European Cybersecurity M&A Climbs Amid Accelerating AI-Driven Attacks

European cybersecurity M&A is projected to increase due to a rise in AI-driven attacks and new EU regulations like NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act. The European cybersecurity market is expected to grow significantly, driven by increased investment and regulatory mandates for enhanced cyber defenses.

Identifying AI-Generated Evidence and Holding Counsel Accountable

This article from JD Supra discusses the increasing prevalence of AI-generated evidence in legal proceedings and provides guidance for attorneys on how to identify and authenticate such evidence. It emphasizes the importance of critical evaluation, metadata analysis, and expert consultation to ensure the integrity of evidence and hold counsel accountable for its use.

AI Pricing and Evidence Avoidance: Competition Law Risks

JD Supra highlights emerging competition law risks associated with AI-powered pricing and evidence avoidance tools. The guidance warns companies that traditional antitrust principles apply to algorithmic conduct, citing enforcement actions in the EU, UK, and US that have resulted in significant fines.

Trump Administration AI Regulation Framework and Proposed Bill

The Trump administration released a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, outlining a non-binding 'wish list' for federal AI regulation. This framework, alongside a draft bill from Senator Marsha Blackburn, signals significant movement towards comprehensive federal AI legislation, emphasizing federal preemption of state laws and a 'light-touch' approach using existing agencies.

EU Legal Professional Privilege Challenged by AI Confidentiality Risks

This article discusses how the adoption of Generative AI tools poses new challenges to legal professional privilege (LPP) under EU law. It highlights concerns that using AI may inadvertently undermine LPP protections, potentially exposing communications to public authorities. The guidance aims to identify key challenges and offer practical advice for safeguarding LPP.

Oklahoma Enacts Comprehensive Consumer Data Privacy Law

Oklahoma has enacted Senate Bill 546, establishing its comprehensive consumer data privacy law, making it the 21st state with such legislation. The law applies to businesses meeting specific data processing thresholds and grants consumers rights similar to those in other state privacy laws.

Oklahoma Enacts Comprehensive State Privacy Law

Oklahoma has enacted its 21st state-level comprehensive privacy law, Enrolled Senate Bill No. 546, which will take effect on January 1, 2027. The law grants consumers specific privacy rights and imposes obligations on businesses regarding data processing, security, and disclosures, enforced by the Attorney General.

California Suspends Enforcement of Venture Capital Diversity Reporting Law

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced on March 17, 2026, that it is suspending enforcement of the Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies Law (FIPVCC). This suspension is effective until further notice, pending the completion of a rulemaking process and adoption of final regulations, delaying the April 1, 2026, reporting deadline.

2025 NBIOs: Success Rates and Engagement Trends Analysis

JD Supra Securities released an analysis of Non-Binding Indicative Offers (NBIOs) and pre-bid stakes in public M&A for calendar year 2025. The analysis shows a 30% success rate for NBIOs, consistent with prior years, but a significant drop in private equity success rates to 14%. Engagement periods have also extended.

Sustainability Spotlight: Q4 2025 Legal Update on SEC Proxy Advisors

JD Supra's Q4 2025 Sustainability Spotlight highlights the SEC's actions to regulate proxy advisors and state AGs challenging 'greenwashing' by Big Tech. The update also notes litigation concerning electric vehicle rentals.