On June 2, 2026, the White House issued an Executive Order designed to bolster U.S. cybersecurity through AI-enabled defenses and a voluntary collaboration framework between federal agencies and private AI developers. The Order also directs the Attorney General to prioritize prosecution of AI-assisted cyber offenses under existing federal law.
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The European Commission has proposed an EU-wide framework for allocating the 2 GHz mobile satellite services band, which would split spectrum between governmental and commercial use once current authorizations expire in 2027.
Continue Reading EU Commission Proposes New Authorization Regime for Mobile Satellite Services
Colorado’s newly signed AI Act replaces the state’s 2024 comprehensive AI regulation with a more targeted framework governing automated decision-making technologies used in high-stakes decisions involving employment, healthcare, and financial services, with a compliance deadline of January 1, 2027.
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The FAA has published a proposed rule that would allow operators of critical infrastructure, refineries, amusement parks, and other fixed-site facilities to petition for drone flight restrictions. Stakeholders may wish to evaluate the potential impact on their operations and submit comments on the proposal.
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The Federal Communications Commission has circulated a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for consideration at its March 26, 2026, Open Meeting. The draft NPRM proposes two paths to making spectrum available for “emergent space operations”.
Under new leadership, the United States Patent and Trademark Office has recently adjusted its approach to patentability of artificial intelligence technologies in multiple meaningful respects.
Continue Reading Recalibrating AI Patent Strategy: What the USPTO Shift Means — and What it Doesn’t
On Feb. 12, 2026, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved S. 3639, the Satellite and Telecommunications (SAT) Streamlining Act. This bipartisan bill aims to modernize and accelerate the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s satellite licensing processes.
Continue Reading Senate Advances SAT Streamlining Act as FCC Continues Its Space Modernization Efforts
The California Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies Act (the FIPVCC, Cal. Corp. Code § 27500 et seq.) imposes new reporting, recordkeeping, and transparency requirements on investment firms with a significant nexus to the state.
Continue Reading California’s New Investor Reporting Law: Considerations for Institutional Investors
The Venture Capital (VC) industry has been experiencing a significant transformation driven by technological innovation, favorable market conditions, and evolving investment priorities so far in 2026.
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As innovations continue to accelerate, the technology landscape in 2026 may reach a turning point, marking a shift from research and development (R&D) to adaptation.
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