Cooley Named Finalist as Growth Capital Team of the Year in The Lawyer 2026 Awards
Cooley has been shortlisted by The Lawyer as the 2026 Growth Capital Team of the Year, recognizing its London‑based emerging companies and venture‑capital practice. Over the past 18 months the firm added senior lawyers and promoted internally, expanding its European ECVC team to one of the largest on the continent. The shortlist reflects Cooley’s role on high‑profile financings such as PhysicsX ($155 million), OLIX ($220 million), Swap ($100 million) and Uber’s $1.5 billion investment in Wayve. The awards ceremony will take place in June in London.
MAHA Push Accelerates Reformulation, But Leaves Food Industry in Limbo
The Biden administration's Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative is compelling food manufacturers to accelerate product reformulation in response to newly announced policy targets. Cooley special counsel Laura Akowuah warns that the speed of these changes creates regulatory uncertainty, especially...
Cooley Shortlisted for Four Awards at ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2026
Cooley has been shortlisted for four honors at the Asian Legal Business Southeast Asia Law Awards 2026, including International Deal Firm of the Year, Private Equity and Venture Capital Law Firm of the Year, and SE Asia Law Firm of the...
Cooley Receives Three Managing IP Americas Awards
Cooley LLP earned three Managing IP Americas Awards in April 2026, including Firm of the Year for Trademark Disputes (West), Practitioner of the Year for Trademark Litigator (West) awarded to Bobby Ghajar, and Impact Case of the Year for the Kadrey v. Meta...
European Commission Proposes EU Industrial Accelerator Act Including ‘Made in EU’ and Low-Carbon Requirements, Stricter Rules for FDI in Strategic...
On 4 March 2026 the European Commission unveiled the EU Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), a sweeping proposal to lift manufacturing’s share of EU GDP to 20 % by 2035, introduce “Made in EU” and low‑carbon rules for strategic goods, and tighten foreign‑direct‑investment (FDI) screening...
Cooley Partner Named to India International A-List
Cooley partner Rishab Kumar has been placed on the India Business Journal’s International A‑List for the third year in a row, earning recognition for his leadership on technology‑focused M&A transactions. The A‑List spotlights lawyers outside India who are regarded as...
Cooley Strengthens Fund Formation Practice With Private Equity Partner in New York
Cooley has added Derek Pease, a former Silver Lake legal director, as a partner in its New York fund formation practice. Pease brings over two decades of private‑equity legal experience, including leadership of multibillion‑dollar fundraises. The move expands Cooley’s private‑equity...
Connected Cars: Privacy Compliance Guidance
Cooley special counsel Claire Gibbs warned that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) face mounting privacy and compliance hurdles as connected cars continuously capture sensitive driver data. She emphasized that OEMs must provide clear, timely notice and secure meaningful consent before any...
AI Hype, Hard Lessons: Where SEA’s Startup Capital Is Really Going
Cooley partner David He told e27 that Southeast Asia’s startup funding landscape has shifted dramatically, with capital becoming more disciplined and expectations higher. AI has emerged as the dominant sector, now attracting a sizable share of new investments. He identified...
FCC Proposes Sweeping Rules on Foreign Call Centers: Onshoring Mandates, Consumer Protections and Robocall Deterrence
On March 27, 2026 the FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking targeting foreign call centers. The package proposes a 30% cap on calls handled abroad, English‑proficiency testing, mandatory disclosures, and a right for consumers to be transferred to U.S....
Cooley Partner Again Named Among Hollywood’s Top Attorneys
Los Angeles‑based Cooley partner Bobby Ghajar was named to Variety’s Legal Impact Report for the second year in a row, highlighting his prominence among Hollywood’s top entertainment lawyers. The report cites his leadership in securing a partial summary‑judgment victory for Meta...
FDA Guidance May Move Goalposts For Form 483 Responses
The FDA released draft guidance that reshapes how drug manufacturers respond to Form 483 inspection observations. The guidance introduces a standardized framework for documenting, assessing and correcting systemic quality issues. While the clearer process aims to improve regulatory consistency, it...
Washington State Expands Personality Rights Law to Cover AI-Generated Deepfakes
Washington enacted Senate Bill 5886, expanding its Personality Rights Law to cover AI‑generated “forged digital likenesses” such as deepfake video and audio. The amendment, effective June 11, 2026, doubles the civil penalty for violations from $1,500 to $3,000 and adds...
State Laws About Pay Transparency in Job Ads Are Gaining Popularity, Lawyers Say
Pay‑transparency statutes are rapidly spreading, with more than 20 U.S. states now requiring employers to disclose salary ranges or minimum compensation in job ads. The trend is part of a broader push for salary equity and is gaining bipartisan support....
Cooley Secures Three #1 Vault Practice Rankings
Cooley has secured three #1 rankings in Vault’s 2026‑2027 survey, topping Emerging Companies & Venture Capital, Life Sciences, and Privacy & Data Security. The life sciences accolade marks the firm’s first ever #1 in Vault’s inaugural sector survey, while the...