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Earlier this week, we sponsored and attended the LSX Nordic Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark. The LSX Nordic Congress connects the Nordic region’s top life sciences and healthcare industry leaders with international partners to further their growth, development, and innovation. Co-chair of our Life Sciences Practice, William Hicks, and Member Ed Pease had the opportunity to speak at the Congress. Bill provided an update on the current state of the US private and public investment markets, while Ed provided insight into the venture capital model and its efficacy with the digital health, therapeutics, and MedTech industries.

Recently members of our San Francisco Community Impact Committee including Member Daniel Cody, Erik Scales, Kay Elofson, and Tiffany Boucher volunteered at Larkin Street Youth Services, San Francisco’s largest nonprofit provider for young people experiencing homelessness. Larkin Street Youth Services offers information on Health Professions, the opportunity to connect with a Run Club, clinical checks by Baxter Clinic, and more. The San Francisco Community Impact Committee remains deeply integrated with the local community and is always looking for ways to give back.

The wireless industry has revolutionized how we connect, work remotely, learn from a distance, and how we interact with doctors, with telemedicine technology allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all aspects of their daily lives. In the monthly newsletter, What’s New in Wireless, Technology, Communications & Media Chair Angela Y. Kung, Communications Infrastructure Litigation Chair Scott Thompson, and Of Counsel Christen B'anca Glenn provide insight into updates in communications policy and Congressional efforts to support wireless connectivity. This month’s edition highlights the Ninth Circuit’s ruling on the FCC’s clarification of wireless infrastructure deployment. Click here to read the full newsletter. https://bit.ly/3zT4uU6

Associate Nikki Rivers spoke on a panel this week at the Association of Corporate Counsel’s annual meeting in Nashville, and some of her insights were quoted by Corporate Counsel in an article about the intersection of hybrid/remote work and the risk of IP theft. The article discusses how employers have increased surveillance of their employees, which could lead to conflict over related legal and ethical considerations. Nikki warns: “As surveillance tech rapidly develops, employers need to pause and think thoroughly about the implications of its use. She challenged employers to ask what is the ‘least intrusive’ way to accomplish the task. ‘Employee trust is a big one that I keep coming back to.’” Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4eDZD8y

Tom Burton, Chair of our Energy & Sustainability Practice along with Co-Chair Sahir Surmeli, Associate Xandy Walsh, and Project Analysts Francesca Barasch and Grace Adebogun share the latest energy and sustainability developments in their monthly newsletter. In this edition you will find: - Requirements companies need to follow under the Corporate Transparency Act. - A feature on Mantel Capture and their $30 million Series A financing. - Recent updates in greenwashing litigation. Click here to read the full newsletter. https://bit.ly/3NkPdPa

We had a busy week with the Association of Corporate Counsel this week at its Annual Meeting in Nashville!   San Francisco Managing Member Steve Osborn and Associate Nikki Rivers appeared on panels providing insight into managing an international remote workforce and legal considerations when formulating surveillance policies, respectively.   Last night we welcomed over 180 attendees to our Honky-Tonk Rooftop Reception. Thank you to all who attended, we are already looking forward to the 2025 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia!   #ACCAM24

San Francisco Office Managing Member Steve Osborn was featured in a Q&A in Law.com about Steve’s career in the legal profession and his path to becoming a firm leader. Steve also reflects on his leadership style and vision for the San Francisco office's future. Steve shares his leadership advice saying, "Strive to be a servant leader. As I see it, our people in San Francisco do not work for me, I work for them." Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3U30R4O

On September 23, the Criminal Division of the DOJ revised the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs guidance. White Collar Defense and Government Investigations Co-Chair Eóin Beirne , Health Law and Health Care Enforcement Defense Chair Karen S. Lovitch, and Associate Nick LaPalme discuss the significant revisions in the most recent installment of the guidance, including: - Bolstering internal reporting mechanisms. - Adapting to emerging technologies. - Ensuring that compliance professionals have sufficient access to the resources and data they need to adequately perform their duties. Click here to read their full summary. https://bit.ly/3NhiGJE

We are proud to share that we have achieved 2023-2024 Mansfield Certification from Diversity Lab! The Mansfield Certification process is designed to ensure all qualified personnel at participating law firms have a transparent, fair, and equal opportunity to be considered for advancement into leadership. “Participating in the Mansfield process is one of many actions we’ve taken to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed at Mintz,” said Managing Member Bob Bodian. “We’re proud to achieve this recognition and we remain committed to advancing our culture of diversity and inclusion.” Read more here: https://bit.ly/3U4le1H View Mintz's recent Diversity Report here: https://lnkd.in/evsk5u8H

A team of our lawyers, led by Associates Nicholas Butto and Elizabeth Platonova, secured asylum for a pro bono client who suffered severe violence for several years at the hands of her partner and a gang in Honduras. Mintz is proud to have secured asylum for this client and her daughters who will now be able to stay in the US, away from abuse and with access to a network of support. The Mintz team also included Law Clerk Bianca Bernardi and Project Analyst Caroline Koclanes. Read more about the case and Mintz’s commitment to pro bono here: https://bit.ly/3zGLdFz