Brendan Pierson

Plaintiffs allege that defendants such as Home Depot and Lowe's knew that engineered stone products, notably quartz countertop material, produced harmful silica dust when cut but failed to warn adequately of the danger.

More lawsuits are now likely, but companies can take steps to reduce risk, lawyers say.

More lawsuits are now likely, but companies can take steps to reduce risk, lawyers say.

The lawsuit reflects a growing concern about surveillance and security, as companies increasingly rely on third-party cloud services.

The federal government has proposed rescinding a set of rules that would have required public companies to disclose their climate-related risks, but lawyers warn that companies are still subject to state climate disclosure rules.

The lawsuit reflects a growing concern about surveillance and security, as companies increasingly rely on third-party cloud services.

Andrew Adams, a partner at DarrowEverett, said he expected to see more claims brought by applicants who received form rejections that appeared to originate with AI systems. That could be “enough to get in the door” for at least an EEOC complaint, he said.

Even if the EEOC ends its demographic reporting requirements, employers could still be subject to similar state laws, lawyers say.

The law covers advertisements that include a computer-created, reproduced or modified “digital asset” meant to look like a human engaged in a performance.

The law covers advertisements that include a computer-created, reproduced or modified “digital asset” meant to look like a human engaged in a performance.