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Excited to partner with Luminary Strategies for The Founder Prosperity Forum: Identify Your Alpha at our New York office. Founders building at the intersection of AI, energy, digital infrastructure, and grid modernization will come together for a morning of strategic discussion and collaboration. Steven Shparber, our Digital Infrastructure Co-chair, will join Arushi S. for a founder roundtable to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of infrastructure. These conversations will continue over lunch with additional Mintz attorneys. We look forward to connecting with founders and innovators building the next generation of infrastructure companies. Learn more and request a spot at the link below.

Shifts in US immigration policy and visa processing could affect hiring, foreign national sponsorship, workforce planning, and international travel in the year ahead. Join Mintz for a practical discussion of the evolving business immigration landscape and what employers should be preparing for in 2027. Topics will include: • Proposed increases to H-1B filing fees and F-1 OPT fees • Restrictions affecting foreign students and exchange visitors • Developments affecting the FY2028 H-1B cap season • Ongoing processing pauses for temporary and permanent visa applications • Workforce planning, sponsorship considerations, and international travel Who should attend: • Human resources and talent acquisition leaders • Global mobility and workforce planning professionals • In-house counsel and compliance officers • Business leaders who hire or sponsor foreign nationals Register: https://lnkd.in/eX-b2S3w

When can an unsuccessful trade secret claim become a multimillion-dollar fee problem? That is the question before the Federal Circuit as it considers a $2.8 million attorneys’ fee award in Applied Predictive Technologies v. MarketDial. The plaintiff lost after the court found that it had not identified its alleged trade secrets with enough specificity. Now, the court is considering whether the record supports a finding of bad faith that would justify requiring the plaintiff to pay the other side’s legal fees. The case could help clarify when weak trade secret identification is simply grounds for losing a claim and when additional conduct transforms it into a costly fee issue. A few best practices for companies considering trade secret litigation: • Investigate before filing • Identify trade secrets early • Respond to the court’s concerns • Reassess when new evidence emerges • Choose precision over volume Our latest analysis examines the case and what the court’s decision could mean for trade secret plaintiffs and practitioners: https://lnkd.in/gM7kyf7M

We are proud to have represented the underwriters in Verastem Oncology’s $250 million underwritten offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants. The Mintz capital markets team included William Hicks, John Rudy, Nishant Dharia, Samantha Silver, Patricia Garza-Gonzalez, and Katarina Bettencourt-Momin. Edmund Koundakjian, J.D., Ph.D. assisted with intellectual property matters, Joanne Hawana assisted with regulatory matters, and Gregg Benson assisted with tax matters. https://lnkd.in/eQYVUCic

With so many factors to consider, deciding where to spend your 2L summer can feel overwhelming. Hear from past Summer Associates who experienced the program firsthand. Our 2L Summer Associates choose to focus on Corporate, Litigation, or Intellectual Property while building relationships with attorneys, mentors, and peers. Our select class size allows for a personalized 10-week experience shaped around each student’s interests. Applications are open! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gU5Y3QAF

For more than 50 years, Stone House has helped survivors of domestic violence and their families move toward safety, stability, and long-term independence. Mintz is proud to support their mission through pro bono legal counsel, volunteer and fundraising efforts, and board service. Since 1986, 127 Mintz attorneys and staff have contributed more than 2,305 pro bono hours in support of Stone House. This Pro Bono Month, we’re highlighting our longstanding partnership and Stone House’s vital work across Greater Boston. Swipe through to learn more.

London Life Sciences Week is one of the premier gatherings for investors, executives, innovators, and advisers across the global life sciences sector. From the LSX Inv€$tival Showcase, where Mintz Securities & Capital Markets Practice Co-chair John Rudy will speak on the panel, "From Vision to Reality: US Market Entry and Public Market Pathways," to Mintz and Informa's Life Sciences Reception, our attorneys will be connecting with leaders from across the life sciences ecosystem throughout the week. Mintz attorneys will also be attending the European Lifestars Awards - Celebrating Life Science Leaders Ceremony, where the firm is a finalist for Deal Adviser of the Year. Swipe through to see where and when you can find our team in London. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eJqFFni4

AI is testing whether today’s boards are built for tomorrow’s decisions. Emerging risks demand thoughtful oversight and clear guardrails. At the same time, boards must be equipped to recognize new opportunities and help guide the organization’s long-term strategy. In the latest episode of Mintz On Air: Practical Policies, Jen Rubin is joined by Virginia H. Johnson, a partner at OGC (Outside General Counsel LLP), to discuss how organizations can strengthen board effectiveness in an AI-driven environment. Together, they explore modernizing board composition and director qualifications, encouraging candid evaluations, and aligning board recruitment and succession planning with long-term strategy. Listen to the full conversation for practical insights into preparing boards to govern through the AI era: https://lnkd.in/ex9YFhp9

What does it take to build and power the future? As AI, data centers, and advanced manufacturing accelerate demand, the focus of the energy transition is shifting from what's possible to what can be financed, deployed, and scaled. We’re bringing together investors, developers, founders, corporate energy users, policymakers, and advisors for our fifth annual Energy Transition Summit to explore the opportunities, challenges, and decisions defining what’s next. Learn more about the conversations shaping this year’s Summit: https://lnkd.in/e4dK2-_G

We are proud to have represented the placement agents in connection with Atrium Therapeutics’ $50 million private placement of common stock and pre-funded warrants. The Mintz capital markets team included William Hicks, John Rudy, Alok Choksi, Jocelyn Sun, and Brooke Siegal. Edmund Koundakjian, J.D., Ph.D. advised on intellectual property matters, and Joanne Hawana advised on regulatory matters. https://lnkd.in/eSbGd9U8