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The Acting Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office recently issued a memo to all administrative law judges of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board setting a temporary procedure for considering arguments for discretionary denial in inter partes reviews and post-grant reviews. https://lnkd.in/gxTh3X5q Jennifer Hayes and Angelo Christopher explain what this means for patent owners and applicants moving forward.

Honored to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for The Broad’s expansion in downtown LA — a major cultural milestone as the city prepares for the 2028 Olympics and a bold step forward for public access to contemporary art. It’s been a privilege to serve as counsel alongside my colleagues Rudy Salo David Song on the financing of this visionary project. The Broad’s continued growth reflects the enduring commitment of Eli and Edythe Broad — champions of creativity, education, and civic engagement. As I listened to the speakers today, I was reminded of the Eli Broad's book which quoted George Bernard Shaw --"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” Eli Broad embodied that spirit. Through The Broad museum, The Broad Foundations, and now this exciting expansion, his vision continues to shape Los Angeles for generations to come. #TheBroad #LosAngeles #BondCounsel #PublicFinance #Philanthropy #TheArtofBeingUnreasonable #LArising #NixonPeabody

We're proud to have represented Tropical Paradise DBA Cool Tropics, a leading brand of fruit- and vegetable-based beverages and slushes in the K–12 school market, and its founder, Frank Massabni, in the sale of the business to Peterson Brands, LLC, a leading provider of high-quality fruit and vegetable beverages. With this acquisition, Peterson Brands will further develop the Cool Tropics brand to expand its innovative beverage portfolio and strengthen its presence in the school and foodservice markets. Co-led by partners David Brown and Elizabeth (Ela) Baio, the Nixon Peabody deal team included partners Brian V. Alcala and Patrick Cox; associates Ryan Cosmopulos and Brian Kenney; and paralegal Robert Isaacson.

To drive peak performance for our clients and each other, we have to create an environment that supports our team’s mental health and well-being. As Nixon Peabody’s first Director of Engagement and Performance Optimization, Carla Sparacino Lempera leverages her experience in coaching, counseling, and mentoring within fast-paced, high-performing settings, along with her background as a psychotherapist, to enhance performance and support the well-being of our attorneys and professional staff. Carla shares her goals in this role and emphasizes the symbiotic relationship between performance and well-being.

Congratulations to Advantage Behavioral Health for completing its recapitalization deal with Clearview Capital, L.P. Nixon Peabody is proud to have represented Advantage Behavioral Health in this transaction. The NP deal team, led by Allan Cohen and Peter Egan, included Jena Grady, Meghan Hopkins, Meredith LaMaster, and Ashley Mistretta.

We're proud to highlight the incredible work of the Corita Art Center and their dedication to supporting and strengthening the LA community. In response to the devastating LA County fires, the Corita Art Center has launched several programs to help those affected. Nixon Peabody partner Erica Van Loon recently spoke with Corita Art Center Executive Director, Nellie Scott, and Board Chair, Sheharazad Fleming, to delve deeper into their efforts and discuss how they're preserving and advancing Corita Kent's artistic legacy. Watch now ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dgfUMYv6

Two of the most general options when structuring the purchase of a business are an asset purchase or an equity purchase. Both options have their own legal, accounting, and tax considerations that affect both sides of the transaction. Anthony V. Bova II shares some high-level tips to keep in mind when considering what works best for your next deal.

In the latest episode of "A Little Privacy, Please!", hosts Jenny Lewis Holmes and Jason Kravitz welcome two guests they frequently collaborate with in the real world: Tony Martino, President of Anjolen Inc., and Rolin Peets, CIPM, CISSP, Chief Protection Architect at Harbor IT. Each guest brings a unique set of experiences to help clients investigate, mitigate, and remediate cybersecurity and data breach incidents. Watch as they discuss best practices and insights for effectively handling these breach situations. https://lnkd.in/gmWQftEM

The Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division is launching an Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force, an initiative it says is aimed at identifying and advocating for the elimination of state and federal laws that hinder free market competition. https://lnkd.in/gqKjK5u8 The DOJ is seeking comments from all stakeholders, including businesses, trade associations, consumers, and advocacy groups, are encouraged to submit comments to help shape the Task Force’s efforts. Gordon Lang, Whitney Phelps, and Brian Whittaker discuss the goals of this new task force.

An executive order from President Trump is bringing major restructuring to the Department of Health and Human Services. The order aims to enhance efficiency by reducing workforce, consolidating divisions and regional offices, and centralizing services. Nixon Peabody partner Whitney Phelps outlines the key changes included in this restructuring plan. https://lnkd.in/gzT3cMvM