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.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 315
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Amazon’s Data Harvesting Lawsuit and Its Implications for Enterprise Privacy
On February 10, 2025, Amazon was hit with a class-action lawsuit under Washington’s groundbreaking MY Health MY Data Act. This is the very first case filed under the Act, marking a pivotal moment in …
Deregulation - Uncertainty and Opportunity
Today, we’re exploring key elements of the Trump administration's recent executive orders on deregulation, their legal implications, and how they could reshape the competitive landscape for organizat…
Finding your way through the Shifting Rules of Global Trade and Tech
Today, we're diving into international trade in goods and technology. Specifically, we're exploring the evolving regulatory landscape businesses must operate in. We'll examine key regulatory tools li…
Congress Turns Up the Heat on DOE & EPA Grants/Loans
With billions in funding funneled through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act, questions are now being raised about how these funds are being spent and managed.
Fro…
Mastering U.S. State Privacy Laws: What to Know for 2025
Data privacy has evolved from being an IT afterthought to a business-critical priority. With consumers demanding greater control over their personal information, U.S. states continue to step up with …
New Year, New Fee Schedule for Trademarks at the USPTO
Starting January 18, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) implemented significant changes to its trademark fee schedule. These updates are part of the USPTO's ongoing efforts t…
REBROADCAST: Mastering U.S. State Privacy Laws: What to Know for 2025
Data privacy has evolved from being an IT afterthought to a business-critical priority. With consumers demanding greater control over their personal information, U.S. states continue to step up with …
Prospects for Latin American Finance Under a Second Trump Administration
The relationship between the United States and Latin America has always had profound economic and financial implications. With geographical proximity, significant immigration interconnectivity, and t…
DOJ Narrows FCPA Enforcement Focus
The U.S. Department of Justice has recently narrowed its approach to enforcing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, also referred to as the FCPA. Through a new directive issued by Attorney General Pam …
One Voice Policy: Impact on Employers and Visa Applicants
Announced by President Donald Trump on February 12, the Executive Order "One Voice for America’s Foreign Relations" represents a major shift in how the U.S. government implements its foreign policy. …
USPTO Audit Approach Influences Canada’s Trademark Reform
Trademark audits are a critical tool for maintaining the reliability and integrity of a nation’s trademark register. They ensure that trademarks genuinely in use are protected, while unused marks—oft…
Corporate Transparency Act: With Compliance Delayed, What’s Next?
In today's episode of Womble Perspectives, we’re digging into some of the recent developments of the Corporate Transparency Act, or CTA, and why its compliance requirements remain on hold—for now.
R…
Adapting Hiring Strategies in Light of H-1B Rule Updates
Today, we’re tackling an especially important topic for employers looking to sponsor foreign talent—the updates to the H-1B Cap Registration process and rules for 2025.
From changes in fees to new …
REBROADCAST: Insights from the Global Energy Transition Outlook 2025
The world is on the brink of a revolutionary shift in how we produce and consume energy. Every policy maker, energy supplier, and commercial consumer has a role to play in this grand transition. With…
REBROADCAST: Contracts & Chaos: Mastering Force Majeure Amid Disasters
Today, we’re diving into the world of contracts with a focus on a critical component that can save businesses when disaster strikes: the force majeure clause. Natural disasters and global crises seem…
Trademark Law Meets the Metaverse - Can Courts Keep Up with Virtual Reality?
Do you know what happens when the legal system meets cutting-edge technology and global commerce? Well, we get cases like Abitron Austria GmbH v. Hetronic International. It’s a recent Supreme Court c…
Revenue Software Red Flags Every CRE Company Should Know
The commercial real estate landscape is evolving rapidly, with technology playing a key role in redefining how businesses operate. Among these technologies, revenue management software, or RMS, has g…
Lab-Developed Tests Under New FDA Oversight – Key Changes Ahead
Today, we’re breaking down a pivotal change in the regulatory landscape for Lab-Developed Tests—or LDTs. These tests are a vital part of modern healthcare, used every day for diagnosing and managing …
FDA Targets Lead Levels with New Guidelines
Today we’re unpacking a topic that has far-reaching implications for both public health and the food industry alike—lead levels in baby food.
The FDA recently set action levels for lead in baby food…
Part 2: 2024 Hatch-Waxman Year in Review
Today, we're zooming in on key cases decided this past year and unpacking their broader implications for the pharmaceutical industry. We’ll look at decisions that refined safe harbor provisions, impo…