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Last week we held our annual Paul Poth Moot Court. Join us in congratulating the outstanding oral advocacy skills displayed by our Summer Associates as they tackled complex legal issues referred to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court by the First Circuit. Their ability to construct persuasive arguments, think on their feet, and demonstrate a deep understanding of the law was truly impressive. This event showcased their hard work and dedication, providing an excellent platform for gaining invaluable practical experience. Thank you to our judges and to everyone who contributed to the success of this event!

Members Christina Sperry and Kevin Amendt, along with Summer Associate Samantha Cohen, wrote a Law360 article about the dismissal of patent infringement claims in SIPCO LLC v. Jasco Products Company LLC due to a typo made by the US Patent and Trademark Office during prosecution. The authors discuss the major consequences that a minor mistake like this can have and how to avoid it. The authors write, “Although this circumstance is likely a rare corner case, more practically the outcome here dramatically underscores the importance of attention to detail in prosecution — even seemingly minor mistakes can have catastrophic consequences for the patent owner. Here, one transposed digit in a patent number torpedoed 20 years of protection and stripped a market participant of important exclusive rights over competitors.” Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3We2axY

Today Member Steven Shparber and Associate Omar Bustami held the first installment of our webinar series “Deciding Factors: Analyzing the Recent Supreme Court Term”. Steven and Omar focused on what a post-Chevron landscape could mean for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission including: The potential impact of the Loper Bright decision on the FERC's recent landmark orders regarding interconnection and transmission reform. Potential implications of the Supreme Court vacating and remanding Solar Energy Industries Association v. FERC (Broadview Solar) to the DC Circuit. Possible changes from the FERC and how to plan for them. Did you miss the webinar? Click here to view. https://bit.ly/46crQ2P

Special Counsel Dan Conley recently spoke with Boston Globe Media about the sensational murder trial surrounding Karen Read following her lawyers’ motion to dismiss two charges against her that came after a July 1 mistrial was declared. The article writes: “Conley said the law currently states there’s no verdict until it’s read in open court, meaning the contention from Read’s lawyers that the jury reached verdicts on two of the three charges is ‘not a credible assertion.’ As for holding a hearing to question individual jurors, Conley said, ‘My instincts tell me no, she won’t do that, because it really is invading the province of the jury.'" Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3Y3hxw1

Mintz advised Seven Starling, a virtual provider of women's behavioral health services, on an oversubscribed $10.9 million Series A funding round, led by RH Capital. Seven Starling, which is already a trusted resource for over a thousand OBGYNs across the country, will use the funding to expand access to women’s mental healthcare, ensuring that more women receive support during critical periods like infertility, miscarriage and loss, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. Seven Starling will also further its national expansion efforts, partnering with Medicaid plans and developing deeper integrations with healthcare partners. The Mintz team was led by Joshua Fox, Alexander Civetta, and Dayna Mucci, and included Ellen L. Janos, Cassandra Paolillo, and Libby Decker. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3WqnGRI

Special Counsel Dan Conley spoke with MassLive.com recently in an article about the length of the jury deliberations in the sensational murder trial around Karen Read. Dan says, “Longer deliberation is becoming more and more the norm rather than the exception… The fact that this went five days or so, I think it’s not all that unusual considering the length of the trial,” he said. “It took a while. They had to really work through an awful lot of evidence and then apply the law to that evidence that they heard over weeks and weeks. It was not an unusual amount of time.” Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3SaTjMD

Cross-Border Asset Recovery Co-Chair Kevin Ainsworth and Associate Valerie Phan recently wrote an article in Bloomberg Law about Florida’s enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. The authors specifically discuss a recent decision in Noble Prestige Ltd. v. Horn, and how it reinforces the Southern District of Florida as a favorable venue for enforcing certain awards as it stands. The authors write, “A line of cases is developing in the Southern District of Florida that in some circumstances limits the time for raising such defenses, further strengthening the award creditor’s position and requiring the award debtor take prompt action to preserve its Article V defenses.” Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3LtyiZy

Next Wednesday, July 24, join the Chair of our Communications and Infrastructure Practice, Scott Thompson, Chair of our Technology, Communications, and Media Practice, Angela Y. Kung, and Member Dan Reing for the second installment of our webinar series, “Deciding Factors: Analyzing the Recent Supreme Court Term." Our attorneys will discuss the Supreme Court’s recent decision to overrule the Chevron deference and how it affects telecom regulations and policies. Including: - FCC appeals - Ongoing cases and proceedings - Potential changes to the way companies approach the FCC and how they should adapt their strategies Click here for more information and to register: https://bit.ly/3LvHUmx

Mintz Member Randy K. Jones will be inducted into the National Bar Association’s “Fred David Gray Hall of Fame” at its 99th Annual Convention on July 18, 2024. The recognition honors lawyers who have made significant contributions to the cause of justice in the legal profession and have practiced for at least 40 years. Read more about Randy’s accomplishments here: https://bit.ly/4f3hdn0.

Environmental Law Chair Jeff Porter was quoted by EHS Daily Advisor on the Supreme Court’s review of the City and County of San Francisco’s appeal of their Clean Water Act NPDES permit. Jeff predicted, “[SCOTUS] is going to find in San Francisco’s favor, striking down or at least severely limiting EPA’s longstanding practice of [including permit conditions prohibiting discharges that ‘cause or contribute to violations of applicable water quality standards’].” Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3S6PZSu