Calif. Governor OKs Audit Framework for AI

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AI safeguards signed into law by California’s governor on Sept. 9; how these measures address public and corporate concerns regarding AI systems and models; what these actions mean for the tech industry; where these measures may fall short; whether they shift potential liability risks from AI developers and users to third parties; how the California legislation compares to the approach taken so far by other states in confronting issues involving AI’s safety and reliability.

Related information:

https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/california-new-ai-laws-independent-audits

Data Privacy Lawsuits Mount Over Meta Glasses

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Data privacy lawsuits filed against Meta over the company’s “smart” glasses; relevant allegations involving the recording and handling of intimate imagery or other material; what these lawsuits illustrate regarding the evolving privacy landscape, the rollout of wearable technology, personal risks (for tech buyers or others), and potential liability issues for manufacturers and distributors. How is Meta responding to these lawsuits? What state or federal consumer protections may apply in these cases? What are best practices for companies who are currently involved in, or interested in, the wearable tech space?

Related information:

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-09-18/meta-glasses-captured-shared-intimate-images-without-users-consent-lawsuit-claims

Alleged PFAS Contamination Spells New Costs, Challenges for Corteva, Others

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A $455 million PFAS-related settlement reached this month between Chemours, Corteva, and DuPont and the state of North Carolina and 11 local entities; alleged contamination incidents leading to the settlement; terms of the settlement; what to know about Cotreva’s planned corporate split, and whether it could impact Corteva’s potential liability over PFAS-related contamination; whether other companies have used similar corporate splits to minimize PFAS-related liability – and, if so, how that strategy has fared.

Related information:

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/chemours-dupont-corteva-settle-north-carolina-forever-chemicals-claims-for-455-2026-09-10

https://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/states-sue-block-cortevas-split-103037663.html

EPA Repeals Biden-Era Rule on Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Recent Environmental Protection Agency action regarding greenhouse gas emissions; when the rule change takes effect; what the repeal of a Biden-era rule means for power plants and other impacted entities; related Trump administration actions involving greenhouse gas emissions; potential for lawsuits challenging the administration’s latest actions on this front.

Related information:

https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-finalizes-repeal-2024-power-plant-regulations-delivering-300-billion-savings

https://apnews.com/article/epa-power-plants-trump-coal-gas-climate-cac1c2c75f8656d8eaf5f0a240edae15

This Means War – or Does It?

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Chevron’s dispute with several insurers regarding coverage relating to the Iranian military’s seizure of a tanker in 2023; what this dispute may illustrate regarding the scope and limitations of marine cargo and war risk insurance policies; related concerns on the part of either policyholders or insurers pertaining to the conflict between the United States and Iran.

Insurance Pointers and Potential Pitfalls for Startups [Ongoing]

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Insurance issues that should be on the radar of startup companies or inexperienced business owners (whether broadly speaking, or in a specific industry or region of your choice); immediate priorities to address or common pitfalls or blind spots to be aware of; conversely, how to play “catch up” (and/or undertake damage control) after the fact on insurance-related matters; how to find and vet insurance providers; what to look for in insurance policies; how to negotiate more favorable terms (and where one should or should not try cutting insurance costs).

What to Know About Warranty and Indemnity Insurance [Ongoing]

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Warranty and indemnity insurance; situations for which this form of coverage is commonly used, or should be considered; this insurance type’s pros and cons; trends involving its usage; any noteworthy disputes pertaining to warranty and indemnity insurance coverage, or best practices for vetting and maximizing this type of coverage.