California
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Key compliance changes as Washington and Oregon regulate AI companions
The Washington and Oregon AI companion statutes mark a significant new chapter in the regulation of emotionally adaptive AI technologies offered to consumers.
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AI enforcement accelerates as federal policy stalls and states step in
This article examines the evolving federal and state AI enforcement landscape and outlines practical considerations for companies deploying AI technologies.
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States tell DOJ to scrap rule that would slow bar discipline cases
A California-led coalition says the federal proposal would create serious conflicts with states’ prerogatives to discipline their own lawyers.
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California pushes corporate climate transparency
The rules mark California as one of the most ambitious climate-disclosure jurisdictions in the United States.
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Are you ready for the new Reg S-P?
The amendments significantly expand expectations around incident response, customer notification, and service provider oversight.
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California’s new Venture Capital Diversity Reporting Law: What VC firms must know now
The March 1 and April 1, 2026, deadlines mark the beginning of a recurring compliance program and not a one-off fill.
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DROP everything: California gives residents more control over personal info
As of last month, DROP allows consumers to direct all data brokers to delete their personal information in a single request.
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ESG corner: US businesses stick by sustainability comms, California refineries retreat
Our regular roundup starts with news of how companies are restructuring, rather than abandoning, how they present their sustainability initiatives