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An article authored by Mintz Members Richard Gervase, Eric Blythe, and William Kannel was published in The Journal of Bankruptcy Law. The article explores a recent decision by a federal circuit court of appeals that a creditor's right to future royalty payments in a non-executory contract could be discharged in the counterparty-debtor's bankruptcy. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/47EfJMP

This past quarter, we welcomed 10 new lateral associates and counsel to our Health, Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Employment practices. Please join us in welcoming: Gregory Dawson, Juliana Dewberry, William Fiers, Hayley Maybaum, Chelsea Ostrer, Alison Peters, Mary Robinson, Daria Schieferstein, Dana Sebrow, and Emma Weiss. Is it time to make a change in your career? Take a look at our open roles for attorneys and patent professionals. https://bit.ly/3Mnt1mU

Week after week, our attorneys continue to take part in speaking engagements, continuing education programs, and networking events. Earlier this week, Partner Matthew Atkey spoke at the ADC & Radiopharmaceuticals Partnering Summit on a panel titled "Effectively & Efficiently Structuring Deal Processes as a Small ADC or Radiopharmaceutical Company". This week, our Boston office partnered with the ACC Northeast - Association of Corporate Counsel chapter to host a NextGen networking event at Kings Bowling. The NextGen cohort at ACC brings together attorneys who have been in-house for less than 10 years. Last night, Member Jen Rubin hosted the 50/50 Women on Boards San Diego Conversation. Attendees heard from industry professionals and built meaningful relationships with experienced corporate directors. Meanwhile, our LA office hosted a Healthcare CLE with ACC Southern California (Association of Corporate Counsel) titled "Health Information Privacy: The Road Ahead" at the Culver Hotel. This program was moderated by Member Kathryn Edgerton and Mintz Alumni Lara Compton, Vice President of US Policy for Digital Therapeutics Alliance. We are looking forward to another week of active participation!

We were recently named as one of Los Angeles’ “Most Admired Law Firms To Work For” in 2024 by the Los Angeles Business Journal. The list acknowledges firms “consciously working towards creating diverse, positive, and supportive environments”. One of our top priorities is fostering a culture that focuses on community service, clients, and internal initiatives in which attorneys and staff are deeply involved. https://bit.ly/47yLS8h

We are honored to be recognized as one of the most active and high-performing law firms in the Patexia 2024 PTAB Intelligence Report, which provides a comprehensive overview of the best performing and most active attorneys and law firms. The annual report listed Mintz as the 21st most active and 32nd best performing law firm representing patent owners. The firm also ranked in the top 50 most active law firms overall representing both patent owners and practitioners. Congratulations to Intellectual Property Chair Mike Renaud and Member William Meunier who were also ranked among the most active and best performing practitioners in the country! Read more here: https://bit.ly/4euwvQB

Of Counsel Michelle Capezza recently spoke with FiduciaryNews.com about the benefits of bigger 401k plans. In the article, Michelle discusses the specific benefits for employers sponsoring 401k plans. Michelle says, “Larger employer-sponsored plans have more plan assets and leverage in the marketplace, which can result in cost savings for the plan. A larger plan sponsor will also be more likely to have its own personnel to assist with plan oversight and management, and the resources to retain outside consultants and advisors to assist with plan compliance matters.” Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4dgHbRP

Member David G. Adams was quoted by FinOps Report in an article focused on how Europe’s pending Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) could impact US-based fund managers. It also addresses why US fund managers should review their third-party service relationships despite ambiguity around the rule. David said, “A US subadvisor for a European-domiciled fund may be forced to deal with DORA’s requirements because the European primary fund management firm will enhance its own cybersecurity or IT requirements for all service providers to comply with DORA.” Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4e94e27

We are excited to support the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) | BioFabUSA's second annual BioFab Startup Lab Investment Summit, being held October 15-16. Register below.

The September edition of MintzTech Connect, our regular newsletter focusing on the current state of the venture capital market, is here. In this edition, Co-chairs of our Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Practice, Daniel DeWolf and Samuel Effron discuss: - The recent federal court’s decision blocking the FTC’s efforts to limit non-competition restrictions. - Issues that foreign companies should be mindful of when expanding into the US. - A spotlight on GUDEA, a tech company revolutionizing how digital narratives are understood and managed through predictive software. Click here to read the full newsletter. https://bit.ly/3BiIbr7

Above the Law recently wrote about how Managing Member Bob Bodian announced that Mintz is giving all employees a paid day off to vote and volunteer on Election Day. Bob mentioned the firm is strongly encouraging everyone to vote and “engage in volunteer opportunities that help ensure a safe, accessible, and fair election.” Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4e9FpDa