Technology Law and Digital Law

President Trump's Executive Order 14421 establishes a comprehensive framework for screening foreign-produced equipment in the U.S. bulk-power system, potentially affecting transformers, inverters, battery storage, and control systems tied to certain foreign entities. The Department of Energy has 120 days to issue implementing regulations and is seeking stakeholder input through a Request for Information to balance grid security concerns with reliability, supply chain constraints, and economic impacts across

Ankura's latest insights explore critical intersections of technology, security, and business strategy. From AI coding vulnerabilities threatening developer tools to the evolving challenges of trade secret protection in an AI-driven economy, these analyses examine how organizations must adapt their approaches to risk, compliance, and operational resilience in rapidly changing digital and regulatory landscapes.

Explore insights on retail trends, digital asset regulation, sports integrity, AI governance, and cybersecurity threats. Discover how algorithmic pricing is reshaping customer experience, what California's DFAL means for crypto firms, and how AI is transforming deal-making across industries.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a significant ruling on web scraping that addresses the intersection of automated data collection and agentic AI systems. This decision provides new legal clarity on the boundaries of permissible web scraping activities and their implications for emerging AI technologies that autonomously gather and process online information.

For employers defending claims under the Fair Work Act, the issue is not just that more self-represented applicants are using generative AI (which they are), or that the volume of claims is rising (which it is).

On August 31, California Business and Consumer Services Agency (BCSA) Secretary Rohit Chopra announced that examining businesses’ use of emerging technologies...

Recent regulatory developments are reshaping the cryptocurrency landscape, from New York's enhanced cybersecurity requirements for digital asset firms to FinCEN's identification of billions in suspected crypto scam activity. Federal banking applications, state tax challenges, and international enforcement actions signal an evolving compliance environment that demands attention from all market participants.

Fintech-bank partnership term sheets serve as more than preliminary pricing documents—they establish critical business terms, regulatory positions, and set the foundation for successful long-term relationships. Understanding how to strategically negotiate these agreements can prevent costly missteps and ensure both parties align on key operational and risk allocation issues from the outset.

The U.S. Supreme Court may soon decide whether federal derivatives law preempts state sports gambling regulations, while the SEC proposes eliminating its controversial pay-to-play rule for investment advisers. Federal regulators also clarify how financial institutions can discuss suspicious transactions with customers without violating confidentiality requirements.

Recent federal court decisions are challenging long-standing interpretations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act's consent requirements for pre-recorded calls to cell phones.

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Effective January 1, 2025, California law AB 2426 will require companies offering online-only digital goods to disclose that consumers are purchasing a limited-duration license...