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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

by Layla Kailani McLean, Buckley Law P.C. Revocable Transfer on Death Deed (OR) Resource Guide Buckley Law Shareholder and Attorney Layla McLean has published and updated the Revocable Transfer on Death Deed (OR) resource guide with Practical Law and Thomson Reuters for 2025. Layla McLean’s

by Layla Kailani McLean, Buckley Law P.C. Navigating estate planning can be complex, especially in light of legislation like the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA” or the “Act”), signed into law on July 4, 2025. The OBBBA made significant changes to tax structures, asset

by Martin Medeiros, Buckley Law, P.C. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly intersecting with the agricultural sector, bringing both transformative benefits and significant legal challenges. The integration of AI technologies in agriculture, particularly through precision farming, automated machinery, and predictive analytics, aims to enhance productivity, efficiency,

by Martin Medeiros, Buckley Law P.C. In a transaction, the best evidence of a meeting of minds is a valid contract. Terms of Use, Terms of Service, “Click-wrap”, Privacy Policies and other electronic agreements are binding contracts, if you follow the correct procedures. This notion

ALERT:  March 21, 2025 FinCEN Removes Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons, Sets New Deadlines for Foreign Companies SOURCE: https://fincen.gov/boi WASHINGTON––Consistent with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s March 2, 2025 announcement, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is issuing an