The Data Chronicles

Our AI issue spotting podcast series on how AI is being litigated today and where disputes are likely to arise in the future.
In this episode, Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells partner Vassi Iliadis, a litigator with a strong background in high-stakes class actions involving cybersecurity breaches, privacy violations, and the legal challenges of AI technologies.
Their discussion provides valuable insights into how AI litigation will evolve from a focus on disputes on what data and IP is ingested into AI technology to later spotlight liability arising from AI outputs and how companies use them in their operations.  

Artificial intelligence is not just reshaping our world; it’s also redefining the rules of international trade and export controls.
In this episode, host Scott Loughlin is joined by partners Aline Doussin and Stephen Propst to explore how AI is influencing global trade laws and export regulations. Together, they investigate the complexities and emerging challenges of managing AI-enabled products across different jurisdictions, offering insights into navigating the evolving legal landscape.

The dynamic legislative landscape takes center stage in this episode of The Data Chronicles. Across the United States, state legislatures have passed numerous bills relating to privacy, online safety, and data governance, contributing to the complex regulatory environment.
This episode recaps the legislative changes in the first half of 2024, featuring insights from host Scott Loughlin and Harsimar Dhanoa, an associate dedicated to privacy and cybersecurity.
Join them as they discuss the implications of these new laws for businesses and consumers, and what lies ahead in the dynamic intersection of technology, law, and policy.

This episode of The Data Chronicles focuses on insider threats in the hiring process.
Recent reports have highlighted a concerning trend where North Korean nationals seek and sometimes secure jobs in the United States and other Western countries using sophisticated methods to evade sanctions restrictions and potentially steal data. These developments have reignited discussions on how organizations should handle insider threats from sanctioned countries during recruitment.
Joining Scott Loughlin are Dan Ongaro, senior associate, and Landon Winkelvoss, co-founder of NISOS, a firm specializing in managed intelligence and digital investigations. Together, they share their insights, dissect the complexities of this issue, and propose strategies to enhance organizational security from insider threats, both foreign and domestic.

In this episode of The Data Chronicles, host Scott Loughlin is joined by counsel Dan Whitehead to dive into the evolving realm of cybersecurity regulation in the European Union (EU). Together, they explore the adoption of the Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive, a cybersecurity framework set to impact a wide range of industries including tech, life sciences, and other critical infrastructure provided both within and outside the EU. The discussion delves into the evolving nature of cybersecurity law, highlighting the implications on security governance, board-level oversight, and incident reporting, along with the GDPR-level fines for non-compliance. Listen as these regulatory changes are dissected and learn about how organizations are looking to comply with these new standards in practice.

In this episode, host Scott Loughlin is joined by partners, Joke Bodewits and Nathan Salminen, to unpack the pressing questions surrounding the offensive and defensive use of AI in cybersecurity. Both Joke and Nathan are seasoned cybersecurity lawyers and regular guests of The Data Chronicles, and together they whether AI functions as a cyber weapon, its role in defense strategies, and the new cybersecurity challenges and vulnerabilities it presents. 

In this episode of The Data Chronicles, host Scott Loughlin is joined by senior associate Dan Ongaro to explore security researchers, in particular, how they differ from threat actors and best practices for handling security researchers effectively. Discussion includes bug bounties and other vulnerability disclosure programs to help organizations remain secure and responsive to legal implications of security researchers such as when researchers cross the line to potential incidents or breaches.

In this episode we discuss how AI is creating new legal issues in the already complex field of digital health. Join host Scott Loughlin and Melissa Bianchi as they explore the key regulatory frameworks and compliance issues surrounding AI in healthcare in the digital world and how many tech organizations – whether they think of themselves as healthcare companies or not – are now becoming digital health companies in the age of AI.

In this episode we dive into the intricate world of artificial intelligence and commercial contracting. Host Scott Loughlin is joined by David Toy to explore the nuances of AI in commercial contracting. Dave's expertise in technology, intellectual property, commercial contracting, and outsourcing has seen him negotiate every type of tech deal imaginable, and now it seems like AI is part of each of them.  New commercial issues are popping everywhere – from reps to indemnities – with no market standard yet in sight.

Artificial intelligence is not just a futuristic concept; it's a present-day reality that's transforming how we create, share, and protect intellectual property. In this episode host Scott Loughlin is joined by counsel, Lauren Cury, to discuss how AI is reshaping the landscape of copyright law. Together they examine both the challenges and opportunities it presents and the strategies companies can employ to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field.

In this episode of The Data Chronicles, we explore the groundbreaking Colorado AI Act (CAIA), the first cross-sectoral AI governance law in the U.S. Host Scott Loughlin and senior associate Sophie Baum explore the implications of this pioneering legislation. Together they discuss the major provisions of the CAIA and highlight developer and deployer obligations, enforcement and rulemaking components of the bill and what companies need to do to prepare when CAIA goes into effect in February 2026.

In this episode of The Data Chronicles, we examine the role of law enforcement in cybersecurity. Host Scott Loughlin leads a discussion with Amit Kachhia-Patel, Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) overseeing the FBI New York Field Office’s cybersecurity squads, and Pete Marta, partner at Hogan Lovells, as they navigate how companies may leverage the expertise and resources of the FBI in a cyber crisis and explore the evolving landscape of cyber threats globally. Join us as we uncover the collaborative efforts between the private sector and law enforcement needed in combating cybercrime.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is once again top of mind for players in the digital economy. The FCC has reinstated net neutrality rules as part of Chairwoman Rosenworcel's push to play a larger role in network, cyber, and national security issues. In this episode, host Scott Loughlin is joined by senior counsel Charles Mathias and counsel John Castle, to discuss the privacy implications of the final rules, including how this policy could further restrict foreign access to data, and grant FCC authority over addressing cyber vulnerabilities and imposing other data protection obligations.

Gov. Wes Moore made Maryland the second state to try to create strong limits on information collected on children by signing a new age-appropriate design code into law. In this rapid reaction episode, host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells associate Harsimar Dhanoa to discuss the new law, known as the Maryland Kids Code, and how it seeks to limit data that could be collected from children online and help keep children safe online.
Gov. Moore also signed Maryland’s comprehensive privacy law into law – you can find our rapid reaction episode discussing the key points of the bill here.

Email cyberattacks: a silent threat lurking in our inboxes. In this episode of The Data Chronicles, we dive into the dark world of email-based cyber threats, from phishing scams to misdirected wires. Host Scott Loughlin is joined by  Nathan Salminen, to discuss the tactics hackers use to deceive users and exploit mailboxes. Learn practical tips to safeguard your inbox and your data as we unravel the complexities of email security against digital adversaries.

Predictions are that artificial intelligence will intersect with virtually every aspect of our lives and seemingly it's impacting every legal discipline. With the issues so widespread and varied, AI lawyers seemingly need to know how to issue spot everything. Is that even possible? In this episode of The Data Chronicles, we examine relationship between US antitrust law and AI. Host Scott Loughlin leads the conversation with special guests Edith Ramirez, partner and former chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Chris Fitzpatrick, senior associate at the firm. Together, they explore how AI is transforming market dynamics and how regulators see AI triggering antitrust legal concerns and obligations.

Did you miss our analysis of the Maryland comprehensive privacy bill? If you prefer a quick podcast discussion, we have that too. Join Scott Loughlin, co-lead of the Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, and associate Harsimar Dhanoa in a rapid reaction episode discussing the newly passed bill.

In this episode of The Data Chronicles, we dive into the groundbreaking legislation of the European Union (EU) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. With artificial intelligence increasingly permeating various aspects of our lives, regulating its development and deployment has become the focus of many policymakers. Host Scott Loughlin is joined by partner and co-lead of the Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, Eduardo Ustaran, to break down the key components of the EU AI Act and explore its objectives, scope, and implications for businesses around the world. Through tactical insights and analysis, we aim to shed light on how this legislation is shaping the future of artificial intelligence in Europe and beyond.

Is AI law a new legal discipline for lawyer specialization? The Data Chronicles is interested in knowing the answer. In this episode, host Scott Loughlin is joined by two AI attorneys, Tiffany Georgievski, AI, Data Privacy and IP Attorney with SonyAI, and Peter Tsapatsaris, Lead Counsel of AI at Salesforce, as they discuss the role of an AI attorney, the essential skillset required for success, and whether AI law should be new category for the legal bar.

Host Scott Loughlin and Hogan Lovells partner James Denvil delve into the recent Executive Order (EO) issued by the Biden Administration. Designed to limit access by countries of concern to sensitive personal data of Americans, this EO marks a significant development in cross-border data protection policy. Together, Scott and James explore the implications of the EO, shedding light on its potential impact on the digital ecosystem and how this game-changer in data governance will have far-reaching effects and challenges for businesses operating in the digital landscape.