Last week Microsoft and OpenAI publicly updated their partnership status to committed, but still complicated given their multi-cloud set-up. Jokes about Silicon Valley vow renewals aside, this statement quietly re-affirms a new legal order based on Microsoft’s exclusive licence over
Are you ready for Google AI Glasses?
Computerworld.com reported that “Silicon Valley is abuzz with chatter about Google’s upcoming AI glasses. The trigger was a big announcement on The Android Show on December 8. The company announced that its first AI glasses will be developed in collaboration
2025 Silicon Valley 150 Corporate Governance Report
We are pleased to share our 2025 Silicon Valley 150 Corporate Governance Report, which reviews the corporate governance practices and disclosures of Silicon Valley’s largest public companies. The report includes information regarding board matters, officer matters, defensive measures, proxy
Sneak Peek: ESG Reports in 2025 SV150 Corporate Governance Report
Wilson Sonsini annually publishes the Silicon Valley 150 Corporate Governance Report, which analyzes the governance practices and disclosures of the Valley’s largest public companies. The report uses the Lonergan SV150[1], which includes the top 150 public companies (by annual
Sneak Peek: Diversity in 2025 SV150 Corporate Governance Report
Wilson Sonsini annually publishes the Silicon Valley 150 Corporate Governance Report, which analyzes the governance practices and disclosures of the Valley’s largest public companies. The report uses the Lonergan SV150[1], which includes the top 150 public companies (by
Sneak Peek of the Silicon Valley 150 Companies’ Governance Practices: Defensive Measures
Wilson Sonsini annually publishes the Silicon Valley 150 Corporate Governance Report, which analyzes the governance practices and disclosures of the Valley’s largest public companies. The report uses the Lonergan SV150,1 which includes the top 150 public companies (by annual sales) with
Business & Legal Developments | November 2025
Friends,In last month’s newsletter, we explored two forces reshaping venture capital’s risk-reward calculus: the overwhelming dominance of artificial intelligence (AI) in venture capital (VC) deal flow — now commanding over 63% of invested dollars — and the long-awaited resurgence of the initial public
Louis Lehot Publishes on Strategic Mandates for Silicon Valley General Counsel
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Louis Lehot authored The Recorder article, “What Silicon Valley General Counsel Must Do to Keep Their Companies Competitive,” exploring how in‑house legal leaders can help their companies maintain a competitive edge in global
The Rise of “Acquihiring” in a Post-Layoff Tech Sector
As a practicing M&A attorney representing both strategic acquirers and venture-backed targets, I have had a front row seat to the fundamental transformation of Silicon Valley’s exit landscape. The rise of acquihiring represents more than a market trend, it’s an
The GC AI CEO
Hey there Legal Rebels! 👋 I’m excited to share with you the 22nd episode of the 2025 season of the LawDroid Manifesto podcast, where I will be continuing to interview key legal innovators to learn how they do what they