By Kyle D. Winnick and Lennon B. Haas

The rules governing the employment relationship are always changing. Laws creating new employer obligations, technology solutions making work more efficient and more complicated, and rules governing the resolution of disputes between employers and their workers are around every corner. Wage and Hour Around the Corner is a new blog series for employers

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About the Program: Organizational change can present tremendous opportunities for in-house counsel with both small and large legal teams to create efficiencies, streamline processes, and bolster what is working well. It also presents challenges, including securing buy-in from stakeholders and maintaining momentum across competing priorities when time and resources are in short supply

In this session, Seyfarth and the Northeast

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About the Program: Seyfarth’s Pioneers and Pathfinders virtual roundtable series has tackled critical topics intended to help our clients navigate the implications of generative AI and natural language processing models in the legal industry. Our first roundtable covered the risks and benefits of generative AI, the second addressed the AI technology landscape and implementation strategies, and our third

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By Rachel V. See and Annette Tyman

Seyfarth Synopsis: On April 29, 2024, the Department of Labor published extensive guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in hiring and employment. While the guidance is addressed to federal contractors, all private-sector employers using or considering using artificial intelligence should pay attention. The guidance makes clear that long-standing nondiscrimination principles fully

Continue Reading Department of Labor Issues Comprehensive Artificial Intelligence “Promising Practices” Designed to Avoid Bias: All Employers Should Take Note

By Amy AbeloffLauren Gregory Leipold, and Owen Wolfe

Seyfarth Synopsis: In the wake of several Congressional hearings over the past year on AI and intellectual property, Representative Adam Schiff (D-California) has introduced the Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act of 2024 (H.R. 7913).  The proposed law addresses concerns over lack of transparency in the data

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By Kyle D. Winnick and Howard M. Wexler

Seyfarth Synopsis: On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division released a Field Assistance Bulletin addressing the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to use of artificial intelligence and other automated systems in the workplace.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is seemingly ubiquitous.  By 2025, half of Human

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By Puya Partow-Navid

The USPTO’s recent guidance on AI usage marks a critical moment for legal practitioners. This document emphasizes the necessity for both technical and human oversight in mitigating the risks associated with AI tools. The agency is committed to leveraging AI’s benefits across society while ensuring that these technologies do not compromise the integrity of legal processes.

The

Continue Reading Embracing AI in Patent Law: Navigating the USPTO’s Latest Guidance

By Amy AbeloffOwen Wolfe, and Lauren Gregory Leipold

Seyfarth Synopsis: A whole host of creators have filed suit in the U.S. alleging that AI companies improperly used the creators’ content to train AI programs (if you need to catch up on these lawsuits, we recommend our video blog here).  In most cases, the creators

Continue Reading Can’t Hide from Brussels: EU To Require Copyright-Related AI Disclosures

By Rachel V. See and Annette Tyman

Seyfarth Synopsis: The Acting Director of OFCCP and the Solicitor of Labor indicated that they are moving full speed ahead on developing guidance regarding employers’ use of artificial intelligence, and that the Department of Labor is working on a “broader value-based document” that contains “principles and best practices” for both employers using AI

Continue Reading Department of Labor, Including OFCCP, Continues Work on Guidance and “Promising Practices” Regarding Artificial Intelligence

Seyfarth Synopsis: Seyfarth’s Commercial Litigation practice group is pleased to present the fourth annual installment of the Commercial Litigation Outlook, which provides insights on litigation issues and trends to expect in 2024. Since its inaugural publication in 2020, Seyfarth’s Commercial Litigation Outlook has served as a beacon for legal professionals, providing invaluable insights and forecasting emerging trends. 

2024 promises

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