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    Sep. 16, 2026

Managing Privacy Across the Cross-Border M&A Lifecycle

In cross-border M&A transactions, privacy issues can affect everything from due diligence and deal structure to post-closing integration. In this guest article, CPOs from Sourcepoint, Synopsis and World Foundation, along with counsel from Reed Smith, explore the key data protection questions that arise throughout the transaction lifecycle, including when personal data can be shared, how different deal structures affect privacy obligations and what limitations apply after closing. The article provides practical guidance for privacy teams seeking to support transactions while preserving the value of data assets and managing regulatory risk. See “Identifying and Tackling Privacy and Cyber Due Diligence Challenges in M&A” (Mar. 23, 2022).

Navigating the AI Omnibus: Preparing for Compliance

When the E.U.’s Digital Omnibus on AI (AI Omnibus) entered into force on July 27, 2026, providers and deployers of AI systems breathed a sigh of relief as certain fast-approaching E.U. AI Act compliance deadlines, particularly those for high-risk AI systems, were extended. Despite the temporary relief, preparing for compliance remains a daunting undertaking. This second article in a two-part series on the AI Omnibus provides compliance steps that companies can take, discusses implementation challenges and addresses what enforcement may look like, with insights from Bird & Bird, Freshfields, Gibson Dunn, Orrick and Taylor Wessing. Part one provided an overview of the substantive changes to the AI Act effectuated by the AI Omnibus. See our three-part series answering top questions about the E.U. AI Act: “Reach and Unique Requirements” (Apr. 24, 2024), “Risk Tiers and Big-Player Transparency” (May 1, 2024), and “Practical Steps and What’s Next” (May 8, 2024).

Understanding Insurance Coverage for AI-Related Risks

As AI becomes embedded in business operations, legal and compliance teams need to understand how insurance policies will respond when AI tools malfunction, make autonomous decisions or amplify existing risks. This article, synthesizing insights shared by insurance industry experts from Brown & Brown, Munich Re and Redberry Labs during a Zywave program, explains why AI-related losses may not fit neatly within traditional cyber, errors and omissions, or professional liability coverage. It also covers the distinctions between cyber and AI risk, how AI use cases can affect coverage, emerging policy exclusions, gaps in professional liability coverage and key underwriting concerns for AI policies. See “Navigating Insurance Coverage Issues for AI‑Related Losses” (May 20, 2026).

Katten Welcomes Former Meta Counsel As AI, Technology and Privacy Partner in Los Angeles

Ex-Meta counsel Brandy Worden has joined Katten’s Los Angeles office as a partner in the firm’s intellectual property practice. She arrives from Kasowitz. For insights from Katten, see “The Evolving Crypto Regulatory Climate” (May 11, 2022); and “Implications of DOJ’s Pursuit of the Crypto-Laundering Couple” (Mar. 23, 2022).

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