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Technology Antitrust

As society and business become even more digitalized, technology and intellectual property (IP) have become key focal points for businesses. Our Technology Antitrust Group combines the cross-practice and cross-office experience of our lawyers to assist clients in successfully navigating the dynamic convergence of technology, antitrust, and IP law. We understand the challenges presented by the ever-changing digital landscape and are committed to providing our clients with tailored solutions to address their specific needs....Read more

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Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Development & Protection of AI Technologies

Our Intellectual Property (IP) and Privacy teams work closely together to counsel clients in building, protecting, and commercializing proprietary AI technologies and data; the use of third party or open source AI technologies and data; and the implications that these activities may have under privacy laws....Read more

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December 5, 2024

Partner Kelly Hunsaker Speaks on Global Patent Remedies at the 25th Annual Berkeley-Stanford Advanced Patent Law Institute

Partner Kelly Hunsaker will speak at the 25thAnnual Berkeley-Stanford Advanced Patent Law Institute taking place December 5-6, 2024, in Palo Alto, California....Read more

Non-Fungible Insights: Blockchain Decrypted

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December 3, 2024

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U.S. Appeals Court Rules That the Department of Treasury Exceeded Its Authority in Sanctioning Tornado Cash

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that Tornado Cash’s immutable smart contracts are not the “property” of a foreign national or entity, meaning smart contracts cannot be blocked under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and OFAC overstepped its authority in sanctioning Tornado Cash.

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December 3, 2024

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Winston & Strawn Names 20 New Partners

Chicago – December 3, 2024 – Winston & Strawn LLP is pleased to announce that 20 of the firm’s lawyers have been elevated to partner....Read more
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What Is Emerging Technology?

Emerging technology is a term generally used to describe a new technology, but it may also refer to the continuing development of an existing technology; it can have slightly different meaning when used in different areas, such as media, business, science, or education. The term commonly refers to technologies that are currently developing, or that are expected to be available within the next five to ten years, and is usually reserved for technologies that are creating, or are expected to create, significant social or economic effects....Read more

Law Glossary

What Is Disruptive Technology?

Disruptive technology is defined as new technologies or products that aim to improve and make efficient how traditional industries operate. Given their rapid pace of innovation and application, they often lack regulation and operate within a continuously evolving legal landscape. Recent examples of disruptive technologies include autonomous vehicles, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence....Read more

Law Glossary

What Is Outsourced Technology Law?

States and the federal government have addressed the various areas of outsourced technology law, which deals with the outsourcing of information technology tasks. Though some states have outsourcing regulations, U.S. federal law does not specifically guide outsourcing transactions. However, outsourced activities must still meet any regulatory requirements of the government, whether the outsourced technology services are in the U.S. or overseas. The Federal Trade Commission states that U.S. companies who use outsourcing vendors are still legally responsible for the business performed by the outsourced firm. For example, banks are responsible for data security, whether that information is in their hands or being stored by an outside company, locally or overseas....Read more
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