By Sam Castic
New and amended data broker laws make more companies that collect and disclose personal data subject to state data broker laws. Last week New Jersey enacted a unique new data broker and data collector law, and Connecticut enacted (and then amended) one last month. With Vermont's recent expansion of its law, and California regulation changes that took effect this year, there are some emerging scope expansions for these laws that all companies that collect and disclose personal data should be aware of.
Read MoreBy Clara De Abreu E Souza
On Oct. 13, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 243 – Companion Chatbots. SB 243, authored by Senator Steve Padilla, requires operators of companion chatbot platforms to notify users that the chatbot is AI, provide specific disclosures to minors, and restrict harmful content. The law also includes a private right of action.
Read MoreBy Clara De Abreu E Souza
On September 29, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act (TFAIA). Authored by Senator Scott Wiener, TFAIA follows the release of the Governor’s California Report on Frontier AI Policy, which was drafted by the Joint California Policy Working Group on AI Frontier Models.
Read MoreBy Jennifer Ruehr
Many of us are returning to work this month with New Year’s resolutions, predictions, and lists top of mind, and top of inbox. As I turn back to work, I’m thinking ahead to how U.S. laws and regulations are going to impact my clients from a workforce perspective. Here’s what is top of mind for me right now:
Fair Credit Reporting Act
State law AI requirements
Biometrics in the workplace
Genetic data risk
Workplace monitoring
Read MoreWe are pleased to share that Hintze Law has been recognized for excellence in Information Technology Law and Technology Law in the 2025 edition Best Law Firms® rankings. The firm has been ranked in these areas both nationally and in the Seattle area.
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