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Trump Administration AI Regulation Framework and Proposed Bill

The Trump administration released a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, outlining a non-binding 'wish list' for federal AI regulation. This framework, alongside a draft bill from Senator Marsha Blackburn, signals significant movement towards comprehensive federal AI legislation, emphasizing federal preemption of state laws and a 'light-touch' approach using existing agencies.

AI Pricing and Evidence Avoidance: Competition Law Risks

JD Supra highlights emerging competition law risks associated with AI-powered pricing and evidence avoidance tools. The guidance warns companies that traditional antitrust principles apply to algorithmic conduct, citing enforcement actions in the EU, UK, and US that have resulted in significant fines.

Identifying AI-Generated Evidence and Holding Counsel Accountable

This article from JD Supra discusses the increasing prevalence of AI-generated evidence in legal proceedings and provides guidance for attorneys on how to identify and authenticate such evidence. It emphasizes the importance of critical evaluation, metadata analysis, and expert consultation to ensure the integrity of evidence and hold counsel accountable for its use.

Oklahoma Enacts Comprehensive Consumer Data Privacy Law

Oklahoma has enacted Senate Bill 546, establishing its comprehensive consumer data privacy law, making it the 21st state with such legislation. The law applies to businesses meeting specific data processing thresholds and grants consumers rights similar to those in other state privacy laws.

Oklahoma Enacts Comprehensive State Privacy Law

Oklahoma has enacted its 21st state-level comprehensive privacy law, Enrolled Senate Bill No. 546, which will take effect on January 1, 2027. The law grants consumers specific privacy rights and imposes obligations on businesses regarding data processing, security, and disclosures, enforced by the Attorney General.

Sustainability Spotlight: Q4 2025 Legal Update on SEC Proxy Advisors

JD Supra's Q4 2025 Sustainability Spotlight highlights the SEC's actions to regulate proxy advisors and state AGs challenging 'greenwashing' by Big Tech. The update also notes litigation concerning electric vehicle rentals.

California Suspends Enforcement of Venture Capital Diversity Reporting Law

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced on March 17, 2026, that it is suspending enforcement of the Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies Law (FIPVCC). This suspension is effective until further notice, pending the completion of a rulemaking process and adoption of final regulations, delaying the April 1, 2026, reporting deadline.

2025 NBIOs: Success Rates and Engagement Trends Analysis

JD Supra Securities released an analysis of Non-Binding Indicative Offers (NBIOs) and pre-bid stakes in public M&A for calendar year 2025. The analysis shows a 30% success rate for NBIOs, consistent with prior years, but a significant drop in private equity success rates to 14%. Engagement periods have also extended.

FTC Creates Healthcare Task Force

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has established an internal Healthcare Task Force to enhance enforcement and policy efforts related to competitive and affordable healthcare. The task force aims to improve knowledge sharing, identify emerging issues like AI in healthcare, and expand inter-agency collaboration.

EU Privacy Regulators Issue Opinion on Proposed Biotech Act

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) issued a joint opinion on the proposed EU Biotech Act. The opinion supports the act's goals but calls for clarification on GDPR compliance, data processing, consent, AI obligations, and data retention for clinical trials involving medicinal products.