NEWS RELEASE: Zachary Boyd Appointed as New Director of the Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy

The Utah Department of Commerce has appointed Dr. Zachary Boyd as the Director of the newly established Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy. Dr. Boyd brings an extensive background in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, which will help lead the state’s efforts in exploring AI technologies and developing policies.

NEWS RELEASE: Leigh Veillette Appointed as New Director of the Utah Division of Real Estate

Salt Lake City, Utah – The Utah Department of Commerce has appointed Leigh Veillette as the new Director of the Utah Division of Real Estate (DRE). Veillette, who has an impressive background in regulatory oversight and legal analysis, brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She previously served as the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code (DCCC) director …

NEWS RELEASE: FTC and Utah Lawsuit Results in Over $10 Million in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Real Estate Investment Training Scheme

Salt Lake City —The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing over $10 million in refunds to consumers who paid for a deceptive real estate investment training scheme that falsely promised significant profits through “flipping” houses. The FTC and the Utah Attorney General’s Office, on behalf of the Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection, sued Response Marketing Group, LLC in …

NEWS RELEASE: The Utah Department of Commerce is accepting registrations for Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)

SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Corporations and Commercial Code now accepts registrations for Limited Liability Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (LLD or DAOs). This groundbreaking law, which took effect on January 1, 2024, recognizes DAOs that meet the requirements of the DAO Act as legal entities that operate through smart contracts and blockchain technology without a …