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ArentFox Schiff is proud to announce that the firm and seven attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of IAM Patent 1000. This international guide highlights leading firms and top patent professionals.

FDA Practice Group Leader Karen Carr was featured on The International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) podcast, Fresh Takes on Tech, in its recent episode “Science and Policy: The Battle Shaping Ag Biotechnology.”

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Managing IP has listed 14 of our attorneys as 2025 IP Stars, recognizing them as leaders in their firm and jurisdiction.

The Federal Circuit recently clarified in Ingenico Inc. v. IOENGINE, LLC that inter partes review (IPR) estoppel does not extend to physical systems described in prior art patents or printed publications.

Fredrick Weber will co-present with Andrew Fussner of the American Heart Association at the National Capital Gift Planning Council - Planned Giving Day 2025 on June 17 in Washington, DC.

Join Angela Santos as she speaks on a panel at PV ModuleTech’s upcoming conference.

Welcome to the June 2025 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and significant insights in an accessible format, concluding with our main takeaways — aka “And the Fox Says…” — on what you need to know.

Running a college has never been an easy job. But as this academic year draws to a close, higher education is experiencing new challenges with potential long-lasting impacts.

Partner J. Michael Showalter discussed the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI)- driven data centers on energy demand and emissions.

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ArentFox Schiff is proud to announce that IP Litigation Practice Co-Leader Janine Carlan has been recognized in the PTAB Bar Association’s “Top 50 Women in PTAB Trials” list, which acknowledges the 50 most active female practitioners before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) in 2024.

Welcome to the Summer 2025 issue of “FCA Enforcement & Compliance Digest,” our quarterly newsletter in which we compile essential updates on False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement trends, litigation, agency guidance, and compliance tips. We bring you the most recent and significant insights in an accessible format, concluding with our main takeaways — aka “And the Fox Says…” — on what you need to know.

Join AFS Health Care Partner Annie Lee for an insightful Strafford Webinar on June 18, 2025, from 1:00pm-2:30pm EDT.

Kevin Matz will present in two separate sessions at the New York City Bar Association’s Inaugural Tax Conference on June 12, 2025.

​Join ODSC and ArentFox Schiff’s Michael Scarpati, Ph.D. for a deep dive into the fascinating world of AI at Beyond Automation: Exploring Agentic AI Together.

Partner Ehsun Forghany was interviewed by Law360 on the rise of patent case filings, particularly in the Eastern District of Texas, which, after receiving 1,069 new patent complaints in 2024, surpassed the Western District of Texas as the most popular venue for patent litigation.

On June 9, Deputy US Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum outlining new guidelines for the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

A recent decision from the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York has significant implications for providers navigating the No Surprises Act (NSA) independent dispute resolution (IDR) process.

Gayland Hethcoat was quoted on a federal judge’s order to remove the confidentiality designation from hundreds of hours of recordings of presentations and panel discussions that were produced in discovery by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), which is often cited by expert witnesses in cases regarding gender-affirming care.

Todd Angkatavanich, Kevin Matz, and Allison Pfeifle will present in an upcoming WealthManagement.com webinar on June 10, 2025.

In its recent In re Floyd opinion, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld a decision by Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to reject a design applicant’s priority claim to an earlier utility filing for failing to adequately support the claimed design.

Health care organizations are under pressure to shore up their cybersecurity response efforts. Much of this pressure is coming from the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR), which has made clear through recent enforcement actions that conducting a proper risk assessment under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule is not optional.

It seems like every few months I hear about a situation where a company can’t enforce a forum selection clause as anticipated because of how it was drafted. Recently, an individual named Sidharth Lakhani fell victim to this conundrum when he sought to enforce a forum selection clause that appeared to require all litigation to be brought in the state of New Jersey.

The Robinson-Patman Act (RPA) has been generating a lot of buzz, with private lawsuits and high-profile moves by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). But two developments last month may signal that the RPA may be slipping back into relative hibernation.

In Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, No. 23-1039 (S. Ct. June 5, 2025), the US Supreme Court unanimously dispelled the concept of “reverse” discrimination, making clear that discrimination on the basis of a protected characteristic is unlawful “discrimination,” no matter the identity of who engaged in the discrimination or which workers were harmed or benefited.