News & Press Releases

Mintz Member Dianne Bourque was quoted in an article published by Bloomberg Law about how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed the use of an algorithm in hospitals that guesses people’s race to improve health inequity gaps. The artificial intelligence is intended to serve as a stand-in until CMS can get patients to self-identify.

Mintz was featured by Law360 as among the publication’s 2021 Regional Powerhouses for Massachusetts, alongside just four other firms. The Regional Powerhouses Series honors leading law firms in various states based on their exceptional achievements. In the firm’s profile, Managing Member of Mintz’s Boston Office and Chair of the firm’s Corporate, Tax, Private Client & Immigration Division Michael Fantozzi and Member and Chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice Scott C. Ford discussed the firm’s diverse history, a dedication to consistently achieving the best outcome for clients, and a culture of teamwork and advocacy.

Mintz Member Jennifer B. Rubin was quoted in an article published by EHS Today to discuss the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s new mask mandate, offering practical guidance regarding the changes, if any, employers might consider in response to the latest CDC guidance.

Mintz Member Michael Graif was interviewed by Legal Talk Today to discuss New York City’s Biometric Identifier Law, which will significantly impact many businesses in the City. The law bans the sale of biometric data but permits the use of biometric identifying technologies with posted notice to customers in "simple language" to be prescribed by forthcoming rules.

Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian appeared on WBZ-TV, CBS Channel 4 Boston, to discuss the firm’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement for attorneys and professional staff returning to the office. During the interview, Mr. Bodian emphasized the firm’s goal of creating the safest and healthiest work environment for employees.

Law360 reported that Mintz client American video codec company DivX, an early innovator in the digital streaming video and digital rights management scene, has reached confidential settlements with LG and Samsung, resolving international litigation claiming they infringe DivX’s streaming patents with their smart televisions. The Mintz team representing DivX is led by Member and Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Division Michael Renaud and Member Adam Rizk and includes Member and Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Matthew Hurley, Members Keith Carroll, Marguerite McConihe, Michael McNamara, Samuel Davenport, and Daniel Weinger, and Associates Matthew Karambelas, Jessica Perry, and Nana Liu.