News & Press Releases

Mintz proudly announced the election of 13 attorneys to Members and the addition of a record-setting 22 new lateral Members in 2023, with 11 Partners in the newly opened Toronto office. This diverse group strengthens Mintz’s core areas, spanning Commercial and IP Litigation, Life Sciences, Tech, Private Equity, and Energy & Sustainability. The elevated Members and new lateral additions bring invaluable expertise to help clients navigate complex legal landscapes. 

Environmental Law Chair Jeff Porter spoke with Inside EPA about a 5th Circuit Court of Appeals holding that the Supreme Court’s Sackett decision compels the conclusion that a property is outside Federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction. Porter noted that the 5th Circuit’s opinion doesn’t even mention EPA’s post-Sackett regulation on the topic, providing further evidence that the era of judicial deference to EPA is coming to an end.

San Diego Managing Member and Cross-Border Asset Recovery Practice Co-chair Daniel Pascucci and Associate Michael Godwin co-authored an article published by the International Academy of Financial Crime Litigators discussing Civil RICO as an asset recovery tool in US Enforcement Efforts post-Smagin.

The arrival of Partner Mervyn Allen to Mintz’s Toronto office was the focus of a Law360 article, which highlighted the launch of the firm’s Canadian Real Estate Practice and the growth story of the firm’s business.

MMIT quoted a recent article written by Mintz attorneys Theresa Carnegie, Xavier Hardy, and David Gilboa in a story discussing the US district court ruling that overturned a federal rule allowing health plans to exclude copayment assistance from members’ out-of-pocket costs. The article notes the Department of Health and Human Services’ current stance of refraining from immediate action.

Private Equity managers are facing challenges such as a downturn in private market valuations and difficulties in securing affordable debt for new deals. Private Equity Co-chair Matthew T. Simpson provided insights on the market to PitchBook, discussing strategies PE sponsors are expected to adopt in 2024 to optimize results.