https://www.zuberlawler.com/blog/ Blog from Zuber Lawler Willo Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.zuberlawler.com/blog/ccpa-draft-regulations-increase-transparency-into-privacy-and-data-operations-of-businesses/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/blog/ccpa-draft-regulations-increase-transparency-into-privacy-and-data-operations-of-businesses/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT The California Privacy Protection Agency adopted new regulations under the CCPA covering cybersecurity audits, automated decision-making technology, and new privacy risk assessment requirements for businesses. Brandi Bennett and Carla Pareja Paris us-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/an-fda-panel-just-voted-to-widen-access-to-peptides-heres-what-it-actually-means-for-the-longevity-space/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/an-fda-panel-just-voted-to-widen-access-to-peptides-heres-what-it-actually-means-for-the-longevity-space/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Last week at the FDA’s White Oak Campus, the agency’s Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee (PCAP) opened a two-day meeting to consider whether the seven popular peptides should be made easier to obtain through comp… longevity-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/generative-ai-legal-issues-5-critical-questions-every-business-must-answer-before-deploying-ai-solutions/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/generative-ai-legal-issues-5-critical-questions-every-business-must-answer-before-deploying-ai-solutions/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT As generative artificial intelligence transforms how businesses operate, legal questions surrounding AI deployment have become increasingly important. Whether you’re building AI-powered products or integrating third-p… ai-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/medical-rescheduling-recreational-risk-how-schedule-iii-could-reshape-adult-use-cannabis/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/medical-rescheduling-recreational-risk-how-schedule-iii-could-reshape-adult-use-cannabis/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT After more than fifty years of classification alongside heroin and LSD, cannabis may soon occupy the same legal category as ketamine and Tylenol with codeine. Following an Executive Order issued by President Trump in… cannabis-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/schedule-iii-cannabis-fdas-new-frontier/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/schedule-iii-cannabis-fdas-new-frontier/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Federal cannabis rescheduling has been widely discussed as a tax, banking, and criminal law inflection point. Far less attention has been paid to what may ultimately be its most consequential effect: a re-centering of… cannabis-law-updates us-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/data-privacy-and-ai-in-longevity-legal-risks-around-predictive-biomarkers-and-health-data/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/data-privacy-and-ai-in-longevity-legal-risks-around-predictive-biomarkers-and-health-data/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Artificial intelligence has become central to the longevity industry. Companies increasingly rely on machine-learning models to analyze biomarkers, genomic data, wearable device outputs, and other health-related input… longevity-law-updates ai-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/2026-employment-law-developments-key-takeaways-for-employers/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/2026-employment-law-developments-key-takeaways-for-employers/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT We would like to bring to your attention several significant developments to employment laws for 2026. We strongly recommend reviewing these new laws and updating your employment policies accordingly. Should you have… us-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/cannabis-rescheduling-to-schedule-iii-what-has-changed-and-what-remains-unsettled/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/cannabis-rescheduling-to-schedule-iii-what-has-changed-and-what-remains-unsettled/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Federal cannabis policy is entering an exciting phase, but businesses should be cautious about assuming clarity where none yet exists. The proposed move of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlle… cannabis-law-updates us-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/anthropic-reaches-settlement-in-authors-copyright-case/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/anthropic-reaches-settlement-in-authors-copyright-case/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Background of the Dispute ai-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/montana-law-expands-experimental-treatment-access/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/montana-law-expands-experimental-treatment-access/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Montana has enacted a groundbreaking law that significantly expands access to experimental medical treatments, positioning the state as a potential hub for innovation—and controversy—in the healthcare sector. longevity-law-updates us-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/no-soul-no-copyright-court-says-ai-cant-be-an-author/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/no-soul-no-copyright-court-says-ai-cant-be-an-author/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently issued a significant opinion at the intersection of intellectual property law and artificial intelligence. In *Thaler v. Perlmutter*, decided on March 18, 2025,… us-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/questions-7-9-a-response-to-sec-commissioners-request-for-comments-from-partner-josh-lawler/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/questions-7-9-a-response-to-sec-commissioners-request-for-comments-from-partner-josh-lawler/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT In this multi-part series, Zuber Lawler Partner Josh Lawler responds to questions from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with a request for comments from Commissioner Hester M. Peirce. You can… blockchain-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/cont-a-response-to-sec-commissioners-request-for-comments-from-partner-josh-lawler/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/cont-a-response-to-sec-commissioners-request-for-comments-from-partner-josh-lawler/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT In this multi-part series, Zuber Lawler Partner Josh Lawler responds to questions from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with a request for comments from Commissioner Hester M. Peirce. You can… blockchain-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/a-response-to-sec-commissioners-request-for-comments-from-partner-josh-lawler/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/a-response-to-sec-commissioners-request-for-comments-from-partner-josh-lawler/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT *On Friday, February 21st, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission put out a statement from Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, requesting comments on forty-eight questions issued by The Task Force. Zuber Lawler… blockchain-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/u-s-temporarily-halts-fcpa-enforcement/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/u-s-temporarily-halts-fcpa-enforcement/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Breaking with decades of established practice, the White House announced a temporary suspension of enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), aimed at bolstering American economic interests and national… us-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/expert-testimony-on-dea-marijuana-rescheduling-proposal-delayed-to-january-or-february-2025/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/expert-testimony-on-dea-marijuana-rescheduling-proposal-delayed-to-january-or-february-2025/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Although last week the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s Administrator, Anne Milgram, approved over two dozen witnesses to testify at the upcoming December 2, 2024, hearing on the Biden administration’s rescheduling prop… cannabis-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/illinois-employment-law-updates/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/illinois-employment-law-updates/ Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT We would like to bring to your attention several significant changes to Illinois employment laws that will take effect soon and others that took place recently, impacting all employers in the state of Illinois. If you… us-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/rescheduling-cannabis-rainbow-or-tornado/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/rescheduling-cannabis-rainbow-or-tornado/ Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT In this article, we report not only on the expected implications from cannabis’ rescheduling but also on numerous surprises to the cannabis industry as a result of the expected reclassification of cannabis as a Schedu… cannabis-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/evolving-legal-landscapes-the-impact-of-proposed-thc-a-regulation-and-hemp-definition-changes/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/evolving-legal-landscapes-the-impact-of-proposed-thc-a-regulation-and-hemp-definition-changes/ Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has recently clarified its stance, indicating that THC-A, a precursor to the psychoactive compound THC, does not qualify as legal hemp under current federal law. This statemen… cannabis-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/corporate-transparency-act/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/corporate-transparency-act/ Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT The Corporate Transparency Act, 31 U.S.C. §5336 (“CTA”), comes into effect January 1, 2024. us-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/understanding-ohios-next-steps-after-legalizing-recreational-cannabis/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/understanding-ohios-next-steps-after-legalizing-recreational-cannabis/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT Ohio has reached a pivotal moment in its history, joining 23 other states in legalizing recreational marijuana for adults over the age of 21. The passage of Issue 2 marks a significant shift in the state’s approach to… cannabis-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/j-robert-oppenheimers-legacy-in-quantum-mechanics/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/j-robert-oppenheimers-legacy-in-quantum-mechanics/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT The release of the film “Oppenheimer” in July 2023 has brought renewed attention to the renowned scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer’s life. While Oppenheimer is primarily remembered as the key figure behind the developme… quantum-computing-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/sham-unions-alleged-labor-law-violations-shake-californias-booming-cannabis-industry/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/sham-unions-alleged-labor-law-violations-shake-californias-booming-cannabis-industry/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Several major legal cannabis companies in California are facing allegations of violating state law by collaborating with and signing labor peace agreements with organizations claiming to be labor unions but who have f… cannabis-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/breaking-barriers-california-on-the-verge-of-legalizing-psychedelics/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/breaking-barriers-california-on-the-verge-of-legalizing-psychedelics/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Exciting developments are underway in the Golden State, as California inches closer to legalizing certain psychedelics for individuals aged 21 and older. The bill (SB 58) has successfully passed through the California… psychedelics-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/major-step-in-federal-cannabis-policy-reform-the-proposed-rescheduling-but-not-de-scheduling-of-marijuana/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/major-step-in-federal-cannabis-policy-reform-the-proposed-rescheduling-but-not-de-scheduling-of-marijuana/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Summary cannabis-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/the-beginning-of-the-end-of-non-competes-in-new-york-an-in-depth-look-at-the-proposed-non-compete-legislation-and-its-potential-impact-on-employers-employees-and-independent-contractors-in-new-york/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/the-beginning-of-the-end-of-non-competes-in-new-york-an-in-depth-look-at-the-proposed-non-compete-legislation-and-its-potential-impact-on-employers-employees-and-independent-contractors-in-new-york/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT In a post-adjournment session on June 20, 2023, the New York State Assembly took a significant step toward banning employers from requiring employees to enter into non-compete agreements. us-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/legal-update-major-development-in-sec-v-ripple-case-summary-judgment-decision-announced/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/legal-update-major-development-in-sec-v-ripple-case-summary-judgment-decision-announced/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT Yesterday we received a decision on the cross motions for summary judgment in SEC v. Ripple. Full text of decision: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.551082/gov.uscourts.nysd.551082.874.0_2.pdf blockchain-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/zuber-lawler-congratulates-bitcoin-depot-on-nasdaq-debut-and-stellar-performance/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/zuber-lawler-congratulates-bitcoin-depot-on-nasdaq-debut-and-stellar-performance/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT Zuber Lawler extends warmest congratulations to long-time client Bitcoin Depot, the world’s largest crypto ATM operator, on their successful inclusion in the NASDAQ trading system. This remarkable achievement follows… blockchain-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/ftc-proposes-ban-on-noncompete-clauses-with-workers-what-employers-need-to-know/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/ftc-proposes-ban-on-noncompete-clauses-with-workers-what-employers-need-to-know/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT Noncompete clauses in employment contracts have long been a controversial topic. The debate has gained new momentum this year with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposing a rule to ban such clauses with workers. us-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/public-health-emergency-ends-and-dea-proposed-rules-step-in/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/public-health-emergency-ends-and-dea-proposed-rules-step-in/ Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) declared by the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) adopted a new set of policies to allow DEA-regi… psychedelics-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/prop-122-advisory-board-appointed-by-governor-polis-of-colorado-and-legislative-updates/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/prop-122-advisory-board-appointed-by-governor-polis-of-colorado-and-legislative-updates/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT *Advisory Board Appointed* psychedelics-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/the-residency-requirement-for-oregon-psilocybin-licenses/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/the-residency-requirement-for-oregon-psilocybin-licenses/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, has been the subject of increasing scientific research in recent years. Its potential therapeutic benefits for a variety of mental health conditions, such as depre… psychedelics-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/cracks-in-the-wall-the-new-year-promise-of-cannabis-bankruptcy/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/cracks-in-the-wall-the-new-year-promise-of-cannabis-bankruptcy/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Every year there is a case or two that promises change in what has been considered by many as an insurmountable wall of law – that is, bankruptcy relief is not available for those distressed businesses who transact in… cannabis-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/5-takeaways-from-colorados-proposition-122-the-natural-medicine-health-act/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/5-takeaways-from-colorados-proposition-122-the-natural-medicine-health-act/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT In November 2022, Colorado voters passed Proposition 122, the Natural Medicine Health Act (NMHA), which establishes a regulated natural medicine access program and provisions for personal use of natural medicines. Und… psychedelics-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/oregons-flagship-commercial-psilocybin-licensing-program-takes-off/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/oregons-flagship-commercial-psilocybin-licensing-program-takes-off/ Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT On January 2, 2023, Oregon began accepting applications for its first-in-the nation regulated psilocybin services program. Under the new regulatory program, licensed psilocybin manufacturers will be permitted to manuf… psychedelics-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/new-federal-employment-law-invalidates-pre-dispute-ndas/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/new-federal-employment-law-invalidates-pre-dispute-ndas/ Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT The #MeToo movement has led to the passing of several notable federal laws to address sexual harassment in the workplace. On December 7, 2022 President Biden signed another such law, the Speak Out Act. us-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/the-future-of-marijuana-legalization-in-minnesota/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/the-future-of-marijuana-legalization-in-minnesota/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT In 1964, Minnesota music legend Bob Dylan warned the world that “the times they are a-changin.” Sixty years later and this lyric is true with regard to Minnesota’s cannabis industry. Within the first few days of the 2… cannabis-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/new-developments-in-quantum-computing-applications/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/new-developments-in-quantum-computing-applications/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT As discussed in Mark Bloomberg’s July 2022 article, The Public Perception of Quantum Computing, quantum computing still seems to most people like science-fiction. quantum-computing-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/legally-psychedelic-gearing-up-for-the-launch-of-the-state-regulated-psilocybin-industry/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/legally-psychedelic-gearing-up-for-the-launch-of-the-state-regulated-psilocybin-industry/ Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT We are quickly approaching a significant milestone in the history of the American psychedelics industry. On January 2, 2023, Oregon will be the first state in the nation to accept licensing applications from applicant… psychedelics-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/cannabis-bankruptcy-well-maybe-next-year/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/cannabis-bankruptcy-well-maybe-next-year/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT As the end of 2022 quickly approaches, where are we on a federal cannabis program? cannabis-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/wait-arizona-is-issuing-new-medical-marijuana-licenses/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/wait-arizona-is-issuing-new-medical-marijuana-licenses/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT (Phoenix, Arizona) New MMJ Licenses to be Issued. Yes, Arizona’s Department of Health Services recently (the day before Thanksgiving, 2022) notified the public that it may issue new medical marijuana licenses in Febru… cannabis-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/zuber-lawler-represents-issuers-of-assets-subject-to-the-ftx-bankruptcy/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/zuber-lawler-represents-issuers-of-assets-subject-to-the-ftx-bankruptcy/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Zuber Lawler represents the interests of an ad hoc group of entities who received investment from Alameda Research and FTX Ventures. If Alameda Research or FTX Ventures invested in your company, that investment will n… blockchain-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/congress-starts-to-address-post-quantum-cybersecurity/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/congress-starts-to-address-post-quantum-cybersecurity/ Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT On July 13, 2022, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7535, the “Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act.” us-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/healthcare-in-the-metaverse/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/healthcare-in-the-metaverse/ Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT When it comes to thinking of sectors that benefit from the transformative power of technology, healthcare is probably on the front line. The connection between healthcare and technology is not new, and the success of… blockchain-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/considerations-for-crafting-cannabis-legislation/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/considerations-for-crafting-cannabis-legislation/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT In 1996, California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana. Sixteen years later, Colorado and Washington legalized recreational cannabis. The industry has since exploded. To date, 19 states have legalize… cannabis-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/president-bidens-cannabis-announcements-bring-hope-and-questions/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/president-bidens-cannabis-announcements-bring-hope-and-questions/ Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT On October 6, President Joe Biden announced that he will be issuing pardons to everyone who has been convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana in federal courts. At the same time, President Biden directed Xavier B… cannabis-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/oregon-health-authority-draft-rules-for-psilocybin-services-program/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/oregon-health-authority-draft-rules-for-psilocybin-services-program/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT Partner Jeff Zuber, Counsel Raza Lawrence, Associate Lizzie Fanckboner, and Associate Terron East. psychedelics-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/industry-standards-emerge-as-cannabis-enters-the-mainstream/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/industry-standards-emerge-as-cannabis-enters-the-mainstream/ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT By: Counsel Raza Lawrence cannabis-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/lessons-for-federal-lawmakers-as-california-alters-cannabis-tax/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/lessons-for-federal-lawmakers-as-california-alters-cannabis-tax/ Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT By: Counsel Raza Lawrence cannabis-law-updates https://www.zuberlawler.com/two-psychedelics-initiatives-may-hit-the-colorado-november-ballot/ https://www.zuberlawler.com/two-psychedelics-initiatives-may-hit-the-colorado-november-ballot/ Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT By: Associate Lizzie Fanckboner psychedelics-law-updates