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MoFo Tech brings together legal insights and in-depth analyses on trends and complex issues shaping the global technology industry, covering fields such as blockchain and distributed ledger, cloud and SaaS technologies, driverless cars, drones, FinTech, computer hardware and software, the IoT, semiconductors, and telecommunications.

November 07, 2019 - Mergers + Acquisitions
What are Tech M&A Leaders Saying?
Morrison & Foerster is pleased to share with our clients and friends the results of our annual Tech M&A Leaders’ Survey, which takes the temperature of company executives, corporate development officers, lawyers, bankers, and other dealmakers focused on the technology sector. According to the
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November 04, 2019 - Blockchain, Mergers + Acquisitions
Understanding Blockchain - Are There Unique Issues Surrounding A Blockchain M&A Transaction?
In this episode of “Understanding Blockchain,” Morrison & Foerster’s Dario de Martino discusses how unique business, regulatory and technology hurdles surrounding blockchain M&A deals have the potential to put a new spin on what would otherwise be a traditional tech M&A transaction. This ongoing
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November 01, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security
We’re Sorry, Your Service (Provider) Is Limited: The IAB CCPA Compliance Framework
By: Julie O'Neill
In a move likely welcomed by publishers seeking a solution to honoring “sale” opt-outs in the interest-based advertising space, the Interactive Advertising Bureau last week released the IAB California Consumer Privacy Act Compliance Framework for Publishers and Technology Companies. The IAB is the trade
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October 31, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security
Major Employers Commit to Build a Stronger Cybersecurity Workforce Pipeline
Morrison & Foerster partner John Carlin announced a major new initiative from the Aspen Cybersecurity Group to bridge the cybersecurity skills gap. John discusses the dramatic cybersecurity skills gap faced by United States today, in both the public and private sector. This skills gap is
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October 30, 2019 - Blockchain, Mergers + Acquisitions
Understanding Blockchain - Blockchain and Mergers + Acquisitions
In this episode of “Understanding Blockchain,” Morrison & Foerster’s Dario de Martino discusses how the blockchain industry is becoming ripe for a wave of mergers, acquisitions, joint-ventures and other strategic transactions. This ongoing series is dedicated to providing an overall understanding of blockchain technology
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October 29, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security, Financings
Financial Institutions and the CCPA: What Remains After the Law's Exceptions
By: Kristen J. Mathews
Financial services companies subject to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) are treated somewhat differently under the CCPA. However, the CCPA does apply to some personal information that financial institutions handle. Kristen Mathews and Adam Fleisher, attorneys in Morrison & Foerster’s Privacy + Data Security Group,
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October 24, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security
In Case You Missed It: California Governor Signs Additional Privacy Bills Into Law
By: Mary Race
With all eyes on amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) as the state’s 2019 legislative session drew to a close, the enactment of two additional privacy bills on October 11, 2019 — the same day Governor Gavin Newsom signed five
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October 23, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security
Cookies: A Coming-of-Age Story
By: Mercedes Samavi and Alja Poler De Zwart
One of the most recent chapters in the ongoing cookies saga has come in the form of a recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union in the Planet49 case. The outcome of the case – while pivotal – does not
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October 18, 2019 - Blockchain
IRS Issues New Guidance and Proposed Form 1040 Question Regarding Virtual Currency
By: Anthony J. Carbone
Last week the IRS issued a revenue ruling, FAQs, and a revision to draft Schedule 1 to Form 1040 regarding various aspects of virtual currency transactions. The guidance is in line with the Treasury 2019-2020 Priority Guidance Plan that also came out last week
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October 16, 2019 - Regulatory
Foreign Investment 2020: CFIUS Spotlight on “TID” U.S. Businesses
By: Charles L. Capito and Joseph A. Benkert
FIRRMA directed the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”), as the chair of CFIUS, to issue regulations that, among other things, address national security concerns arising from foreign investment in U.S. businesses with critical technologies, critical infrastructure, and personal data (referred to in the proposed regulations as “TID
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