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6.05.26
European Commission Publishes Proposal for Act to Reduce Reliance on Foreign Cloud and AI
On June 3, 2026, the European Commission (EC) released its first draft of a proposed Cloud and AI Development Act (Proposal or CADA), marking a significant step forward in the EU’s efforts to strengthen its digital infrastructure and reduce strategic dependence on non-EU cloud providers.
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4.23.26
Wilson Sonsini Attorneys Honored Among Cybersecurity Docket's 2026 "Incident Response Elite"
On April 23, 2026, Wilson Sonsini partners Demian Ahn and Maneesha Mithal and Of Counsel Laura Brodahl were named to Cybersecurity Docket's "Incident Response Elite" for 2026, a list recognizing the best incident response lawyers in the industry. Honorees were selected based on nominations and feedback from senior legal and cybersecurity professionals.
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3.31.26
OpenAI Prevails in Landmark Italian AI and GDPR Enforcement Case
On March 18, 2026, the Court of Rome ruled in OpenAI’s favor, annulling a €15 million fine and an order requiring OpenAI to conduct a media campaign about AI model training that had been imposed by the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante).
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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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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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12.18.25
Wilson Sonsini Named Among Global Elite in Lexology 100: Data 2026
On December 18, 2025, Lexology published the 2026 edition of the Lexology 100: Data 2026 (formerly GDR 100), a global ranking that captures the capabilities, track record, and market reputation of the top 100 leading law firms in the field. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has been ranked No. 13 overall among the “Global Elite,” a shortlist of the top 25 firms recognized for market-leading expertise. Wilson Sonsini also placed No. 2 for advisory work, No. 4 for investigations, and No. 10 for litigation.
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9.15.25
EU Data Act Enters into Force
Effective September 12, 2025, the EU Data Act introduced new rules on access to and sharing of data from certain products and services in business-to-consumer (B2C), business-to-business (B2B), and business-to-government (B2G) contexts. This alert highlights the key obligations. The EU Data Act applies to any business offering products or services in the EU, regardless of its location.
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7.17.25
Laura Brodahl Shortlisted for PICCASO Awards Europe 2025
Wilson Sonsini Of Counsel Laura Brodahl has been shortlisted in the “Rising Star: Large Company” category for the PICCASO Awards Europe 2025. Now in its fourth year, the Privacy, InfoSec, Compliance, Culture, Awareness, Strategy & Operations (PICCASO) Awards Europe celebrate those advancing innovation, leadership, and ethical practices.
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6.17.25
EU Reaches a Deal on Rules for Swifter Cross-Border GDPR Enforcement
On June 16, 2025, the Council of the EU (Council) and the European Parliament (EP) reached an agreement on a new regulation (the Draft Regulation) to enhance enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Draft Regulation aims to improve cooperation between national data protection authorities (DPAs) to speed up their handling of cross-border GDPR complaints and related investigations.
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3.25.25
EU Data Act Imposes New Data Sharing Obligations
As of September 12, 2025, the EU Data Act will impose new obligations concerning the sharing of, and access to, data generated by certain products and services offered in the EU. This alert highlights the data sharing obligations for providers of connected devices and related services.
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1.24.25
Ransomware Attacks: UK Government Proposes Ransom Payment Ban and Mandatory Notification Requirements
On January 14, 2025, the UK government unveiled a proposed framework aimed at combating the rise of ransomware attacks by implementing a payment prevention and reporting regime. This would require companies to not only report all ransomware incidents, but also to declare whether they intend to pay a ransom. The government also announced that it proposes to ban public bodies and infrastructure providers from making ransom payments to cyber attackers. A public consultation is open until April 8, 2025.