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5.08.26
Wilson Sonsini Attorneys Named to 2026 Lawdragon Leading Global Cyber Lawyers Guide
On May 8, 2026, Lawdragon announced its 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers guide, recognizing world leaders in privacy, data, security, and incident response, as well as the deals and lawsuits that revolve around all things cyber. The Wilson Sonsini attorneys named to the list included:
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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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5.07.26
Recent AI Regulatory Developments in the United States
While the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act has set forth a relatively uniform framework for AI regulation in the EU, U.S. AI regulation has so far primarily consisted of a patchwork of state laws—which continue to evolve at a rapid pace. Despite the Trump administration calling for Congress to pass AI legislation that would preempt overly burdensome state laws in its National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, many states appear to be actively moving ahead with new legislation. Here are the top areas the states are targeting, followed by some key takeaways:
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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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3.30.26
Re-Routing the Market: FCC Adds Foreign-Produced Consumer Routers to Its Covered List
On March 23, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added consumer-grade routers produced in foreign countries to its Covered List (Router Action), with limited exceptions for routers that have been granted a Conditional Approval by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), also referred to as the U.S. Department of War (DoW), or the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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3.18.26
Firm Advises Mastercard on Data, Privacy, and Cyber Aspects of BVNK Acquisition
On March 17, 2026, Mastercard announced a definitive agreement to acquire BVNK, a leader in stablecoin infrastructure, for up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent payments. The deal further expands Mastercard's end-to-end support of digital assets and value movement across currencies, rails, and regions. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Mastercard on data, privacy, and cyber issues related to the transaction.
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3.13.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Urgently on Acquisition by Agero
On March 13, 2026, Agero, a software-enabled driver safety services and technology company, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Urgent.ly (Urgently), a digital software platform that provides roadside and mobility assistance, for a cash price of $5.50 per share. The tender offer and merger are expected to close by the end of May 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Urgently on the transaction.
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1.13.26
2026 Year in Preview: AI Regulatory Developments for Companies to Watch Out For
In 2026, businesses will face an increasingly complex regulatory environment for Artificial Intelligence (AI). With new state laws and various federal action on the horizon, here’s our top 10 list of what businesses should watch out for in the AI regulatory space in 2026:
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1.13.26
DOJ Indicts Former Senior Manager of Federal Contractor over Alleged Misrepresentations Concerning FedRAMP/DoD Cybersecurity Compliance
On December 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Danielle Hillmer, a former senior manager at a government contractor, was indicted for falsely claiming that her employer had implemented required security controls and obstructing an audit by concealing deficiencies in the system. Hillmer’s employer was a Virginia-based government contractor that provided cloud computing services to federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of the Army, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the U.S. Department of State.
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1.06.26
2026 Year in Preview: U.S. Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Predictions
As we ring in the new year, we want to make you aware of key issues that we expect lawmakers and regulators to focus on this year. Below are the top U.S. data, privacy, and cybersecurity issues to watch out for in 2026: