As I write this, the United States is navigating complex legal and governance challenges that test the boundaries of established rule of law principles. The recent transition of power following the 2024 presidential election has prompted renewed attention to questions about executive authority, regulatory frameworks and judicial independence. Legal scholars and policy analysts across the … Read more
Shoshana Walter of The Marshall Project has uncovered a deeply troubling trend in hospitals across the United States, women are being reported to child welfare authorities after drug tests detect substances that were actually prescribed during medical procedures. Her investigative piece reveals how hospitals are systematically misinterpreting drug test results, leading to traumatic consequences for … Read more
President Trump signed an executive order on March 6, 2025, establishing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and the United States Digital Asset Stockpile. This marks the first formal acknowledgment by the federal government of Bitcoin’s “strategic importance” as a national asset. The executive order designates Bitcoin as a unique store of value in the global financial … Read more
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is sort of gone! No need to report now! ANOTHER UPDATE: On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department announced it will suspend enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act against U.S. citizens and domestic reporting companies. The key points of the announcement include: The Treasury Department stated this decision was … Read more
Every time I blink, the need and timing to comply with the CTA changes. Check with your lawyer to make sure your compliance, if necessary, is timely. BUT WAIT!!! As it stands now, businesses subject to the CTA’s requirements will not be required to submit beneficial ownership reports until further court rulings are made. This … Read more
On December 3, 2024, the Eastern District of Texas issued a preliminary injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), addressing several legal and constitutional considerations. The ruling centers on three primary aspects of the CTA, legislative scope, corporate disclosure requirements and potential constitutional implications. The court examined the act’s provisions through the lens of established … Read more
The U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) is a federation of 18 organizations, including the CIA, the NSA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. It gathers and analyzes intelligence to conduct foreign relations and national security activities. The IC has recently interim guidance providing critical framework for how U.S. intelligence agencies can leverage artificial … Read more
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued new guidance clarifying that employers must comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) when using third-party background dossiers and algorithmic scoring systems for employment decisions. In Circular 2024-06, released October 24, 2024, the CFPB emphasizes that the rise of worker monitoring technology and AI-driven assessment tools … Read more
The U.S. Department of Labor has unveiled comprehensive guidance on artificial intelligence in the workplace, marking a significant shift in how the federal government approaches workplace automation. This initiative, spearheaded by Acting Secretary Julie Su and responding to President Biden’s Executive Order on AI, provides a detailed framework for both AI developers and employers to … Read more
In a landmark move to combat persistent consumer harm, the Federal Trade Commission has unveiled comprehensive new regulations governing negative option programs and recurring subscriptions. This sweeping rule arrives after decades of consumer complaints and a steady stream of state and federal enforcement actions that highlighted the inadequacy of existing piecemeal regulations. While negative option … Read more
The California legislature has taken a bold step into artificial intelligence regulation with the passage of California AI Transparency Act. This groundbreaking legislation establishes new requirements for major AI providers operating in California. It is set to take effect in January 2026. At its core, the Act targets providers of generative AI systems that have … Read more
In a previous post, we explored the question of whether artificial intelligence will induce laziness in humans. Building on that discussion, this article delves into potential legal solutions to address AI-generated indolence. As AI continues to permeate various aspects of our daily lives, it’s crucial to consider how legal frameworks can evolve to mitigate any … Read more