Volume 7, Issue 1
Welcome
Welcome to our first issue of 2026 of Decoded -- our technology law insights e-newsletter. As we embark on our seventh year of publishing Decoded, we hope you have found the content interesting and insightful.
2026 National Labor & Employment Law Symposium, February 1, Steamboat Springs, Colorado
For those of you interested in labor and employment law topics, please join this exclusive gathering of top national and international labor and employment lawyers for the latest legal updates in a close-knit, collegial atmosphere. More than a dozen sessions, in a roundtable format, will cover cutting-edge labor and employment topics. In between sessions, participants will have plenty of time to enjoy skiing in Steamboat Springs or networking over drinks or dinner. Click here to learn more.
2026 Smart Business Dealmakers Conference, February 19, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
What are CEOs saying about today’s climate for dealmaking? Join Spilman on February 19th at the 2026 Smart Business Dealmakers Conference to hear firsthand insights from Pittsburgh’s top business leaders. Dealmakers gathers hundreds of local CEOs, investors, lenders and service providers so you can stay on top of M&A trends. Don’t miss this high-level conversation on the front lines of buying, selling and scaling.
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Nicholas P. Mooney II, Co-Editor of Decoded; Chair of Spilman's Technology Practice Group; Co-Chair of the Cybersecurity & Data...
A set of photos appearing to show Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu injured have gone viral on social media. These images were circulated amid false claims of the Israel PM's demise. The ru...