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.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act, or TCPA, has long been a significant regulation for businesses engaged in telemarketing and text messaging campaigns. At its core, the TCPA aims to prevent unwa…
The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice has made a bold move in its ongoing effort to ensure fair competition within the healthcare industry with the announcement of the Task Force on Hea…
On May 10, 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning terminal disclaimers. These proposed changes are significant for stakeholders in the p…
On May 13, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas ruled against the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust claims against private equity firm Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe.…
Trade-based money laundering poses a significant threat to the integrity of global financial systems. Criminals exploit international trade mechanisms to disguise illicit proceeds, making detection e…
In the United States alone, over 100,000 individuals are on the waiting list for an organ transplant, with thousands more added each year. Globally, the crisis is equally severe -according to the Uni…
In a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, the landscape of copyright law has been drastically changed. On May 9, in a decisive 6-3 ruling in the case of Warner Chappell Music Inc. et al. vs. …
The intertwining of artificial intelligence with the fabric of innovation presents a challenge for the legal framework that governs intellectual property rights. In recently released guidance, the Un…
In an era where consumers are increasingly seeking products made domestically, understanding the complexities behind "Made in USA" claims is critical. Recent enforcement actions by the Federal Trade …
On April 29, 2024, Chairman John Moolenaar, head of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, outlined his agenda for the committee's main focus areas during his time at the helm.
Read the…
In today’s digital landscape, the way we amass knowledge and data is undergoing a profound shift. This transition is not merely a technological one; it is catalyzing significant changes in the way we…
On April 30, 2024, the landscape of the cannabis industry experienced a monumental shift when the US Drug Enforcement Administration announced its decision to reclassify cannabis from a schedule I to…
On April 22, the Federal Trade Commission issued its final “Non-Compete Clause Rule” which bans most non-competes in the United States, and it's set to become effective 120 days after it is published…
The integrity and trustworthiness of data are paramount concerns for businesses and governments alike, driving an urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures. With the rise in cyber threats and the…
Recently, the DOJ has rolled out a groundbreaking policy that promises to reshape corporate compliance and criminal investigation. The Pilot Program on Voluntary Self-Disclosures for Individuals mark…
On March 21, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously passed its first resolution on artificial intelligence, marking a significant commitment to safe and trustworthy AI development for …
In an age of rapid technological advancement, traditional data collection has evolved through the use of crowdsourced data. This powerful tool is used by governments and private companies internation…
From the EU to the USPTO – we’ve seen some recent legal activity on the AI front.
In March, the European Parliament approve the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, marking a significant milestone for AI …
In this episode, we cover a recent ruling from the ITC in their Interim Initial Determination Program.
This ruling not only illuminates the early stages of this program but also emphasizes the critic…
Managing consumer disputes and consumer lawsuits has always been a fact of life for financial services companies—even those with the most advanced compliance management programs.
But, more recently, a…