How to Avoid Running Afoul of Privacy Laws
June 01, 2023
Privacy laws and enforcement are causing big changes to global commerce and have now arrived at our doorstep. The million dollar questions are how this will affect our businesses and what, if anything, do we need to do about it?
Limitations on Omissions Liability for Opinions Following 'Omnicare'
May 01, 2023
"Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts." The Supreme Court has applied this maxim to the securities laws, holding in Omnicare v. Laborers District Council , that while statements of opinion generally are not actionable, there are some narrow circumstances in which such statements entail or imply false or misleading assertions of fact.
ChatGPT & Generative AI: Everything You Need to Know
April 01, 2023
Part One of a Two-Part Article
Corporate legal departments are increasingly receiving requests from business clients to use ChatGPT or similar AI-powered tools in their operations. These requests can be urgent, with business clients demanding enablement from legal. This article is in two parts: Part One briefly details what "generative AI" tools like ChatGPT are and provides an overview of key legal considerations, including by looking forward to upcoming AI-specific legislation in the EU and the U.S.
AI or Not To AI: Observations from Legalweek NY 2023
April 01, 2023
This year at Legalweek, there was little doubt on what the annual takeaway topic would be. As much as I tried to avoid it for fear of beating the proverbial dead horse, it was impossible not to talk about generative AI, ChatGPT, and all that goes with it. Some fascinating discussions were had and many aspects of AI were uncovered.
Data Mapping: Leave No Data Behind
April 01, 2023
Why Data Mapping Is a Critical Exercise for Corporate Legal Departments
Data mapping is the process of figuring out what information a company gathers, where it is kept and how it moves across the company. This article examines the importance of data mapping for corporate legal departments and how it fits into a larger strategy.
ChatGPT, Generative AI and IP
April 01, 2023
Part One of a Two-Part Article
Corporate legal departments are increasingly receiving requests from business clients to use ChatGPT or similar AI-powered tools in their operations. These requests can be urgent, with business clients demanding enablement from legal. This article is in two parts: Part One briefly details what "generative AI" tools like ChatGPT are and provides an overview of key legal and IP considerations, including by looking forward to upcoming AI-specific legislation in the EU and the U.S.
IP News
April 01, 2023
Proving Damages for Trademark Infringement In the Eleventh Circuit
Help! My Clients Want My Firm to Start Using ChatGPT!
April 01, 2023
Part One of a Two-Part Article
Corporate legal departments are increasingly receiving requests from business clients to use ChatGPT or similar AI-powered tools in their operations. These requests can be urgent, with business clients demanding enablement from legal. This article is in two parts: Part One briefly details what "generative AI" tools like ChatGPT are and provides an overview of key legal considerations, including by looking forward to upcoming AI-specific legislation in the EU and the U.S.
The Role of Third-Party Releases In Successful Chapter 11 Reorganizations
April 01, 2023
Part One of a Two-Part Article
This two-part article will examine the role of third-party releases in successful Chapter 11 reorganizations. This part will address the factors considered in each Circuit where such releases have been deemed permissible within the confines of the Bankruptcy Code, evaluate several recent cases highlighting the uncertainty created by the current Circuit split, and consider options for creating a clear, nationwide standard.