Decades in Business,
Technology and Digital Law

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) explores the risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) to consumers on a blog post on January 3, 2025, focusing on real-world harm rather than speculative existential threats. AI systems, from chatbots to facial recognition, are...

While the guidance issued by the Oregon Department of Justice on December 24, 2024 focuses on the application of AI to Oregon law (https://www.doj.state.or.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AI-Guidance-12-24-24.pdf), it serves as a valuable primer for businesses...

The Shelf-Life of Information – Tailor the Term to Fit the Data The appropriate confidentiality period for information often depends on the nature of the information itself. Some data becomes obsolete quickly, while other types can remain sensitive for decades....

Jason Allen, a board game designer, spent over 100 hours and used 624 prompts in the AI tool Midjourney to create an award-winning image. Despite his extensive input, the U.S. Copyright Office denied his application, arguing that the work lacked “human authorship.”...

Trade secrets are the crown jewels of many businesses — the proprietary formulas, processes, and insights that provide a competitive edge. To be legally recognized, companies must demonstrate that they’ve taken reasonable measures to maintain the secrecy of their...