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6.01.26
Firm Advises Edgewise Therapeutics on Its Sale of Sevasemten for up to $2.65 Billion
On June 1, 2026, Edgewise Therapeutics, a leading muscle disease biopharmaceutical company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which Servier, an independent international pharmaceutical group governed by a foundation, will acquire sevasemten, an orally administered fast skeletal myosin inhibitor in late-stage clinical trials in Becker and Duchenne muscular dystrophies, and Edgewise's muscular dystrophy business for $1.55 billion in upfront cash consideration and up to $1.1 billion in additional milestone payments, for aggregate potential consideration of up to $2.65 billion. The transaction strengthens Edgewise’s balance sheet, providing enhanced financial flexibility and sharpening the company’s strategic focus to accelerate and unlock the full potential of its cardiovascular pipeline. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Edgewise on the transaction.
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5.07.26
North Korea-Linked Schemes to Obtain Employment in U.S. Tech Companies: What You Need to Know and How to Respond
During the past few years, operatives associated with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea or the DPRK) have reportedly infiltrated hundreds of U.S. companies by fraudulently posing as legitimate remote IT workers. The perpetrators, together with accomplices across multiple jurisdictions (including inside the U.S.), funnel wages back to North Korea in violation of economic sanctions, and in many cases steal company data, source code, and trade secrets. In a smaller subset of cases, after being discovered and terminated, perpetrators have released, or threatened to release, sensitive company data and attempted to extort ransom payments.
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5.05.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Lattice Semiconductor on $1.65 Billion Acquisition of AMI
On May 4, 2026, Lattice Semiconductor announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with THL Partners to acquire AMI, a leader in platform firmware and infrastructure manageability for cloud and AI. The planned acquisition advances Lattice Semiconductor’s strategy to expand its position in server, AI, and cloud applications spanning hardware, security, manageability, and control. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising Lattice Semiconductor on the transaction.
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4.10.26
Washington State’s Expansive New Non-Compete Ban
On March 23, 2026, Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1155 (HB 1155), which effectively bans non-compete agreements for all employees and independent contractors in the state. Previously, in 2019 and 2024, Washington prohibited non-compete agreements for lower wage earners and included other requirements for such restrictions.
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3.30.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Octopus Energy on Majority Stake Acquisition of Uplight
On March 24, 2026, Octopus Energy Group, a global clean energy and technology business driving the affordable, green energy system of the future, will cement its expansion in the U.S. by acquiring a majority stake in Uplight, a leading provider of customer engagement and flexibility management solutions that rapidly transform customer participation into dependable grid capacity. The deal is made in partnership with Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader trusted by utilities worldwide, which will remain as a significant minority partner. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to complete later this year. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Octopus Energy on the transaction.
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2.26.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Eventus on Majority Investment by Terminus Capital Partners
On February 26, 2026, Terminus Capital Partners (TCP), a growth‑oriented private equity firm focused on majority investments in B2B software companies, and Eventus, a leading provider of comprehensive, at-scale trade surveillance and financial risk solutions, announced that TCP has acquired majority control in Eventus, positioning the firm for accelerated geographical expansion and growth in its product offerings. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Eventus on the transaction.
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1.16.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Battle Road Digital on Acquisition by Onebrief
On January 13, 2026, Onebrief, the operating system for modern command, announced that it has acquired Battle Road Digital, a leading defense innovation company applying best-in-class gaming technology to defense and national security challenges. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Battle Road Digital on the transaction.
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1.08.26
Litigation Trends to Watch in 2026
Entering 2026, Wilson Sonsini litigators see a landscape defined by AI driven disputes, continued tightening of patent review standards, renewed securities and governance litigation, stronger consumer and influencer enforcement, and escalating Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) exposure—trends that require companies to align legal strategy with technical and operational controls.
Client Highlights
7.25.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Revival on Strategic Partnership with Olympus
On July 25, 2025, Revival Healthcare Capital (Revival), an investment firm focused on transformative external innovation partnerships in MedTech, announced a strategic partnership with Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global healthcare leader committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling through advanced medical technologies and solutions. The partnership is aimed at harnessing external innovation to accelerate development and market entry for an endoluminal robotics platform initially targeting gastrointestinal (GI) treatments. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Revival on the transaction and on fund matters related to the transaction.
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7.10.25
Wilson Sonsini Represents Tenstorrent in Acquisition of Blue Cheetah
On July 1, 2025, Tenstorrent, a next-generation computing company building computers for AI, announced that it had acquired Blue Cheetah Analog Design, a startup specializing in highly customized analog mixed-signal IP. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Tenstorrent on the transaction.
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6.30.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Clio on $1 Billion Acquisition of vLex
On June 30, 2025, Clio, the world's leading provider of legal technology, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire vLex, a pioneer in legal intelligence that combines cutting-edge AI with the world's most comprehensive global legal research platform. The transaction is valued at $1 billion and will be paid in a combination of cash and stock. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising Clio on the transaction.
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6.06.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Plus on Business Combination with Churchill IX
On June 5, 2025, Plus Automation (Plus), a physical AI company commercializing AI-based virtual driver software for autonomous trucks, and Churchill Capital Corp IX (Churchill IX), a special purpose acquisition company, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to effect a business combination. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Plus on the transaction.