Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as an influential technology, driving notable investments across various industries in recent years. In 2024, venture capital (VC) funding for AI companies reached record levels, signaling ongoing interest and optimism in the sector’s potential. Looking ahead, 2025 is anticipated to bring continued innovation, with promising funding opportunities and a growing IPO market for AI-driven businesses.

The SEC issued five new Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs) relating to the materiality assessment and disclosure requirements of material cybersecurity incidents under Item 1.05 of Form 8-K.

This article discusses the LA Superior Court’s April 1, 2022 ruling in Crest v. Padilla, which challenged the constitutionality of a California statute requiring certain publicly traded companies to include members from underrepresented communities on their boards.