Preparing for The Promise and Threat of Quantum Computing

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The emergence of quantum computing; this technology’s potential powers, benefits, and risks; how quantum computing will raise the stakes for data security and related liability risks; how businesses should be thinking about quantum computing and its potential impact on their operations; how legislators, regulators, or other decisionmakers are approaching the issue of quantum computing.

EU General Court Grounds Booking’s Acquisition of Etraveli

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A Sept. 9 ruling by the EU General Court regarding Booking’s would-be acquisition of travel company Etraveli; why Booking’s acquisition plans caught the eye of antitrust regulators; basis for the General Court’s ruling; what to know about the ecosystem theory of harm; what this ruling could portend for future M&A activity in the European Union; additional guuidance on satisfying regulator concerns in the run-up to an M&A deal.

Companies Face Lawsuits Over Facial Recognition Technology

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The growing number of lawsuits being filed against companies over their development of, or downstream use of, facial recognition technology; notable businesses that have been used over this tech tool; types of claims raised in lawsuits to date; what businesses should consider before deciding whether to avail themselves of this technology.

Related information:

https://www.ocregister.com/2026/05/18/disneyland-hit-with-5-million-lawsuit-over-use-of-facial-recognition-technology/

https://www.pcmag.com/news/apple-to-face-325-billion-lawsuit-over-facial-recognition-in-photos-app

https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5906046-amazon-sued-over-ring-facial-recognition/

Federal Regulators Release Proposed Guidance on Third-Party Risk

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Federal regulators’ evolving stance regarding banks’ and credit unions’ handling of third-party risks; what to know about proposed guidance released on Sept. 11, and what it could mean for regulators’ expectations for regulated entities’ business practices and compliance obligations.

Related information:

https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/files/bcreg20260911a1.pdf