Womble Perspectives

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released Version 2.0 of its Lease Financing booklet on September 27 last year, replacing the older Version 1.0 and updates from 2016 and 2017. This episode digs into some of the changes and revisions in this new version.

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About the author:
Eryn Brasovan

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence has emerged as a powerful tool with the potential to both harm and protect in the realm of cybersecurity. As new technologies are constantly being developed, businesses are turning to AI for everyday activities such as data analytics, customer service assistance, and even product recommendations.

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About the authors
Theodore F. Claypoole
Katie Simmonds
Jenny Gibbs

In today's episode, we explore how crowdsourced data is transforming the landscape of information gathering.

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Additional resources
Womble Bond Dickinson (Oct. 4, 2023). Unlocking the Potential of Crowdsourced Data: Policy Guidance for the Information Revolution

Office of the Director of National Intelligence, IC Consumers Guide.

About the authors
Robert A. Broadbent
Howard W. Herndon

Danielle Duff, Of Counsel with SRD Legal Group, co-authored this alert.

Amidst the backdrop of a city renowned for its contributions to higher education, life sciences, technology, and finance, lies a natural gem that tells a different tale of Boston.

Just a stone's throw from the bustling streets of downtown sits the Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center, which currently enriches the lives of Boston middle schoolers through experiential learning and outdoor science education. 

Our Boston office has long been dedicated to Thompson Island Outward Bound’s mission, and this year received the North Star Award for their enthusiastic support of these programs.

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In today's episode, we dive into a recent legislative development. The U.S. Congress has recently passed the National Defense Authorization Act with a crucial inclusion—the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act.

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About the authors:
Luke Cass
Britt Whitesell Biles
Joe D. Whitley
M. Rhett DeHart
Kristina M. Moore*
Michael E. Clark
Chukwukpee Nzegwu
William D. Curtis

In this episode, we're delving into the USPTO's  recent announcement about expanding their footprint with a new regional office in the Atlanta metro area as well as a new outreach center in Strafford County, New Hampshire.

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About the authors
Preston H. Heard
Brendan T. O'Dea

Rebroadcast:

This episode explores some of the issues companies face when doing business in a global landscape, covering issues in the supply chain and how business can mitigate associated risks.
 
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https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/insights/articles-and-briefings/supply-chain-disruption-europe-uk-and-us-how-businesses-can

More insights from our Growing Global series:
http://explore.womblebonddickinson.com/growing-global

Learn more about the authoring attorneys:
James Ignotus (bio)
Jeff Golimowski (bio)

Rebroadcast:

In a recent personal injury case, a New York attorney learned a hard lesson about the risks of using "generative" artificial intelligence (AI). The attorney, representing Robert Mata, filed a response to a motion to dismiss which cited several cases in Mata's favor. However, it was soon discovered that none of the cited cases actually existed. Avianca, the opposing party, brought this to the court's attention, resulting in an order for Mata's attorney to provide copies of the cases. Eventually, it was revealed that the attorney had used an AI website called Chat GPT to supplement his legal research, and the AI had provided non-existent cases. The court issued Orders to Show Cause, questioning why the attorney should not be sanctioned. This case highlights the need for attorneys to be cautious when using generative AI and to verify the accuracy of its output before filing.
 
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Rebroadcast:

What happens when a deceased relative speaks to you through your home assistant device? It might sound like a ghost story tailored for spooky season, but the tech is all too real. So, what happens when we overly humanize technology. More importantly, should we?
 
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About the author:
Theodore F. Claypoole

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In this episode, we delve into the shadowy intersection of international finance, crime, and sports, focusing on a phenomenon known as "sportswashing" - a mechanism whereby sports events and organizations are used as vehicles to legitimize illicit wealth and evade sanctions. Listen now to uncover how the beautiful game is sometimes manipulated for not-so-beautiful intentions.
 
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About the authors:
Howard W. Herndon
Robert A. Broadbent