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Join MoFo for a deep dive into how groundbreaking academic research becomes thriving commercial ventures during our Partnering Playbook Speaker Series webinar on December 11. For more details: bit.ly/4odXkgb

MoFo's Brigid Bondoc, Karen Potter, and Liz Newman discuss the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's recent draft guidance documents, which provide regulatory framework for cell and gene therapies in this Law360 article: bit.ly/3K8YXhs

MoFo's Alice Connaughton and Ryan Adams spoke with Law360 Real Estate Authority about how the SEC's easing of quarterly reporting mandates might affect real estate investment trusts (REITs): bit.ly/4ii0AWA

Calling all 1Ls! MoFo’s 2026 Summer Associate Program is your opportunity to work alongside world-class attorneys and make an impact from day one. Applications are now open: bit.ly/3Lb7osw

NY became the first state to regulate emotionally responsive “AI companion” chatbots under the Artificial Intelligence Companion Models Law. CA's SB 243 follows in January 2026. Explore what these developments mean for companies designing and deploying next-generation AI systems: bit.ly/482jiya

In one of the latest high-profile private equity-led deals in Asia’s consumer sector this year, MoFo is advising CPE on its strategic partnership to form a joint venture with Restaurant Brands International Inc., to reignite growth at Burger King in China. bit.ly/4paLqoA

Read MoFo’s latest Socially Aware roundup for a breakdown of key developments shaping social media, and what businesses should watch next: bit.ly/4ppoVfn

What’s next for responsible business in 2026? Join MoFo and BSR on December 4 for the next episode of our monthly conversation series where we will focus on the key themes that defined 2025 and what lies ahead: bit.ly/3RJvY3N

A summer at MoFo means real work, real connections with your team, and real insights. In the latest installment of our My MoFo Story series, Palo Alto Summer Associate Dai An Jiang shares her experience after spending two summers at the firm: bit.ly/4ifCZpu

Read MoFo's roundup of the latest top 10 international anti-corruption developments: bit.ly/4rfV9eK

Learn about the underlying regulatory framework of foreign investment in U.S. startups, how founders should think about approaching foreign investors for investment, and how U.S. investors will likely view startups with foreign investment during MoFo’s webinar on December 5: bit.ly/4oNgMBE

MoFo received 19 practice area rankings, including three Tier 1 practice area recognitions and 76 individual recognitions, across its offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai in The Legal 500 China 2026 guide. Read more about this year’s results: bit.ly/44cBrH2

The Ninth Circuit has temporarily blocked enforcement of California’s climate disclosure law, SB 261, which would have required large companies doing business in the state to report climate-related financial risks starting January 1, 2026. bit.ly/4rctX0F

MoFo advised Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, on its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire Chronosphere, a next-generation observability platform built to scale for the AI era, for a total consideration of $3.35 billion. bit.ly/3X8kMk0

Eight MoFo lawyers have been recognized in several Lexology Index 2025 guides in the Investigations category, reinforcing the strength of the firm’s global Investigations + White-Collar Defense team. Learn more: bit.ly/4o6qJsE

MoFo’s Ryan Adams shared insights with Governance Intelligence in an article on the SEC’s new approach to shareholder proposal exclusions: bit.ly/486d9Q7

On 13 November 2025, the European Parliament adopted a more balanced approach to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, signaling a clear shift from expansion to simplification. Learn more: bit.ly/3K4CIsX

MoFo’s Alexandra Steinberg Barrage was quoted in Payments Dive’s article, “Stablecoins carry consumer risk: panel,” following her remarks at the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank’s annual fintech conference: bit.ly/4pqfIUp

In late September 2025, the Montana Attorney General, joined by 15 other state AGs, sent letters to several major technology companies launching an investigation into their renewable energy claims. What do companies need to know? bit.ly/49XSqAA

For the second consecutive year, MoFo has earned a top 10 spot in Law360 Pulse’s 2025 Leaderboard, an annual survey of the most well-rounded U.S. law firms. Learn more: bit.ly/47QkP94

The U.S. SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance announced that it will largely suspend its longstanding practice of issuing no-action letters under Rule 14a-8 for the upcoming 2026 proxy season, signaling a notable shift in the shareholder proposal landscape. Read more: bit.ly/4phTCmJ

What an incredible day at the second annual MoFo Tech Law Summit in San Francisco! More than 250 lawyers, policymakers, investors, and technologists explored how innovation is accelerating across industries and reshaping the legal and regulatory landscape. Learn more: bit.ly/4a31aW1

GIR named MoFo one of the Top 30 investigations practices in the world for the seventh consecutive year. The GIR 30 assessment identifies leading firms from around the world that are best suited to handle sophisticated cross-border government-led and internal investigations. bit.ly/3LQytBG

We’re delighted to welcome our new associates to Morrison Foerster! Each associate brings fresh perspectives, talent, and passion that strengthen our commitment to excellence and innovation.

The era of carefree digital companionship is fading fast. Get the latest updates on MoFo's Socially Aware blog: bit.ly/4nYHMNd

In the latest installment of our MoFo Stories series, New York Summer Associate Leo Kim reflects on his 2L summer at the firm: bit.ly/3K9Zuj0

Congratulations to Carrie H. Cohen on receiving the New York Bar Foundation’s “Champion of Justice” award for her exceptional leadership and lasting impact across the legal community. Learn more: bit.ly/4peM83X

A new Texas law is poised to significantly reshape how app stores and developers manage users under 18. Read about the App Store Accountability Act's key provisions and the implications for businesses within its sweeping scope: bit.ly/3WZcNpp

MoFo has earned a Gold Rating in the PRIDE Index 2025 from work with Pride, recognizing our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Learn more: bit.ly/4hWWS4y

The United States and China announced an agreement intended to ease escalating economic and geopolitical tensions between the two countries. Read about the key agreement terms: bit.ly/4nPfNQ1