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Congratulations to Shanghai Managing Partner Chuan Sun on being named Dealmaker of Asia 2024 by Asian Legal Business (ALB). The ALB Dealmakers of Asia list spotlights outstanding lawyers who are recognized for their innovation, determination, and focus on client needs in Asia in the past year. Learn more: https://bit.ly/41IkG69

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a final rule to supervise large providers of digital wallets and payment apps. Read key takeaways: https://bit.ly/3D8zMYi

Learn about recent AI regulatory developments, such as the EU AI act coming into force and #AI developments in California, Colorado, and Utah, and their intersection with #privacy legal obligations during MoFo’s webinar “The Changing AI Regulatory Scene: The Intersection of AI and Privacy” on January 9. Register to join MoFo's Marian Waldmann Agarwal and Marijn Storm: https://bit.ly/4gmO1r9

As the end of 2024 approaches, it is crucial that all investment advisers complete end of the year regulatory and compliance tasks and prepare for various reporting deadlines looming in early 2025. To help you close out the year and prepare for 2025, MoFo’s Investment Management and Private Funds team has prepared a checklist, which identifies notable year-end compliance tasks and key regulatory filing deadlines in the first quarter of 2025. Check it out: https://bit.ly/3P7uoaw #investmentmanagement #compliance

What an incredible experience it was to bring together bright minds in tech for MoFo’s inaugural Tech Law Summit in San Francisco! The energy in the room was unmatched as we welcomed an amazing mix of thought leaders shaping the future of #tech. The discussions were informative and inspiring, as we delved into the theme of “Innovation Under Regulation.” A huge thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making the summit such a success! Learn more about the event: https://bit.ly/3ZYUJ0J #MoFoTechLaw #techlaw #innovation #technology

MoFo was once again honored with the Gold Law Firm Award at the The Law Society of Hong Kong’s Pro Bono and Community Work Recognition Programme 2024. Seventeen of our lawyers also received individual awards in recognition of their commitment to #probono and community work. Read more: https://bit.ly/41yDzbI #MoFoProBono

Congratulations to MoFo's Bonnie Lau on being named to the Daily Journal's list of 2024 Top Antitrust Lawyers. This recognition honors leading California lawyers who specialize in plaintiff, defense, and government #antitrust work. Learn more: https://bit.ly/41suG3t

MoFo recently won asylum for a Cameroonian man after more than 10 years of persistent advocacy through multiple procedural tangles. “The MoFo team was proud to be able to secure our client’s asylum status after a long and circuitous path through USCIS and immigration court,” said New York Associate Michael Ahern. “We hope that this decision provides closure for our client and allows him to open a new chapter of his life in the U.S.” Read more: https://bit.ly/3ZXqDeb #probono #MoFoProBono

Passionate about collaborating on complex cross-border transactions and helping clients grow their businesses while managing risks? Apply to our 2025 London Summer Vacation Scheme by January 6 and learn from leaders at the intersection of law and technology! For more details: https://bit.ly/48CCMY5 #hiring #vacationscheme

MoFo's William (Bill) Tarantino spoke to Science about U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations that have been temporarily thrown out after a district judge’s decision: https://bit.ly/4iVf3Ib #biotech