In brief In depth Companion models are a primary focus of recent litigation and lawmaking Although the first wave of chatbot litigation focused heavily on IP issues, including disputes over training data, copyright and related rights, a newer set of cases and regulatory initiatives has shifted attention toward safety. Chatbots that act like human companions are now a legal focal point because they sit at the intersection of human longing for connection, mental health, and…
In brief Following President Trump’s extensive new import tariffs, many companies are grappling with increased costs and supply chain uncertainty. What happens when a deal becomes financially unsustainable due to government-imposed trade restrictions? Companies should consider the force majeure and change management clauses in their contracts, and the doctrines of impossibility, impracticability and frustration of purpose under applicable statutes and the common law, to assess whether they are entitled to relief. This article examines these…