Blog PostThe Wild West of name, image, and likeness: College athletics series round-upA round-up of the 9-part series "the Wild West of name, image, and likeness," which offers insight on navigating NIL laws within college athletics.
Blog PostArtificial Intelligence—What it means for the future of lawLegal professionals are discovering that artificial intelligence is more than just a tech buzzword—it’s becoming a practical tool for saving time, improving accuracy, and delivering better results for clients.
AlertTax Update: Changes to Section 1202 provide new opportunities for qualified small business stockWhen President Donald Trump signed what is commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Tax Act) into law on July 4, 2025, it ushered in a number of tax changes. McDonald Hopkins’ tax attorneys are analyzing the language of the legislation and are preparing detailed guidance on how these changes may affect our clients and what actions may be required.
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These bills are a joint effort by the House Financial Services Committee and the House Energy & Commerce Committee to provide consumers with more control over their personal data and to create a uniform national framework for privacy, which the United States has lacked thus far.
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On May 8, 2026, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $12.75 million settlement with General Motors regarding alleged violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act. The settlement, which is subject to court approval, is the largest CCPA penalty in California to date.
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Colin Battersby, McDonald Hopkins' Data Privacy and Cybersecurity attorney, shared his insight and experience with media outlets in Detroit and Cleveland regarding the recent Canvas data breach.
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As AI use accelerates, governance is lagging, leaving companies exposed to evolving regulations and the application of legacy laws to new technologies. Organizations need a practical AI governance framework that aligns use cases with risk, implements clear controls, and evolves alongside regulatory change.
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McDonald Hopkins is pleased to welcome attorney Juliana Cipolla to its Litigation Department and Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group. Her practice focuses on incident response and regulatory defense.
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In Fetch! Pet Care, Inc. v. Atomic Pawz Inc., the Sixth Circuit underscores how a franchisor’s lack of transparency in franchise sales and support can foreclose injunctive or other equitable relief—even where competitive harms by franchisees are evident.
