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The Road to 2026: Anticipating Intellectual Property, AI, and Data Modifications in the Upcoming USMCA Joint Review

Berkley Technology Law Journal

Candidate, 2027 In 2026, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which succeeded the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 2020, will undergo a joint review to assess its effectiveness, consider a 16-year extension, and evaluate potential adjustments to better align with current economic and technological trends.

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The Implementation of Algorithmic Pricing and Its Impact on Businesses, Consumers, and Policymakers: Algorithmic pricing raises concerns about collusion and antitrust enforcement

Berkley Technology Law Journal

Candidate, 2026 Introduction to Algorithmic Pricing If you are a consumer in todays world, you have likely encountered AI algorithmic pricing. The lawsuit is scheduled to go to trial in October 2026. By Sauntharya Manikandan, J.D. But how exactly does algorithmic pricing work?

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Deepfaked Evidence: What Case Law Tells Us About How the Rules of Authenticity Needs to Change

Berkley Technology Law Journal

Candidate, 2026 GenAI’s threat to authenticating evidence In June 2023, the story of Mata v. This blog post presents an overview of existing examples of judges responding to allegedly deepfaked evidence. By Audrey Mitchell, J.D. Avianca swept the nation— the first highly publicized case of AI-hallucinated citations in a brief.

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The Patents Behind Your Skincare Routine

Berkley Technology Law Journal

Class of 2026 Prescription drugs have a reputation for making liberal use of the patent system. By Grace Murphy, J.D. However, the medications picked up at the pharmacy are not the only patent-protected products in the local drugstore. Many of the lotions, serums, and face washes that line the aisles also make use of patent protection.

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Protecting Privacy of a New Corporate Asset: User DNA

Berkley Technology Law Journal

Candidate, 2026 Genome sequencing, the process of determining the DNA sequence of an organism, was first introduced in the 1970s. By Grace Murphy, J.D. By 2003, the Human Genome Project had generated the first human genome sequence. Since then, genome sequencing has become more accessible and affordable.

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Towards Fair Employment – California’s Take on Regulating AI in Hiring

Berkley Technology Law Journal

Candidate, 2026 Overview On May 17, 2024, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) took a step towards addressing the intersection of technology and employment with its proposed modifications to employment regulations concerning automated decision systems. By Sauntharya Manikandan, J.D.

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The Federal AI Moratorium is DOA; What’s Next for State AI Regulation?

Debevoise Data Blog

In this Debevoise Data Blog post, we survey the current status of state-level AI legislation, consider why comprehensive AI bills are struggling, review some of the fit-for-purpose rules that are filling the gaps, and provide guidance for businesses that are trying to chart a course through uncertain regulatory waters.