Our Take

3/25/2026 6:34:31 PM

$1 billion (!) reversal on contributory liability in Cox v. Sony

By Julie Albert

The Supreme Court just issued a 9-0 reversal of a massive, $1 billion statutory damages award against Cox Communications, an internet...

2/20/2026 10:54:48 PM

By Rich Harper Paul Morico Scott Nelson

Baker Botts and ACC Houston hosted a half-day seminar on January 29, 2026 that featured timely discussions on AI, employment law, and...

2/12/2026 2:56:04 PM

By Brendan Dignan Eric Robinson

The President’s January 7 Executive Order threatened penalties for contractors that were both "underperforming" and engaged in stock...

10/13/2025 4:41:01 PM

By Jason Wilcox

The Senate’s fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), passed on October 9, includes a provision to ensure that U.S....

9/29/2025 4:01:24 PM

By Henry Klimowicz Neil Torpey

The Wall Street Journal recently spotlighted the scale of today’s AI investment boom and growing doubts about whether it will pay off. In...

9/25/2025 10:13:34 PM

By Jonathan Gordon Reilly Hobson Henry Klimowicz +1 more...

We attended the 2025 North America M&A Dealmaking Trends in Digital Infrastructure and Technology webinar, hosted by SS&C Intralinks with...

9/4/2025 3:14:23 PM

By Eric Robinson

As part of Fed Supernova 2025 in Austin, TX, I had the opportunity to appear on Nick Spiller's Austinpreneur podcast on the episode...

8/4/2025 8:33:47 PM

By Liz Flannery

About a year ago, two major tech companies launched Tulip Innovations to manage a pool of 5000+ patents focused on battery technologies,...

7/30/2025 6:51:27 PM

By Marc J. Adesso

Signaling a willingness to provide clear guidance and a more friendly approach to the cryptocurrency industry, on July 1, 2025, the...

7/16/2025 2:09:37 PM

By Sarah Dodson Rich Harper Margaret Welsh

This edition highlights the European Commission's recently launched public consultation on the implementation of the AI Act, primarily...

7/1/2025 1:36:41 PM

By Julie Albert

Kadrey v. Meta! On the merits! A doozy of a summary judgment opinion in form and substance. "The devil is in the details," but even for...

6/13/2025 7:35:41 PM

By Sarah Dodson Margaret Welsh Rich Harper

This edition highlights major policy shifts shaping AI regulation at both the state and federal levels. Congress is debating a moratorium...