Monthly – Updated April 2025 More than a year ago, UnitedHealthcare Group Inc.’s CEO, Brian Thompson, faced intense backlash after it emerged that the company had implemented an artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to automatically reject […]
Sidley Welcomes Former CFTC Enforcement Chief Ian McGinley to Its New York Office
Sidley Welcomes Former CFTC Enforcement Chief Ian McGinley to Its New York Office. Sidley is expanding its powerhouse regulatory team with the addition of Ian McGinley, who brings an exceptional track record in securities enforcement and white-collar defense. McGinley, the former Director of Enforcement at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has joined the […]
CIBC Signs Voluntary Code of Conduct for Responsible AI
CIBC Sets a New Standard for Responsible AI Adoption. The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) has solidified its position as a leader in responsible artificial intelligence (AI) use by signing the federal government’s voluntary code of conduct for generative AI. As the first major Canadian bank to adopt this code, CIBC is demonstrating its […]
Former Google AI Counsel Benjamin Softness Joins King & Spalding in San Francisco
Former Google AI Counsel Benjamin Softness Joins King & Spalding in San Francisco. King & Spalding, a renowned global law firm, has announced the addition of Benjamin Softness as a partner in its Business Litigation practice group in San Francisco. Mr. Softness brings a wealth of experience in regulatory and litigation matters, particularly focusing on […]
Court Rules AI Cannot Be Copyrighted: Landmark Ruling on Human Authorship
Court Rules AI Cannot Be Copyrighted: Landmark Ruling on Human Authorship. In a pivotal decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled that copyright protection requires human authorship, rejecting the idea that AI-generated works can be copyrighted. This decision represents a significant setback for efforts to grant intellectual property rights to creations […]
Johnson & Johnson Faces Lawsuit Over Neutrogena Skin360 Service
Johnson & Johnson Faces Lawsuit Over Neutrogena Skin360 Service. Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is under fire in a proposed class action lawsuit over its Neutrogena Skin360 facial-scanning service. The lawsuit stems from claims that the company failed to properly inform users about the collection and use of their biometric data, specifically facial scans, which allegedly […]
DeepSeek AI Model Can Generate Malware, Research Finds
DeepSeek AI Model Can Generate Malware, Research Finds. A new study reveals that DeepSeek’s free-to-use open-source AI models could be used by cybercriminals to generate dangerous malware. These models, which come with weak guardrails, may lead to significant security threats, researchers warn. Governments and regulators have raised alarms over the potential for large language models […]
Elon Musk’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: Court Denies Injunction to Block For-Profit Shift
Elon Musk’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: Court Denies Injunction to Block For-Profit Shift. In a recent legal development, a federal judge has denied Elon Musk’s request for an injunction to block OpenAI’s transition from a nonprofit to a fully for-profit entity. This ruling is the latest chapter in a legal clash that pits […]
Trump and Lutnick Praise TSMC’s $100B U.S. Investment
Trump and Lutnick Praise TSMC’s $100B U.S. Investment. On Monday, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joined Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) CEO C.C. Wei to announce the company’s $100 billion investment in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. Trump and Lutnick praised the investment as a significant move toward strengthening America’s role in […]