Families should prepare heirs not just to receive assets, but to take on the knowledge, decisions and responsibilities that come with them
Government Relations Co-Chair Phil English was quoted in a recent article discussing the prospects for congressional efforts to rein in executive tariff actions next year.
Partner and Family Office Industry Group Co-Leader Kevin Matz and Partner Sarah Kerr Severson recently were quoted in a CNBC article discussing the “Lender” model, a tax strategy that may allow qualifying family offices operating as a trade or business to deduct investment expenses.
Partner and Executive Committee Member M. Scott Peeler was quoted in a recent article discussing the AFS Fellows Program, a three-year leadership development program that has given more than 100 ArentFox Schiff attorneys opportunities to develop leadership skills, deepen their understanding of themselves and group dynamics, and contribute to initiatives that strengthen the firm.
Partner J. Michael Showalter was quoted examining provisions in the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 that would send certain challenges to federal permitting decisions directly to federal appeals courts.
Partner Lynn Fiorentino was quoted on the continued California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) litigation following the signing of SB-690, which removes the private right of action for pen register and trap-and-trace claims.
Chairman and Fashion & Retail Group Leader Anthony V. Lupo was featured on the Suited: Where Fashion Law Meets Culture and Politics podcast in its recent episode, “Fashion Law 360 with Anthony Lupo.”
On July 16, a federal grand jury in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri returned a five-count indictment against Philip LeVota, the interim Jackson County executive, accusing him of various bribery-related offenses.
International Trade Partner James Kim was quoted in a recent newsletter discussing a legal challenge to US Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) method of calculating tariffs on steel imports.
One of the FBA’s longstanding Public Policy Core Principles affirms “the importance of the independence of the judiciary, recognizing that judicial decisions are not immune from scrutiny, but are to be made solely on the basis of the law.” Judicial independence in decision-making is essential. But independence does not mean isolation. In practical terms, the judicial branch depends on the legislative and executive branches in several important respects.
A recent Law360 article quoted Los Angeles Managing Partner Aram Ordubegian on strategies for developing successful Chapter 11 cases.
Kamanta Kettle was quoted discussing the public dispute between beauty entrepreneur Molly Sims and Jones Road Beauty, over the use of the product name “Wide Awake.”
Partner and Co-Leader of the Family Office Industry group, Kevin Matz, discussed the often-overlooked impact of state estate taxes and the importance of domicile planning for high-net-worth individuals.
Judah Prero was quoted examining the implications of the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s decision to vacate the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) methylene chloride rule and underlying risk assessment.
Life Sciences Industry Group Co-Leader Stephanie Trunk was quoted discussing how pharmaceutical manufacturers are responding to the Trump Administration’s Most Favored Nation (MFN) drug pricing initiative, which seeks to align US drug prices more closely with lower prices charged in certain foreign markets.
Partner and Executive Committee Member M. Scott Peeler, along with several AFS Fellows Program alumni, were recently quoted in the Bloomberg Law article, “One Big Law Firm Bet on Leadership Training, and It’s Paying Off.” The article examines the success of ArentFox Schiff’s AFS Fellows Program over the past decade, highlighting its impact on leadership development, attorney advancement, retention, and firm culture.
Judah Prero was quoted in a recent Chemical Watch News & Insight article examining Connecticut’s approval of a new PFAS product label designed to align with similar requirements in New Mexico. The article explores how increased consistency among state PFAS disclosure laws could affect manufacturers.
Judah Prero was quoted discussing the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) review of its formaldehyde emission standards for composite wood products under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA). The review comes 10 years after the rule’s promulgation and is intended to assess its impact on small businesses while evaluating whether the rule should be continued, amended, or modified.
The unique practice of Partner and International Group Co-Chair David Tafuri was profiled in the September/October 2026 issue of the DC Bar Association’s Washington Lawyer magazine:
Pat Naples was quoted discussing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) planned launch of the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) Gateway, a new online platform intended to improve transparency and efficiency in the No Surprises Act (NSA) arbitration process.
Family Office Services Industry Co-Leader Kevin Matz was featured by Crain Currency on the tax issues that should be top of mind for family offices in the last half of 2026.
The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) recently featured ArentFox Schiff’s analysis of the Fifth Circuit’s en banc decision in Texas Medical Association v. HHS, a ruling that reshapes how Qualifying Payment Amounts (QPAs) are calculated under the No Surprises Act.
The lawsuit filed by ArentFox Schiff on behalf of client Prestige Imports against electric-vehicle maker Polestar has drawn coverage this week from both The Wall Street Journal and Automotive News. We are sharing highlights of that coverage below.
Counsel Judah Prero was quoted on recent legal challenges to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval and registration of three new active pesticide ingredients that environmental groups say are harmful due to their designations as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
International Trade Partner James Kim was quoted on the sharp increase of tariff refund lawsuits filed by importers in the US Court of International Trade.