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Fresh tensions are rising between creative expression and intellectual property rights.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that eight attorneys have been recognized in Lawdragon’s inaugural list of 500 Leading Tax Lawyers for 2025, which named these attorneys as “titans of tax disputes, the empresses of exemption, the pashas of private wealth.”

US Supreme Court Clean Air Act (CAA) decisions often result in big-picture changes to administrative law. Two CAA decisions this term deal with CAA’s venue-related provisions which specify where cases challenging US Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) determinations can be filed.

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued a Director Discretionary Denial decision expanding on the “settled expectations” ground for discretionary denial of a post-grant review proceeding.

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is a federal statute that outlines how federal agencies must review the environmental impacts of their regulatory actions. The regulated community has often viewed NEPA as an obstacle to a broad range of federal actions in areas ranging from energy permitting to agriculture.

The Walt Disney Company and Universal City Studios Productions are among the latest plaintiffs to bring a lawsuit against an artificial intelligence (AI) developer.

As of mid-2025, private equity (PE) investors remain intensely interested in health care services and technology companies despite higher borrowing costs, heightened regulatory scrutiny, and an increasingly complex state review landscape.

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.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

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.