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
347 episodes
From Nuclear Energy to Nuclear Waste. And Back Again.
In this episode, we’re diving into a critical topic that deals with the future of energy: spent nuclear fuel, or SNF. And as of right now, the U.S. has more than 91,000 metric tons of SNF sitting in storage with no permanent solution....
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REBROADCAST: Navigating IP in the Circular Economy
As companies around the world embrace the circular economy, the traditional “take-make-dispose” model is being replaced by a more sustainable approach—one that values longevity, repairability, and recycling. But with this shift comes a critical...
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REBROADCAST: 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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The SEC’s New Stance on Shareholder Proposals and What it Means for Companies
In today’s episode of Womble Perspectives, we’re diving into a major shift announced by the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance on November 17, 2025. One that’s already sending ripples through this year’s proxy season.Read the full ...
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Recruiting Success Stories: Michael McCue
Today’s episode is part of our Recruiting Success stories series. Lori Patton, our Chief Recruiting Officer, sits down with Michael McCue, a partner in our Intellectual P...
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Wellness Claims Put Social Media Under the Microscope
Social media has become the new storefront for everything from dietary supplements and CBD oils to herbal tinctures and homeopathic remedies. These products are often promoted as “natural,” “safe,” or “alternative,” and that language resonates ...
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Recruiting Success Stories: Ana Maria Gutiérrez
Today’s episode is part of our Recruiting Success stories series. Lori Patton, our Chief Recruiting Officer, sits down with Ana Maria Gutiérrez, a partner in our Denver o...
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Commonplace or Controversial? Trademarking the F-Word
Today, we’re revisiting a story that’s as provocative as it is legally fascinating: the ongoing trademark battle over the F-word.Read the full article
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IQ Scores and Embryo Selection. What Could Go Wrong?
Today, we’re looking at a provocative development in reproductive science: selecting embryos based on projected intelligence. Picture this: a couple undergoing IVF is presented with three embryos. They’re told each has a different predicted IQ....
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Rebroadcast: Confronting Deepfakes in the Judicial System
In today’s episode, we're diving into a fascinating and, possibly, a somewhat alarming topic: AI-generated deepfakes and their impact on evidence authenticity in court. Read the full article
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Rebroadcast: From Chickpeas to Courtrooms: The Legal Identity of Plant-Based Meats
Welcome back to Womble Perspectives. Today, we’re diving into the increasingly complex world of food labeling—specifically, how nontraditional meat products are navigating a growing regulatory maze.As plant-based and cultivated meats gai...
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Radioactive Shrimp and the Future of FDA Oversight
Today, we’re diving into a story that’s been making waves: radioactive shrimp. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it’s very real. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents recently intercepted multiple shipments of cloves and froze...
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WBD Recruiting Success Stories: Alexandre de Gramont
Today’s episode is part of our Recruiting Success stories series. Lori Patton, our Chief Recruiting Officer, sits down with Alex de Gramont, a partner in the Business Litigation Group, and leader of the firm’s International Disputes Practice.&n...
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What Happens When Federal Law Meets Pro Sports and Doesn’t Like What it Finds?
Today’s topic is a federal case that’s got some in the sports world playing defense: charges against former and current NBA players and coaches for illegal sports gambling, rigged poker games, and organized crime.Read the full article...
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Taking a Deep Dive into Buying Government Property
In today's episode, we’re talking about something that most people probably didn’t know was a thing: buying buildings from the federal government. Read the full article
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Rethinking Lab Test Regulation
In today’s episode, we’re diving into a pretty big shift in how lab-developed tests are regulated in the United States. If you’re up on FDA developments, you may have heard that there’s an effort to regulate these tests as medical devices. But ...
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A New Era in Immigration Oversight?
Today we’re unpacking a major shift in immigration enforcement that’s already reshaping how employers and employees interact with federal agencies.On October 6, 2025, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services entered a new c...
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Patent Pitfalls and Best Practices: What BillJCo Teaches Us
In today’s episode, we’re diving into a pair of Federal Circuit decisions that offer some powerful lessons for patent practitioners—especially when it comes to claim drafting and arguing non-obviousness.Read the full article
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Shifting Policies and Complex Trade Agreements: the Forces Shaping Global Trade, Part 2 of 2
Welcome back to Womble Perspectives. Today’s episode is the second in a series focusing on the complex world of international trade. From shifting tariff policies to trade agreements, we’re exploring the forces shaping global trade. Whether you...
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Labeling Change, Life-Saving Impact. The FDA’s New Opioid Rules
On July 31st, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced sweeping changes to the safety labeling of all opioid pain medications. These updates aim to better communicate the risks of long-term opioid use—risks that include misuse, add...
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Long May You Run…Into a Trademark Lawsuit?
Today’s episode sits at the intersection of culture, commerce, and creativity, diving into a trademark dispute that’s got both the fashion and music industries watching closely. It’s a case that asks: Can a rock band’s name really confuse consu...
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Shifting Policies and Complex Trade Agreements: the Forces Shaping Global Trade, Part 1 of 2
Welcome back to Womble Perspectives. Today’s episode is the first in a series focusing on the complex world of international trade. From shifting tariff policies to trade agreements, we’re exploring the forces shaping global trade. Whether you’...
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WBD Recruiting Success Stories: Tomio Narita
Today’s episode is part of our Recruiting Success stories series. Lori Patton, our Chief Recruiting Officer, sits down with Tomio Narita, a partner in our San Francisco office and co-leader of the firm’s Class Action Defense Team.
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