The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (“TDPSA”) regulates the collection, use, processing, and treatment of consumers’ personal data. The TDPSA applies to nearly anyone who conducts business in Texas or produces products or services […]
A trial verdict is often not the final word in litigation, and the fact finder’s decision is only as good as your ability to defend or overturn it on appeal. That’s why an essential component of any trial is something known as error preservation […]
Michael Twomey was highlighted in a Law360 article discussing ransomware attacks and making cybersecurity a top priority. Click the link above to read the entire article.
OpenAI, the private AI research and deployment company, released ChatGPT to the public in November 2022. ChatGPT is a generative AI chatbot that enables human-like conversations. Its availability and ease of use have made it extremely popular—garnering […]
The U.S. Copyright Office (the "Office") receives about half a million applications annually. These applications generally register literary works, photographs, and other visual performative and digital content. Recently, the Office recognized […]
Due to its widespread and relatively easy use, most businesses rely on state or federal trade secret laws to protect their intellectual property. Understanding trade secret protection is essential to safeguard your business's valuable intellectual […]
Attorneys should be on the lookout for negligent undertaking causes of action disguised or pled as negligent training or other similar negligence-related claims. Although related, the cause of action for negligent undertaking has additional, independent […]
Last month, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced a proposed rule that, if made final, would ban nearly all non-compete agreements in the United States as part of a broader initiative to promote fair competition in the labor markets […]
The advent of the digital era has not only popularized online transactions but has also led to the development of virtual currencies to expedite business transactions. The Financial Action Task Force, an independent intergovernmental body, defines virtual […]
As revelations regarding the collapse of the FTX Cryptocurrency Exchange come to light, the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire has issued an opinion that hints at increased regulation of cryptocurrencies through […]
In September, the Department of Justice ("DOJ") announced the "first ever" False Claims Act ("FCA") settlement with a Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") lender. Under the settlement, a lender agreed to pay $18 […]