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A.J. Bahou is Bradley's Artificial Intelligence (AI) practice leader and an intellectual property attorney who focuses on the intersection of law and technology. A registered patent attorney, trial lawyer, mediator and arbitrator, he has extensive experience in the areas of electrical and computer engineering technologies, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, medical devices, computer hardware, blockchain, software, and internet security systems. With 20 years of patent litigation experience, A.J. handles the full spectrum of intellectual property litigation, from pre-complaint investigation through trial and appeal in matters involving patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and commercial disputes.

After two years of delays, unsuccessful amendments, and a federal lawsuit, Colorado has replaced its sweeping 2024 AI law with a narrower and more practical framework. Companies that use automated tools to make or influence consequential decisions about Colorado residents should assess whether the new law applies to them and begin building their compliance infrastructure

More than ever before, clients are using artificial intelligence (AI) prior to approaching their attorneys for legal advice. Doing so proves to have many advantages. First, it allows clients to get a basic understanding of legal issues relevant to their situation. Second, armed with this information, clients and attorneys are likely to be engaged in

In the second half of 2026, one of California’s most significant artificial intelligence laws takes effect, with additional provisions becoming effective in 2027 and 2028. The California AI Transparency Act (CAITA), established by SB 942 and amended by AB 853, imposes new requirements on generative AI platforms, large online platforms, generative AI hosting platforms, and

On January 1, 2026, California’s SB 53 imposed groundbreaking new requirements on developers of the most advanced artificial intelligence systems, known as “frontier models.” Companies that develop or deploy frontier models should conduct a threshold analysis to determine whether SB 53 applies and begin building the internal governance infrastructure the law requires. Following up on

In 2026, a wide range of California laws regulating the development, marketing, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) go into effect. Together, these bills impose new requirements on generative AI developers, frontier-model companies, healthcare-related AI tools, platforms distributing AI-generated content, and businesses that rely on algorithmic pricing. With the deadline to comply coming up quickly