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Computerlaw Group LLP (www.computerlaw.com) provides strategic, knowledgeable, and effective business and intellectual property protection, licensing and litigation services to Internet, e-commerce, computer software, hardware and other high-tech businesses, teams and industry professionals throughout California, nationally and around the world. CLG produces THE VALLEY CURRENT as a way to keep its worldwide clients, co-counsels, colleagues, and friends aware of developments in Silicon Valley and beyond.

  1. 8h ago

    The Valley Current®: On Becoming Older & Wiser

    What happens when the most important conversation in a family never takes place? In this episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo reflects on the losses of his father, brother, and mother, and the lessons those moments taught him about wealth, legacy, and love. Sitting at his 93-year-old mother's kitchen table, Jack discovered that even a lifetime of legal experience could not undo years of postponed conversations and outdated estate planning. He explains why the most important part of any estate plan isn't the trust, the will, or the tax strategy; it's the conversations shared around the kitchen table while there's still time. Blending practical legal insight with human stories, this episode reminds us that the greatest inheritance we can leave our families isn't simply financial security, but the clarity, confidence, and peace that come from knowing our wishes and understanding our values. Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️

  2. 1d ago

    The Valley Current®: Will Tesla Merge Into SpaceX While Trump is POTUS?

    What if the next trillion-dollar platform isn't an AI company, but a merger? In today's episode of The Valley Current®, Jack Russo explores the growing evidence that Tesla and SpaceX could eventually combine into a single technology ecosystem with ambitions far beyond electric vehicles and rockets. The discussion examines how Starlink, AI, autonomous driving, advanced silicon, energy storage, and consumer hardware could fit into a unified strategy designed to compete with today's tech giants. Jack also cuts through the online hype surrounding a so-called "Tesla Pi Phone," explains why Texas corporate law may provide a favorable path for a complex merger, and weighs the legal, regulatory, and national security obstacles that could still derail the deal. What if Elon Musk's next moonshot isn't a rocket but the largest corporate merger in modern history? Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️

  3. 2d ago

    The Valley Current®: How Does Oz Pearlman Do It?

    What separates a world-class mentalist from everyone else? According to Jack Russo, it isn't magic. It's disciplined observation, relentless preparation, and a deep understanding of how people think under pressure. In this episode of The Valley Current®, Jack unpacks Oz Pearlman's remarkable 2026 performance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, revealing how every moment reflected the practical habits outlined in Pearlman's book Read Your Mind. From extraordinary memory and razor-sharp observation to contingency planning and emotional regulation, the discussion explores how neuroscience and applied psychology combine to create seemingly impossible feats. More importantly, these aren't gifts reserved for entertainers. They're trainable skills that can elevate negotiations, leadership, sales, and everyday communication. What looks like mind reading may simply be the highest level of human attention. Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️

  4. 3d ago

    The Valley Current®: Capacity, Cognition & the Constitution

    When does experience become a liability, and who gets to decide? In this episode of The Valley Current®, Jack Russo examines one of the most uncomfortable constitutional questions of our time: what happens when the people entrusted with the nation's highest offices begin to lose the cognitive capacity those roles demand? From the 25th Amendment to the life tenure of federal judges, the discussion explores why America's legal safeguards often fall short when mental decline is suspected. Jack also unpacks the extraordinary case of Judge Pauline Newman, the growing gap between lifespan and "brain span," and why public opinion is a poor substitute for legal process. For corporate boards, family offices, and government leaders alike, the lesson is clear: succession planning is far easier than a constitutional crisis. Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️

  5. Jul 23

    The Valley Current®: Is Russia Facing Financial Ruin From Its War Against Ukraine?

    *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:4f832f83-2fef-40a7-953a-2dd05082488f-2" data-turn-id-container= "request-WEB:4f832f83-2fef-40a7-953a-2dd05082488f-2" data-testid= "conversation-turn-6" data-turn="assistant"> Can a nation win battles while quietly losing its financial future? In today's episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo examines whether Russia's greatest wartime threat is no longer on the battlefield, but on its balance sheet. Beyond military spending, the analysis explores three mounting costs of war: soaring defense expenditures, lasting demographic losses, and an expanding wall of international legal judgments. A pivotal July 17, 2026 federal court ruling denying Russia's attempt to delay enforcement of a $5 billion Naftogaz judgment may signal that foreign assets are becoming increasingly vulnerable. Yet Russia also retains significant strengths, including energy revenues and relatively low sovereign debt. The battlefield may determine who wins the war, but the balance sheet may determine who pays for it.   Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️

  6. Jul 22

    The Valley Current®: Why Did Apple Sue OpenAI in Federal Court?

    Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI is about far more than trade secrets... it's a battle over who will control the future of AI hardware. In today's episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo unpacks Apple's explosive federal complaint, which alleges a coordinated effort to acquire confidential information through former employees, retained hardware, internal prototypes, and proprietary manufacturing know-how. But the legal strategy is just as fascinating as the allegations themselves. Why did Apple bypass California's trade secret laws and sue exclusively under the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act? The answer reveals a sophisticated litigation playbook designed to move faster, preserve critical claims, and maximize the chance of immediate injunctive relief. Whether the allegations are ultimately proven or disproven, this case could redefine the rules governing talent mobility, trade secrets, and competition in Silicon Valley for years to come. Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️

  7. Jul 21

    The Valley Current®: Does Civility Enforcement via Sanctions Cause More Incivility?

    What if the legal system's effort to enforce civility is actually fueling more incivility? In today's episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo examines the "punisher's paradox" and asks whether sanctions deter misconduct or simply become another weapon in high-stakes litigation. Using the recent Patel v. GT's Living Foods case as a lens, Jack explores how today's procedural battles often overshadow the underlying dispute, trapping lawyers in costly cycles of retaliation while clients foot the bill. Drawing on game theory, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 1, and decades of sanctions history, the conversation challenges whether punishment alone can restore professionalism in the courtroom. If sanctions create more conflict than cooperation, is it time to rethink how justice is managed from the bench? Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️

  8. Jul 20

    The Valley Current®: Why Did Switzerland Reject Wealth Taxation?

    *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:36a545bd-4cf3-4f37-862c-ab13b7fde286-6" data-turn-id-container= "request-WEB:36a545bd-4cf3-4f37-862c-ab13b7fde286-6" data-testid= "conversation-turn-6" data-turn="assistant"> Why would nearly 80% of voters reject a tax that would affect fewer than 0.03% of the population? In today's episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo examines Switzerland's decisive rejection of a proposed 50% inheritance tax on the ultra-wealthy and what that vote reveals about economics, politics, and human behavior. Moving beyond the headlines, Jack explores why concerns over capital flight, national competitiveness, and the practical limits of wealth taxation outweighed promises of new climate funding. He also unpacks Thomas Piketty's influential theories on wealth concentration, the historical rise and fall of wealth taxes across Europe, and the enduring challenge of taxing globally mobile capital. The real question isn't whether wealth should be taxed, it's whether any single country can tax it without losing it. Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️

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Computerlaw Group LLP (www.computerlaw.com) provides strategic, knowledgeable, and effective business and intellectual property protection, licensing and litigation services to Internet, e-commerce, computer software, hardware and other high-tech businesses, teams and industry professionals throughout California, nationally and around the world. CLG produces THE VALLEY CURRENT as a way to keep its worldwide clients, co-counsels, colleagues, and friends aware of developments in Silicon Valley and beyond.

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