News & Press Releases

Mintz’s cross-border Life Sciences practice has been shortlisted in multiple categories in the LMG Life Sciences Awards 2024 Americas. Winners will be announced on September 5th. 

Mintz announced that Members Fred Hernandez and Ken Jenkins were named 2024 “Leaders of Influence in Life Sciences” by San Diego Business Journal (SDBJ) which recognizes individuals who are making significant contributions to the advancement of science, healthcare, and innovation in San Diego. 

Member Charles Samuels was quoted by The Bond Buyer in an article about pending legislation that would limit the issuance of tax-exempt municipal bonds from states with “school choice laws.”

Of Counsel Michelle Capezza spoke with Fiduciary News about a proposed bill that would make it easier for employers to add employees under the age of 21 to their 401K plans. Michelle discusses what the landscape looks like now and the reasoning behind it. 

Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Co-Chair Jeremy Glaser spoke with the San Diego Business Journal about trends in the VC market in the San Diego tech space this year. Jeremy notes that although only a few IPOs seen in the first quarter performed well in the aftermarket, there are some bright spots to watch.

Members Scott Lashway, Laurence Freedman, and Special Counsel Matthew Stein published an article in Bloomberg Law about how recent False Claims Act (FCA) settlements show a focus on cybersecurity enforcement. In the article, they outline how organizations with government contracts can mitigate the risk of cybersecurity-related FCA investigations and litigation.