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For better or worse, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is already transforming the way we live and work. Within two months of its initial release to the public, ChatGPT reached 100 million monthly active users, making it the fastest-growing consumer application in history.

In Kim v. Tinder, Inc., No. 22-55345 (9th Cir. Dec. 5, 2023), the Ninth Circuit recently vacated a $5.2 million class action settlement between plaintiff Lisa Kim and Tinder, Inc., finding that Kim was inadequate to represent the class.

Most foreign nationals living in the United States in temporary status (not green card holders) can only reenter the United States after international travel if they have a current visa in their passport.

As we discussed in our September 25 alert, Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey: IRS Issues Moratorium on Processing New Employee Retention Credit Claims, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) previously indicated that it was finalizing details for a settlement program for repayments for those who received an improper employee retention credit (ERC) payment. On December 21, 2023, the IRS provided details of this new settlement program (the ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program).

On December 29, 2023, the US Glass Producers Coalition (Petitioner), together with the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial Service Workers International Union, filed antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing (CVD) petitions on certain glass wine bottles from China, Mexico, and Chile.

AI, Metaverse & Blockchain Industry Group Co-Leader Dan Jasnow was quoted by Law360 discussing the legal challenges that could define the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright law in 2024.

For folks who can’t wait for Christmas, when to put up their tree can be a dilemma. Should they wait until after Thanksgiving? December 1? Or throw all caution to the wind and put up their decorations as soon as the last trick-or-treater has passed by?

On December 29, an ArentFox Schiff team of Fred Sperling, Adam Diederich, Kirstie Brenson, and Meera Gorjala obtained a preliminary injunction in federal court in Iowa preventing the enforcement of an Iowa law providing for the removal of books from school and classroom libraries.

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have distinct yet intersecting roles in regulating business practices involving individuals’ health information.

On December 21 President Biden signed the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA) as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.

ArentFox Schiff’s clients report being inundated with notices from registered agents and other service providers to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a new law that will require many existing and newly formed entities to register with and disclose beneficial ownership information to the US government’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) beginning on January 1, 2024.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to take steps implementing the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). Newly revised guidance issued on December 14, 2023, makes notable changes and clarifications to CMS’ previous guidance released earlier this year.

Automotive Group Leader Aaron Jacoby and Counsel Gordon Sung authored an article in the Daily Journal providing their insights on the Dec. 1, 2023 California Public Utilities Commission Order to Show Cause that was issued to a well-known robotaxi operator in San Francisco, the first step in levying unprecedented sanctions against the company for alleged reporting omissions related to an Oct. 2, 2023 driverless operations incident involving a pedestrian.

In Hanagami v. Epic Games, the Ninth Circuit recently reversed the dismissal of a well-known celebrity choreographer’s claim that animated dances in Fortnite, a popular battle-royale style video game, infringed his copyright.

With the surge of interest in artificial intelligence (AI), it should be no surprise that health insurers have come under scrutiny concerning their use of AI predictive tools to deny medical insurance claims.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

On November 20, 2023, the Northern District of California denied summary judgment for the defendant in SEC v. Panuwat, an enforcement action being brought under a novel theory of insider trading law that is being referred to as shadow trading.

In the era of technology-driven workplaces, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies have emerged as a significant trend. A BYOD policy allows employees to use their personal devices, such as smartphones, for work purposes, usually receiving and sending work emails.

On December 14, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new instructions for cosmetic companies to use when submitting mandatory serious adverse event reports to the agency.

Chairman Anthony Lupo will sit down with the famous footwear entrepreneur and designer, Stuart Weitzman, for the Young Jewish Professionals (YFP) Fireside Chat.

State and local governments have weighed in at increasing frequency in past years. While some environmental issues are global in scope, local governments are progressively engaged on issues affecting climate, waste disposal, and environmental justice (EJ).

On December 18, 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new rules enhancing and standardizing disclosures regarding cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance, and incident reporting by companies who are subject to the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (including foreign private issuers) went into effect.

Prop 65 Counsel: What To Know

Kevin Matz will present at the 58th Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning on January 11, 2024.

What do eggnog, Christmas pudding, gingerbread cookies, and fruit cake all have in common? Cinnamon. But this year, the spice giving these desserts their holiday cheer could also come with a toxic level of lead.