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Congratulations to Members Kathryn Edgerton and David Hanna who were named 2024 “Legal Visionaries" by Los Angeles Times B2B Publishing! The list recognizes lawyers from top firms who have “consistently demonstrated strong leadership throughout the span of their career and impacted their organization and industries’ growth.” Read more about Kathryn and David here: https://bit.ly/3COcWVN

Member Megan Preusker co-authored an article for the American Health Law Association about distressed health care sales. The authors discuss seller and purchaser considerations in negotiating sale terms for court-approved auction processes. The article discusses commonly negotiated business terms in distressed sales and provides examples in the context of health care bankruptcy and receivership proceedings. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/416tB18

With intangible assets representing over 90% of the value of every AI company, how do you protect these assets, steer your company to higher valuations, and provide leverage in the commercialization of your technology? The answer? An effective intellectual property strategy that focuses on being your business' revenue driver. Partner Anthony de Fazekas and Member Terri Shieh-Newton provide insight on the nuances of creating a value-driven IP strategy for AI companies. Click here to read more. https://lnkd.in/e4p5gFBc

Of Counsel Michelle Capezza’s insights were included in a FiduciaryNews.com article about the SECURE Act 2.0’s auto-enrollment requirement. Michelle comments on how the plan’s commencement date presents some complexity, especially considering existing IRS guidelines. She says, “IRS Notice 2024-2 clarified that if two 401(k) plans established before December 29, 2022 are merged, the plan can continue to be exempt from the SECURE 2.0 Act auto-enrollment requirements.” Read the article here: https://bit.ly/414sn6s

The Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) regulatory landscape continues to evolve at both federal and state levels, making it critical for our clients to stay apprised of developments in the industry. In the fall edition of our PBM Policy and Legislative Update Members Rachel Alexander, Tara Dwyer, Theresa Carnegie, and Lauren Moldawer provide insight into recent issues and activities affecting PBMs, including: - Federal legislative activity and oversight - State legislative activity and oversight - Other trends and events affecting the PBM industry https://bit.ly/4fOALLN

The newest episode of Mintz on Air: Predictions and Practical Policies Podcast is here, and focuses on what businesses can expect for ESG, clean tech, and energy regulation under the second Trump administration. Moderated by ESG Co-chair Jen Rubin, this forward-looking discussion with Energy & Sustainability Chair Tom Burton, Co-chair of our ESG Practice, Jacob Hupart, Chair of our Environmental Law Practice, Jeff Porter, and Member Steven Shparber share key insights and practical advice for navigating potential changes. This episode dives into: - The future of federal support for clean tech and the growing role of state and private sector investment - Expected shifts in SEC climate regulations and state-level disclosure rules - How Trump’s EPA may approach deregulation in environmental protection - Anticipated changes at FERC - The evolving landscape of workplace diversity programs and regulatory compliance Click below to listen and learn more about actionable strategies and perspectives you can take to help your business prepare for what’s ahead. https://bit.ly/41mMQUj

We're happy to share that Member Dan Bleck has been elected to receive First Team honors as the Smith's Research & Gradings All-Star Municipal Distressed/Workout Specialist! Each year, nominations are made by a committee of portfolio managers from 13 investment firms, and the final ballot is sent to more than 1,000 institutional investors to vote on the honorees. Dan will be recognized at Smith’s All-Star Awards Program in New York City on December 4, 2024. Read more about Dan and this recognition here: https://bit.ly/3Zmen6B

A team of our lawyers advised Adlumin, Inc., a provider of an enterprise-grade security operations platform, in its acquisition by N-able, Inc., a global software company helping IT services providers deliver security, remote monitoring and management, and data protection as-a-service solutions. The Mintz team included Daniel DeWolf, Chair of the firm’s Technology Practice Group and Co-chair of the Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Practice Group and Corporate Member Joseph Ronca, along with Corporate Associates Matt Diaz and Will Morrow, Corporate Law Clerk Anna Zuccaro; Tax Member Gregg Benson and Associate David Salamon; and Executive Compensation and Labor and Employment Member David Lagasse and Associates Dina Sebrow and Talia Weseley. The team also included attorneys across various practice areas, including Intellectual Property, Privacy, Employee Benefits, Litigation, Antitrust, and Real Estate. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4fK4BB0

Congratulations to our Toronto Office Managing Partner Mitch Frazer who was featured by Post City Magazines and Streets Of Toronto in its list of Toronto’s Top Lawyers for 2024! Read more here: https://bit.ly/3B0Bquv

In 2025, the private equity landscape will be shaped by several key trends, including the expansion of continuation vehicles as a vital liquidity tool. Co-chairs of our Private Equity Practice, Greg Fine, Matthew T. Simpson, and Kurt Steinkrauss, and Chair of our Investment Funds Practice, Kari Harris, share their predictions on what the next year may look like and why private equity sponsors are re-evaluating their approach to continuation funds. https://bit.ly/3AOnR1g