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About us
From our offices in Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Dubai, Frankfurt, Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, and Washington, we practice as one firm, holding closely to core values that start with a deep commitment to our clients and the quality of our work on their behalf, and that include an emphasis on teamwork among our lawyers and other professionals and a belief in the obligation of lawyers to make legal services available to all who need them. Our lawyers are recognized nationally and internationally for their legal skills and the depth of their expertise. Many have served in senior government positions. Virtually all of them provide public service through pro bono representation. We are cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive firm that harnesses the abilities of every colleague and the power of diverse perspectives to help clients navigate their most complex business challenges. And because every client is a client of the firm, not of any specific lawyer, every client has the ability to call on any of our lawyers as needed.
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http://www.cov.com
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Updates
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The Product Liability landscape for pharmaceuticals and medical devices in the EU is significantly changing. The new EU Product Liability Directive (PLD) takes effect on 9 December 2026 and introduces wider grounds for liability and new presumptions easing proof of defect and causation as well as new disclosure obligations. Furthermore, a new ruling by the German Supreme Court considerably heighten liability and litigation risks for pharma companies. Join our webinar, where Dr.iur. Dr.med. Adem Koyuncu and Anna Sophia Oberschelp de Meneses will share key takeaways for businesses and how they should prepare: https://okt.to/fbrR1Z
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As #AI technologies continue to advance and states increasingly pass legislation to regulate AI development and use, Congress and the White House are proposing comprehensive nationwide laws. New proposals from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and Senator Marsha Blackburn offer comprehensive approaches to centralizing AI regulation within the federal government and promoting U.S. AI leadership. We discuss them in this blog: https://okt.to/NxbnAr
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Join our 2026 financial services breakfast briefing in London on 28 April, for senior legal, compliance, conduct and risk officers, to hear from our lawyers on key areas of regulatory focus. Topics of discussion will include: the interplay between regulation and employment law, the EU/UK cyber regulatory landscape and developments in human rights and financial crime. Find out more and register here: https://okt.to/A0uxZv
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The Department of Energy has issued a Request for Application under the Genesis Mission, a White House-led AI initiative announced in November 2025. This blog reviews the development of the Genesis Mission since last year and summarizes the key elements of the current funding opportunity: https://okt.to/JYQdR9
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In this video, Grant Castle explains how Covington brings an unmatched approach to the life sciences sector. From concept to commercialisation, our team supports at every stage of product development. Find out more about our Life Sciences practice in London: https://okt.to/1ECARV
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A Covington team led by Scott Freling is representing Shield AI on government contracts and other regulatory matters for its acquisition of Aechelon Technology Inc. In announcing the transaction, Shield AI simultaneously announced it is raising $1.5 billion in Series G funding at a $12.7 billion post-money valuation and $500 million in fixed-return preferred equity financing. Read more: https://okt.to/QANjRs
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A landmark decision by the Swiss-based Court of Arbitration for Sport puts chess at the frontlines of Russia’s attempt to claim sovereignty over Crimea and eastern Ukraine. Covington partner David Pinsky, counsel to the Ukrainian Chess Federation in the arbitration, explains to The Athletic that beyond the decision's practical effect, the result carries important symbolic significance: https://okt.to/U6NME9
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Check out the latest posts from our Inside Privacy blog: > Italian DPA Fines Bank over the Transfer of Customer Data in the Context of a Corporate Transaction: https://okt.to/SXEwBM > FTC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Rulemaking for Unfair or Deceptive Rental Housing Fee Practices: https://okt.to/JTRmlO > CalPrivacy Fines PlayOn Sports for Insufficient Opt-Out Process: https://okt.to/ZAWCJD > EU Court Defines Limits to the GDPR Right of Access: https://okt.to/hYw9bN > MEPs Adopt Joint Position on Proposed Digital Omnibus on AI: https://okt.to/vK2I9U > District Courts Appear Skeptical of CAN‑SPAM Preemption and Constitutional Challenges to CEMA: https://okt.to/AFhNGw > CJEU Advocate-General Indicates that Communications Network Operators Can Lawfully Be Required to Remove Chinese Components, and that Compensation is Not Required: https://okt.to/admyZl And more: https://okt.to/xfBvt3
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The U.S Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has denied the FTC's motion to stay an earlier decision that vacated the revised HSR rules. Read more: https://okt.to/eYmVD6
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