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AI in the Empire State, Two Bills Could Create New Compliance Obligations

Jackson Lewis P.C.·

New York organizations using artificial intelligence should keep a close eye on two pending state bills that could create new notice and reporting obligations. Both bills have passed the Senate and Assembly, but as of June 25, 2026, neither appears to have been signed by the Governor. Still, they offer a clear signal that New York lawmakers are focused on transparency and workplace impact surrounding AI technologies. The first bill, AB 3411B, would amend the General Business Law to require noti…

Litigation Lens: The Blake Lively Case—Worker Classification, Contracts, and Retaliation (Podcast)

Ogletree Deakins·

In this episode of our Litigation Lens podcast series, Michael Nail (shareholder, Greenville) is joined by Sarah Zucco (shareholder, New York) and Olivia Orlando-Donovan (associate, New York/Stamford) to break down Judge Lyman’s April 2026 opinion in Lively v. Wayfarer Studios—a 152-page decision arising from the production of It Ends With Us. The speakers examine the […]

Compliance Deadline Approaches for Erie County Biometric Privacy Law

Ogletree Deakins·

On June 3, 2025, Erie County, New York, enacted Local Law No. 1-2026 , becoming the first county in New York State to prohibit businesses from collecting, storing, retaining, or selling customers’ biometric identifier data without first obtaining informed written consent. The law represents one of the most significant biometric privacy measures adopted at the local government level in New York State.

Goldberg Segalla Obtains Summary Judgment in Seven-Figure Elevator Liability Matter

Goldberg Segalla·

Goldberg Segalla’s Andrew Fluger secured summary judgment on behalf of an elevator maintenance and repair company in a high-exposure personal injury matter.

2026 Round Up for New York Employers

Littler·

2026 Round Up for New York Employers mfelling@littler.com Thu, 03/12/2026 - 15:24