Davis Wright Tremaine Press Releases

"AI Bias Audits and Emerging Risks When Using AI for Hiring & Employment," AI Across Industries, Davis Wright Tremaine Webinar

On July 5, 2023, a first-of-its-kind law went into effect in New York City that mandated annual bias audits of AI-enabled systems (NYC LL 144). As the 2024 reporting deadline approaches, have you thought about your organization's reporting or how you…

Mile-High Risk: Colorado Enacts Risk-Based AI Regulation to Address Algorithmic Discrimination

On May 17, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (SB 205)("CAIA"), a measure passed out of the legislature on May 8 and now scheduled to become effective February 1, 2026. The CAIA aims to combat …

Aetna Emergency Department Reductions: What Providers Should Know

Aetna recently announced that it is rolling out a national protocol under which it will be reviewing both physician and hospital emergency department claims that include Level 4 or 5 evaluation and management (E&M) codes, and after that review, " …

Honoring Pride Month: A Discussion with Darren Walker

Davis Wright Tremaine Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is proud to present our next event honoring LGBTQ+ Pride Month featuring a conversation with Darren Walker on Monday, June 3 at 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET. This program is part of our regular …

Broadcasters Need To Pay Heed to FCC's EEO Requirements

The Federal Communications Commission recently reinstated commercial and noncommercial television and radio broadcasters' obligation to annually report workforce composition data, including the gender, race, and ethnicity of their employees, effective …

Maryland Creates a New Paradigm for Data Privacy

On May 10, 2024, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 ("MODPA" or the "Act"), bringing the number of comprehensive state privacy laws to 18 and establishing a new, more restrictive framework …

Divided FERC Adopts Landmark Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation Final Rule

At a special open meeting held on May 13, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC" or "Commission") approved, by a 2-1 vote, a final rule reforming transmission planning and cost allocation requirements. The final rule, …

"AI and Biometrics: Recognizing the Issues We Face," AI Across Industries, Davis Wright Tremaine Webinar

In our interconnected world, the protection of personal data is an ever-present challenge. Rapid developments and novel uses of artificial intelligence have fundamentally changed the landscape of personal data and privacy. In this webinar, John Seiver ( …

Quoted in "Senator urges FERC to revisit dam flooding liability," Energy Wire, E&E News

Quoted in "TikTok creators sue U.S. government over potential ban," Washington Post

Eight TikTok creators sued the U.S. government Tuesday over a new law that would force the sale or ban of the popular video app, arguing that the law violates their First Amendment rights by potentially shuttering a medium of communication that has become …

Federal Contractors Need a New Leading Case on Releases

Let's talk about releases and, in particular, the leading Federal Circuit case regarding releases that involve delay and cumulative impact. Bell BCI v. United States, 570 F.3d 1337 (Fed. Cir. 2009), involved the construction of a new, five-story …

CFTC Finalizes Two Sets of Reporting Requirements

On April 30, 2024, in two separate releases, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") announced that it has finalized amendments updating reporting requirements for market participants. In the first release, the CFTC announced amendments …

How SECURE 2.0 Options Impact Form W-2 and Form 1099-R Reporting

The IRS recently issued Fact Sheet 2024‑18 to highlight how three SECURE 2.0 provisions, if offered by a plan sponsor, are reported on Forms W-2 (including Forms W‑⁠2As, W‑⁠2GU and W‑⁠2VI) and Forms 1099‑⁠R beginning with the 2023 tax year. Those …

AI Bias Audits and Emerging Risks When Using AI for Hiring & Employment

On July 5, 2023, a first-of-its-kind law went into effect in New York City that mandated annual bias audits of AI-enabled systems (NYC LL 144). As the 2024 reporting deadline approaches, have you thought about your organization's reporting or how you…

"HIPAA Amendments to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy and the Impact on Covered Entities and Business Associates," Davis ...

On April 22, 2024, HHS released a final rule amending the HIPAA Privacy Rule to further protect the privacy of protected health information related to reproductive health care. These amendments represent the most significant changes to the Privacy Rule in …

Hidden Pitfalls in I-94s Threaten Foreign Worker Immigration Status Compliance

An immigration records change dating back two years has emerged as a significant concern for employers sponsoring foreign national workers. The Shift to Electronic I-94s and Immigration Overstay Issues In 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), an …

"Women in the C-Suite at DWT," DEI Education Series, Davis Wright Tremaine Webinar

In honor of Women's History Month, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is excited to feature a panel with the three women in the C-Suite. This program was part of our regular DEI Monthly Education Series. Women's History Month honors the …

California Supreme Court: Employees Are Not Entitled to Wage Statement Penalties When Employer Acted in Good Faith

Earlier this week, a unanimous California Supreme Court held that employers have a viable good faith defense to claims for statutory penalties arising out of wage statement violations. The Court's decision, in Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc …

FTC Finalizes Expansion of Health Breach Notification Rule's Broad Applicability to Unauthorized App Disclosures

The FTC issued a final rule to lock in changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR) that it proposed in May 2023. While the HBNR began as a breach notification rule seemingly focused on a narrow set of applications that store medical records on …

WAPAK Presents: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Empowering Women in the Workplace

Please join us for a lively discussion about breaking barriers and building effective mentor-protégé connections across a multitude of industries. We encourage you to invite fellow mentors and mentees alike, from all stages of their careers, to join you in …