United States: New Technology

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming how mergers and acquisitions are conducted, from streamlining due diligence processes to introducing novel legal considerations when acquiring AI-powered companies. Legal experts examine the practical challenges and opportunities that arise at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology and transactional law, offering guidance for navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.

The private credit market is experiencing rapid transformation as artificial intelligence reshapes transaction sourcing, evaluation, and portfolio management. As AI adoption accelerates amid heightened credit scrutiny and competitive pressures, market participants face critical questions about data reliability, documentation standards, and regulatory compliance that will define the future of private debt investing.

Government contractors face mounting legal challenges as plaintiffs leverage decades-old state wiretap laws to target modern website technologies like cookies and analytics tools. With thousands of data privacy cases flooding federal courts and novel legal theories emerging around routine online business practices, contractors must understand their exposure under laws like California's CIPA and Florida's FSCA.

Federal AI governance is evolving through enforcement actions, procurement standards, and state legislation while Congress debates comprehensive frameworks.

The U.S. government has fundamentally transformed Section 232 tariff calculations for steel, aluminum, and derivative products, abandoning the complex content-based methodology...

Tennessee has joined an increasing number of states specifically regulating use of AI in the mental healthcare space. In particular, Tennessee recently enacted Senate Bill 1580...

On May 1, 2026, the Connecticut General Assembly passed Senate Bill 5, the Artificial Intelligence Responsibility and Transparency Act (SB 5 or the Act). Governor Ned Lamont has indicated that he will sign the bill into law.

When Anthropic announced its Mythos AI model was too dangerous to release publicly, pairing the disclosure with a $100 million cybersecurity coalition, the moment seemed poised to test whether...

Artificial intelligence continues to dominate the conversation for employers in California. On May 21, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-6-26, directing a sweeping set of state-level actions aimed at studying, managing and mitigating the workforce impacts of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.