Fenwick & West

This weekend, we ran the extra mile in support of equal access to justice.   A group of Fenwickians participated in the Legal Services NYC Pro Bono Fun Run, joining legal professionals from across New York to support access to critical legal services in the community.   Hosted by LSNYC’s Pro Bono Associate Advisory Board, the annual 5K brings together attorneys and legal professionals from leading law firms to celebrate the shared commitment to equal access to justice in New York City.   Thank you to LSNYC and Adam Heintz for organizing this great event!   #ProBono #LSNYC #OneFenwick

E214 of the Boardroom Governance Podcast is out, featuring Marie Bafus and Wendy Grasso of Fenwick & West. 🎙️ AI in the Boardroom: What Directors Need to Know Now Marie is a partner in Fenwick’s securities litigation practice, and Wendy is counsel in Fenwick’s corporate practice. Along with David A. Bell, co-leader of Fenwick’s corporate governance practice and a former guest of the podcast, they recently co-authored an article titled “AI in the Boardroom: What Directors Need to Know Now.” In this episode, we cover: • Why AI requires board oversight • Caremark duties and mission-critical risks • Where AI belongs within the board and committee structure • Strategy, capital allocation, and board judgment • Board minutes as litigation evidence • AI washing and disclosure risks • Hallucinations, confidentiality, and privilege • AI note-taking tools in board meetings A practical governance insight: boards do not need to manage AI, but they do need a credible oversight process. That means understanding how important AI is to the business, assigning responsibility, asking the right questions, and creating a record that reflects meaningful board engagement. 🎧 Listen now: • Apple: https://lnkd.in/gcrXkGeq • Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gR3UJxGb If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing it. You can also support the podcast by subscribing to the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at evanepstein.substack.com #CorporateGovernance #AI #Boards #Litigation

☀️ Innovation doesn't take summer vacation. These deals will help redefine how we move cargo in space, guard against emerging cybersecurity threats, simulate the world itself in AI, and so much more! We’re proud to help our clients push the boundaries day in and day out. #FenwickPowerList #MergersandAcquisitions #VentureCapital

One thing we've learned representing countless public tech and life sciences companies is that options and flexibility are invaluable.    That's why Fenwick supports the SEC's proposal to allow companies to elect to file interim reports semiannually or quarterly.   Whether they plan to adopt semiannual reporting or continue reporting quarterly, companies should have the flexibility to assess the reporting cadence that best reflects their circumstances, investor feedback, and market considerations.    Read our letter to the SEC: https://lnkd.in/gxXtwQf9   #SEC #PublicCompanies #FinancialReporting

Today in New York, 16 of our associates and summer associates spent the day at a pro bono clinic, helping community members apply for employment authorization. An Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is what lets someone work legally in the US, and getting one is technical, high-stakes paperwork. Having someone sit down and get it right with you matters. A big thank you to Co-Counsel NYC, our legal services partner who runs the clinic and makes days like this possible. #ProBono #SummerAssociates Terry D. Lawson

Inclusive access has always mattered at Fenwick. So it was a joy to see our colleagues and their families spend an afternoon at Magical Bridge Foundation Playground in Mountain View during One Fenwick Week. Magical Bridge is built so everyone can play, with accessible swings and slides, and quiet areas for sensory breaks. It is an inclusive playground we were proud to help support, right here in a community many of us call home. A wonderful afternoon, and a good reminder of why we give back where we live and work. #OneFenwick #MagicalBridge

What a week at BIO 2026! Fenwick welcomed leaders from across the biotech and life sciences industry to a reception in San Diego. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We're inspired by the innovation, collaboration and impact driving the industry forward. #LifeSciences #BIO2026

Class dismissed: Another pixel-tracking class action doesn’t make it past certification. In Ingraham v. Capital One, plaintiffs alleged that Capital One’s website used invisible third-party tracking technologies to transmit users’ private personal and financial information in violation of the California Invasion of Privacy Act. However, a California federal court denied class certification, ruling that consent, data categories, and standing required plaintiff-by-plaintiff analysis.  Molly Melcher, Kimberly Culp, and Zoe Hayes outline actionable steps that may help companies reduce their risk from CIPA claims: https://lnkd.in/gWqg3xuj #ClassAction #CIPA #DataPrivacy 

The Supreme Court is reining in the power of geofence warrants.   In Chatrie v. United States, the Court confirmed that obtaining individuals’ location data from a geofence warrant constitutes a Fourth Amendment search, even if the data request covers only a short period and the data is held by a third-party technology company.    Fenwick’s David Feder, Benjamin Kingsley, Noah Solowiejczyk, and Ryan Sellinger break down the decision’s implications for tech companies: https://lnkd.in/g8cq_RxX   #DataPrivacy #SupremeCourt #FourthAmendment

Fenwick is pleased to represent Taxwire, a global sales tax automation platform, in its Series A financing, bringing the company’s total funding to $25M. Taxwire will use the funds to scale its fully managed AI sales tax automation platform. The Fenwick transaction team was led by partner David Horne. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e3gSvYGZ