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The Weekly Hill Update - December 2025 #3

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Below is this week’s congressional update by BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team. We’ll continue to post in weeks when both chambers of Congress are in session....more

A&O Shearman

UK Pension: What's new this week? December 2025 # 3

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Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions....more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Trump Administration Issues EO Advancing Federal Preemption of AI Laws

On Thursday, Dec. 11, President Trump released the executive order (EO), “Ensuring A National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence,” which seeks to limit excessive state regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). The...more

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President Signs Executive Order to Limit State Regulation of Artificial Intelligence

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On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order purporting to limit the ability of states to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The order’s stated purpose is to ensure that American AI companies...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Industry Stakeholders Discuss State of USMCA at USTR Hearing

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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on Dec. 3-5, 2025, held a hearing on the six-year review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) that attracted a broad range of panelists representing...more

DLA Piper

More than just a driving force for the German economy?

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Special funds have evolved from crisis instruments into economic policy financing tools – including Germany’s Special Fund for Infrastructure and Climate Neutrality (Sondervermögen, SVIK). With a volume of EUR500 billion...more

Fenwick & West LLP

AI Startups Keep Their Market Edge in Q3 2025, But Sustainability Questions Linger

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Q3 2025 confirmed what many venture observers suspected: startups deploying or developing AI technologies continue to command higher valuations than their non-AI peers, with 2.5x higher revenue multiples (20x vs. 8x). ...more

A&O Shearman

Transactional activity in Europe gains momentum heading into 2026

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European M&A markets are showing signs of renewed vigor, with growth in deal values despite ongoing macroeconomic and regulatory challenges. Here we explore shifting dynamics across three of Europe’s most active markets, and...more

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Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds boost regional M&A

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While global M&A volumes fell in 2025, in the Middle East they rose sharply. Many of the biggest investments involved the region’s sovereign wealth funds, which pursued strategic transactions in AI, semiconductors and data...more

Fenwick & West LLP

2025 Corporate Governance Practices and Trends in Silicon Valley and at Large Companies Nationwide

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For two decades, Fenwick has reported on corporate governance statistics and trends among the S&P 100 and Silicon Valley’s largest public technology and life science companies, with the goal of educating public company...more

DLA Piper

European Technology Summit 2025

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The DLA Piper European Tech Summit 2025 was designed with one clear goal: to provide our clients with meaningful insight into the legal and commercial issues shaping the future of technology. With over 700 attendees in...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Executive Order Establishes “Genesis Mission” to Accelerate AI-Driven Scientific Discovery

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While the tech industry prepares for an Executive Order (EO) seeking to limit state regulation of AI, President Trump instead issued an EO titled “Launching the Genesis Mission” on November 24, 2025. The Genesis Mission (the...more

Hogan Lovells

Reforming Hong Kong’s Registered Designs Regime for the Digital Economy

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Hong Kong is undertaking a comprehensive review of its registered designs regime to align with international standards and strengthen legal protection for design owners, supporting new industrialisation and the rapidly...more

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

New EU and UK Export Controls on Emerging Technologies

The EU has adopted new export controls on a range of emerging technologies (including quantum technologies, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, advanced computing, advanced materials and coatings for high temperature...more

Venable LLP

Handling IP Rights in SaaS Contracts: Protecting Ownership in Vendor Agreements

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Want to learn more about drafting, negotiating, and understanding intellectual property and technology contracts and have 10 minutes to spare? Grab your morning coffee or afternoon tea and dig into our Tech Contract Quick...more

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Why the AI Race Hinges on Elite Talent

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Scarcity of specialized expertise is redefining how companies hire, incentivize, retain, and invest — shifting the balance of power in AI and similar innovation markets...more

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Antitrust Authorities Rethink Coordination for the Digital Age

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Companies face new strategic risks as regulators scrutinize business intelligence practices for unintended collusion....more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Legal Obligations for Recipients of Israel Innovation Authority Grants

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Securing a grant from the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) is a major vote of confidence and a critical financial boost for any R&D company. However, the funding comes with a complex set of legal, regulatory, and financial...more

A&O Shearman

Antitrust and Intellectual Property - Convergence, Tension, And Enforcement In Technology Driven Markets

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Intellectual property and antitrust share a common goal; consumer welfare through innovation. However, each body of law approaches that objective from different—and sometimes opposing—directions. IP promotes investment,...more

Cooley LLP

Capital Markets Crystal Ball: Predictions for 2026

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With New Year’s Day approaching, now is an exciting time to imagine what lies ahead for the capital markets. Q1 is typically quiet, but if you’re considering an initial public offering in 2026, keep an eye out for these key...more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

Patent Protection and Profitability: What Can Large Companies Teach Small Businesses?

While larger companies typically dominate patent filings, if you’re a small or mid-size business, understanding how these giants use patents can offer valuable insights for shaping your own Intellectual Property (IP)...more

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2026 Outlook: AI, IPOs, and the New “Normal” in Venture & Private Equity

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The 2026 outlook for market activity is cautiously optimistic amid ongoing challenges. Private equity firms are shifting to more hands-on, creative strategies to unlock liquidity in aging portfolios, with increased use of...more

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Congress Again Drops Bid to Block State AI Laws: What It Means for Employers and Tech Businesses

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Key lawmakers just killed a provision that would have stopped states from enforcing their own artificial intelligence laws from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), handing a setback to President Trump’s latest push...more

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Forecast 2026: Your Workplace Law Guide - 2025 Recap + 2026 Predictions

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As we wrap up 2025 and look toward 2026, one theme rises above the rest: employers are navigating a workplace landscape that is more volatile, more tech-driven, and more globally interconnected than ever before. From sweeping...more

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What Does Transparency For AI Generated Content Look Like in Practice - an Australian take

Picture this: your next amazing blog post is locked and ready for publication – and you’re ahead of schedule thanks to time saved through use of AI. You know you should be ‘transparent’ about that use, but how do you actually...more

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