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There are a lot of upsides to using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, but there are also a lot of risks. In this edition of Warner’s Emerging Media and Technologies Industry Update, Brian Wassom offers tips and guidance on what businesses can do to protect themselves against AI pitfalls that could put them in the legal hot seat. Watch the video to learn more about this emerging space and the risks associated with AI, including the big issues concerning privacy, copyright infringement, and accuracy.

ChatGPT and other generative AI tools are expanding and changing the way work is done. From a legal perspective, there are issues to consider when it comes to using generative AI in the workplace. Some of those issues were clear after two lawyers did an experiment testing ChatGPT’s ability to write a blog post on a legal topic.

The widely anticipated SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 became law in December 2022 as part of the omnibus spending bill passed by the U.S. Congress. The legislation outlines a wide variety of updates to retirement plan rules for individuals and plan sponsors alike. Some of the changes take effect in 2023 while other changes will phase in over the next several years. This overview of the SECURE 2.0 Act and the accompanying webcast provide insights on how the Act may affect your retirement strategies moving forward.

Given the high-profile nature of some startups raising money through misrepresentation and in certain cases fraud—resulting in significant losses for their investors—there has been a call for increased scrutiny and new regulations. What are the implications of such proposals and how may they affect investment firms’ obligations to their investors, as well as the overall startup investment landscape?

In today’s global economy, more companies than ever have employees in numerous countries, often relying on a mobile global workforce to expand into new markets and meet strategic and operational needs. This updated Global Employer Guide includes basic outlines of employment requirements in nearly 20 countries in a concise table format that allows easy comparison from country to country.

When there are significant economic challenges and volatility, employers are left to contemplate and prepare for workforce reductions. This guide provides a quick access to the Terminations of Employment sections of the Global Employer Guide 2023, where you will find additional employment policies across nearly 20 countries.

From Australia to United States and many places in between, this Global Employer Guide reflects an easy-to-read summary of employment law that changed in each country over the past year, including pandemic-related changes where applicable. Visa processes, employee rights, contract requirements, transfer of business considerations, privacy standards, and union involvement are just some of the issues every global employer faces in today's global economy.

Designed to help your board take practical steps toward strengthening your organization's cyber risk, this data privacy and governance checklist outlines the basics for understanding your current data protection posture regarding the handling of personal and sensitive data. With the questions and responsibilities from the checklist, you can leverage it to enhance your organization's privacy practices and reduce regulatory risk.

On September 30, 2022, the Department of the Treasury issued final rules addressing the scope of the reporting requirements for beneficial ownership and control of entities provided under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which creates more clarity for families looking to understand their reporting requirements and potential exceptions. While the CTA rules will likely create a compliance burden for many wealthy families with complex structures, it is clear that having a regulated Private Trust Company as a central part of the structure should lessen that burden.