Linklaters Advises CK Hutchison on Vodafone–Three UK Merger
Linklaters Advises on Vodafone–Three UK Merger. Linklaters has advised CK Hutchison Holdings and its telecom subsidiary, CK Hutchison Group Telecom Holdings (CKHGT), on the completed merger of Three UK with Vodafone UK, forming the UK’s largest mobile network. The deal officially closed on 31 May 2025, and the new combined business , now called VodafoneThree, […]
Google and AI Startup Character.AI to Face Lawsuit Over Teen’s Tragic Suicide
Google and AI Startup Character.AI to Face Lawsuit Over Teen’s Tragic Suicide. A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit filed by a Florida mother against Google and AI startup Character.AI can proceed, allowing claims that their chatbot contributed to her son’s suicide to move forward. The case could set a significant precedent for how […]
FBI and DOJ Dismantle LummaC2 Malware Network Behind Global Password Thefts
FBI and DOJ Dismantle LummaC2 Malware Network Behind Global Password Thefts. The U.S. Department of Justice, in coordination with international partners, has shut down LummaC2 – a powerful malware platform used to steal sensitive data from millions of victims worldwide. For years, LummaC2 operated quietly in the background, enabling cybercriminals to harvest passwords, financial information, […]
Taylor Wessing Advises Sylndr on US$15.7 Million Series A Funding Round
Taylor Wessing Advises Sylndr on US$15.7 Million Series A Funding Round. Taylor Wessing has advised Sylndr, an Egypt-based e-commerce platform focused on the automotive market, on securing $15.7 million in Series A funding. The round was led by DPI Venture Capital, a major investor in Africa’s growth sectors, with additional backing from Egyptian Gulf Holding, […]
Arnold & Porter Welcomes DOJ National Security Leader Eun Young Choi as Partner
Arnold & Porter Welcomes DOJ National Security Leader Eun Young Choi as Partner. Arnold & Porter has expanded its White Collar Defense & Investigations and National Security practices with the addition of Eun Young Choi, a respected former federal prosecutor and senior official at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Ms. Choi joins the firm […]
Snell & Wilmer Advises Roofstock on Casago Investment
Snell & Wilmer Advises Roofstock on Casago Investment. Snell & Wilmer has advised Roofstock, a fast-growing name in proptech and rental property management, in its recent investment in Casago. The deal coincides with Casago’s acquisition of Vacasa, marking a major shift in the short-term rental space as Vacasa exits the public market. This move signals a […]
Texas Bill Could Ban Social Media for Minors
Texas Bill Could Ban Social Media for Minors. House Bill 186, currently advancing through the Texas Legislature, proposes to make Texas the first state in the nation to prohibit minors from creating or maintaining social media accounts. The legislation has already passed the Texas House with bipartisan support and is now under review by the […]
How BMW and Romania Built AIconic, a Powerful AI Supply Chain System
How BMW and Romania Built AIconic, a Powerful AI Supply Chain System. When most people think of BMW, they picture sleek design, precision engineering, and the roar of a finely tuned engine. But behind the scenes, far from the showroom floor, something entirely different is unfolding, something that doesn’t run on fuel, but on data. […]
Clifford Chance Advises on Infineon-Marvell Deal
Clifford Chance Advises on Infineon-Marvell Deal. Global law firm Clifford Chance has advised Deutsche Bank AG and J.P. Morgan SE on the financing behind Infineon Technologies AG’s planned acquisition of the automotive Ethernet division of U.S.-based tech company Marvell Technology, Inc. Deutsche Bank and J.P. Morgan acted as bookrunners and mandated lead arrangers, backing the […]
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Begins UAE-PRIME Brain Chip Trial in Abu Dhabi
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Begins UAE-PRIME Brain Chip Trial in Abu Dhabi. Neuralink, the brain-computer interface company founded by Elon Musk, has launched its first clinical trial outside the United States. The study is taking place in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. Known as […]
Universal Music Group and Apple Music Launch “Sound Therapy” to Integrate Music and Mental Wellness
Universal Music Group and Apple Music Launch “Sound Therapy” to Integrate Music and Mental Wellness. Universal Music Group (UMG) and Apple Music have announced the launch of Sound Therapy, a new audio wellness initiative designed to support focus, relaxation, and sleep through scientifically informed sound. What Is Sound Therapy? Sound Therapy is a curated collection […]
Latham & Watkins Advises TA Associates on £570 Million Take-Private Acquisition of FD Technologies
Latham & Watkins Advises TA Associates on £570 Million Take-Private Acquisition of FD Technologies. Latham & Watkins LLP has advised TA Associates on its proposed acquisition of FD Technologies PLC, in a deal that values the UK-based data analytics group at approximately £570 million. Under the terms of the agreement, funds advised by TA will […]