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San Diego Office Managing Member Scott Stanton, Members Sebastian Lucier and Amit Singh, and Associates Omar Bustami, Jason Miller, and Jessica (Jessy) Vaughn attended Cleantech San Diego’s Canadian Energy Storage Roadshow. Our attorneys met with cleantech companies and discussed technology advancements, the 2025 market outlook, and opportunities for cross-border collaboration. We look forward to continuing to further the clean energy transition.

Pro Bono Committee Chair Susan Finegan was featured in the Boston College Law School Magazine for her dedication to helping others through pro bono service. In the article, Sue reflects on when she entered law school at Boston College, saying, “The world was black and white—you go to the private sector, or you go to public interest. But I think my career is one that has shown it’s pretty gray. My job today is a great example of how you can integrate both.” https://bit.ly/4b3bJa1

A Super Bowl commercial advertising weight loss drug Hims & Hers has sparked a debate in the health care sector, bringing to the surface the question, 'How does the FDA regulate advertising for copycat products?' Member Joanne Hawana was quoted in a Bloomberg Law article about the commercial. She points out that the distinction between a “drug ad” and a “telehealth ad” has an impact on whether the FDA or FTC has primary policing authority over the content. She says, "Under current law, a pure telehealth ad that is trying to induce consumers to buy those services, rather than to buy a certain drug, would absolutely fall within the scope of Section 5 of the FTC Act and FTC’s enforcement authority over deceptive acts and practices in commerce." https://bit.ly/3CFHhGy

A Mintz team led by Private Equity Co-chair Greg Fine, Member Katya Daniel, and Associate Jonathan Taylor advised Searchlight Cyber, a portfolio company of Charlesbank Capital Partners, on the acquisition of Assetnote. The Mintz team also included Members Gregg Benson, Benjamin Ferrucci, Matt Gautier, Breton Leone-Quick, Special Counsel Laura Huber, Of Counsel Michelle Capezza, Associates Brendan Chaisson, Derek Flynn, Garrett Galvin Elana Lerner Brockmann, Tom Pagliarini, and Jabril E. W.. https://bit.ly/410MFMv

The Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) regulatory landscape continues to evolve at both the federal and state levels. Our quarterly publication, the PBM Policy and Legislative Update by Members Rachel Alexander, Theresa Carnegie, Tara Dwyer, and Lauren Moldawer and Managing Editor and Of Counsel Bridgette Keller, provides insight into recent legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting PBMs. The winter edition highlights: - 2024 Federal Legislative Activity and highlights the four most recently introduced bills that directly target the PBM industry - Potential for PBM Reform under the Trump Administration - Recent state legislative activities - Opioid and insulin case updates and more Click here to access the full report. https://bit.ly/41eImyx

Over the past few years, deals have been steady in the radiopharmaceuticals and gene and cell therapy space. However, as the Baby Boomer population begins to age, pharmaceutical companies are coming back to central nervous system therapeutics. International Chair of Life Sciences Cheryl Reicin shares her deal predictions for the coming years. Click below to learn more about Cheryl and the capabilities of Mintz’s Life Sciences Practice. https://bit.ly/4g8ob9q

Last week, Private Equity Co-chair Greg Fine, Members Katya Daniel, David Conway, and Associate Zachary Liebnick were guest lecturers at Harvard Law School. The team led a transactional law workshop for students focused on Mergers & Acquisitions/ PE Transactions.

In the February edition of the Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Connections Newsletter, Tom Burton, Chair of our Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Practice, along with Co-chair Sahir Surmeli, Member Sebastian Lucier, and Project Analysts Jorge I. Adames Reyes and Grace Adebogun, share the latest developments in the energy and sustainability industry. In this edition, you will find: · An overview of President Trump’s executive orders and investments · The latest M&A activity in the energy and sustainability industry · A summary of the first legal ruling on ESG-focused investing in 401(k) plans Read more here. https://bit.ly/3COhTyi

It is recruiting season for law students. Our recruiting team is busy with 1L recruiting for our 2025 Summer Associate program and gearing up to begin hiring for our 2026 Summer Associate class. Applications are opening on April 1, 2025, for Boston and New York. If you’re interested in learning more about our Summer Associate program, click here: https://bit.ly/41JGUm8 Or visit with our recruiting team and attorneys this spring at the following law schools: Boston College Law School Boston University School of Law Columbia Law School Duke University School of Law Fordham University School of Law Georgetown University Law Center Harvard Law School University of Michigan Law School New York University School of Law University of Virginia School of Law Don’t see your law school but think you might be #MeantforMintz? Reach out to Rachel Maltz at RBMaltz@mintz.com to learn more.

Massachusetts employers now face new salary reporting rules and must prepare for upcoming pay transparency obligations. Member Natalie Groot was featured in a Boston Business Journal article about the Massachusetts pay transparency law and its potential effects. Natalie comments, "The employee impact is crucial. Existing employees, maybe for the first time, are going to see pay scales for jobs they've held. Now, all of a sudden, they might ask questions (like), 'I was in that job for years, and my pay wasn't in that range. Why aren't I being paid back? Why am I at the lower end?'" https://lnkd.in/ejyeW6Uf