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Watch Out, GCs — Regulators Using FCPA to Probe for Bribery
Federal enforcement agencies are prowling for instances of bribery and corruption around the world — scrutiny that can put general counsel in peril, even those who believe they've stayed on the right side of the law as they navigate the inevitable gray zones that come along.
Many countries where American companies do business have an array of business practices and customs that might be frowned upon in this country, but whether they cross the sometimes-blurry lines of legality isn't always clear.
The club enforcers wield is the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, a 1977 law that bars companies from providing anything of value to foreign officials to gain a business advantage.
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AI Poisoning: A Self Help Cybersecurity Option
A novel legal self-help technique to secure artificial intelligence data and programs is known as Poisoning AI. This technique involves modifying the AI algorithm to intentionally produce specific erroneous results.
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Customers: Developments on ‘Conquesting’ from the Ninth Circuit
In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit addressed the issue of whether purchasing market competitors’ search engine keyword terms, known as “conquesting,” constitutes trademark infringement.
DOJ Issues New Rule Regulating Handling of Bulk Sensitive Personal Data
The DOJ has proposed a rule that would regulate certain transactions involving bulk sensitive personal data. The rule would implement a complex regulatory framework, with civil and criminal enforcement, that is similar to sanctions and export licensing regimes. It also implicates federal cybersecurity requirements, government contracting and CFIUS actions.
Adapting for Success: Strategic Insights for Law Firms in 2025 and Beyond
The legal industry is at an inflection point, grappling with challenges that range from rising client demands to technological disruption. There are five critical areas where firms can take a proactive, strategic approach, including actionable insights and recommendations for navigating 2025 and beyond.
Second Circuit Clarifies Video Privacy Protection Act
The Second Circuit’s decision is notable in that it signals a reversal of the recent trend of dismissals of VPPA claims in courts across the country and could trigger a significant increase in VPPA lawsuits. Although organizations have grappled with VPPA claims for several years, this decision is another red flag to organizations to take immediate steps and ensure compliance with privacy laws to mitigate the risks of VPPA claims.