Womble Perspectives
Welcome to Womble Perspectives, where we explore a wide range of topics from the latest legal updates to industry trends to the business of law. Our team of lawyers, professionals and occasional outside guests will take you through the most pressing issues facing businesses today and provide practical and actionable advice to help you navigate the ever-changing legal landscape. With a focus on innovation, collaboration and client service, we are committed to delivering exceptional value to our clients and to the communities we serve.
Episodes
269 episodes
Better Together: Meet Laura Pasqualone
The combination of Womble Bond Dickinson and Lewis Roca as of January 2025 creates a powerhouse law firm that blends deep industry capabilities with a broad geographic reach.Together, we've grown into an Am Law 70 firm spanning the US an...
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Avoiding Red Flags in Construction Projects
Construction projects can be incredibly exciting. But, with big investments come big responsibilities, and unfortunately, things don’t always go as planned. The truth is, most project owners aren’t construction experts. They’re stepping into a ...
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Trademark Law Meets the Metaverse - Can Courts Keep Up with Virtual Reality?
Do you know what happens when the legal system meets cutting-edge technology and global commerce? Well, we get cases like Abitron Austria GmbH v. Hetronic International. It’s a recent Supreme Court case that seems straightforward on the surface...
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Lab-Developed Tests Under New FDA Oversight – Key Changes Ahead
Today, we’re breaking down a pivotal change in the regulatory landscape for Lab-Developed Tests—or LDTs. These tests are a vital part of modern healthcare, used every day for diagnosing and managing diseases, monitoring treatments, and more. Th...
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Decoding “Healthy” – Understanding the New FDA Definition
Have you ever wandered through the grocery store, faced with what feels like endless aisles of options, and stopped at a product labeled 'healthy' because you trusted what that word means? Well, turns out, things are a bit more complicated than...
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Financing and Debt Issuance for Data Center Developers: Insights from Womble Attorneys
Data center developers face a myriad of challenges when it comes to financing and debt issuance. In this episode, Barlow Keener delves into the intricacies of these topic...
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Colorado's Nuclear "Clean Energy" Bill
Today, we’re taking a closer look at Colorado House Bill 25-1040, or HB25-1040, which officially designates nuclear energy as a clean energy resource in Colorado. This bill might seem like a small legal adjustment, but it’s a big step toward re...
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Unlocking the Secrets of the Endocannabinoid System
When we think about the human body, we often consider systems we learned about in biology class, like the central nervous system, the endocrine system, or maybe even the sympathetic nervous system. But today we’re shining a light on a crucial—b...
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Can a Wood Grain be Copyrighted?
Toppan Interamerica, a Georgia-based commercial printer, has sued Whalen Furniture in California for allegedly copying its copyrighted Fitzroy Pine and Bianco Oak wood grain patterns. U.S. copyright law protects original patterns like faux wood...
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Penn State vs. Vintage Brands – A Landmark Trademark Case
Trademark law sits at the heart of brand identity, often acting as a powerful shield for organizations looking to protect their logos, names, and likenesses from unauthorized use. For universities and sports teams, this becomes especially criti...
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REBROADCAST: From the US to the UK: Inside Womble Bond Dickinson’s Attorney Exchange Program
WBD-US and WBD-UK are committed to immersing themselves in the additional capability that the combination provides, and they have been working through the opportunities that this proposition brings. The US‐UK Office Exchange program seeks to pr...
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REBROADCAST: Defending Data Breach Class Actions: Strategies for Businesses
Data breaches are a modern business nightmare. Not only do they compromise sensitive customer information, but they also open the floodgates for legal consequences, especially in the form of data breach class actions. Over the past year alone, ...
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PTAB Discretionary Denials Explained
Today, we’re unraveling the complexities of the discretionary denials from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board - known as PTAB. If you're a patent attorney, litigator, or simply someone navigating the world of patent law, you've probably heard a ...
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New Mexico Moves Closer to Legalizing Supervised Psilocybin Use
New Mexico has taken a significant step forward in exploring psychedelic medicine, particularly in the therapeutic use of psilocybin. On March 12, 2025, the state Senate approved Senate Bill 219, known as the Medical Psilocybin Act, with a stro...
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Amazon’s Data Harvesting Lawsuit and Its Implications for Enterprise Privacy
On February 10, 2025, Amazon was hit with a class-action lawsuit under Washington’s groundbreaking MY Health MY Data Act. This is the very first case filed under the Act, marking a pivotal moment in data privacy litigation. Today, we’ll break d...
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Deregulation - Uncertainty and Opportunity
Today, we’re exploring key elements of the Trump administration's recent executive orders on deregulation, their legal implications, and how they could reshape the competitive landscape for organizations across the U.S. If your business is in i...
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Finding your way through the Shifting Rules of Global Trade and Tech
Today, we're diving into international trade in goods and technology. Specifically, we're exploring the evolving regulatory landscape businesses must operate in. We'll examine key regulatory tools like tariffs, export controls, sanctions, and i...
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Congress Turns Up the Heat on DOE & EPA Grants/Loans
With billions in funding funneled through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act, questions are now being raised about how these funds are being spent and managed. From expanded loan and grant program...
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Mastering U.S. State Privacy Laws: What to Know for 2025
Data privacy has evolved from being an IT afterthought to a business-critical priority. With consumers demanding greater control over their personal information, U.S. states continue to step up with new legislation—making 2025 a landmark year. ...
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New Year, New Fee Schedule for Trademarks at the USPTO
Starting January 18, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) implemented significant changes to its trademark fee schedule. These updates are part of the USPTO's ongoing efforts to make the application process more efficient...
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REBROADCAST: Mastering U.S. State Privacy Laws: What to Know for 2025
Data privacy has evolved from being an IT afterthought to a business-critical priority. With consumers demanding greater control over their personal information, U.S. states continue to step up with new legislation—making 2025 a landmark year. ...
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Prospects for Latin American Finance Under a Second Trump Administration
The relationship between the United States and Latin America has always had profound economic and financial implications. With geographical proximity, significant immigration interconnectivity, and trade dependencies, Latin American economies a...
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DOJ Narrows FCPA Enforcement Focus
The U.S. Department of Justice has recently narrowed its approach to enforcing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, also referred to as the FCPA. Through a new directive issued by Attorney General Pam Bondi, the DOJ is shifting its focus to prior...
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One Voice Policy: Impact on Employers and Visa Applicants
Announced by President Donald Trump on February 12, the Executive Order "One Voice for America’s Foreign Relations" represents a major shift in how the U.S. government implements its foreign policy. This directive demands that consular and fore...
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USPTO Audit Approach Influences Canada’s Trademark Reform
Trademark audits are a critical tool for maintaining the reliability and integrity of a nation’s trademark register. They ensure that trademarks genuinely in use are protected, while unused marks—often called "deadwood"—are cleared to make room...
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