On June 22, the Virginia legislature approved its 2026 biennial budget, which includes a first-of-its-kind tax on electricity certain data centers consume.
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What My Defense Tech Clients Are Teaching Me About Business
Competing in the defense sector isn’t about chasing every opportunity — it’s about disciplined analysis, strategic alignment, and operational readiness. The companies that perform well over time are those that account for numerous moving parts, refine their approach continuously, and position themselves judiciously.
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Outlook 2026: Venture Capital
The Venture Capital (VC) industry has been experiencing a significant transformation driven by technological innovation, favorable market conditions, and evolving investment priorities so far in 2026.
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Outlook 2026: Emerging Technology
As innovations continue to accelerate, the technology landscape in 2026 may reach a turning point, marking a shift from research and development (R&D) to adaptation.
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New York Poised to Be at the Forefront of AI Regulation; Five Bills Await Gov. Hochul’s Action
Among the hundreds of bills passed during New York’s 2025 legislative session are several pieces of legislation that impose regulations on developing and using AI. While some of the measures are aimed at refining recently adopted laws, some of the bills would regulate the technology in entirely new ways.
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How Could Quantum Computing Change the Technology Landscape?
After building for some time, the excitement surrounding the potential of quantum computing has recently gained momentum. Quantum computing attracted $1.2 billion from venture capitalists in 2023 even as overall investment in technology dropped. Given that quantum computing has yet to perform a real-world use case, why is investment in this area so strong?
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Managing Legal Risks in AI Implementation (Risk Management)
Integrating artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies has become a strategic imperative for companies aiming to expand their product offerings and remain competitive. Product development and legal teams must carefully navigate legal and regulatory challenges when planning and developing an AI tool to avoid common pitfalls. To seamlessly and effectively implement AI and other emerging
NIST Issues AI Risk-Management Guidance
On July 26, the U.S. government’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued four guidance documents – three final versions and one draft open to public comment – related to artificial intelligence development and implementation. Each was issued pursuant to instructions under the Biden administration’s AI Executive Order 14110, which directed several U.S. government
Key Takeaways From the Latest USPTO Guidance on AI
On April 11, 2024, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued Guidance on Use of Artificial Intelligence-Based Tools in Practice Before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (April Guidance). The April Guidance, which supplements prior guidance issued Feb. 13, 2024, seeks to remind practitioners of existing rules and to educate them on potential risks associated
USPTO Issues Guidance on Use of AI-Based Tools
On April 11, 2024, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued Guidance on Use of Artificial-Intelligence-Based Tools (Guidance), which applies existing rules and policies to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in practice before the USPTO. The Guidance was issued pursuant to President Biden’s October 2023 “Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy