Harris and Balthazor Featured in Cleveland Jewish News Article
Taft attorneys Marcus Harris and Joey Balthazor were profiled by the Cleveland Jewish News in the article “Legalities of artificial intelligence just starting to scratch the surface,” published on Aug. 11. In the article, the Taft attorneys discuss some of the issues that organizations encounter using Artificial Intelligence (AI), including the intersection of copyright law
The BIPA Landscape Continues to Evolve
Using biometric identifiers and information continues to be a “go-to” method for authentication. Likewise, the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) continues to garner attention throughout Illinois and nationally as other states adopt differing biometric privacy laws. In response to growing public concern about the increased commercial use of biometric data, the Illinois General Assembly
Is Your Business Ready for Washington’s New Data Privacy Statute?
Major Portions Go Into Effect March 31, 2024, Including Its Private Right of Action
Washington’s “My Health, My Data Act” is a new data privacy statute that regulates the collection, sharing, selling, and processing of “consumer health data” by certain entities. The act is intended to protect health data not otherwise protected by federal health
Illinois’ Genetic Information Privacy Act – The Next Big Thing?
In recent years, Illinois has become a focal point for privacy litigation, thanks in large part to the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), which has been the subject of numerous class action lawsuits. However, another Illinois privacy law, the Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA), has begun to attract attention from plaintiffs’ attorneys, raising concerns for
EU Artificial Intelligence Act
The EU’s pioneering AI Act, set to take effect in two years, aims to establish Europe as a global leader for trustworthy AI. It provides for enforcement of unified rules, emphasizing safety and fundamental rights. And it applies to providers and users globally, so long as the AI output is intended for EU use.
Remedies for Trade Secret Misappropriation
An owner of a trade secret that has been misappropriated may seek remedies of injunctive relief and monetary damages, to compensate it for the economic harm resulting from the party that stole and benefitted from the theft of the trade secret. While injunctive relief is the gravamen of any trade secret misappropriation claim, the available
Webinar Recording: Best Practices for Companies Using Generative AI for Business Purposes
On July 26, Taft partner Marcus Harris and attorney O. Joseph Balthazor Jr., offered best practices for companies using generative AI for business purposes. This webinar explored how business are using generative AI now; legal issues surrounding generative AI; regulations in place for generative AI; and more.
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The FTC Expands Its Regulatory Watch Over the Use of Biometric Technology
On May 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) issued a policy statement on the use of biometric information under its regulatory powers in Section 5 of the FTC Act (the “Statement”). The Statement is the strongest message the FTC has ever issued regarding how certain uses of biometric technology may, depending on the
EU Passes Artificial Intelligence Legislation
On June 14, 2023, European Union (EU) parliament members passed the Artificial Intelligence Act (the “EU AI Act”) which, if enacted, would be one of the first laws passed by a major regulatory body to regulate artificial intelligence. It would also potentially serve as a model for policymakers here in the United States as Congress