Womble Perspectives

In an age of rapid technological advancement, traditional data collection has evolved through the use of crowdsourced data. This powerful tool is used by governments and private companies internationally. And its integration with AI has further enhanced decision-making and business insights.

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About the authors:
Robert A. Broadbent
Stephen Anderson

From the EU to the USPTO – we’ve seen some recent legal activity on the AI front.

In March, the European Parliament approve the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, marking a significant milestone for AI governance, and then a few weeks later, the United States Patent and Trademark Office released their guidance on disclosures when it comes to the use of generative AI.

In this episode, we'll dig into these developments and look at what they mean for AI today.

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The EU Artificial Intelligence (Al) Act: A Pioneering Framework for AI Governance

About the authors:
William Carter, CIPP/US
Katie Hyman, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM
Hayden J. Silver, III

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For All Patent/Trademark Practitioners: USPTO Provides Guidance for Use of AI in Preparing USPTO Submissions

About the authors:
Seiko Okada, M.D., Ph.D.
Samuel A. Savanich
Jeffrey S. Whittle

In this episode, we cover a recent ruling from the ITC in their Interim Initial Determination Program.

This  ruling not only illuminates the early stages of this program but also emphasizes the critical need for strategic investment planning to convincingly establish a domestic industry case at the ITC.

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Daniel M. Grigore
Andrew Beverina

Managing consumer disputes and consumer lawsuits has always been a fact of life for financial services companies—even those with the most advanced compliance management programs.

But, more recently, a small number of plaintiffs have started to generate a disproportionate number of claims. What should your financial services company do to stay ahead of the litigation and arbitration curve?

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Shelton Sterling Laney III
Tomio Narita
Jeffrey Topor
Justin T. Bradley

With Congressman Mike Gallagher bowing out and Congressman John Moolenaar stepping up as the new chair, what does the future of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party look like? Will Gallagher’s departure signify a turning point, or will Moolenaar’s leadership maintain the Committee's vigorous oversight and bipartisan essence?

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About the authors:
Kristina M. Moore
Carol Lee

In this episode of Womble Perspectives, we dive into a critical turning point in the FCC’s universal service support mechanisms' litigation.

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Richard R. Cameron

Plant genetics have been altered for thousands of years to better serve human needs. Previously done via selective plant breeding, this process now takes place in labs through gene editing. While these new plant varieties can improve nutritional profiles or disease resistance, they can also pose potential health risks.

What does the FDA have to say about that and what do producers need to know?

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Christine Lawson

On February 3, 2023, the East Palestine derailment dominated news headlines. The aftermath was devastating - a fire continued for several days; residents were evacuated, and health concerns plagued those who returned. The rail industry and government actors have attempted to take steps to improve rail safety, but have the significant industry-shifting reforms materialized as predicted?

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Shari B. Domow Bacsardi
Dillon A. Redding
Joshua Wabnik

Current market conditions may present unprecedented opportunities to purchase debt secured by distressed commercial real estate assets at potentially significant discounts. A record number of CRE secured loans are maturing at a time when owners are facing high interest rates, declining occupancy rates and correspondingly reduced cash flows and property valuations. CRE foreclosures are becoming more frequent.

For those looking for buying opportunities, it may seem reasonable to assume that purchasing a CRE secured loan at a discount is worthy of some consideration. However, buying CRE secured debt is very different than acquiring real estate itself. It presents unique risks and requirements and these differences can have an adverse impact on your investment returns.

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About the author:
Pamela V. Rothenberg

The ELVIS Act is sparking discussions not just because of its name but for its strong stance on protecting artists' unique voices, even after their passing. But, this raises an important question: What does this mean for AI in art? As AI increasingly generates new works, including those of deceased artists, where do we draw the line?

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About the authors:
Nadia G. Aram
Howard W. Herndon
Ting Zheng, CIPP/US