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Carpenter Wellington (CW) is a pre-eminent full-service law firm, focused on providing companies tailored advice and solutions to complex problems, and partnering with clients in implementing strategy and transforming businesses objectives.

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AMD Strikes $8.2 Billion Deal to Acquire Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs

CW Social2026-10-15T10:37:11+00:00October 15th, 2026|

The announcement by leading semiconductor company AMD of its intent to acquire Fei-Fei Li's AI company is significant for a number of reasons. Combining World Labs' capabilities in spatial intelligence with AMD's advanced hardware and software could help AMD compete in the next phase of the AI competition. The transaction is also a rare AI deal between two leading women in the AI industry.

AI Startup Thinking Machines Bets on Open-Weight Models

CW Social2026-10-15T10:31:16+00:00October 15th, 2026|

Thinking Machines Labs, the AI startup founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, is betting on the future of customizable, open-weight AI models. Her startup has gained support and investments from other AI industry leaders such as NVIDIA. In the heated AI race, it remains to be seen whether Thinking Machines strategy will standout from the competition.

Legal Considerations with Recurring Royalty Revenue

CW Social2026-10-15T10:28:33+00:00October 15th, 2026|

Recurring royalty revenue arrangements are prevalent in a wide variety of business models. Understanding how to soundly draft licensing agreements to protect the interests of both the licensor and licensee is critical. In the case of intellectual property royalties, one party's disclaimer of any warranty with respect to the validity of the IP can shift the risk exposure burden onto the other party. This article highlights some key legal considerations to take into account in drafting and negotiating royalty agreements.

Private Jet Demand Fuels BOND’s Fractional Aviation Business:

CW Social2026-10-15T10:24:34+00:00October 15th, 2026|

Fractional private jet ownership provides an attractive option for wealthy people who want to avoid the hassles of commercial travel but do not want to own a jet. BOND, a private jet charter company backed by KKR, is demonstrating the appeal of the fractional ownership model. It has a fleet of Bombardier jets and has members signed up for its 2027 launch of operations. Led by an industry veteran, BOND has fine-tuned its business model to cater to customer priorities and address weaknesses with the existing competition.

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A Guide to Navigating Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits
When directors and officers of a company are misbehaving, shareholders have ways to prevent further harm to the company. Shareholders may bring a shareholder derivative lawsuit, demonstrating that the company is being harmed as a result of mismanagement. Such lawsuits can be a major distraction for companies. In-house counsel should understand how to appropriately respond in the event of such a lawsuit, including guiding the board of directors to follow proper protocols.
Athletic Apparel Brand Lululemon Struggles to Stay Relevant Amid Rising Competition and Proxy Fight
Lululemon is a vivid example of how companies must evolve in order to stay competitive. Leadership decisions play a defining role in whether a brand continues to maintain its "cool" factor with customers. Lululemon is a unique example of a company founder launching a proxy fight in an attempt to get the company back on track.
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