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Tech Funding, IPOs are Less Frequent in 2024

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY – The number of venture capital dollars flowing to Greater San Diego technology companies is becoming less frequent in 2024, a trend mirroring national investment activity that appears to favor bigger bets at...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Navigating the Complex Landscape of AI Governance: Principles and Frameworks for Responsible Innovation

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping landscapes in the healthcare industry and beyond, understanding the governance of AI technologies is paramount for organizations seeking to utilize AI systems and...more

Goldberg Segalla

Big Tech’s Investment in Geothermal Energy Continues to Heat Up

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On August 26, Sage Geosystems announced an agreement to supply Meta with 150 MW of geothermal power. Sage will use its proprietary Geopressured Geothermal System (GGS) to provide carbon-free power for Meta’s data centers....more

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Securities Class Action Filings: 2024 Midyear Assessment - Key Trends in Federal Filings

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This is an excerpt from Securities Class Action Filings 2024 Midyear Assessment - COVID-19-related filings are on pace to increase by 27% in 2024. The number of cryptocurrency-related filings in 2024 H1 (three) was in line...more

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Treasury Department Moves to Expand CFIUS’s Real Estate Jurisdiction & Implement China-Bound Tech Investment Restrictions

The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), as Chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), has announced a proposed rule to expand CFIUS’s jurisdiction over real estate transactions by...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Treasury Issues Proposed Regulations Prohibiting Certain US Investment in Chinese Technology Companies

The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM or the Proposed Rule), issued by Treasury on June 21, 2024, would implement President Biden’s August 9, 2023, Executive Order on outbound investment, which addresses concerns related to...more

Dechert LLP

Finally, An Update on Outbound Investment

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Almost a year after President Biden signed an Executive Order to establish a U.S. outbound investment regime, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) on U.S. outbound...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Proposed Outbound Investment Regulations: Understanding the New Restrictions on U.S. Outbound Investments in Artificial...

In an era where technological prowess and economic security are more entangled than ever, the United States has refined its approach towards restricting outbound investments. As we have been blogging since 2022, the past two...more

White & Case LLP

“Magnificent Seven” ride again as AI spurs rise in US tech M&A

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Dealmaking makes a comeback as tech giants battle for dominance in artificial intelligence - Dealmakers in the technology sector have battled headwinds over the past few years. Global deal value sank to US$456.6 billion in...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

AI’s Power Play: Congress Calls for Smart Energy Solutions to Fuel AI Growth

The energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are growing significantly, with the Department of Energy (DOE) forecasting a tenfold increase in data center energy demand due to the rise of AI applications and...more

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Africa represents new frontier for tech dealmakers

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The continent’s growing population is producing a wealth of investment opportunities as demand for digital services ramps up - The technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector has been a major driver of Africa’s...more

KPMG Board Leadership Center (BLC)

Board oversight of GenAI

Like few topics before it, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has dominated discussions in many C-suites over the last year. Boards are playing a crucial role in both encouraging management to accelerate the pace of...more

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Digital healthcare in Southeast Asia offers healthy returns

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Rapid digitalization in the health industry is set to drive M&A across the region - Digitalization is reshaping the global healthcare industry as demand for personalized, more accessible care fuels innovative market...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

AI News Roundup – Political deepfake videos, OpenAI’s superalignment team disbanded, AI technology moving to film production, and...

To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following....more

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U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel Merger: A Potent Catalyst for U.S.-Japan Relations and Technological Advancement

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As the proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel garners global attention, its implications extend far beyond mere corporate gains. This merger symbolizes a strengthening of the crucial U.S.-Japan...more

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Key Takeaways from 2024 Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit

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Asembia’s 20th Annual Specialty Pharmacy Summit once again brought investors and operators in the specialty pharmacy ecosystem to Las Vegas for learning sessions and networking. Bass, Berry & Sims brought a team of four...more

White & Case LLP

AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker

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The global dash to regulate AI - Artificial intelligence (AI) has made enormous strides in recent years and has increasingly moved into the public consciousness. Increases in computational power, coupled with advances in...more

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April 2024 HSR Transactions: Examining the Impact on Cybersecurity and eDiscovery Practices

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In the first quarter of 2024, the U.S. economy demonstrated a moderated growth rate of 1.6 percent in real GDP, marking a slowdown from the 3.4 percent growth observed in the last quarter of 2023. Despite this deceleration,...more

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Investing in R&D-Stage Healthcare Companies: A Recap of BBHIC 2024

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It was another record-breaking year for the annual Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference (BBHIC) in Toronto. The event brought together premier healthcare companies and investors from Canada and around the world....more

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March 2024 HSR Transactions: Unpacking Their Implications for Cybersecurity and eDiscovery Trends

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Editor’s Note: This comprehensive report explores the intricate relationship between economic trends, Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) transaction activities, and their implications for professionals in cybersecurity, information...more

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The Complex Terrain of the Video Game Industry: Challenges and Opportunities

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The video game industry is brimming with innovation, competition, and transformative technological advancements. As we look at the current state of this vibrant sector, it is evident there are both challenges and...more

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Ready to launch: US stock markets are poised for a strong 2024

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US IPO markets have been lackluster during the past 24 months, but, as interest rates stabilize and stock valuations recover, the backdrop for US IPOs in 2024 is improving - Despite high interest rates and geopolitical...more

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Market overview: The global IPO landscape

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Global IPO markets endured a difficult 2023 in the face of rising interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty. But after a challenging 12 months, the outlook for IPO activity in 2024 is brightening This past year has been one...more

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Building a pipeline: Will Brazil emerge from its dry season?

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After a dry spell, the pipeline of Brazilian IPO candidates is showing signs of filling up again - We expect Brazilian public markets to take center stage in 2024, as hopes remain that this will be the year that South...more

Maynard Nexsen

US Space Force announces "Commercial Space Strategy" to increase competitive advantage

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At the 39TH Space Symposium in Colorado Springs on April 10TH, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman announced the US Space Force’s (USSF) blueprint for integrating private-sector capabilities. This blueprint, dubbed...more

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