Publications

With several state data privacy laws taking effect this year, including in both Iowa and Nebraska, enforcement of these laws is on the horizon.  As organizations build out their compliance frameworks, enforcement in other states with privacy laws already in effect provides insight into enforcement priorities. While both Iowa and […]

With artificial intelligence (“AI”) here to stay, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) published its Artificial Intelligence Strategy (the “Strategy”) on January 14. In the Strategy, the USPTO outlines how it intends to address challenges associated with AI in connection with its intellectual property (“IP”) policies, agency operations, […]

On January 6, 2025, the Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued a proposed rule to modify the HIPAA Security Rule.  Health care organizations, including covered entities and business associates, continue to be a primary target for cyberattacks, and in the […]

The First Regular Session of the 109th Nebraska Legislature convened on January 8, 2025.  As of January 25, 77 legislative days remain in the session.  The Legislature plans to adjourn sine die on June 9, 2025. Bill introduction concluded on January 22, 2025.  Through days 6-10 of bill introduction, we identified 46 […]

The First Regular Session of the 109th Nebraska Legislature convened on January 8, 2025.  As of January 27, 2025, 77 legislative days remain in the session.  The Legislature will adjourn sine die on June 9, 2025. Below are summaries of the 34 introduced bills that relate to agriculture, the environment, […]