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ANSI Legal Issues Forum to Examine How AI Is Reshaping Standards Licensing and IP Protection

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July 30 program convenes SDO chief executives and senior industry, legal, and policy leaders to address the new commercial realities AI is creating for standards developers

NEW YORK, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) will convene legal, technical, and commercial experts at the 2026 ANSI Innovation Summit on Thursday, July 30, for the ANSI Legal Issues Forum: Standards at a Crossroads—AI Policy, Practice, and Protection. The half-day program at the Grand Hyatt Denver will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming standards licensing and the challenges that standards developing organizations (SDOs) face in protecting their intellectual property while adapting to new commercial realities.

“AI is rapidly changing the commercial realities of standards,” said Laurie E. Locascio, Ph.D., NAE, president and CEO of ANSI. “Standards developers are making consequential decisions about how to digitize their content, how to engage with AI platforms and enterprise users, and how to protect their intellectual property in a new kind of licensing landscape. This forum brings the legal, technical, and commercial expertise together to help our community navigate that terrain.”

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The forum opens with welcome remarks from Patricia A. Griffin, senior vice president and general counsel, ANSI, followed by a keynote address from Elham Tabassi, director of the Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Initiative and senior fellow for Global Economy and Development at the Brookings Institution. A three-part discussion follows.

Panel 1: What SDOs Are Doing examines the range of approaches SDOs are taking to digitizing their standards and enabling—or restricting—AI use. With some organizations prohibiting AI-enabled uses altogether and others actively negotiating AI-related rights and permissions, the conversation will surface the policy frameworks and strategic considerations driving these divergent positions. Moderated by Andrew Updegrove, partner at Gesmer Updegrove LLP, the panel features Christopher Carnahan, assistant vice president of standards at the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA); Emilie B. Delo, assistant general counsel and vice president of legal services at SAE International; Andrew G. Kireta Jr., CEO of ASTM International; and Joan O’Neil, chief knowledge officer and executive vice president, content and services, at the International Code Council (ICC).

Panel 2: What Companies, System Integrators, and Enterprise Users Are Building turns to the market side, examining how companies, system integrators, and resellers are coupling digitized standards with AI-enabled platforms—creating new products and commercial opportunities. The discussion will look at what end users are demanding, what builders need from SDOs to make new use cases possible, and the opportunities and risks of enabling or restricting AI access to standards content. Moderated by Daniel Vreeman, chief standards development officer and chief artificial intelligence officer at HL7 International, the panel features Ségolène Dessertine-Panhard, global tech lead for responsible AI and AI governance initiatives with the AWS Generative AI Innovation Center, at Amazon Web Services (AWS); Grant Hunter, senior vice president and head of Outsell Intelligence at Outsell; Danny Manimbo, principal at Schellman; and Claude Pumilia, CEO of Accuris.

Panel 3: How SDOs Can Protect Their IP addresses the urgent need for legal frameworks that protect copyright holders’ interests while supporting the proper commercial development and deployment of AI-related products. Panelists will discuss practical legal tools for navigating AI licensing negotiations—contract frameworks, protective provisions, and enforcement approaches—that safeguard standards content while enabling commercial distribution. Attendees will leave with clear insights on the key decision points: what terms to demand, how to allocate liability, and when partnerships make sense. Moderated by Miranda Means, partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, the panel features Jorge L. Contreras, distinguished university professor, James T. Jensen endowed professor for transactional law and director of the Program on Intellectual Property and Technology Law, at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law; Roy Kaufman, managing director, business development and government relations, at the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC); Austin Mayron, deputy solicitor at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO); and Rich Spilde, partner at Holland & Hart LLP.

In prior years, ANSI has offered Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits in connection with this program. CLE refers to the ongoing professional education that attorneys must complete following their admission to the bar. Should ANSI be approved again this year, the Institute will issue another announcement and notify all registered participants to date so that they may take advantage of this opportunity as appropriate.

About the 2026 ANSI Innovation Summit

The ANSI Legal Issues Forum: Standards at a Crossroads—AI Policy, Practice, and Protection is one of several events during the 2026 ANSI Innovation Summit (July 28–31), which also includes the tech conference, Accelerating the Digital Economy through AI and Quantum, a fireside chat with standards CEOs, the Standards Lab, ANSI’s Annual Business Meeting, the ANSI Awards Ceremony, and the U.S.–Korea Standards Forum. Full program details and registration are available at www.ansi.org/summit.

About ANSI

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private nonprofit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standards and conformity assessment system. The Institute’s mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity. Its membership comprises businesses, professional societies and trade associations, standards developers, government agencies, and consumer and labor organizations. The Institute represents the diverse interests of more than 270,000 companies and organizations and 30 million professionals worldwide. ANSI is the official U.S. representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and, via the U.S. National Committee, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and is a U.S. representative to the International Accreditation Forum (IAF).

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Colley Intelligence and CEO Ryan Colley Recognized by Chambers and Partners as Leading Business Intelligence & Investigations Providers

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WASHINGTON, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Colley Intelligence, a full-service investigations, intelligence, and advisory firm, has been recognized by Chambers and Partners as a leading firm in Business Intelligence & Investigations. This marks the second consecutive year that Colley Intelligence has earned recognition from Chambers and Partners, and the first year that CEO Ryan Colley has been individually recognized.

Chambers and Partners is one of the world’s leading independent professional legal research companies, operating across 200 jurisdictions. Since its founding in 1990, Chambers has provided detailed rankings and insights into the world’s top lawyers, legal departments, law firms, and service providers. Its independent research-led approach is relied upon in more than 70 countries.

Chambers Business Intelligence & Investigations guide ranks leading specialists around the world, with coverage of litigation support services in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

In its profile of Colley Intelligence, Chambers noted that the firm is known as a full-service investigations and intelligence advisory firm that advises law firms, investors, corporations, and influential individuals on sensitive, high-stakes, and especially contentious matters.

Ryan Colley, CEO of Colley Intelligence, was also recognized as a notable practitioner and key contact for the firm.

One respondent in the business intelligence and investigations area of the Chambers guide said this of the firm: “Colley Intelligence’s services are excellent, as is the work product. The pricing is competitive, and their responsiveness is excellent.”

“We pride ourselves on our agility and being the ‘go to’ for key executives at some of the world’s most successful companies, and for our work with international law firms,” said Ryan Colley. “This recognition from Chambers and Partners is especially meaningful because it reflects the trust that clients and advisors place in our team when navigating some of their toughest challenges or difficult moments.”

Colley Intelligence is a full-service investigations and intelligence advisory firm that advises law firms, companies, financial institutions, and private clients to navigate complex disputes, uncover actionable insights, and protect their value. Based in Washington, D.C., the firm provides litigation support, business intelligence, forensics, and advisory and consulting services to clients and their advisors around the world. For more information, visit colleyintelligence.com.

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TESCO Strengthens Customer Confidence Through ISO 9001, ISO 17025, and ISO/IEC 27001 Certification

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Internationally recognized standards validate TESCO’s commitment to quality, technical competence, and cybersecurity across its utility solutions portfolio.

BRISTOL, Pa., June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TESCO Metering, a leading provider of metering equipment, meter testing solutions, field services, technical training, and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) solutions, today announced the continued maintenance of its enterprise-wide ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001 certifications, along with its ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation.

Together, these internationally recognized standards demonstrate TESCO’s commitment to delivering high-quality products and services, technically valid testing and calibration results, and a comprehensive, risk-based approach to information security that supports utility customers throughout North America and around the world.

As utilities modernize infrastructure, deploy Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), strengthen cybersecurity programs, and manage increasingly complex regulatory requirements, the need for trusted partners has never been greater. TESCO’s integrated management systems provide customers with confidence that products, services, testing activities, and information management processes are governed by rigorous international standards.

“Trust is earned through consistent performance, technical competence, and responsible stewardship of information,” said Tom Lawton, President and CEO of TESCO Metering. “Maintaining ISO 9001 certification, ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation, and ISO/IEC 27001 certification demonstrates our long-term commitment to providing utilities with reliable solutions, accurate results, and secure business practices that help them operate with confidence.”

Protecting Information Through ISO/IEC 27001

As utilities continue to digitize operations, expand Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), and deploy connected technologies, cybersecurity and data privacy have become mission-critical priorities.

TESCO maintains an Information Security Management System (ISMS) certified to ISO/IEC 27001, the globally recognized standard for information security management. The ISMS provides a comprehensive, risk-based framework that helps protect customer information, business information, and critical operational data through structured governance, documented processes, and continual improvement.

TESCO’s ISMS is audited internally and externally by independent certification bodies and addresses people, processes, technology, and governance across the organization.

The system includes:

Enterprise-wide information security controlsCybersecurity risk assessment and mitigation processesData privacy protection measuresCompliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and statutory requirementsExecutive management oversight and continual improvement activities

TESCO’s current Statement of Applicability, dated January 6, 2026, includes all ISO/IEC 27001 Annex controls and reflects the organization’s comprehensive approach to information security and cybersecurity risk management.

Ensuring Technical Competence Through ISO 17025

ISO 17025 is the international standard for testing and calibration laboratories and serves as the global benchmark for laboratory competence.

TESCO’s ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation demonstrates that testing and calibration activities are performed using validated methods, controlled processes, qualified personnel, and traceable measurements that produce technically valid results.

For utility customers, ISO 17025 accreditation provides confidence that:

Testing and calibration activities meet internationally accepted standardsMeasurement results are accurate, repeatable, and traceableLaboratory personnel possess demonstrated technical competenceEquipment and procedures are regularly evaluated and maintainedResults can be trusted for critical metering and utility applications

This accreditation reinforces TESCO’s longstanding reputation as a trusted technical authority within the utility metering industry.

Delivering Operational Excellence Through ISO 9001

ISO 9001 is the world’s most widely recognized quality management standard and establishes a framework for process consistency, customer focus, risk management, corrective action, and continual improvement.

TESCO’s ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System helps ensure:

Consistent product and service qualityStrong process control and operational disciplineContinuous improvement throughout the organizationIncreased customer satisfaction and responsivenessReduced operational risk and enhanced efficiency

By maintaining ISO 9001 certification, TESCO demonstrates a company-wide commitment to meeting customer requirements while continually improving performance across every aspect of its operations.

A Foundation for Continuous Improvement

Maintaining ISO 9001 certification, ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation, and ISO/IEC 27001 certification requires ongoing internal audits, management reviews, risk assessments, corrective actions, and continual improvement activities.

Together, these internationally recognized standards create a robust operational framework that strengthens customer trust while helping TESCO:

Reduce operational and cybersecurity riskImprove organizational efficiency and effectivenessSupport regulatory and compliance requirementsEnhance business resilience and sustainabilityDeliver reliable, secure, and technically competent solutions to the utility industry

This integrated management approach enables TESCO to continuously improve its products, services, testing activities, and information security practices while providing customers with confidence that they are partnering with an organization committed to operational excellence.

For utilities, meter service providers, manufacturers, and energy organizations, TESCO’s maintenance of ISO 9001 certification, ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation, and ISO/IEC 27001 certification provides assurance that the company operates under internationally recognized standards for quality, laboratory competence, and information security. Together, these standards help customers reduce risk, improve compliance, strengthen cybersecurity readiness, and maintain confidence in critical metering operations and infrastructure investments.

About TESCO Metering

Founded in 1904, TESCO Metering is the industry leader in electric utility metering equipment, meter testing solutions, field services, technical training, and engineered utility systems. For more than 120 years, electric utilities, meter service providers, manufacturers, and energy organizations have trusted TESCO to improve safety, accuracy, reliability, and operational performance across the meter lifecycle.

TESCO designs, manufactures, and supports a comprehensive portfolio of metering products and solutions, including meter testing systems, field test equipment, artificial loads, burdens, test switches, optical probes, AMI deployment and communication solutions, EVSE testing equipment, statistical sampling systems, ultrasonic cleaning solutions, meter shop infrastructure, and custom engineered systems.

TESCO maintains enterprise-wide ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001 certifications, as well as ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to quality management, technical competence, and information security. These internationally recognized standards help ensure reliable products and services, technically valid results, and secure business practices for customers throughout the utility industry.

Headquartered in Bristol, Pennsylvania, TESCO serves customers throughout North America and around the world with innovative solutions, expert technical support, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Reliable Results. Every Meter. Every Time.

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THE NEW HARLEM RENAISSANCE DISTRICT GROUP TO LAUNCH SOCIO-ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVES AND DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MUNICIPAL DATA & POWER (MDP)

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HRG Drops Landmark Initiative to Advance Community Ownership, Economic Development, Green Energy, Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure and Thousands of Good-Paying Jobs Across New York State

NEW YORK, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Municipal Data & Power (MDP), in partnership with The New Harlem Renaissance Group (HRG), today announced its support for the newly established Harlem Renaissance District initiatives and plans to convene the inaugural Harlem Renaissance District Socio-Economic Empowerment, Ownership and Development Conference.

The New Harlem Renaissance District was established through the leadership of State Senator Cordell Cleare and signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul. The HRG and this historic Conference is intended to serve as a catalyst for transformative initiatives that will bring together community leaders, elected officials, investors, entrepreneurs, developers, educators, cultural institutions, workforce organizations and technology innovators to develop a shared vision and actionable strategies for Harlem’s next century of growth, economic empowerment, community ownership and prosperity including arts & cultural preservation.

The event will also highlight Municipal Data & Power’s proposed New York State Data & Power Sovereignty Initiative and a planned New York Green Energy Bond Framework, aimed at strengthening energy security and redundancy, supporting artificial intelligence infrastructure, modernizing public infrastructure, expanding economic development programs and creating thousands of high-quality jobs throughout New York State.

Organizers describe the conference as a modern continuation of the original Harlem Renaissance movement—one focused not only on culture and artistic achievement, but also on ownership, capital formation, technology innovation, affordable housing, entrepreneurship and generational wealth creation.

“The original Harlem Renaissance changed the world culturally,” said Sir J.T. Thompson, Founder of The New Harlem Renaissance Group and its initiatives, Chairman of Municipal Data & Power, and Board Member of The Harlem Arts Alliance. “The New Harlem Renaissance District seeks to build upon that extraordinary legacy by creating a model where culture drives capital, capital creates ownership, and ownership generates long-term prosperity for Harlem residents, businesses and future generations.”

The organization will establish a Community Advisory Board and partner with local residents, business leaders, arts organizations, educational institutions and capital market participants to ensure that development remains inclusive, equitable and community-driven.

Conference Focus Areas

The conference agenda will include presentations, workshops, panel discussions and strategic planning sessions centered around the following key sectors:

Affordable Housing Development and Community Ownership ModelsCommercial and Mixed-Use Real Estate DevelopmentSmall Business Capital Access and Entrepreneurship ProgramsWorkforce Development and Career PathwaysTechnology, Artificial Intelligence and Innovation EcosystemsArts, Entertainment and Creative Economy DevelopmentCultural Tourism and Heritage PreservationEducation and Youth Advancement ProgramsHealth and Community Wellness InitiativesInfrastructure Modernization and Public Investment StrategiesEnergy Development and Sustainability ProgramsCommunity Wealth Building and Generational Ownership Models

A major focus of the conference will be the introduction of the proposed Harlem Renaissance District Capital Initiatives Program, a comprehensive framework intended to attract public, private and philanthropic investment into strategic projects that strengthen Harlem’s economic foundation while preserving its unique cultural identity.

Conference organizers will also unveil several signature initiatives envisioned under the Harlem Renaissance District platform, including The Harlem Walk of Fame™ on historic 125th Street, Technology-enabled cultural tourism and digital experiences, Entrepreneurial incubators and innovation centers, Job creation and workforce development programs, and Community ownership and wealth-building initiatives

These efforts will be further galvanized through the annual Harlem Renaissance Legacy Awards, Harlem Walk of Fame Inductions, and the publication of an annual State of the Harlem Renaissance District Report measuring progress and impact.

The conference will also explore how Harlem can actively participate in New York State’s emerging artificial intelligence, energy and digital infrastructure economy through alignment with MDP’s proposed Data & Power Sovereignty Initiative. Under the proposal, future statewide economic development investments could support projects integrating technology, workforce development, entrepreneurship, housing and community revitalization throughout Harlem and neighboring communities.

According to Municipal Data & Power leadership, the proposed New York Green Energy Bond Initiative represents one of the most ambitious economic development frameworks ever contemplated for New York State. The initiative includes proposed investments in State partnered and revenue sharing on advanced data centers, resilient micro-power grids, energy infrastructure, workforce development and housing, and community funding initiatives statewide funding by MDP Green Energy Bond.

MDP leadership believes these investments could position New York as a national leader in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, clean energy and digital infrastructure while creating substantial employment opportunities and strengthening long-term economic competitiveness.

“The future economy will be driven by ownership of data, power, technology and infrastructure,” said Henry Whitlow, Chief Executive Officer of Municipal Data & Power. “Our goal is to ensure communities like Harlem are active participants and beneficiaries in that future rather than observers. The Harlem Renaissance District represents an opportunity to align culture, innovation and investment into a model that creates measurable economic empowerment and generational opportunity.”

The conference will also provide opportunities for investors, foundations, corporations, educational institutions and government agencies to explore partnership opportunities supporting Harlem Renaissance District initiatives and related statewide development efforts.

In addition, organizers will introduce the Harlem Renaissance District Foundation, a community-focused entity dedicated to supporting cultural preservation, educational advancement, affordable housing initiatives, entrepreneurship programs and long-term community stewardship. Working alongside The New Harlem Renaissance Group, the Foundation will help ensure that economic growth remains aligned with community priorities and principles of inclusive development.

Organizers expect attendance from elected officials, economic development agencies, financial institutions, community organizations, cultural leaders, developers, investors, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, labor organizations and technology companies interested in participating in Harlem’s next chapter of growth and opportunity.

More information will be released in the coming weeks regarding conference dates, participation, sponsorships, and partnerships.

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