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Partner Merri Moken has earned recognition as an IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2025 honoree. IAM describes this recognition as "the mark of a professional whose approach to intellectual property is regarded by peers as truly strategic in nature...IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders draws from the worlds of private practice, consulting and other service providers, with specialists from the major IP markets in North America, Europe and Asia. Together, these individuals and firms possess a wealth of expertise across disciplines and sectors."?Learn more?about Merri's practice here: https://lnkd.in/eaN5XFC6.?

Partner Hailey Lennon, Esq., CAMS joins Scott Melker's "The Wolf Of All Streets" podcast to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s increasing involvement in the crypto space, including a potential acquisition of Bakkt, a struggling crypto trading venue. Trump's deepening engagement in the crypto industry means that a pivot that could reshape market dynamics and regulatory approaches. "This is the first time we've seen a president-elect talk so much about Bitcoin and just be so informed about the industry," Lennon said. "I think if he gets involved in an exchange, he's really going to see the regulatory headaches that these companies comply with and that might help some of the regulatory climate that we think is changing in a positive way." View the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/es9eG_ed

In a new BRiefing, Shlomo D. Katz discusses the minimum salary level for exemption from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). “The FLSA is the basic federal law requiring payment of a minimum wage (currently $7.25 per hour) and payment of overtime for working more than 40 hours in a workweek,” he wrote. “The FLSA further says that the two requirements just mentioned — minimum wage and overtime — do not apply to ‘any employee employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity,’ as those terms are ‘defined and delimited’ by the U.S Department of Labor.” Click image to read the full post.

Brown Rudnick was again ranked by PitchBook as one of the top 25 most active law firms advising on venture capital deals in the research company’s Global League Tables. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/erJR5PE5

Partner Wayne Dennison returns to Court TV's "Vinnie Politan Investigates" to discuss Karen Reid’s trial for the murder of Officer John O’Keefe, which ended in a deadlocked jury, raising questions about prosecution and defense actions that led to a Supreme Court appeal. “They knew for days that there was a real possibility of a hung jury here,” Dennison said. “They’ve been grieving over this issue for days; it’s not as if this notion came out of the blue. They even made a previous motion for mistrial, so at this point it’s not as if this is a new idea.”

On Thursday, Dec. 5, partner Shlomo D. Katz will participate in a panel discussion at the Federal Publications Seminars’ Government Contracts Year in Review in Virginia. Katz will provide a comprehensive briefing on executive orders, effective dates and judicial interpretations in the labor standards area. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eQgaQum9?

Franchise insurance is a critical tool designed to protect both franchisors and their principals from numerous risks and liabilities. A recent federal court decision provides confirmation that franchise-specific claims are not barred from coverage just because they include terms such as fraud or contract. The decision in MRFranchise v. Stratford Insurance demonstrates the importance for franchisors to be prepared to fight back against denials of insurance coverage. To learn more, click image to read this BRiefing by Daniel Healy and Samuel Wolf.

We are pleased to co-sponsor the American Conference Institute’s International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, a two-day event to be held on Dec. 4-5 in Washington, D.C. ? Partner Steven Tyrrell will join a panel discussion on how to identify and remedy gaps in an internal investigation program. The panel will share best practices for deciding whether an internal investigation should be undertaken in the first place, designating who should oversee and conduct the investigation and more. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dxSme3i

Partner Jared Sorin is quoted by The Wall Street Journal regarding a lawsuit where Alcon Research, a minority shareholder in Aurion Biotech, is using its blocking rights to prevent the company from going public. Aurion is countersuing, claiming the move is an attempt to corner the company and purchase it at a low-cost. Blocking rights, which are negotiated between companies and investors, require a simple majority for approval, but sometimes investors have the leverage to bargain for higher percentages, Sorin explained. “It’s important to think carefully about these provisions, because they can have a long-term impact.” Click image to read the full article.

Partner Elena Rey will speaking at the Funding in Disputes Circle on 21 November 2024. Elena will be speaking about law firm and portfolio funding at this exclusive event, where she will be joined by over 40 senior practitioners, including litigation funders, lawyers, brokers, insurers, and other intermediaries relevant to the litigation funding market. ? For further details, head to: https://lnkd.in/e2vBjU8A