Deepfake fraud is on the rise. In 2025, losses stemming from the phenomenon topped $1.1 billion in the United States; three times more than the year before. Deepfake fraud attempts surged over 1,300 percent within the same period, transitioning from an occasional monthly occurrence to multiple attempts per day. In a 2025 Internet Crime… Read more »
For more than twenty years, SaaS agreements followed a simple model: a business chose a vendor, the vendor provided the software, employees used it, and the vendor fixed any problems. Liability was capped, uptime was guaranteed, and risk was manageable because software did not act without human input. With the rise of artificial intelligence and… Read more »
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are now embedded into products, services, and workflows across nearly every industry. As with any technological shift, whether the AI boom becomes a lasting business advantage or a source of major legal risk depends heavily on how companies use it. In the meantime, business leaders are increasingly relying on AI tools… Read more »
FTC Underscores Commitment to Protect Children’s Data Following Major Data Privacy Overhaul; Technology and Internet-Based Companies Especially Vulnerable to the Amended COPPA Rule A major federal update has changed how children’s data must be protected online, and companies across industries should take notice. For the first time since 2013, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) completed… Read more »
Latest reports already indicate that a significant number of U.S. businesses use AI-driven tools in recruitment. By 2026, some companies will use AI for the entire hiring process. For understaffed startups looking to cut costs, AI could be used to review resumes, conduct assessments, interview candidates, and onboard new hires. NYC AI hiring law aims… Read more »
2025 did not play nice when it came to privacy enforcement. In September, California, Colorado, and Connecticut launched a joint investigative sweep and sent letters to businesses that do not appear to be honoring Global Privacy Control opt-outs. One month later, New York’s AG announced $14.2 million in settlements with eight major car-insurance companies over… Read more »
Nearly 20 states have comprehensive privacy regimes in place. The contract governing data collection and processing is now the first place liability attaches. (And where regulators will look) Obligations can arise simply because data crosses a state boundary or touches a resident of a newly regulated jurisdiction. You need to be prepared and protected from… Read more »
Orlando is famous for its theme parks, hotels, and steady stream of visitors from around the world. While most people think of Mickey ears and water parks, founders in Orlando know the city is also a hotspot for startups and small businesses. Many of these companies end up working directly or indirectly with the tourism… Read more »
Startups in San Diego are renowned for their rapid pace, innovative product development, and pursuit of growth opportunities. However, when contracts come into play, it’s helpful to slow down and read the fine print. Founders often move quickly to secure agreements, but this speed can mean that important contract terms don’t receive the attention they… Read more »
Startups thrive on fresh ideas. You create something new, build excitement, and watch early traction turn into growth. Then, one morning, you see a competitor pushing out a product or brand that looks eerily similar to yours. The design, the tagline, and even the color scheme feel a little too close for comfort. Copycats… Read more »
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