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Earlier this year, the District Court for the District of Delaware granted partial summary judgment in a copyright infringement case between Thomson Reuters and Ross Intelligence, an AI-powered legal research search engine and potential Westlaw competitor. The decision represents the first substantive application of the Supreme Court’s Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts v. Goldsmith ruling and copyright fair use doctrine to artificial intelligence. Special Counsel Joseph R. was quoted in a Virginia Lawyers Weekly article about this decision, noting that it remains to be seen how the case’s determination of no fair use defense in that non-generative AI context may be applied to large language models like those at the center of other high profile generative AI copyright infringement cases. https://bit.ly/4lmdcNo

Our annual employment summit is back in New York. Tailored to C-level executives, compliance officers, in-house counsel, and HR professionals, these sessions give key stakeholders the opportunity to hear the latest employment regulatory developments and trends from Mintz attorneys and regulators, including presentations from the New York State Division of Human Rights. This year’s summit will focus on navigating challenges in the workplace amidst the second Trump administration. Key topics will include new enforcement priorities, the evolving DEI landscape, emerging trends in discrimination and harassment, and so much more, including a discussion on the impact of artificial intelligence in the workplace. The New York Summit will take place on May 1. Click here to register. https://bit.ly/4csCrde

Karen S. Lovitch, Chair of Mintz's Health Law and Health Care Enforcement Defense Practices, was featured in a Q&A with Laboratory Economics about the pros and cons of companies and clinical labs self-disclosing potential civil and criminal violations. She says, “Labs have to work with their legal counsel and weigh the costs and benefits of self-disclosure. For example, if it’s not 100% clear that you have a legal violation, you may choose not to disclose. In some cases, you may have to make admissions of fact in a settlement agreement, and you would have to be prepared to do that.” https://bit.ly/3EnARwi

Mintz is pleased to announce the recognition of seven attorneys in the Canadian Lawyer Magazine’s 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, an annual publication that provides a comprehensive guide to the top-ranked Canadian legal practitioners and law firms across 60 practice areas. Please join us in congratulating the following attorneys for their exceptional work in their respective practice areas: Toronto Office Managing Partner Mitch Frazer, International Chair of Life Sciences Cheryl Reicin, Chair of Dispute Resolution & Advocacy, Canada Emily Y. Fan, and Partners Michael Akkawi, Eric Foster, Alexandra North, and Katy Pitch. For more information about the individual attorneys and their practices, click here. https://bit.ly/3R4tDQU

In the latest episode of the Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin hosts a conversation with Member Drew Matzkin about the role of AI in human resources decision making in the workplace. Together, they discuss how AI could impact employment decisions, where human judgment remains critical, and what employers should keep in mind as they consider integrating AI into workplace processes. Topics covered include: - The Biden and Trump Executive Orders on AI - AI, Human Decision Making, and Manager Involvement - Bias and Trust in Workplace Decision Making - Key Takeaways and Future Considerations Listen to the full episode here. https://bit.ly/3XJ0gY0

Mintz is pleased to announce that Tawfik Goma has joined as a Member in the firm’s IP Litigation Practice. Tawfik is a patent litigator who represents clients before the United States International Trade Commission, federal district courts, US Customs and Border Protection, and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. As a technology enthusiast with a background in electrical engineering, Tawfik advises clients across a broad spectrum of technologies. On Tawfik joining Mintz, Managing Member Bob Bodian said, “Tawfik is a great addition to our globally recognized IP practice. His strong technical background and successful track record at the ITC will enhance our team's ability to meet increasing demand from technology clients with complex IP-related litigation challenges.” Please join us in welcoming Tawfik. https://bit.ly/4245EpK

Mintz Privacy & Cybersecurity Co‑chair, Scott Lashway, will speak at Google’s annual Google Cloud Next conference with Mandiant’s Jeremy Koppen and Omar E.. Scott, Jeremy, and Omar work the front lines of cyber defense, and they will share actionable insights to build resilience against constantly evolving cyber threats from the legal, incident response, and recovery perspectives. Learn more about Google Cloud Next here. https://lnkd.in/eHYin7KP

John B. Koss’ appointment to Head of Innovation, AI, and E-Data Consulting was featured in Law360 Pulse. The article highlighted the newly created role and Mintz’s commitment to staying at the forefront of generative AI and other technological advancements. The article quoted Chief Operating Officer Jason McCord, who said, "He is a great choice to help us drive innovation and deploy AI and other technology to enhance service delivery to our clients.” Read the article here. https://bit.ly/425QXmg

Do you think you're #MeantforMintz? Law students in the Class of 2027, applications are now open for our Boston and New York 2026 Summer Associate Programs. As a Mintz Summer Associate, you get to work on an array of matters, often staffed on cases or deal teams, where you can gain real, hands-on experience working side-by-side with our lawyers. Applications are reviewed, and interviews are offered on a rolling basis. Apply today below. https://bit.ly/4iSXg3O

Continuing our celebration of the incredible women at Mintz, today we are featuring Member Jen Rubin. In this highlight, we look at Jen’s latest podcast series, Mintz on Air: Practical Policies, which seeks to understand and dissect the dramatic shifts currently impacting the employment market. Listen to our newest podcast, here. https://lnkd.in/eWuxG9jn