AI
By Leslie Veloz
On October 13th, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 853, which amends the California Artificial Intelligence Transparency Act (AI Transparency Act (SB 942)), a law placing obligations on makers of generative AI systems aimed at increasing transparency to allow individuals to more easily assess whether digital content is generated or modified using AI.
Read MoreOn 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 MoreThis year, eight of Hintze Law’s attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® across a variety of categories, marking a significant milestone for the firm. Every one of our associates earned recognition, reflecting both the breadth of talent within our team and the dedication each attorney brings to their practice.
Read MoreMany 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
By Emily Litka
On December 18th, in response to a request from the Irish Supervisory Authority (“SA”), the European Data Protection Board (the “EDPB”) published an opinion (the “Opinion”) on the application of the GDPR to certain aspects of AI model development and deployment.
Read MoreBy Emily Litka
In September 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsome signed a number of new generative AI (“genAI”) bills into law. These laws address risks associated with deepfakes, training dataset transparency, use of genAI in healthcare settings, privacy, and AI literacy in schools. California is the first US state to enact such sweeping genAI regulations.
Read MoreBy Emily Litka
On July 9, 2024, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office (LA DA) reached a settlement with NGL Labs, the maker of the “NGL: ask me anything” app and its co-founders. The complaint alleged violations of the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (ROSCA), and similar California state laws. In the complaint, the FTC and LA DA also brought claims against NGL’s cofounders individually.
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