Among the hundreds of bills passed during New York’s 2025 legislative session are several pieces of legislation that impose regulations on developing and using AI. While some of the measures
Continue Reading New York Poised to Be at the Forefront of AI Regulation; Five Bills Await Gov. Hochul’s Action
Data center development is booming—driven by AI and other high-throughput workloads. But beyond the physical buildout, a new product is emerging that might enhance the sector’s value proposition: SLA insurance.
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On June 10, 2025, the U.S. Courts’ Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure approved a set of proposed amendments to the Federal Rules, including introducing Proposed Federal Rule of
Continue Reading Decoding Proposed Rule 707: A New Gatekeeper for Expert Testimony?
Robotics startups can live or die by their intellectual property (IP). Strong IP can protect innovations, deter competitors, and be the difference between attracting investment or being left behind.
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As AI adoption accelerates, government regulators and private plaintiffs are closely examining its impact on competition. In July 2025, the White House released America’s AI Action Plan, emphasizing innovation and regulatory relief, while class action lawsuits and enforcement actions highlight growing risks around algorithmic pricing and data control. This GT Advisory unpacks key developments and offers practical compliance tips for businesses navigating AI-related antitrust issues.
Continue Reading AI Antitrust Landscape 2025: Federal Policy, Algorithm Cases, and Regulatory Scrutiny
Patent examiners have had access to AI-driven prior art searching since late 2022, but its use is expanding and is now even required in some technology groups (art units). Chief
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The Federal Circuit’s recent decision in PowerBlock Holdings, Inc. v. iFit, Inc., No. 2024-1177 (Fed. Cir. Aug. 11, 2025), a rare opinion finding challenged claims eligible, offers new guidance on the boundaries of patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101. While the case centers on selectorized dumbbells—a mechanical invention—the court’s reasoning provides valuable lessons for patent practitioners, particularly those drafting claims for AI and software-based inventions.
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Data center developers often struggle with lengthy and costly regulatory hurdles at both state and federal levels. In a move to simplify this process, the Trump administration has issued an executive order and introduced the “America’s AI Action Plan,” both designed to accelerate federal permitting and reshape environmental review frameworks for new data centers and supporting infrastructure.
Continue Reading Trump Administration Seeks to Streamline Federal Permitting for Data Centers with New Executive Order and Action Plan
California has approved new regulations targeting AI-related discrimination in hiring, set to take effect Oct. 1, 2025. These changes could significantly impact recruitment and personnel practices statewide.
Continue Reading Beyond Bias: California Sets a New Standard for Regulating AI in the Workplace
The EU AI Act marks the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for using and developing AI. Implementation may pose structural, technical, and governance-related challenges for companies, particularly in the area of general-purpose AI (GPAI).
Continue Reading EU AI Act: Key Compliance Considerations Ahead of August 2025