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Member Cheryl Reicin participated in a Q&A with Pharmaceutical Executive focused how mergers and acquisitions are trending in the pharma industry. Cheryl discusses the policy shifts and regulatory changes that can be expected in the next year. She says, “The current administration and the Harris team are looking to introduce price controls for certain drugs. If implemented, this is likely to have a chilling effect on the development and investment in new therapeutics. The high cost of drugs is intended to compensate for the high cost of bringing an innovative drug to market, which includes the high costs of the many failures of drugs that do not reach the market. If the price of a drug is controlled, the upside to pharma is limited, and therefore the investment thesis for the development of new drugs can shift dramatically.” Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3Tj98RU

The first year of our Toronto summer program was a success. Take at a look at a day in the life of one of our summer students, Grace McColl!

Member Frank Gerratana was quoted by Business Insider in an article about how law firms are utilizing AI: “Frank Gerratana, a partner at the international firm Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C., said that he sees the integration of AI tools in law firms as a positive that can allow attorneys to spend more time on critical work.” Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/47gZTrh

Happy First Day of Classes Northeastern University School of Law! Join us in congratulating Matthew Nadeau, a NU 3L student and former summer associate who will be joining our 2025 first-year associate class in our IP Litigation practice group. “What made my summer at Mintz so enjoyable was the people. I worked directly with attorneys at all levels – from junior associates to partners – on substantive assignments for real clients, and everyone was genuinely interested in me and my development as a future attorney. I am excited to return to the firm to establish my own practice and learn more from the outstanding attorneys on the IP litigation team… Looking forward to finishing up my final year at Northeastern University School of Law and the chapters ahead.” #MeantforMintz

Environmental Law Chair Jeff Porter was quoted by Bloomberg Law in an article about litigation involving the Vineyard Wind project—the first commercially operational offshore wind project in the United States. The article raises that similar litigation could lead to death for certain projects due to the delays lawsuits are causing. Jeff says, “Delay is a victory. Over the four years or so that these challenges have been going on, material costs went up, interest rates went up, and the economic viability of some of these projects decreased.” Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/47dkJHO

Tom Burton, Chair of our Energy & Sustainability Practice along with Co-Chair Sahir Surmeli, Associate Kaoru Christopher Suzuki, and Project Analysts Grace Adebogun and Francesca Barasch share the latest energy and sustainability developments in their monthly newsletter. In this edition you will find: - Insight into the regulatory scrutiny surrounding PFAS. - An analysis of the possible outcomes of the 2024 election and the impact it may have on the legislative and regulatory landscape. - And more. https://bit.ly/4e78eji

On Wednesday, September 25, we will be hosting a panel discussion titled "Navigating the M&A Landscape: Market Trends and Opportunities" with Lake Street Advisors. Dean Zioze, Co-Chair of our Mergers & Acquisitions practice, Jim Machinchick, CFP®, CPWA® of Lake Street Advisors, Rob MacLeod of Bigelow LLC, and Michael Stravin of Wolf & Company, P.C.. will provide insights into the latest market trends, predictions, and strategic opportunities. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/3Z9UQGK

Health Law Practice Chair Karen S. Lovitch and Of Counsel Samantha Kingsbury were quoted in a G2 Intelligence special report about the 2024 lab enforcement landscape. Samantha says, “This year we have seen numerous criminal and civil actions involving individuals and entities associated with labs accused of performing and billing for genetic testing that was medically unnecessary and/or ordered by a provider who never treated or met the patient in whose name the testing was ordered. These cases often include kickback allegations as well.” Karen commented on the Anti-Kickback Statute saying, “With respect to potential arrangements with third parties, a lab should research those third parties to the greatest extent possible to try and confirm that the company is reputable. With respect to arrangements with referral sources, in particular, a lab should conduct its own compliance review to ensure that the arrangement can be executed in a way that does not create legal or compliance risk.” Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3ZaCq8Z

Today marks Boston University School of Law’s first day of classes! To celebrate, join us in welcoming BU 3L student and former summer associate, Kate McLeod, to our 2025 first-year associate class! “My summer associate experience perfectly showcased the Mintz culture: the opportunity to build strong relationships and engage in complex, substantive legal work. The attorneys pushed us outside of our comfort zone to spearhead assignments and learn novel legal concepts, all while creating a safe environment where we were allowed – and encouraged – to make mistakes and grow as developing lawyers… I am so excited to be returning to a firm that treats their attorneys as people first and lawyers second.” #MeantforMintz

Join Member Jen Rubin and Associate Nikki Rivers on September 24 for an interactive webinar focused on finding practical solutions to the challenges the US Supreme Court’s affirmative action decisions have created for the DEI landscape. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/3AQ7VLp