by: Foram DmytrykEverything is bigger in Texas, including expectations related to AI tools. On September 18, the Lone Star State entered a petition of assurance of voluntary compliance with Dallas based artificial intelligence (“AI”) technology company, Pieces Technologies Inc. Piece’s generative AI products purported to summarize, chart and draft clinical notes meant to be
Dhara Shah Selected for Group to Draft EU AI's Code
InfoLawGroup is thrilled to announce our very own counsel, Dhara Shah, has been selected to be part of the group that is drafting the EU’s AI Code, which will provide rules under the EU AI Act for general purpose AI models…READ MORE. Dhara has been an emerging leader in the AI space, as earlier
Aircraft Truth in Leasing
Do you operate a “large civil aircraft,” as defined in federal aviation regulations (“FAR”) Section 1.1 (12,500 pounds, maximum certificated takeoff weight – think King Air 350 or larger or most business jets), and you do not own that aircraft but have the owner’s permission or consent to use the aircraft? If so,
A Beginner’s Guide to Trademarks: Part Two—USPTO Trademark Application Requirements
Submitting a valid trademark application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office is a straightforward process with the right assistance. In general, submitting a successful application to the USPTO to register your trademark requires three central components.
Central Components of Trademark Applications
First, a trademark application requires a detailed description of the trademark. If
Lawdragon Names 14 Shackelford Attorneys Among Nation’s Leading Litigators
Lawdragon Names 14 Shackelford Attorneys Among Nation’s Leading Litigators
Annual guide touts litigation excellence across multiple practice areas
DALLAS – A total of 14 attorneys from Shackelford, McKinley & Norton, LLP, have earned placement on the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, an annual listing of the country’s top litigation defense attorneys.
Honored attorneys possess
Summer Taylor Found Fault Free in $6M Verdict
Seattle, WA — After two and a half-week trial, a jury has found Summer Taylor, a peaceful protester tragically killed on Interstate 5 during a Black Lives Matter protest on July 4, 2020, was not at fault. The jury determined that Taylor was not engaged in any illegal activity, violation of law, or regulation.
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Martha Hardwick Hofmeister Honored by Federal Bar Association
Shackelford, McKinley & Norton founding partner Martha Hardwick Hofmeister has been selected to receive the 2024 Earl W. Kintner Award for Distinguished Service from the Federal Bar Association.
The selection honors her “exceptional contributions to the legal profession” along with her “outstanding achievements, distinguished leadership, and long-term dedication” to the FBA and its mission. The award will
Let’s Recap: California’s New AI Laws
by: Dhara ShahThe end of California’s legislative session brings a series of new AI-related bills that currently await Governor Newsom’s signature. If passed, these bills’ requirements will expand on the existing requirements for both developing and deploying GenAI systems that we have seen under global AI laws and guidance, including Colorado’s AI law.While
Are You Ready For Some Football (Commercials)?
8 Considerations for Advertisers by: Mindy Abern It’s officially football season! College football is underway, and the NFL season kicks off tonight. This also means that it’s the season for some of the best (and most expensive) commercials. A 30-second spot airing during Sunday night football is estimated to cost upwards of $800,000 this season.
5 Things to Think About When Using AI in Employment and Recruiting
by: Dave RadmoreArtificial Intelligence systems can be extremely powerful in streamlining an employer’s hiring and recruitment practices. And many HR service providers have implemented all sorts of new and exciting AI products to offer to their employer clients. But, although the flood of AI laws and regulations in the United States over the past