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Haynes Boone’s Biotech Insights newsletter covers key developments, including the Teva v. Amneal ruling on Orange Book listings, USPTO leadership changes shaping life sciences IP and why strong IP due diligence is critical in M&A. Plus, meet Sharon E. Crane, Ph.D., and connect with our team at upcoming top industry events. Read the full newsletter below.

Congratulations to Aleks Kopec on being honored at the Charlotte Business Journal’s 2025 Women in Business Awards! 🎉 Aleks’ unwavering dedication to her clients, pronounced leadership in finance and broad commitment to the Charlotte community make her truly deserving of this recognition. Learn more at the link in the comments!

Haynes Boone attorneys were honored to attend the 57th National Black Law Students Association Convention in Atlanta, celebrating excellence in the legal community. From inspiring panels to networking receptions and advocacy competitions, this event showcased the power of community. A huge thank you to NBLSA and to the organizers for bringing this impactful gathering to life.

Federal contractors are facing rapid changes with scores of executive orders issued since Jan. 20 affecting the industry. To help navigate these changes, Haynes Boone Partner Edmund Amorosi and Noah Leiden (Baker Tilly) will lead a one-day Federal Publications Seminars course on April 9 in Sterling, Virginia. They will discuss the impact on government contracting, key executive orders and agency directives, financial risks, contract modifications, terminations for convenience, and strategies for cost recovery and equitable adjustments. Register to attend at the link in the comments.

Peter A. Halprin, a Haynes Boone partner, joined a panel at the 2nd Annual MATSON, DRISCOLL & DAMICO LIMITED Cyber Business Interruption Summit to discuss the intricate challenges involved in handling cyber-related business interruption claims, covering topics such as the period of restoration, the impact of reputational harm and the nuances of calculating financial losses in the aftermath of cyber incidents. Watch a clip from the panel below and follow the link in the comments for the full panel session.

Haynes Boone Associates Jake Bolinger and Léa Dickinson recently earned their certifications from the International Nuclear Law Essentials (INLE) course hosted by the NEA at the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency Headquarters in Paris. During the week-long seminar, industry experts lectured on every facet of the international nuclear regulatory regime, focusing on nuclear safety, national and international security, safeguards and special third-party liability regimes. Jake and Léa are members of Haynes Boone’s Nuclear Energy practice group, which integrates the vast experience of the member attorneys across a breadth of legal areas and jurisdictions to provide exceptional counsel at every stage of the modern nuclear project lifecycle. Read more about Haynes Boone’s Nuclear Energy practice group at the link in the comments.

The newly enacted Arbitration Act 2025 clarifies key legal issues—like governing law for arbitration agreements, arbitrator disclosure duties and emergency arbitrator recognition—but leaves confidentiality and AI to case law and institutional guidelines. Haynes Boone attorneys Andreas Dracoulis, Fiona Cain and Zainab Al-Qaimi reflect on the arbitration landscape in 2024 and break down what the new law will mean for arbitration in their latest article for Mealey’s International Arbitration Report. Read it at the link in the comments.

🔊Big changes may be coming to the HIPAA Security Rule, and health care organizations need to be prepared. In this episode of American Health Law Association’s Speaking of Health Law Podcast, Haynes Boone attorneys Jennifer Staton Kreick and Thomas D. Tanabe join Wes Morris, senior director of consulting at Clearwater, to break down the proposed updates from the HHS Office for Civil Rights and what they mean in practice. Listen to the full episode at the link in the comments to hear about the driving forces behind the proposed changes, along with “required” vs. “addressable” specifications and more.🔊

Winning or losing an insurance coverage dispute often comes down to who has articulated the more compelling interpretation of the relevant policy language. Haynes Boone Partner Greg Van Houten authored an article for Law360 with five tips for policyholder advocates to consider when arguing their interpretation of a policy is the best one. Read more at the link in the comments.

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the incredible women who lead, inspire and uplift those around them. Haynes Boone Associate Allie Pencsak shares her advice for young women entering the legal industry, encouraging them to grow their support network. 💜 Join us in recognizing the women who shape our workplaces and industries.