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US Environmental, Social, and Governance Considerations for AI Companies — Status Quo and Practical Next Steps

By Betty M. Huber and Michael H. Rubin (Latham & Watkins LLP)

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable tool, but with the rapid advancement in the technology has come a rise in electricity demand, drawing regulatory attention on the natural resources that AI requires.

Within this context, companies and policymakers are considering how AI may contribute both to sustainable solutions and environmental impacts. For companies that have committed to environmental targets and are simultaneously advancing AI and seeking power to do so, managing both goals can lead to a competitive advantage.

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Employers Beware: Employees’ Personal Social Media Can Lead to Employer Liability

By Rachel W. Adams and William D. Prince IV (Thompson McMullan, a Meritas member firm)

With the advent and proliferation of social media, employers and HR managers may need to reassess how they approach workplace harassment claims as a result of the virtual world in which today’s workforce operates.

This article discusses a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision (Okonowsky v. Merrick Garland) involving outside-of-work social media posts giving rise to a sexually hostile work environment claim.

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Overcoming Obstacles to Securing Patents for AI-Related Inventions

By Ernest Huang, Partner, Procopio (a Meritas member firm)

Companies in multiple industries are experimenting with artificial intelligence to generate specific solutions to long-standing challenges. To this end, numerous companies are filing patent applications for inventions involving AI.

This article outlines key aspects in-house counsel and inventors need to keep in mind when developing their AI-based inventions.

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HHS Updates Pixels and Trackers Guidance for HIPAA Regulated Entities

By Aaron T. Maguregui and Jennifer J. Hennessy, Foley & Lardner LLP

Pixels, cookies, and trackers continue to be front of mind for HIPAA regulated entities seeking clarity on their ability to advertise, market, and engage with existing and prospective patients. On March 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued updated guidance on the topic.