ArticleArtificial Intelligence UpdatesThere have been several recent announcements from the administration and Congress on artificial intelligence. Some of those highlights include:United StatesTechnologyAkin
ArticleBay Area Conference Sheds Light On Emerging Cyber Insurance ConsiderationsOn October 11, 2017, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and the Stanford Cyber Initiative held a joint conference on various topics related to cyber insurance.United StatesTechnologyAkin
ArticleFinal Plan To Prioritize Federal Agency Engagement In The Development Of Standards For Artificial Intelligence Released By NISTThe National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a final draft plan to prioritize federal agency engagement in the development of standards for artificial intelligence (AI). United StatesTechnologyAkin
ArticleFormer President Biden's Executive Order To Strengthen U.S. Cybersecurity And Consumer TrustOn January 17, 2025, days before the inauguration, former President Joe Biden issued an executive order titled Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation's Cybersecurity (EO 14144).United StatesTechnologyAkin
ArticleKluwer Arbitration: Practical Insights On CybersecurityAkin Tech (Cyber, Privacy, Data, AI) & Disputes senior counsel Jenny Arlington has co-authored Practical Insights on Cybersecurity, a module for Kluwer Arbitration examining the increasing cybersecurity risks facing international arbitration.United StatesTechnologyAkin
ArticleMemorandum Of Understanding Between The Government Of The United States Of America And The Government Of The United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland Regarding The Technology Prosperity Deal (Trump EO Tracker)The Technology Prosperity Deal directs the United States and United Kingdom to cooperate in strategic science and technology areas including artificial intelligence, civil nuclear, fusion, and quantum technologies.United StatesTechnologyAkin
ArticleNIST Releases Final Plan To Prioritize Federal Agency Engagement In The Development Of Standards For Artificial IntelligenceAs discussed in an earlier alert, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced their solicitation of public United StatesTechnologyAkin
ArticleNIST Request For Comment: Plan For Federal Engagement In Developing Technical Standards And Related Tools For AIThe National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking public comment on their draft plan titled U.S. Leadership in AI: Plan for Federal Engagement in Developing Technical United StatesTechnologyAkin
ArticlePodcast - Virtual And Augmented RealityIn this episode, Dreamscape Immersive chief legal officer Tammy Brandt and Akin Gump corporate partner Courtney York, whose practice includes guiding clients through complex tech transactions, discuss the business and law of the dynamic virtual reality and augmented reality market.United StatesTechnologyAkin
ArticleReinvigorating America's Beautiful Clean Coal Industry And Amending Executive Order 14241 (Trump EO Tracker)Declares coal essential to U.S. economic and national security, designates it as a critical mineral for energy purposes, and directs agencies to remove regulatory barriers, prioritize coal leasing on federal lands, and promote coal use and exportsUnited StatesTechnologyAkin
ArticleRestoring Gold Standard Science (Trump EO Tracker)Orders the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP Director) to issue guidance for agencies on implementation of "Gold Standard Science"...United StatesTechnologyAkin
ArticleStrengthening American Leadership In Digital Financial Technology (Trump EO Tracker)Revokes Executive Order 14067 of March 9, 2022 (Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets), along with the Treasury Department's "Framework for International Engagement on Digital Assets,...United StatesTechnologyAkin
ArticleThe FTC Looks To Get Smart On Artificial IntelligenceIt asks the public to file comments by February 15, 2019.United StatesTechnologyAkin
ArticleTrump Era ICTS Interim Final Rule Under Review By The Biden AdministrationOn January 19, 2021 the U.S. Department of Commerce ("Commerce") published an interim final rule (IFR) to implement a May 15, 2019 Executive Order (EO) on "Securing the InformationUnited StatesTechnologyAkin
ArticleAkin Space Law, Regulation And Policy UpdateWe are excited to announce the latest edition of Akin's Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update, our newsletter focused on global space policy. Each issue explores the emerging trends and regulations...United StatesTransportAkin
ArticleAkin Space Law, Regulation And Policy Update (Jan 12, 2024)We are excited to announce the next edition of Akin's Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update, our newsletter focused on global space policy.United StatesTransportAkin
ArticleAkin Space Law, Regulation And Policy Update | July 13, 2026Remember when Washington used to slow down during July? That’s not the case these days, at least when it comes to space. United StatesTransportAkin
ArticleAkin Space Law, Regulation And Policy Update | June 15, 2026Recent policy developments highlight a growing convergence between government priorities and commercial space capabilities. Congressional action in the FY 2027 NDAA is preserving key satellite programs while pushing the Space Force toward greater reliance on commercial data and services.United StatesTransportAkin
ArticleCelebrating American Greatness With American Motor Racing (Trump EO Tracker)Directs the Departments of Interior and Transportation to establish and support the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an INDYCAR street race in Washington, DC, in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.United StatesTransportAkin
ArticleEnforcing Commonsense Rules Of The Road For America's Truck Drivers (Trump EO Tracker)Enforces the English-language requirement for commercial motor vehicle drivers and removing regulatory burdens that undermine the working conditions of America's truck drivers.United StatesTransportAkin