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by Martin Medeiros, Buckley Law, P.C. A striking pattern has emerged from the first generation of state artificial intelligence legislation: a remarkably large share of it never operated as intended. Statutes have been struck down in federal court, repealed before their effective dates, allowed to

By Jon Phillips, Buckley Law P.C. A recent federal court decision vacating the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule has put a major new federal real estate reporting requirement on hold, creating both opportunities and uncertainty for investors, business

by Martin Medeiros, Buckley Law, P.C. In early 2026, the Pacific Northwest emerged as a leader in regulating emotionally engaging artificial intelligence. Oregon and Washington each passed targeted legislation addressing the unique risks posed by AI companions — sophisticated chatbots designed to simulate sustained human-like

By Jon Phillips, Buckley Law P.C. For years, U.S. real estate has been viewed as a prime vehicle for moving and storing illicit wealth. In response, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) introduced a sweeping rule aimed at increasing transparency in residential real estate transactions—particularly

by Martin Medeiros, Buckley Law, P.C. As artificial intelligence reshapes the operational and financial landscape of virtually every sector, nonprofit organizations are no exception. From AI-powered donor outreach platforms to automated grant management systems and machine-learning-driven financial forecasting tools, nonprofits are adopting AI at a

by Martin Medeiros, Buckley Law, P.C. In today's dynamic digital landscape, artificial intelligence tools like large language model (LLM) based user interfaces popularly called “chatbots” have become indispensable for brainstorming ideas, drafting documents, and even strategizing legal defenses. However, a recent ruling from the Southern

by Martin Medeiros, Buckley Law, P.C. Everyone wants simple, clearly written and short contracts. The problem is every clause was forged on the anvil of litigation. Now your contracts must include how to deal with AI, or AI will deal with you as it sees