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8.03.26
EU AI Act Enforcement Phase Begins
On August 2, 2026, the European Commission (EC), acting through its European AI Office (EU AI Office), became formally entitled to exercise its powers to investigate and enforce the EU AI Act obligations imposed on providers of general-purpose artificial intelligence (GPAI) models, as well as rules on prohibited AI practices. These powers are significant and include requesting information and documentation, obtaining access to models for evaluation, requiring corrective or risk-mitigation measures, and imposing fines of up to the higher of €15 million or 3 percent of the provider’s worldwide annual turnover.
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7.14.26
EU Commission Publishes AI Transparency Code of Practice
On June 10, 2026, the European Commission published a Code of Practice on marking and labeling of AI-generated content (the Code) following a public consultation that took place last year. The Code is divided into two sections:
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6.30.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Cognite, Major Shareholders on $3.1 Billion Sale to Schneider Electric
On June 30, 2026, Aker ASA (Aker) and the other shareholders of Cognite announced that they have entered into an agreement to sell 100 percent of the shares in Cognite Holding B.V. (Cognite) to Schneider Electric based on an enterprise value of US$3.1 billion. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati’s cross-border tech M&A team advised Cognite and its major shareholders, including Aker, TCV, and Accel, on the transaction.
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6.23.26
All Eyes on AI: Regulatory, Litigation, and Transactional Developments – Q1 2026
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to present the next edition of All Eyes on AI: Regulatory, Litigation, and Transactional Developments, which closely follows the evolving regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence (AI) in the U.S., new EU regulations for AI, international developments, litigation, recent deal highlights, firm publications, and other AI and machine learning highlights.
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6.04.26
Wilson Sonsini Practices, Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Chambers USA Guide
The 2026 Chambers USA guide has recognized Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati as a leading law firm in 44 geography-specific practice categories and named 87 Wilson Sonsini attorneys among the best in their fields. This year, the firm received four new practice area rankings, including in the nationwide National Security and Capital Markets: Convertible Debt categories, and three improved practice area rankings.
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3.18.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises XENOM on $15 Million Seed Round and Commercial Agreement with Rogue Fitness
On February 27, 2026, XENOM announced it has officially launched with a $15 million seed financing to create stadium-scale global events. The round was led by WndrCo and Rogue Fitness. Additionally, Rogue Fitness will serve as XENOM’s official equipment supplier. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised XENOM on the transactions.
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3.09.26
Wilson Sonsini Attorneys Named Among Lawdragon’s 2026 100 Leading AI & Legal Tech Advisors
On March 6, 2026, Lawdragon published the third edition of its 100 Leading AI & Legal Tech Advisors guide, recognizing leaders in the AI and technology industry, including litigators who are shaping laws revolving around this new tech, dealmakers who are applying it in innovative ways, and legal technologists who are building the systems. Wilson Sonsini partners Barath Chari, Laura De Boel, Jordan Jaffe, Matt Macdonald, Scott McKinney, Maneesha Mithal, and Eric Tuttle have been named to this year's guide.
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3.03.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Versori on Acquisition by Avalara
On February 27, 2026, Avalara, the leading provider of cloud-based tax compliance automation software, announced that it acquired Versori Group, an integration platform company specializing in automated connector development powered by agentic AI. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Versori on the transaction.
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2.17.26
Questions About AI in Shareholder Engagement Meetings
With the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on everyone’s mind, companies are seeing investors ask an increasing number of AI-focused questions in shareholder engagement meetings. These questions reflect a growing consensus among institutional investors that effective AI governance is inextricably linked to fiduciary duty, long-term financial performance, and sustainable economic growth drivers. Although the answers to these questions are necessarily company-specific, we believe that it is important for companies to prepare for AI-related questions from investors.
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1.29.26
All Eyes on AI: Regulatory, Litigation, and Transactional Developments - Q3/Q4 2025
Wilson Sonsini’s All Eyes on AI: Regulatory, Litigation, and Transactional Developments closely follows the evolving regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence (AI) in the U.S., new EU regulations for AI, international developments, litigation, recent deals highlights, firm publications, and other AI and machine learning highlights. This latest Q3/Q4 2025 edition features:
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12.16.25
Trump Administration Issues Executive Order on National AI Policy and Deregulation
On December 11, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order (EO), “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence,” that establishes a new federal policy on artificial intelligence (AI). The EO states that it is “the policy of the United States to sustain and enhance the United States’ global AI dominance through a minimally burdensome national policy framework for AI.” The EO asserts that leadership in AI is critical to U.S. national and economic security and dominance and that “AI companies must be free to innovate without cumbersome regulation.” To accomplish this, the EO seeks to challenge “onerous” state AI laws through various federal actions.
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11.13.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Circle in Connection with Launch of Circle StableFX
On November 13, 2025, Circle Technology Services, LLC, a global financial technology company and stablecoin market leader, announced the launch of Circle StableFX, an institutional-grade engine for onchain stablecoin foreign exchange (FX), built on Arc. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Circle on the launch, led by Fintech and Financial Services partner Jess Cheng.