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Steptoe Further Bolsters International Arbitration Practice With Arrival of Professor Loukas Mistelis
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Steptoe Further Bolsters International Arbitration Practice With Arrival of Professor Loukas Mistelis
(London) - Steptoe announced today that Professor Loukas Mistelis, a globally recognized leader in international arbitration and investment treaty law, has joined the firm as a partner in its International Disputes practice in London.
Loukas combines a strong academic background with decades of experience advising and representing clients in complex, high-value disputes. His practice covers
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WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Steptoe Further Bolsters International Arbitration Practice With Arrival of Professor Loukas Mistelis
(London) - Steptoe announced today that Professor Loukas Mistelis, a globally recognized leader in international arbitration and investment treaty law, has joined the firm as a partner in its International Disputes practice in London.
Loukas combines a strong academic background with decades of experience advising and representing clients in complex, high-value disputes. His practice coversboth international commercial arbitration and investor-state arbitration, where he has acted as expert, counsel and arbitrator in significant and sensitive matters before major arbitral institutions worldwide, including ICC, ICSID, LCIA, PCA, UNCITRAL, SCC, DIAC, and others.
Loukas' work covers disputes involving states, state-owned entities, and multinational corporations across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, with strength in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, finance, aviation, construction, defense, mining, and natural resources. His investor-state experience complements a substantial commercial arbitration practice, giving him a uniquely comprehensive perspective on cross-border disputes.
"Loukas is one of the most respected figures in international arbitration globally," said Amy Lentz, Steptoe's International Disputes practice leader. "His ability to combine top-tier academic insight with extensive practical experience across both commercial and investor-state disputes significantly enhances our offering to clients facing their most complex, high-stakes matters."
In parallel with his practice, Loukas is the Clive Schmitthoff Professor of Transnational Commercial Law and Arbitration at the Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London. In this role, he has served as Director of its School of International Arbitration and played a central part in shaping modern arbitration scholarship and training generations of arbitration practitioners, reinforcing his standing as both a thought leader and hands-on practitioner in the field.
"I am delighted to join Steptoe and its outstanding international disputes team," said Loukas. "The firm's strong global platform, combined with its excellence across both commercial and investor-state arbitration, makes it an ideal fit for my practice and my clients, I am particularly pleased that all my key clients are following me to Steptoe."
Loukas serves on the Board of Trustees of the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA), is a member of the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA) Court, and sits on the panels of numerous leading arbitral institutions.
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About Steptoe
In more than 110 years of practice, Steptoe has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients and innovative thinking before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions. Steptoe has more than 500 lawyers and other professional staff across offices in Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. For more information, visit www.steptoe.com.
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Original text here: https://www.steptoe.com/en/news-publications/steptoe-further-bolsters-international-arbitration-practice-with-arrival-of-professor-loukas-mistelis.html
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Ogletree Deakins Strengthens Business Immigration Practice in Columbus With Shareholder David Janklow
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 17 -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Ogletree Deakins Strengthens Business Immigration Practice in Columbus with Shareholder David Janklow
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome back David Janklow as a shareholder in the firm's Columbus office. Janklow joins from FBT Gibbons LLP, where he was a partner.
Janklow returns to Ogletree Deakins with more than 15 years of experience advising employers on complex immigration matters, including
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ATLANTA, Georgia, June 17 -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Ogletree Deakins Strengthens Business Immigration Practice in Columbus with Shareholder David Janklow
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome back David Janklow as a shareholder in the firm's Columbus office. Janklow joins from FBT Gibbons LLP, where he was a partner.
Janklow returns to Ogletree Deakins with more than 15 years of experience advising employers on complex immigration matters, includinga prior tenure as an associate in the firm's Raleigh office. He also previously served as lead immigration counsel for American Honda Motor Company. Janklow's practice includes developing and implementing comprehensive non-immigrant and immigrant visa strategies, ensuring compliance with I-9 and electronic verification system (E-Verify) requirements, and coordinating global immigration programs for large, multinational companies.
"Dave's in-house background gives him a practical understanding of the compliance pressures, internal stakeholders, and business considerations that shape every immigration decision," said Samuel Lillard, office managing shareholder in Columbus. "He understands what it takes to run an immigration program at scale, and our clients in Ohio and beyond will benefit enormously from his perspective."
Janklow manages high-volume visa caseloads and works closely with foreign national employees, human resources teams, business units, and general counsel to create legal solutions that align with each organization's workforce and operational goals. He supports employers across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, supply chain, automotive, semiconductor, and higher education.
"Ogletree Deakins has one of the strongest business immigration practices in the country, and that reputation is built on results," said Janklow. "Employers navigating immigration today need a team that understands both the legal complexity and the business stakes, and that's exactly what this practice delivers. I'm proud to be part of it."
Janklow earned his J.D. and his B.A., summa cum laude, from Tulane University. He was recognized by Chambers & Partners in the Immigration category in 2025 and was selected to Columbus CEO's 2025 Top Lawyers list.
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About Ogletree Deakins
With more than 1,100 attorneys in 60 offices worldwide, Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management. We handle all types of employment-related legal matters, including traditional labor and employment, workplace safety, employee benefits, and business immigration matters. Guided by our Client Pledge, we focus on understanding clients' business and objectives, collaborating and anticipating needs, harnessing technology and innovation, communicating effectively, and providing quality representation with exceptional value. www.ogletree.com
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Original text here: https://ogletree.com/media-center/press-releases/2026-06-16/ogletree-deakins-strengthens-business-immigration-practice-in-columbus-with-shareholder-david-janklow/?_gl=1*1n349pu*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTc5NzQwNDUyMS4xNzgxNjc3NDgx*_ga_V4WT9JNBFT*czE3ODE2Nzc0ODAkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODE2Nzc0ODAkajYwJGwwJGgw
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Morrison Foerster Accelerates AI Leadership With Strategic Partnership and Firmwide Deployment of Legora
NEW YORK, June 17 -- Morrison and Foerster, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morrison Foerster Accelerates AI Leadership with Strategic Partnership and Firmwide Deployment of Legora
Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Legora, implementing it as a core AI technology platform for the firm's attorneys. The integration underscores Morrison Foerster's continued commitment to deploying innovative tools to deliver the highest-quality legal work, drive efficiency, and provide exceptional client service.
The partnership
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NEW YORK, June 17 -- Morrison and Foerster, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morrison Foerster Accelerates AI Leadership with Strategic Partnership and Firmwide Deployment of Legora
Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Legora, implementing it as a core AI technology platform for the firm's attorneys. The integration underscores Morrison Foerster's continued commitment to deploying innovative tools to deliver the highest-quality legal work, drive efficiency, and provide exceptional client service.
The partnershiphighlights Morrison Foerster's position as an AI industry leader, both as a trusted advisor to companies developing transformative technologies and as a firm committed to leveraging AI to enhance client service and legal excellence.
"Innovation has long been part of Morrison Foerster's DNA, both in the clients we serve and in the legal industry," said Eric McCrath, Chair of Morrison Foerster. "As AI continues to reshape how legal work is performed and delivered, we see a significant opportunity to harness its potential to better serve our clients in our partnership with Legora."
"Legora stands out for both its strong product sophistication and orientation and its commitment to partnering closely with us to understand how our lawyers work," said Chris Bowers, Chief Innovation and Information Officer of Morrison Foerster. "The platform provides advanced AI capabilities that support attorneys across a broad range of legal work, from reviewing and analyzing large document sets to automating routine tasks and building customized workflows. We are especially excited about Legora's emerging agentic capabilities, which have the potential to help lawyers execute increasingly complex tasks with end-to-end support and functionality."
"We are delighted to partner with Morrison Foerster, a firm that is known for leadership at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation," said Max Junestrand, CEO and Co-founder of Legora. "MoFo's forward-looking approach and deep understanding of emerging technologies make it an ideal partner as we continue to advance our platform and help legal teams create better outcomes for their clients."
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Original text here: https://www.mofo.com/resources/news/260616-morrison-foerster-deployment-legora
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Littler Issues Commentary: Canada - Quebec Announces New Regulation on Preventing Sexual Violence at Work
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 17 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 16, 2026, by associates Isabelle Duclos and Luc-Alexandre LeBlanc:
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Canada: Quebec Announces New Regulation on Preventing Sexual Violence at Work
At a Glance
* A new Regulation will require Quebec employers to take certain measures to prevent or stop sexual violence.
* Most of the Regulation will come into force on May 27, 2027, with certain training-related provisions following a year later in 2028.
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The Quebec government recently/1 approved a new Regulation respecting the measures to
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 17 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 16, 2026, by associates Isabelle Duclos and Luc-Alexandre LeBlanc:
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Canada: Quebec Announces New Regulation on Preventing Sexual Violence at Work
At a Glance
* A new Regulation will require Quebec employers to take certain measures to prevent or stop sexual violence.
* Most of the Regulation will come into force on May 27, 2027, with certain training-related provisions following a year later in 2028.
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The Quebec government recently/1 approved a new Regulation respecting the measures toprevent or put a stop to sexual violence under the Act respecting occupational health and safety.
The Regulation raises the bar for Quebec employers, expanding their responsibilities to proactively prevent and manage sexual violence across all aspects of the workplace. It reflects a broader shift in occupational health and safety law, where attention is increasingly given to psychological safety and workplace behavior, not just physical risks.
Most of the Regulation will come into force on May 27, 2027, with certain training-related provisions following a year later in 2028. The Regulation builds on prior obligations, including the expiry of a grace period on October 6, 2026, for employers to integrate psychosocial risks into their prevention programs.
What Constitutes a "Workplace"?
The Regulation's stated purpose is to establish certain measures that must be taken by every employer to prevent or stop sexual violence. The Regulation takes a wide view of where workplace-related issues can arise. It recognizes that sexual violence may occur not only at a physical worksite, but also in other situations connected to work, and requires employers to take this into account in the measures adopted.
For example, the Regulation expressly refers to:
* work-related social activities;
* communications through technology; and
* interactions involving clients, supervisors, or others connected to the workplace.
This reflects the reality of modern workplaces, where work often extends beyond a traditional office or job site and includes virtual and informal interactions.
Workplace Information and Training
The Regulation includes specific requirements around the information that must be provided to workers. It states that employers must have sent written information to all workers addressing a defined set of topics.
This information must cover:
* the risks of sexual violence that have been identified or analyzed in the workplace;
* the types of social interactions that could result in sexual violence;
* the measures set out in the employer's prevention program or action plan to eliminate, or where that is not possible, control those risks; and
* the procedure for filing a complaint or reporting sexual violence.
The Regulation also specifies that this information is to be prepared with regard to the specific characteristics of the workplace, including its organizational, sector-based, and environmental context.
The Regulation also sets out clear and mandatory parameters for training. It provides that employers must have provided training on the prevention of sexual violence to all workers, and that this training must be repeated every three years.
It further specifies that the training must be of sufficient duration to properly address a series of required topics. These include:
* the definition of sexual violence;
* the types of sexual violence that may occur in the workplace;
* the effects of sexual violence on individuals and in the workplace;
* the respective obligations of employers and workers, and the rights of workers;
* the resources and recourses available; and
* appropriate practices when a person witnesses or becomes aware of sexual violence.
In addition, the Regulation provides that the person delivering the training must be able, through their knowledge, training, or experience, to identify and analyze workplace risks related to sexual violence.
Complaint and Reporting Processes
The Regulation sets out clear, prescriptive requirements regarding how complaints and reports of sexual violence must be handled in the workplace.
It requires that a formal procedure be in place that explains both how a worker can file a complaint or make a report, and how that complaint or report will be managed. This procedure must also be made available in the workplace, ensuring that it is accessible to workers.
The Regulation further provides that a worker who files a complaint or makes a report must be permitted to be accompanied by a person of their choosing throughout the process.
In addition, the employer must designate a specific individual to receive and manage complaints or reports of sexual violence. That person must carry out their role impartially and must have the necessary knowledge and skills to do so.
The Regulation also addresses how complaints are to be handled once received. It states that every complaint or report must be managed with diligence, and that measures must be taken to prevent additional harm, including the risk of secondary victimization during the process.
Finally, where risks are identified in the course of handling a complaint or report, the Regulation requires that steps be taken to control those risks.
Taken together, these provisions establish a structured framework for receiving, managing, and responding to complaints of sexual violence, with an emphasis on accessibility, impartial handling, and minimizing harm during the process.
Timing of Implementation
The Regulation includes a staggered coming-into-force structure, with different obligations taking effect on different dates.
Most of the Regulation will come into force on May 27, 2027. This includes the core requirements relating to workplace information, the implementation of complaint and reporting procedures, the designation of a person to manage complaints, and the general framework for handling complaints and reports.
The provisions relating specifically to training will come into force one year later, on May 27, 2028.
Key Takeaways
Overall, the Regulation adds a clear framework around how issues relating to sexual violence are addressed in Quebec workplaces. It reflects a broader approach to health and safety that considers a wider range of workplace interactions and experiences.
For many organizations, the concepts in the Regulation will overlap with measures that are already familiar, such as workplace harassment policies and complaint procedures. At the same time, the level of detail and the broader scope may lead to a closer look at how these issues are currently addressed in practice. Quebec employers may wish to start to review their existing workplace policies and training programs now to determine what amendments may need to be made to come into compliance with these new requirements.
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See Footnotes
1/ The Regulation respecting the measures to prevent or put a stop to sexual violence (the "Regulation") was published in the Gazette officielle du Quebec, on May 27, 2026. This Regulation was introduced following Bill 42, An Act to prevent and fight psychological harassment and sexual violence in the workplace.
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/canada-quebec-announces-new-regulation-preventing-sexual-violence-work
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises Barrenjoey and Morgans as Joint Lead Managers and Underwriters of the SkinKandy IPO
NEW YORK, June 17 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Barrenjoey and Morgans as joint lead managers and underwriters of the SkinKandy IPO
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) is proud to have advised Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited (Barrenjoey) and Morgans Corporate Limited (Morgans) as joint lead managers and underwriters on the initial public offering (IPO) of SkinKandy Limited (SkinKandy).
Founded in Queensland in 2010, SkinKandy is a specialist provider of expert piercing services and related fashion
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NEW YORK, June 17 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Barrenjoey and Morgans as joint lead managers and underwriters of the SkinKandy IPO
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) is proud to have advised Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited (Barrenjoey) and Morgans Corporate Limited (Morgans) as joint lead managers and underwriters on the initial public offering (IPO) of SkinKandy Limited (SkinKandy).
Founded in Queensland in 2010, SkinKandy is a specialist provider of expert piercing services and related fashionand functional piercing jewellery retailer that has grown to 100 locations across Australia and New Zealand. The company plans to expand its store network across Australia and New Zealand and enter select international markets with the United States, United Kingdom, and South Africa identified as priority markets for future expansion.
Barrenjoey and Morgans acted as joint lead managers and underwriters to the IPO, which raised $160 million at the offer price of $2.20 per share. The company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on 20 May 2026.
The HSF Kramer team was led by partner Philippa Stone, with support from executive counsel Charlotte Cameron, and senior associates Henry Simpson and David Tilley.
Philippa Stone said, "We are delighted to have worked with the teams at Barrenjoey and Morgans on this transaction, and congratulate SkinKandy on its successful IPO and listing."
SkinKandy was advised by Gilbert + Tobin.
This transaction is the latest example of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's market-leading work in equity capital markets. Other recent examples include advising:
* Merrill Lynch Equities (Australia) Limited and UBS Securities Australia Limited as joint lead managers and underwriters of Megaport's current A$827 million capital raising
* Light & Wonder on the Australian law aspects of its transition to a sole standard ASX listing
* GemLife on its A$750 million IPO and ASX listing
* J.P. Morgan Securities Australia Limited and UBS Securities Australia Limited as joint lead managers and underwriters of Xero Limited's ~A$2 billion capital raising
* HOCHTIEF on its cornerstone equity investment as part of Vulcan Energy's Euros2.2 billion financing package
* Bank of America, Barrenjoey and Canaccord as joint lead managers on the redomiciliation and IPO of Greatland Resources Limited for a market capitalisation of A$4.9 billion, comprising a A$50 million primary raise and A$440 million selldown by existing shareholders.
* MA Financial Group Limited in relation to the successful A$330m IPO and ASX listing of the MA Credit Income Trust
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Original text here: https://www.hsfkramer.com/news/2026-06/hsf-kramer-barrenjoey-morgans-joint-lead-managers-underwriters-skinkandy-ipo
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Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath: Frontier AI Models, Cybersecurity, and Reactions From the Trump Administration, States, and the Vatican
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 17 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 16, 2026, by counsel William A. Wright, partners Scott M. Kosnoff and Eli Burriss and associates Emily Burgess, Owyn J. Ferguson and Mason S. Medeiros:
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Frontier AI Models, Cybersecurity, and Reactions from the Trump Administration, States, and the Vatican
Artificial Intelligence Briefing
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This month's briefing covers the launch and federal suspension of Anthropic's Mythos 5, as well as various cybersecurity, safety, and fairness concerns addressed by the Trump administration,
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 17 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 16, 2026, by counsel William A. Wright, partners Scott M. Kosnoff and Eli Burriss and associates Emily Burgess, Owyn J. Ferguson and Mason S. Medeiros:
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Frontier AI Models, Cybersecurity, and Reactions from the Trump Administration, States, and the Vatican
Artificial Intelligence Briefing
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This month's briefing covers the launch and federal suspension of Anthropic's Mythos 5, as well as various cybersecurity, safety, and fairness concerns addressed by the Trump administration,New York State, Illinois, Colorado, Connecticut, and Pope Leo XIV. Meanwhile, Sam Altman and OpenAI are being sued for a teenager's overdose death, Florida has sued OpenAI, and Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI have been tossed. Read on for a deeper dive into these and more key updates.
Regulatory, Legislative & Litigation Developments
Anthropic Expands, Then Suspends Access to Powerful Cybersecurity AI Models
On June 2, 2026, Anthropic announced that it was expanding Project Glasswing, its defensive cybersecurity initiative built around Claude Mythos Preview, to approximately 150 additional organizations in more than 15 countries. On June 9, the company launched Claude Mythos 5, an update to Mythos Preview for vetted partners, and Claude Fable 5, a Mythos-class model intended for broader use with added cybersecurity and biological safeguards. Three days later, Anthropic said the US government, citing national security authorities, issued an export-control directive requiring it to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 by any foreign national, including foreign-national Anthropic employees. Anthropic said the directive forced it to disable both models for all customers to ensure compliance, though access to other Anthropic models was not affected. The company said it understood the government's concern to involve a potential jailbreak of Fable 5, but disputed the basis for the action, stating that the reported technique involved previously known, minor vulnerabilities and that other publicly available models could identify the same vulnerabilities.
President Trump Issues an Executive Order Addressing AI and Cybersecurity Threats
On June 2, 2026, the president signed an executive order addressing the issue of cybersecurity threats posed by certain frontier AI models (such as Anthropic's Mythos). The EO requires administration officials to establish an AI cybersecurity clearinghouse with industry leaders to proactively discover and fix vulnerabilities in software. It also mandates the creation of a classified process for determining whether an AI model is a covered frontier model and a voluntary framework for developers of such models. Under the framework, developers would have the opportunity (but not the obligation) to provide the federal government with prerelease access to covered frontier models and collaborate with the feds on the selection of trusted partners who would get early access to the models.
New York Department of Financial Services Warns of Heightened Cybersecurity Risks Associated with AI
On May 21, 2026, the New York State Department of Financial Services issued an advisory industry letter about heightened cybersecurity risks related to certain frontier AI models that can identify vulnerabilities and exploits in information systems with unprecedented speed and scale. These frontier AI models are not widely available yet, but the Department warns such models may be released soon and urges regulated entities to improve their security posture in advance of these threats. Alongside the advisory, the Department also issued new "Guidance on Measures Regulated Entities Should Consider in a Heightened Cybersecurity Threat Environment" to help regulated entities protect their data and information systems.
Illinois Passes AI Safety Audit Requirement
With bipartisan support, the Illinois General Assembly has passed SB 315, which would require frontier AI labs to have their safety practices independently audited by a third party -- the first such requirement in the nation. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has announced he plans to sign the bill into law. The legislation goes beyond existing state AI laws in California and New York by requiring independent verification that AI companies are adhering to their own safety commitments, rather than relying on self-reporting. Illinois' approach may serve as a model for future federal AI safety legislation.
Colorado Governor Signs Scaled-Back AI Law after Federal Litigation
On May 14, 2026, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed SB 26-189, a substantially narrowed version of Colorado's AI law. The new statute replaces the original Colorado AI Act with language proposed by the state's AI working group in March (as covered in our May 1, 2026, AI briefing).
The new law, effective January 1, 2027, requires businesses using automated decision-making technology in consequential decisions -- such as hiring, lending, and housing -- to notify consumers before those decisions are made and to provide explanations and appeal rights when outcomes are adverse. However, enforcement remains on hold following Magistrate Judge Chung's April 27 order barring Colorado from enforcing alleged violations pending resolution of xAI's preliminary injunction motion. Attorney general rulemaking is also required before enforcement can proceed. While the compliance burden under SB 26-189 is substantially lighter than the original law, discrimination liability under existing state and federal statutes remains fully in effect.
Connecticut's AI Responsibility Act Brings New Rules for Developers and Businesses
On May 27, 2026, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed Public Act No. 26-15 (formerly SB 5) into law. This act, referred to as the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Responsibility and Transparency Act, addresses a broad range of AI-related domains. Key provisions relate to (i) frontier model whistleblower protections, (ii) employment-related AI tools, (iii) AI companions, (iv) generative AI content provenance and watermarking, (v) a regulatory sandbox, (vi) AI subscription disclosures, and (vii) WARN Act disclosures. Notably, the Act vests exclusive enforcement authority under the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act. Provisions of the Act begin taking effect on October 1, 2026, with additional provisions effective on January 1, 2027.
Illinois Delays Proposed Notice Rules for Use of AI in Employment Decisions
On May 15, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) proposed new notice rules governing the use of AI in employment decisions. These rules would require employers to notify employees and applicants when AI is used to make employment-related decisions, including in recruitment advertising, hiring, promotion, and discipline. As proposed, the rules would require employers to post notices identifying how the AI tool is used and disclosing the product and vendor.
On June 2, 2026, IDHR announced that a public hearing regarding these proposed notice rules had been "temporarily postponed" to allow for "continued collaboration with other state agencies," signaling potential revisions to the proposal. IDHR has not announced a revised timeline for the public hearing.
Florida Sues OpenAI, Alleging Deceptive Practices
On June 1, 2026, the Florida attorney general filed a lawsuit in state court against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT was launched using deceptive practices, while safety warnings about potential harms were disregarded. In the complaint, Florida claims that ChatGPT's rollout has led to incidents of mass shootings, self-harm, and addiction, especially impacting minors. Florida seeks to hold OpenAI accountable under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA), and aims to hold Altman personally liable for "reckless and willful conduct" as founder and CEO of OpenAI. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier stated this is the first state-led lawsuit against OpenAI, asserting that the company and its CEO "ignored internal and external safety warnings, put children at great risk, and allowed a dangerous product to reach millions of Floridians."
Sam Altman and OpenAI Entities Sued for Role in Overdose Death
The parents of a 19-year-old man who died of an accidental drug overdose recently filed an action against the OpenAI Foundation, its corporate affiliates, and its CEO and co-founder Sam Altman. The complaint alleges that OpenAI's ChatGPT-4o model is a defectively designed product that caused their son's death and that OpenAI's and Altman's actions in developing and marketing it were negligent and in violation of California laws prohibiting unfair competition and the unauthorized practice of medicine. In addition to damages, they seek an injunction requiring OpenAI to add certain safeguards to ChatGPT-4o and to prevent the operation of OpenAI's ChatGPT Health, a product providing health care related guidance, pending evaluation by an independent third-party.
Court Tosses Musk's $130 Billion OpenAI Claims on Limitations Grounds
In what had the potential to be a blockbuster case, Elon Musk sued Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and OpenAI in August 2024 in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging that the defendants betrayed OpenAI's founding mission as a nonprofit dedicated to developing artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity. Musk claimed that Altman and OpenAI accepted approximately $38 million in donations (contributed between December 2015 and May 2017) and then backed out on a promise to keep OpenAI a nonprofit organization in order to capitalize on the value of OpenAI. In the case, Musk sought in excess of $130 billion in damages, as well as a mandatory injunction that would have returned the company to a nonprofit organization.
At trial, key evidence focused on whether Musk brought his claims too late. Musk testified that, among other things, he did not learn OpenAI was operating as a for-profit company until 2022, when Microsoft was preparing to invest $10 billion in OpenAI. However, other evidence demonstrated that Musk himself advocated for transitioning OpenAI to a for-profit model as early as 2017, and that OpenAI created a capped-profit subsidiary in 2019. After a three-week trial, an advisory jury, after deliberating for less than two hours, found that all claims asserted by Musk were barred by the statute of limitations. As a result, the district court dismissed all claims asserted by Musk with prejudice, thereby completely avoiding the issue of whether Musk had actually been misled by Sam Altman and the other defendants. Musk has vowed to appeal.
Financial Stability Board Issues Consultation Report
The Financial Stability Board has released a consultation report on the responsible use of AI by financial institutions that's quite good. The report does not seek to establish an international standard or impose a prescriptive approach for responsible AI adoption. Instead, it provides thorough, helpful, and up-to-date guidance on such topics as agentic AI, monitoring and performance testing, human oversight, data governance, explainability/transparency, and third-party risk management.
Vatican Calls for Strong Oversight and Accountability in AI Design
On May 15, 2026, Pope Leo XIV signed his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, a papal statement that strongly emphasizes the need for safeguarding human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence -- the latest chapter in a decade-long Vatican dialogue with Silicon Valley on the human cost of AI. Pope Leo XIV declares that AI is "never a purely technical matter" and that when it affects employment, credit, public services, or reputation, there is a need to clearly define and assign responsibility at every stage of design, development, and deployment. The encyclical calls for robust legal frameworks, independent oversight, algorithmic transparency, and effective accountability mechanisms. It challenges the concentration of data, computing power, and platform control in private hands, asserting that data should be managed as a common good and that algorithmic power must be subject to public oversight. While not legally binding, experts in the tech industry and academia have already called the document a likely "benchmark" in AI governance debates.
Summer associates Lauren Bates, Allie Howard, Esther Huescas, Danielle Rossi, Petra Sikorski, and Natalie Song contributed to this briefing.
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Scott M. Kosnoff
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scott.kosnoff@faegredrinker.com
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Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas Advises The Bank of Nova Scotia and a Syndicate of Banks on a US$750 Million Financing to Parex Resources Inc. for the Acquisition of Frontera's Colombian O&G Assets
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas advises The Bank of Nova Scotia and a syndicate of banks on a US$750 million financing to Parex Resources Inc. for the acquisition of Frontera's Colombian O&G assets
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas advised The Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) on all Colombian law aspects related to the financing to Parex Resources Inc. for the acquisition of Colombian exploration and production (E&P) assets from Frontera Energy Corp., in a transaction valued at approximately US$750 million.
The financing was
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WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas advises The Bank of Nova Scotia and a syndicate of banks on a US$750 million financing to Parex Resources Inc. for the acquisition of Frontera's Colombian O&G assets
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas advised The Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) on all Colombian law aspects related to the financing to Parex Resources Inc. for the acquisition of Colombian exploration and production (E&P) assets from Frontera Energy Corp., in a transaction valued at approximately US$750 million.
The financing wasstructured through a US$500 million private offering of senior notes due 2031, in which Scotiabank acted as global coordinator and joint bookrunner, together with a complementary corporate financing component associated with the transaction.
Dentons provided comprehensive advice on all Colombian law aspects of the financing structure, including legal and regulatory review of the underlying assets, local due diligence focused on risks related to E&P blocks, hydrocarbons contracts and environmental matters, as well as the analysis of the transaction structure and the design and implementation of the security package under Colombian law.
The transaction enables Parex to consolidate its position as the largest independent oil and gas producer focused on Colombia, through the acquisition of a portfolio of over 17 E&P assets, including flagship fields such as Quifa and Cubiro, which contribute around 39,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. As a result, Parex's combined production is expected to exceed 80,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas played a key role in coordinating the Colombian law aspects of a complex cross-border transaction combining capital markets and bank financing elements, including the alignment of the international debt issuance with the associated corporate financing structure, as well as the implementation of local security and regulatory compliance.
The Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas team was comprised of: (i) Santiago Gonzalez, Partner; (ii) Daniel Garcia, Associate; (iii) Juan Bernardo Caicedo, Associate; (iv) Valery Jurado, Associate; and (v) Gregorio Rendon, Law Clerk.
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