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Following a historic low for foreign investment in U.S. markets last year, 70% of CRE executives anticipate an increase in 2025. Read more on why CRE executives in our 2025 Real Estate Sentiment Market Survey feel that global dynamics influencing foreign investment warrant close observation in the year ahead: https://ow.ly/TPKn50VqpWb

Congratulations to Pete Roberts on his induction as an American College of Bankruptcy Fellow, joining a highly select group of fellow colleagues who have a “proven record of the highest standards of expertise, leadership, integrity, professionalism, scholarship, and service to the bankruptcy practice and to their communities.” Presiding over the induction was Jennifer Hagle, Chair of the ACB’s Board of Regents. As an ACB Fellow, Roberts will team up with domestic and international insolvency professionals, dedicated to the enhancement of professionalism, scholarship, and service in bankruptcy and insolvency law and practice. #TeamSeyfarth https://lnkd.in/gRxtuVMf

Intellectual property (IP) rights in government contracts are a critical compliance area for contractors, with potential risks including loss of ownership, competitive disadvantages, and disputes with the government. As part of our Government Contracts Compliance Handbook series, we’re sharing six essential tips to help contractors safeguard their innovations, properly manage IP rights, and navigate complex federal regulations. These insights emphasize the importance of clear ownership, strategic licensing, and proactive compliance. Read more to protect your proprietary technology and maintain your competitive edge: https://ow.ly/nB4M50VlIne #GovernmentContracts #TeamSeyfarth #GovCon

The health care industry can expect a shifting legal and regulatory landscape in 2025 with new legislation and regulations, ongoing litigation, and policy shifts under the new presidential administration for certain health care topics. Seyfarth’s Jesse Coleman and Yumna Khan discuss why data security, False Claims Act enforcement, drug pricing, vaccine litigation, and non-compete legislation remain hot topics for 2025 in Seyfarth’s 2025 Commercial Litigation Outlook: https://ow.ly/l3qh50Vp8Fz

Tune in to this week's Pioneers and Pathfinders #podcast as host Stephen Poor welcomes Kristen Sonday, co-founder and CEO of Paladin. They discuss how Paladin is creating a blueprint for justice technology, her journey into access to justice work, the mission of LongJump, and the key lessons she has learned from her entrepreneurial journey. https://ow.ly/WTCa50VoV76

Congratulations to our Chair Emeritus, Stephen Poor, on receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from The American Lawyer’s Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards! Throughout his remarkable career, Steve has been a trailblazer in legal service innovation, pioneering groundbreaking technological advances to better serve our clients. As just one of two law firm leaders to win this award, this well-deserved honor underscores his decades-long leadership in shaping the future of law. #TeamSeyfarth https://ow.ly/pvJp50VoreJ

Policy and industry are at a crossroads. Despite increased chatter about office conversions, CRE executives remain cautious—and unconvinced. While policymakers see conversions as a solution for struggling central business district office markets, investors remain concerned about conversion costs and zoning hurdles. Read more here: https://ow.ly/yGYV50Vomu3

Law360 selected eight lawyers from Seyfarth to serve on their respective practice Editorial Advisory Boards for 2025: • Diane Dygert (Benefits) • Andrew Scroggins (Employment Authority Discrimination) • Jesse Coleman (Healthcare) • Mahsa Aliaskari (Immigration) • Brian Michaelis (Intellectual Property) • Paul Pryzant (Mergers & Acquisitions) • James O'Brien (Real Estate Authority) • Ashley Sherwood (Washington state) The lawyers were chosen after a nomination process conducted by the editors. The editorial advisory boards provide feedback on Law360's coverage and expert insight on how best to shape future coverage. Members are selected on an annual basis. #TeamSeyfarth https://ow.ly/2anV50Voguz

Seyfarth’s chair emeritus Stephen Poor, winner of the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Lifetime Achievement Award, was profiled on keys to legal innovation in The American Lawyer. Poor discussed the past challenges with innovation he has met to enable Seyfarth to lead the way and what legal innovation means to him and the legal industry. “The main reason to be innovative is to create value for clients. This means not just caring about the client but being able to put ourselves in the client’s position and truly understand the problems they need solved-from their perspective.” #TeamSeyfarth https://ow.ly/aVI050VnIXc

Courtney Stieber was honored as one of the exclusive Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys for 2025 by Crain's New York Business, highlighting a “talented cohort, shaping precedent and advocating for their clients across industries and issues.” Crain’s, in a profile honoring Stieber, noted that “Stieber has successfully defended cases during the litigation process in a manner that forced complete walkaways from several plaintiffs, a major victory for her clients." Stieber utilizes her substantial trial experience to successfully defend high-stakes claims involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, in particular litigation involving company executives, partners, and other stake holders. #TeamSeyfarth https://ow.ly/7nSt50VnHH9