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Anthropic, Meta fair use rulings in AI training expose judicial split on market harms
Recent US copyright rulings on Gen AI model training disputes suggests plaintiffs may need to build stronger cases around ‘market dilution’ harms, write McKool Smith lawyers Avery Williams and Joseph Micheli
A&O Shearman New York partners exit, launch litigation boutique
David Esseks and Gene Ingoglia launch firm specialising in trials, high-stakes litigation, investigations and white-collar defence
Storytelling is key to brand differentiation – key takeaways from Luxury Law Summit London
Delegates heard from luxury luminaries like former Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman and celebrated designers Julien Macdonald and Karen Millen
Roblox unveils new licensing platform with Netflix and Lionsgate deals
Platform aims to streamline licensing deals between Roblox creators and major IP holders
Willkie builds in Dallas with PE partner trio from Akin, A&O Shearman
PE-focused office has doubled partner headcount since opening 14 months ago
US quantum computing business IonQ hires Quinn Emanuel partner as CLO
Paul Dacier is replacing Stacey Giamalis, who is leaving the company for new opportunities
Paul Hastings raids Latham for finance partner duo in New York
Firm hails ‘stellar reputation’ of Corey Wright, who is joining with long-time colleague Lisa Collier
‘Blistering’ EU report calls for copyright reform to combat large-scale AI data training
Study commissioned by European Parliament highlights ‘legal mismatch’ between AI training practices and current law
Latham and BCLP advise on Ulta Beauty’s acquisition of UK high street chain Space NK
Deal creates an opportunity for Ulta Beauty to enter the growing UK beauty market
Freshfields builds US M&A momentum with lead role on Merck’s $10bn Verona deal
US pharma giant turns to Freshfields as Latham counsels London-based Verona
AI boom fuelling surge in intangible asset investment, says WIPO
Intangible assets are increasingly attracting investment over tangibles
Blockchain tech provider Marinade Labs hires inaugural GC from BlockFi
Zalika Headley appointed for her digital assets legal, regulatory and compliance expertise
Bottling innovation: the future of scent
Bird & Bird luxury lawyers Nicola Conway and Deeba Moqani discuss the five trend indicators from the 2025 Fragrance Foundation awards
Withers promotes 16 partners in global round as US dominates
Expanded round sees firm achieve 50:50 gender split
America’s largest online Asian supermarket Weee! appoints GC from Pivot Bio
Devang Shah fills seat left empty by Thomas Jeon’s departure in 2022
Baker McKenzie hires two former US Department of Justice lawyers in DC
Rod Rosenstein will lead the firm’s US national security practice, while Tim Finley joins as a partner in its antitrust practice
Trio of top M&A firms guide CoreWeave’s $9bn Core Scientific AI acquisition
David Polk and Kirkland & Ellis advise CoreWeave as Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz acts for Core Scientific in deal to meet AI power needs
Weil, Goodwin called in for L’Oréal’s acquisition of Color Wow
Deal strengthens L’Oréal’s professional products portfolio and positions Color Wow for global brand growth
Paul Weiss antitrust partner jumps to Paul Hastings in Washington DC
Joshua Soven served at the US Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission
Quartet of firms guide Apollo-backed Athora’s £5.7bn takeover of UK pension insurer PIC
Sidley Austin and A&O Shearman advise Athora as HSF Kramer guides PIC and Slaughter and May advises PIC shareholders including CVC