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Mintz and ML Strategies, LLC are proud to be a leading sponsor of next week’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Annual Industry Growth Forum. This premier event for technology collaboration and advancement brings together over 300 active investors managing more than $30 billion in capital with competitively selected startups and industry experts. As part of the event, join Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Co-chair Sahir Surmeli, Senior Vice President of ML Strategies John Lushetsky, and Member Thomas Earnest on Friday for an engaging roundtable discussion surrounding the funding lifecycle for cleantech companies, including capital raising, debt and equity structures, and leveraging government support. We look forward to connecting with some of the nation’s leading cleantech leaders and shaping the future of clean energy. For more information about this growth forum or to register for the roundtable, click here. https://bit.ly/4h0aZnD #NRELIGF

The recent developments in federal energy policy have created a tumultuous start to 2025. Executive orders from the Trump administration have led to significant shifts in funding, regulatory overhauls, and workforce reductions across federal agencies. ML Strategies Senior Vice President John Lushetsky, Senior Director of Government Relations R. Neal Martin, and Manager of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Myria Garcia Garcia discuss the implications of these changes. Read the full article here. https://bit.ly/3DyktZH

Tomorrow, be sure to join Members Cory Flashner and Steve Ganis for an ACAMS Boston Chapter discussion on the lessons learned from recent anti-money laundering enforcement actions. Cory and Steve will be joined by Shawna O. Avey, CFE, CAMS of the Massachusetts Division of Banks, Elizabeth Paige Baumann of Paige Baumann Advisory, Cristina Palladino, MBEC, CAMS, CAFCA, CCRS of Wolf & Company, P.C., and Joseph Voiro of Ernst & Young Global Consulting Services. For more information and to register, click here. https://bit.ly/3FB3lDc

We are proud to present the Women at Mintz: 2025 Spotlight in honor of our remarkable women attorneys and Women’s History Month. Through feature stories, women-led practice highlights, and client testimonials, we celebrate the achievements of our female-identifying attorneys. We highlight their inspiring journeys and showcase their significant contributions to clients and the firm. Take a look at this year’s report here. https://lnkd.in/emHnNGPb

The proposed change to Medicare Part D’s contracting rule would allow pharmacies to terminate contracts without cause and without permission from the pharmacy benefit managers. Member Lauren Moldawer recently spoke to Healthcare Brew on this proposed change and its potential impact on PBMs and health plans. She noted that this rule change could create a lot of uncertainty for PBMs and additional administrative work for PBMs (e.g., notifying members when a pharmacy threatens to leave the network, re-notifying members if the pharmacy changes its mind and plans to stay in network), and the cost for these administrative tasks could be passed through to the health pan. She stated, “In negotiations between the [Part D] plan and PBM, the more administrative tasks the PBM has, [the more] they charge the plan. They could use it to leverage more money from the plans on their administrative fees, and then that could increase costs.” https://bit.ly/4ia01xm

Corporations are consolidating dental practices, reshaping the industry, and potentially impacting patients. International Chair of Life Sciences Cheryl Reicin shared her insights with Canadian Affairs on this trend. She noted the cost of properly equipping a clinic can be another factor in consolidation, saying, “There’s a big push for the latest and greatest technology, and that’s expensive.” Read more here. https://bit.ly/41BaKKd

In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin hosts a conversation with Associate Evan Piercey on the divide between state and federal DEI initiatives. Together, they discuss the significance of understanding these conflicts and the best practices to ensure compliance with evolving regulations. Topics covered include: · The conflict between federal and state DEI policies · Understanding preemption and federal-state conflicts · Employer compliance amid federal and state tensions · Legal challenges and court rulings on DEI policies · Navigating policy uncertainty and next steps for employers Listen to the full episode here. https://bit.ly/3FCOM1O

Last Week, Members Reza Dokhanchy and Paul Huston hosted an ACC San Diego - Association of Corporate Counsel lunch panel with Paul Liu of PacketFabric on securing a company’s proprietary data. Together they explored the complexities of securing data in a global, remote-first workforce, addressed key legal and compliance challenges, and offered practical solutions to safeguard company information. To see future events and ACC panels our attorneys are hosting, click here. https://bit.ly/3Qxeu9N

Happy Pi Day! To celebrate, our San Diego office hosted its annual Pi Day Competition. This yearly bake-off challenges staff to create pies that are judged on overall appearance, structure, difficulty, and taste. Denise Hauffe was this year’s winner with a brownie-infused adaptation on Grasshopper Pie and won a stuffed Mintz (mincemeat) pie!

At Mintz, we take immense pride in fostering an environment where our women attorneys can thrive and lead. Our commitment to providing leadership opportunities is unwavering, and we are proud to see our women attorneys excel, providing premium client service, driving innovation, and upholding excellence across their practices. Learn more about our women-led practices here. https://bit.ly/4kPATxo