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As AI reshapes the life sciences sector, innovators face new strategic considerations around patent timing. Unlike conventional technologies, AI-driven life sciences innovations often benefit from earlier patent filings. Read key takeaways in the latest MoFo Life Sciences blog update: bit.ly/4s4a38G
December 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
As AI reshapes the life sciences sector, innovators face new strategic considerations around patent timing. Unlike conventional technologies, AI-driven life sciences innovations often benefit from earlier patent filings. Read key takeaways in the latest MoFo Life Sciences blog update: bit.ly/4s4a38G
In our latest MoFo Stories feature, Denver Summer Associate Blair Wales reflects on how community, mentorship, and the right environment can make all the difference. Read more: bit.ly/3YvaL0Q
December 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
In our latest MoFo Stories feature, Denver Summer Associate Blair Wales reflects on how community, mentorship, and the right environment can make all the difference. Read more: bit.ly/3YvaL0Q
A surge of new CIT lawsuits highlights the urgency for importers seeking refunds of the IEEPA-based tariffs imposed in early 2025. With the Supreme Court now weighing the legality of these duties companies are taking swift steps to preserve their rights. Read more: bit.ly/45bGwQj
December 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
A surge of new CIT lawsuits highlights the urgency for importers seeking refunds of the IEEPA-based tariffs imposed in early 2025. With the Supreme Court now weighing the legality of these duties companies are taking swift steps to preserve their rights. Read more: bit.ly/45bGwQj
1Ls, join MoFo on January 5 in our Los Angeles office to connect with our attorneys and discover potential career opportunities. RSVP now to secure your spot: bit.ly/4pAFzJL
December 12, 2025 at 9:18 PM
1Ls, join MoFo on January 5 in our Los Angeles office to connect with our attorneys and discover potential career opportunities. RSVP now to secure your spot: bit.ly/4pAFzJL
Recent guidance from USPTO Director John Squires reflects the Office’s continued effort to provide greater predictability and transparency at the USPTO, particularly for computer-related, AI-driven, and/or medical diagnostic innovations. Learn more: bit.ly/3MwdUuQ
December 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Recent guidance from USPTO Director John Squires reflects the Office’s continued effort to provide greater predictability and transparency at the USPTO, particularly for computer-related, AI-driven, and/or medical diagnostic innovations. Learn more: bit.ly/3MwdUuQ
President Trump’s new Executive Order (EO), “Launching the Genesis Mission,” establishes a sweeping national initiative to accelerate scientific discovery through AI. Read MoFo’s latest client alert for a deeper dive into the key provisions and implications of the EO: bit.ly/4pwdvXH
December 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
President Trump’s new Executive Order (EO), “Launching the Genesis Mission,” establishes a sweeping national initiative to accelerate scientific discovery through AI. Read MoFo’s latest client alert for a deeper dive into the key provisions and implications of the EO: bit.ly/4pwdvXH
Germany’s implementation of the NIS2 Directive is now in force. The new law, including major updates to the BSI Act, introduces mandatory BSI registration and expanded cybersecurity obligations for organizations operating in Germany. Read about the key changes: bit.ly/3YoB7l7
December 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Germany’s implementation of the NIS2 Directive is now in force. The new law, including major updates to the BSI Act, introduces mandatory BSI registration and expanded cybersecurity obligations for organizations operating in Germany. Read about the key changes: bit.ly/3YoB7l7
State-level tech regulation is on the move. MoFo’s latest Social Links roundup covers Ohio’s sweeping but loophole-laden age-verification law and developments in AI, data privacy, and platform accountability from Columbus to Sacramento: bit.ly/4rSArlG
December 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
State-level tech regulation is on the move. MoFo’s latest Social Links roundup covers Ohio’s sweeping but loophole-laden age-verification law and developments in AI, data privacy, and platform accountability from Columbus to Sacramento: bit.ly/4rSArlG
MoFo is proud to be recognized by Bloomberg Law as one of just nine Pro Bono Innovators of 2025. The honor reflects the creativity, dedication, and global mindset our lawyers bring to advancing access to justice. Read more: bit.ly/4rIGdGm
December 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
MoFo is proud to be recognized by Bloomberg Law as one of just nine Pro Bono Innovators of 2025. The honor reflects the creativity, dedication, and global mindset our lawyers bring to advancing access to justice. Read more: bit.ly/4rIGdGm
MoFo’s latest Quarterly Cartel Catch-Up breaks down the key trends shaping U.S. and international enforcement as we close out the first year of the second Trump administration: bit.ly/44oZeDT
December 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
MoFo’s latest Quarterly Cartel Catch-Up breaks down the key trends shaping U.S. and international enforcement as we close out the first year of the second Trump administration: bit.ly/44oZeDT
On November 18, 2025, the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision in Duke University, Allergan v. Sandoz, underscoring the importance of clear, well-supported patent disclosures. Learn more: bit.ly/4atOnwn
December 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
On November 18, 2025, the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision in Duke University, Allergan v. Sandoz, underscoring the importance of clear, well-supported patent disclosures. Learn more: bit.ly/4atOnwn
The CFTC has announced the upcoming launch of the first leveraged spot cryptocurrency product on a CFTC-regulated exchange, marking a notable shift in U.S. digital asset regulation: bit.ly/48uctFM
December 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The CFTC has announced the upcoming launch of the first leveraged spot cryptocurrency product on a CFTC-regulated exchange, marking a notable shift in U.S. digital asset regulation: bit.ly/48uctFM
Congratulations to MoFo’s William Frentzen and Christine Wong on being named to the Daily Journal’s list of Top White Collar Attorneys for 2025, recognizing their leadership on today’s most complex investigations and highest-stakes disputes. bit.ly/4iVPsiG
December 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Congratulations to MoFo’s William Frentzen and Christine Wong on being named to the Daily Journal’s list of Top White Collar Attorneys for 2025, recognizing their leadership on today’s most complex investigations and highest-stakes disputes. bit.ly/4iVPsiG
New state consumer privacy laws come into effect on January 1, 2026, along with recently approved CCPA regulations. Do companies need to update their privacy policies and other privacy-related disclosures before year end? Find out in the latest edition of “A MoFo Privacy Minute." bit.ly/4pp8xfo
December 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
New state consumer privacy laws come into effect on January 1, 2026, along with recently approved CCPA regulations. Do companies need to update their privacy policies and other privacy-related disclosures before year end? Find out in the latest edition of “A MoFo Privacy Minute." bit.ly/4pp8xfo
Recent guidance from USPTO Director John Squires reflects the Office’s continued effort to provide greater predictability and transparency at the USPTO, particularly for computer-related, AI-driven, and/or medical diagnostic innovations. Learn more: bit.ly/4rU9xdi
December 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Recent guidance from USPTO Director John Squires reflects the Office’s continued effort to provide greater predictability and transparency at the USPTO, particularly for computer-related, AI-driven, and/or medical diagnostic innovations. Learn more: bit.ly/4rU9xdi
MoFo is proud to be recognized by the Financial Times as one of its most innovative law firms in the 2025 Innovative Lawyers report. The FT highlighted MoFo’s leadership on complex, technology-driven matters and our meaningful pro bono efforts. Read more: bit.ly/4pYSS6q
December 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
MoFo is proud to be recognized by the Financial Times as one of its most innovative law firms in the 2025 Innovative Lawyers report. The FT highlighted MoFo’s leadership on complex, technology-driven matters and our meaningful pro bono efforts. Read more: bit.ly/4pYSS6q
Backed by insights from 300 global dealmakers, MoFo’s 2025 Tech M&A Survey, published in collaboration with Mergermarket, spotlights the trends set to define tech dealmaking next year. Explore what’s driving momentum and where the biggest opportunities may be: bit.ly/44LsiWc
December 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Backed by insights from 300 global dealmakers, MoFo’s 2025 Tech M&A Survey, published in collaboration with Mergermarket, spotlights the trends set to define tech dealmaking next year. Explore what’s driving momentum and where the biggest opportunities may be: bit.ly/44LsiWc
How are stablecoins changing the payments business? MoFo’s Alexandra Steinberg Barrage recently sat down with Innovative Payments Association's Ben Jackson to discuss this and more: bit.ly/4rNVgyG
December 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
How are stablecoins changing the payments business? MoFo’s Alexandra Steinberg Barrage recently sat down with Innovative Payments Association's Ben Jackson to discuss this and more: bit.ly/4rNVgyG
The SEC is preparing to modernize Item 402 of Regulation S-K, the backbone of public-company executive compensation disclosure. What can boards and compensation committees do to ease the transition to any new rules and also strengthen credibility under the current regime? bit.ly/4a0q9cJ
December 9, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The SEC is preparing to modernize Item 402 of Regulation S-K, the backbone of public-company executive compensation disclosure. What can boards and compensation committees do to ease the transition to any new rules and also strengthen credibility under the current regime? bit.ly/4a0q9cJ
Join MoFo and MassVentures for session 1 of 4 of “The Partnering Playbook" webinar series on December 11 focused on the unique path of translating academic research into a commercial venture. For more details: bit.ly/4odXkgb
December 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Join MoFo and MassVentures for session 1 of 4 of “The Partnering Playbook" webinar series on December 11 focused on the unique path of translating academic research into a commercial venture. For more details: bit.ly/4odXkgb
Meet Paola Tejada Gonzalez, who spent her summer as part of MoFo’s 2025 Summer Associate Program in the firm’s San Francisco office. In this MoFo Stories feature, she shares insights into her experience, offering a glimpse into what life as a MoFo summer associate is really like: bit.ly/3KLa14B
December 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Meet Paola Tejada Gonzalez, who spent her summer as part of MoFo’s 2025 Summer Associate Program in the firm’s San Francisco office. In this MoFo Stories feature, she shares insights into her experience, offering a glimpse into what life as a MoFo summer associate is really like: bit.ly/3KLa14B
Read the latest edition of MoFo’s “Congressional Investigations Quarterly” for insight into the topics currently dominating congressional investigations, including trending tech policy issues: bit.ly/48SNBaF
December 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Read the latest edition of MoFo’s “Congressional Investigations Quarterly” for insight into the topics currently dominating congressional investigations, including trending tech policy issues: bit.ly/48SNBaF
Stablecoins have emerged as a critical bridge between traditional finance and the digital asset ecosystem. Learn more about the current state of stablecoin regulation and what’s on the regulatory horizon, in both the UK and the United States: bit.ly/3Kr1gN1
December 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Stablecoins have emerged as a critical bridge between traditional finance and the digital asset ecosystem. Learn more about the current state of stablecoin regulation and what’s on the regulatory horizon, in both the UK and the United States: bit.ly/3Kr1gN1
Calling all 1Ls! MoFo’s 2026 Summer Associate Program is your opportunity to work alongside world-class attorneys and make an impact from day one. Applications are now open: bit.ly/3Lb7osw
December 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Calling all 1Ls! MoFo’s 2026 Summer Associate Program is your opportunity to work alongside world-class attorneys and make an impact from day one. Applications are now open: bit.ly/3Lb7osw
If you missed MoFo’s ScaleUp Speaker Series, you still have a chance to jump in. Join us on December 12 for an interactive virtual open forum where founders can bring questions directly to our startup attorneys. Save your spot: bit.ly/4axWuI3
December 4, 2025 at 9:03 PM
If you missed MoFo’s ScaleUp Speaker Series, you still have a chance to jump in. Join us on December 12 for an interactive virtual open forum where founders can bring questions directly to our startup attorneys. Save your spot: bit.ly/4axWuI3