News & Press Releases

Law360 recently highlighted commentary from ITC Practice Co-chair Robert Vlasis in an article examining the rise in Section 337 investigations involving patents and other IP being litigated at the US International Trade Commission for the first time. The piece outlines several developments that may be contributing to this trend, including the Federal Circuit’s Lashify decision and recent USPTO procedural changes affecting PTAB challenges.

Member Jacob Hupart was quoted in a Responsible Investor article about a lawsuit challenging the SEC’s pullback from its long standing “no action” review process for shareholder proposals. In the article, Jacob addresses the legal hurdles facing the plaintiffs as they seek to frame the SEC’s policy shift as actionable under the Administrative Procedure Act.

Member Jen Rubin was quoted in a Lexology Pro article examining why US legal teams should reassess their use of non solicitation agreements amid evolving regulatory scrutiny and state laws. Her comments address how courts and regulators increasingly distinguish non solicitation provisions from non competes and the risks employers face when non solicits are drafted too broadly.

Daniel DeWolf, Co-chair of Mintz’s Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Practice, was featured as a guest on the ABA podcast To the Extent That…. The episode explores how venture capital firms use warehouse investing as part of their fund formation strategy and the main legal, regulatory, and tax considerations involved.

Of Counsel Michelle Capezza was quoted in a Fiduciary News article analyzing a Supreme Court case that could redefine ERISA litigation standards by requiring plaintiffs to plead a “meaningful benchmark” when alleging imprudent retirement plan investments. Her comments address how a potential ruling may affect fiduciary decision-making, particularly when plan committees consider alternative or illiquid investment strategies.

ESG Co-chair Jen Rubin published an article in Corporate Counsel examining how employers can integrate AI agents into the workplace while maintaining compliance with existing employment policies. The article explores how human resources and legal teams should adapt confidentiality, anti-discrimination, accountability, and governance frameworks as AI becomes a routine part of day-to-day operations.