Rebecca Engrav, Aaron Haberman
It is widely expected that the FTC will focus its investigatory and enforcement powers on more traditional “bread and butter” cases for the next few years, rather than expansively investigating new and emerging technologies to push the boundaries of its legal powers as it has done in the past. But it would be short-sighted to expect this means that companies developing or deploying new and emerging technologies have nothing to fear on the government investigations front. State attorneys general offices have increased their investigatory activity in recent years and this trend is likely to only increase. Not only do many states want to continue pressure on new technologies relating to AI, privacy, and security, but many of them also are flexing their powers and scope under new state omnibus privacy laws and, for some, new AI laws. This session will address both the substantive areas and the procedural investigatory methods that state attorneys general are most focused on at present. It also will include practical tips for mitigating risk of being hit with an inquiry, and coming out unscathed if an inquiry arises.
Rebecca Engrav, Partner, Perkins Coie
Aaron Haberman, Counsel, Perkins Coie
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