Kat Black

Kat Black

Kat Black is a reporter and editor at ALM covering tech, entertainment, cybersecurity and data privacy litigation in California. Now based in Los Angeles, she worked as a business journalist and freelance writer in New York City before joining ALM in 2024.

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November 09, 2024 | The Recorder

Wilson Sonsini Knocks Out Claims Against Inhibrx Biosciences in Trade Secrets Verdict

"The most important thing about the win is it lets scientists who are really dedicated to trying to improve the lives of cancer patients to get back to focusing on that," said Luis Li, a Wilson Sonsini attorney who served as lead trial counsel for Inhibrx.

By Kat Black

3 minute read

November 08, 2024 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Wilson Sonsini Knocks Out Claims Against Inhibrx Biosciences in Trade Secrets Verdict

"The most important thing about the win is it lets scientists who are really dedicated to trying to improve the lives of cancer patients to get back to focusing on that," said Luis Li, a Wilson Sonsini attorney who served as lead trial counsel for Inhibrx.

By Kat Black

3 minute read

November 08, 2024 | The Recorder

'Innovation Over Regulation': Tech Litigators and Experts Share Insights on the Future of AI, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Under Trump

Warren Hodges, counsel at Hanson Bridgett in Sacramento, creator of the firm's AI practice and an employment law expert, said that his clients are particularly concerned about the federal regulation of AI use in hiring practices.

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10 minute read

November 06, 2024 | The Recorder

Hueston Hennigan Secures Dismissal of SEC Action Against Ex-PwC Auditor in Mattel-Linked Case

The federal agency issued a one-page order dropping the action against Joshua Abrahams last Friday after the Division of Enforcement filed a motion to dismiss it on Aug. 12, simply stating: "Under the circumstances, it appears appropriate to grant the Division's motion and dismiss the proceeding."

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3 minute read

November 05, 2024 | The Recorder

California Federal Court Grants CoStar Group's Motion to Narrow Claims in Move Inc. Trade Secrets Case

U.S. District Judge George H. Wu granted the defense's motion to dismiss claims alleging violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and the Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act with leave to amend in a ruling published Oct. 29.

By Kat Black

4 minute read

November 04, 2024 | Litigation Daily

Beyond Borders: Baker McKenzie Attorneys Stress the Need for a Global Outlook Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Matters

Baker McKenzie's Vinod Bange, Brian Hengesbaugh and Eva-Maria Strobel discuss the challenges of advising global clients on the patchwork of parallel regulations covering cybersecurity and data privacy.

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10 minute read

November 01, 2024 | The Recorder

Keker Secures Defense Win for EDA Software Company Real Intent in Synopsys Copyright Infringement Case

On Aug. 26, a San Jose federal court granted summary judgment in favor of Real Intent on fair use but rejected Real Intent's motion for summary judgment on Synopsys' breach-of-contract claim. A jury awarded damages of $550,000 to Synopsys on its breach-of-contract claim on Tuesday.

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4 minute read

October 31, 2024 | The Recorder

California Loan Agency Hit With Proposed Class Action Over Alleged Third-Party AI Data Harvesting

The suit accuses Lendistry of breaching a contractual obligation to protect the beneficiaries' data privacy by deploying AI technologies that harvested class members' business, behavioral and biometric data and transmitted it to third-party companies without adequate disclosures.

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3 minute read

October 25, 2024 | The Recorder

LinkedIn Hit With Wave of Health Data Claims Under California Privacy Law

All three cases, filed by Bursor & Fisher in the California Northern District Court and the California Superior Court in Santa Clara County, alleged wiretapping claims under the California Invasion of Privacy Act.

By Kat Black

4 minute read

October 22, 2024 | The Recorder

'Blatant and Audacious': Sideman & Bancroft Wins Injunction for Biotech Startup Trilobio in Trade Secrets Theft Case

The San Francisco-based company uses AI-fueled technology to create robots that perform biological research and development tasks and conduct genetic testing.

By Kat Black

4 minute read