EU Commission Clarifies Definition of AI Systems
6 minute read | April.24.2025
The European Commission published guidelines that clarify the definition of AI systems under the AI Act.
Insights
Unpacking the Data (Use and Access) Act
4 minute read | June.19.2025
The new UK DUA Act simplifies data rules, boosts legitimate interest use and eases global data flows.
Montana Expands Health Care Privacy Law to Include Mental Health Digital Services
3 minute read | June.06.2025
The Montana Legislature recently passed an update to the state’s Uniform Health Care Information Act, effective October 1, 2025.
UPDATE: Todd Snyder CPPA Enforcement Action: What Companies Need to Know
4 minute read | May.29.2025
Todd Snyder fined for CCPA violations; companies must ensure compliant opt-out systems and limit consumer data demands.
German Federal Labor Court Grants Damages Under the GDPR for the Use of Employee Data: 7 Things for Companies to Consider
3 minute read | May.29.2025
Companies subject to GPDR requirements should assess whether intra-group data transfers are necessary, justified and well-documented.
Aravind Swaminathan on Partnering with CISOs and Cybersecurity Crisis Management
1.5 hour listen | May.22.2025
Aravind Swaminathan shares his insights on CISOs as strategic partners, crisis storytelling, and online safety as an extension of cybersecurity.
Events
Events
Tech Disputes: Navigating the Next Wave
Join us for a panel discussion on avoiding and managing technology disputes, which are becoming increasingly common and complex in today’s digital era.
Events
RSA Conference: Cyber Law and Gamification
Behnam Dayanim and Aravind Swaminathan will be speaking at RSA Conference, discussing gamification laws and other trends in the cyber landscape.
Events
Orrick at the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Global Privacy Summit
Firm Event | April.23.2025 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Events
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Global Privacy Summit 2025
Nicholas Farnsworth is co-leading the panel session “Anatomy of an Investigation: A Discussion with US Regulators,” during the IAPP Global Privacy Summit.
Events
Orrick at the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Europe Data Protection Congress
Join Orrick’s Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation Group for cocktails and conversation to celebrate the 2023 International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Europe Data Protection Congress.
Events
Effective Management of Employee DSAR Requests: Practical Strategies and Compliance Insights
Explore the intricacies of handling employee data subject access requests (DSARs), using the UK process as a model while incorporating key EU considerations.
News
Orrick’s Jeffrey McKenna Honored for Proposed Changes to Civil Litigation Rules
1 minute read | May.03.2024
Lawyers for Civil Justice has honored Orrick’s Jeffrey McKenna with the LCJ Founder’s Award, its highest-achievement recognition.
Orrick Named the Tech Industry Advisory Team of the Year at American Lawyer’s California Legal Awards
1 minute read | June.27.2025
Orrick was also recognized as a finalist for Tech Litigation and Law Firm of the Year – one of only two firms recognized in all three categories.
Orrick Remains #1 for European Venture Capital in Q1 2025, #4 Globally
2 minute read | May.16.2025
Orrick remains the #1 most active venture capital law firm in Europe. The firm also ranked #4 globally.
Orrick Welcomes the Partner Class of 2025
14 minute read | January.13.2025
Orrick’s 20 new partners strengthen the firm’s teams serving the tech, energy, finance and life sciences sectors.
American Lawyer’s California Legal Awards Recognize Shannon Yavorsky and Clem Roberts for Tech and IP Achievements
1 minute read | August.19.2024
Orrick partners recognized for pioneering work for tech clients in regulatory and IP law, earning honors for success in AI, privacy and patent ...
Orrick Partners Recognized 8 Years in a Row as Top Incident Response Professionals in the U.S.
1 minute read | May.10.2024
Congratulations to Orrick partners Heather Egan and Aravind Swaminathan on being named to Cybersecurity Docket’s Incident Response 50 for 2024.