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
281 episodes
The Science of Drug Testing
As the summer Olympic Games approach, we can expect to see some athletes being banned due to doping. The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which oversees American Olympic and Paralympic athletes, enforces stringent testing standards. Remember the female...
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Unraveling the Green Cure - Can Cannabis Help Manage Parkinson's Disease?
Parkinson's Disease is a relentless neurological disorder that affects millions globally. Characterized by tremors, stiffness, and coordination difficulties, it severely disrupts daily life. For those living with it - and for their caregivers -...
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REBROADCAST: Navigating Regulatory Hurdles in Longevity Biotech: Bringing Anti-Aging Therapies to Market
Recently, the quest for prolonging human life and enhancing the quality of our later years has gained substantial momentum. With advancements in aging biology, the dream of accessing the "fountain of youth" seems more achievable than ever. Howe...
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REBROADCAST: 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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Feeling the Heat: Renewable Energy Industry Under the Microscope
This episode is based on a May 5th Womble Bond Dickinson webinar featuring Kristina Moore and Veronica Renzi.The temperature is rising for the Renewable Energy Sector as well as related funding sources, ...
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The Demand for Power and Energy in Data Centers
Small Modular Reactors (SMR) may be the Data Center Energy Solution: Legal Issues Ahead with Nuclear Reactors Powering Data CentersJoin us for a conversation with the Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP Data Center Team members: Barlow...
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The Future of Food Regulations: What’s Next for Ultra-Processed Foods?
Today, we’re diving into a topic today that impacts everyone—from families buying groceries to food manufacturers trying to keep up with evolving rules. Food regulations—specifically the future of ultra-processed foods. Read the...
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Legal Insights for Data Center Developers: Structuring Investments
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital infrastructure, data center developers face unique challenges and opportunities. This blog post delves into the intricacies of structuring investments and working with investors in the data center se...
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Navigating New UK Fraud Laws
In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s critical for businesses operating in or connected to the UK. We’re discussing the UK’s Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, or ECCTA, which includes the new Failure to Prevent Fra...
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The Salt Typhoon Threat: Protecting Against Cyberattacks
The Salt Typhoon cyberattacks––perpetrated by a state-sponsored group linked to the People’s Republic of China––have placed a significant spotlight on vulnerabilities within the U.S. communications infrastructure. These attacks infiltrated at l...
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Mastering Data Center Development: Insights from Whit McGreevy and Tara Gorman
In this episode of Womble Perspectives, WBD Partners Whit McGreevy and Tara Gorman provide a high-level overview of potential economic incentives for data center development. They delve into the significance of economic development incentives a...
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When ICE or FBI Arrive at Your Door: Avoiding Missteps and the Evening News
No business wants to be searched or raided by a federal agency, but it does happen, as we have seen repeatedly in the news and elsewhere. In this episode, Luke Cass and Claire Rauscher, members of WBD's White Collar team talk through the proces...
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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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