When a person uses AI to generate an image, who created the image — the person or the machine? This question is at the heart of the AI-generated image copyright issues that are becoming increasingly urgent as more people use popular AI tools like Midjourney,...
About 20% of employees are currently subject to non-compete agreements, and there has been a movement to ban or at least limit their use. In May 2024, the FTC issued a rule that would ban employee non-compete agreements nationwide. It was supposed to go into effect on...
Bitcoin Runes are a new type of token that allow issuers to create and manage their own tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain, a capability previously associated with Ethereum. This development could enhance Bitcoin’s utility and drive its value, potentially making...
New York State’s recreational cannabis program is plagued with problems: lawsuits against the state alleging discrimination in the licensing process, an equity fund – meant to help minority, women, and justice-involved licensees open stores – instead mostly benefiting...
UPDATE – April 30, 2024 On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule that effectively bans non-compete agreements nationally. The vote was 3-2, with the dissenting commissioners arguing that the FTC does not have the authority to...
Based ten minutes from the U.S. – Canadian border, we do a significant amount of cross-border work. From time to time we will release updates on developments in Canadian law affecting our business clients in both countries. Canadian securities regulations are moving...
