Technology & Intellectual Property Update

Data breach class actions lawsuits were initially met with skepticism. Plaintiffs’ attorneys alleged damages for data breaches by claiming their clients suffered from emotional stress worrying about their financial data being stolen and possibly resulting in an identity theft or actual financial harm. Judges quickly dismissed those initial cases. As […]

As of February 18, 2025, FinCEN filing obligations under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are required.  The nationwide injunction previously imposed by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Smith v. U.S. Department of the Treasury, has been lifted by that court.  By changing course, the Texas […]

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 […]