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M&A Guru Taps Familiar Face to Lead Legal for Growth-Hungry Startup

Serial entrepreneur Brad Jacobs has hired Christopher Signorello as chief legal officer of QXO, which aims to become a $50 billion player in the building-products-distribution field.
3 minute read

Law.com

A 'Spotify Model' for AI Content: ArentFox Schiff's AI, Metaverse & Blockchain Co-Leader Suggests Licensing to Combat Generative Misuse

"I think as the industry matures, which it's doing very rapidly, it's going to shift from that sort of 'Wild West' model where there's a lot of piracy happening, into something that is more respectful of the rights of both the third-party brands, creators, celebrities, artists and media companies," Dan Jasnow, a partner with ArentFox Schiff, told Law.com.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

As US Antitrust Enforcers Target AI Firms, Legal Experts Predict Lawsuits Will Follow

"They want to maintain their reputations for being very aggressive," law professor Thom Lambert said of the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice agreeing to target top AI firms on antitrust grounds. "My guess is this seals the deal: These companies are going to get sued."
5 minute read

The Recorder

'Cradle to Grave': Children's Clothing Company Carter's Sued in Digital Privacy Class Action

A new proposed class action against children's clothing retailer Carter's argues that the company violated California Penal Code § 638.51, known as California's "Trap and Trace Law," through its partnership with TikTok.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Audible Sued for Alleged Streaming Technology Patent Infringement

The plaintiff contends Audible had notice that it was infringing on its patents more than 10 years ago.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Apple Battles Multiple Antitrust Class Actions After Being Sued by DOJ

Just two months after being targeted by the Department of Justice, Apple was hit with a fresh lawsuit in the Northern District of California alleging anti-competitive practices and lost a bid to block a class action in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Autonomy CEO Downplays Panicked Emails, Denies Firm Was Tanking Before $11B Sale to HP

"What we're looking at is the sausage-making that goes into every quarter and the stress that goes into sales," Autonomy CEO Michael Lynch said of internal emails expressing alarm about the company's progress closing deals.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Autonomy CEO Denies Misleading HP, Says Its Own Blunders Made $11B Buyout a Flop

After HP fired CEO Leo Apotheker, there "was total chaos and paralysis for weeks," former Autonomy CEO Michael Lynch testified Tuesday. "There was no transition plan, no handing over of the Autonomy plan. It was back to square one."
8 minute read

The Recorder

Seagate Accused of Misappropriating 'Cutting-Edge' Data Storage Trade Secrets

Access Optical Networks has accused Seagate of stealing confidential information to advance the research and development of its own next-generation mass data storage technology.
3 minute read

Law.com

North Carolina Courts to Introduce Kiosks Next Month to Assist in Rollout of eCourts

All-in-one self-service kiosks include scanners, printers and payment services to help the public "more easily engage with the court system," the state's Administrative Office of the Courts announced.
3 minute read

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