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.
On February 15th, the WBD Black Affinity Group hosted a film discussion on the new movie Origin, directed by Ava DuVernay and based on the book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkers…
REBROADCAST: As part of our commitment to the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion, our Houston office recently launched our Art & Diversity Initiative. The office will feature a series of ro…
On February 2, the FCC unanimously adopted a declaratory ruling, effective immediately, confirming the seemingly unremarkable conclusion that artificial intelligence (“AI”) generated messages or voic…
As a firm, we believe our team members unique perspectives allow us to deliver more integrated solutions, fresh perspectives, and quality advice. Each Saturday throughout the month, we're broadcastin…
The USPTO has just released two new announcements concerning generative AI – one focused on submission preparation and the other dealing with ownership issues. in this episode, we'll delve into both …
In this episode, we're diving into the guidance issued by the State Bar of California regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence within the legal profession.
As AI continues to transform …
As a firm, we believe our team members' unique perspectives allow us to deliver more integrated solutions, fresh perspectives, and quality advice. Each Saturday throughout the month, we're broadcasti…
Governments worldwide are intensifying their focus on compliance in financial institutions, particularly in Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering efforts. This episode explores the challenges …
In this episode, we delve deep into the realm of bankruptcy law and the issues faced by suppliers when shipping goods to financially distressed customers.
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As a firm, we believe our team members unique perspectives allow us to deliver more integrated solutions, fresh perspectives, and quality advice. Each Saturday throughout the month, we're broadcastin…
Tender offers may seem like they're exclusive to publicly listed businesses, but they actually play a crucial role in private company dealings too. These offers serve as a bridge connecting aspiring …
Aerospace, defense, and security businesses are subject to a myriad of regulations and operational requirements that are constantly changing. In this episode, we'll dig into some of these changes and…
In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of technology-based information-gathering, navigating the key differences between tasking an individual source and asking a crowd. We unpack how the…
On January 10, 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published Guidelines, applicable to any technology, for ascertaining compliance with the enablement requirement in view of t…
This month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) started the new year by filing an amicus brief in an ongoing appeal in the First Circuit focusing on an interpretation of the Fair Debt Col…
Following the lead of other states, Missouri recently introduced its own version of Commercial Finance Disclosure Law legislation. With a similar law introduced last session, how does this new legisl…
Many who suffer from nasal and sinus congestion are familiar with pseudoephedrine and it’s shift from a simple purchase to one requiring a pharmacist consult and proper photo identification.
After thi…
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released Version 2.0 of its Lease Financing booklet on September 27 last year, replacing the older Version 1.0 and updates from 2016 and 2017. This…
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence has emerged as a powerful tool with the potential to both harm and protect in the realm of cybersecurity. As new technologies ar…
In today's episode, we explore how crowdsourced data is transforming the landscape of information gathering.
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