As the capabilities of generative artificial intelligence have increased, so have concerns that generative AI might be used to manipulate voters and the administration of elections in the 2024 presidential election and primaries. The first warning shot came in New
Employment & Labor
ICYMI: Insights – Employment | Benefits | Mobility (Q1 2024)
In case you missed it, the latest edition of Insights, our employment, benefits and mobility publication, is now out.
Highlighting some of the challenges and opportunities facing businesses this year, Insights includes perspectives from a range of jurisdictions on…
The insurance sector responds to the FCA’s non-financial misconduct survey
Firms in the insurance sector have submitted their responses to the FCA’s recent survey into non-financial misconduct and, before too long, other regulated firms may receive similar survey requests.
In this update, we look at the questions the FCA…
EU Artificial Intelligence Act Passes in European Parliament
On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, Members of European Parliament endorsed the Artificial Intelligence Act (“AI Act”), with 523 votes in favor, 46 against, and 49 abstentions. This is the world’s first comprehensive AI law and likely to have significant…
Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Religious Accommodations for Ramadan
In our fantastically diverse world, understanding and accommodating various religious practices is essential for fostering inclusivity and respect within communities, workplaces, and society as a whole. One such practice deserving attention and accommodation is Ramadan, a sacred month observed by…
The Pitfalls of Post-Retirement Employment that Every Public Employee Must Heed
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth Far More than a Pound of Cure….…
Into the Breach Podcast – Episode 32: Cyber Insurance: What You Need to Know for Your Next Deal
Into the Breach is the first law firm podcast exclusively devoted to reps and warranties insurance and the transactional risk markets. Hosted by Seyfarth partners Bryan M. O’Keefe and Gena B. Usenheimer, the hosts in their unique, buoyant style, interview…
Whistleblower Protection in Ontario
Sometimes employees witness dangerous, fraudulent, or otherwise wrongful activities during their employment. The law tries to protect employees from consequences when disclosing hazardous or wrongful activities in their workplace against an employer’s right to protect confidential information.
When employees disclose…
Supercharge your Law Firm ➲ How BLUEOCEAN.law use Lawyer-Designed [Private AI] that delivers on the hype!
This blog article introduces the best available Lawyer-Designed [Private AI] platforms BLUEOCEAN.law has hand-picked to supercharge our productivity across a wide range of legal areas in Australia, New Zealand & California (incl. U.S. Federal Law), with bonus coverage of the UK.
Undisclosed Juror Tweets and Facebook Posts Called for District Court to Conduct Further Proceedings on Actual Bias in Boston Marathon Bombing Case, Holds Split First Circuit Panel
In United States v. Tsarnaev, No. 16-6001 (1st Cir. Mar. 22, 2024), a 2-1 First Circuit panel remands the penalty phase of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s prosecution in order for the district court to revisit whether two jurors might have been…