Sirius Decisions: Whose LinkedIn Profile Is It, Anyway?

On September 10, 2026, Governor Newsom signed SB 1119, known as Adam’s Law, substantially expanding California’s requirements for companion chatbots when used by children.

Generative AI is transforming litigation defense by enabling in-house legal teams to manage costs and complexity more effectively across the entire case lifecycle. From early research and drafting through expert witness strategy and trial preparation, AI tools are helping defense teams work faster and more consistently. How are these technologies reshaping the way sophisticated counsel approaches multidistrict litigation, mass torts, and large-scale document management?

The Federal Trade Commission announced that it has approved a resolution authorizing the use of compulsory process in non-public investigations involving...

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a preliminary injunction against Perplexity AI, determining that when an AI agent acts at a user's direction, it is the user—not the AI company—who "accesses" computer systems under federal and California computer fraud statutes. This landmark appellate decision addresses how existing computer-access laws apply to agentic artificial intelligence and has significant implications...

Operating a Facebook page or "pinning" on Pinterest may not seem like advertising, but these activities are interactions with customers that are subject to the same laws.

This month’s headline FTC action was the announcement that the FTC and 22 states sued Amazon over deceptive advertising practices. But the FTC has also kept its sights trained on protecting cash-strapped consumers. The FTC announced settlements involving empty credit-repair promises, bill payment platforms masquerading as official payment channels, and tacked-on fees at used car dealerships.

2025 appears to have signalled a return to growth for the games industry with headline figures painting an appealing picture which obscures a more challenging reality. Many in the sector continue to struggle, while a number of outperformers have been the real winners. The industry is undergoing change and may look quite different in the next five years.  

On September 28th, California passed the first law in the country designed to address the security of internet-connected devices, more commonly known as the Internet of Things (IoT).

California has enacted a comprehensive package of four bills that fundamentally reshape online safety protections for minors, targeting addictive design features, data privacy practices, age verification systems, and platform liability. These new laws establish strict requirements for social media companies, including mandatory stripped-down interfaces for users under 16, enhanced privacy defaults, and potential damages up to $1 million for negligent harm to children. The legislation represents one of the m

On September 16, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom ceremoniously signed SB 1050 at SAG-AFTRA’s headquarters in Los Angeles, adding a new article to California’s Business and Professions Code that targets the use of AI-generated “synthetic performers” in advertising.

Massachusetts voters will decide nine statewide ballot questions in November 2026 that could fundamentally reshape the state's legal, regulatory, and fiscal landscape. These measures address government transparency, election reforms, housing development, marijuana regulation, firearms laws, and state revenue limits, with implications extending far beyond Election Day to implementation, regulation, and ongoing policy debates.

The California Legislature’s 2025–2026 session ended with workplace-related artificial intelligence or automated technology in its crosshairs. If Governor Newsom signs this suite of bills, California employers may face a number of new obligations relating to AI-driven surveillance tools, automated decision systems, and other emerging workplace technologies.

Following a bench trial, on January 10, 2025, Judge Reed O'Connor of the US District Court of the Northern District of Texas held that the managers of a company's 401(k) retirement plans...

The Department of the Treasury and IRS have proposed regulations that would eliminate tax-exempt status for private schools maintaining race-based policies in admissions, scholarships, or programs—regardless of remedial or diversity objectives. The rule would affect approximately 18,000 tax-exempt schools, 750,000 students, and outstanding tax-exempt bonds, fundamentally reshaping how educational institutions approach diversity initiatives and donor-restricted scholarships.

Antora Energy, a leading US thermal battery manufacturer, has secured $550 million in Series C financing to scale deployment of its innovative energy storage technology that converts low-cost electricity into heat stored in solid carbon blocks. The oversubscribed funding round will support expanded manufacturing capacity, establishment of a second US production hub, and large-scale project deployment to meet surging energy demand from industrial facilities, data centers, and the grid.

The Department of War's Office of Strategic Capital has launched a groundbreaking $500 million to $1 billion fund finance program targeting critical minerals vital to U.S. national security. How will this federal-private capital partnership reshape financing for companies addressing supply chain vulnerabilities in strategic materials?

The US Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance Financing has unveiled its Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, marking a significant shift in federal energy financing priorities. With over $300 billion in combined loan authority across four programs, EDF aims to deploy hundreds of billions in new financing commitments while maintaining rigorous underwriting standards.

New York lawmakers have passed Senate Bill 2236-A, known as the “Wage Payment Integrity Act” (the “Act”), which would significantly expand what qualifies as protected “wages” under the New York Labor Law (“NYLL”) and would give employees enhanced tools to recover unpaid compensation.

An Executive Order directs the Attorney General to prioritize enforcement of federal criminal laws against AI-enabled cyberattacks, particularly focusing on identification fraud and authentication violations. Legal experts analyze how Section 1028's broad definitions of identification documents and authentication features provide powerful prosecutorial tools against autonomous AI threats, while examining implications for public-private cybersecurity partnerships.

Under the FAA's rules governing the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems for non-recreational purposes, operations within a few miles of an airport are prohibited absent permission from Air Traffic Control (ATC).