AFS counsel James Fahy has been selected to serve as a juror for the 2026 Opus Prize in collaboration with DePaul University.
ArentFox Schiff Chairman Anthony V. Lupo was quoted on the bankruptcy filing of the luxury retail conglomerate, Saks Global — owner of Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off 5th, Bergdorf Goodman, and Neiman Marcus — on what brands can recover capital and product during a Chapter 11 filing.
Pascal Naples was quoted on a recent “unfavorable” opinion published by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the US Department of Health and Human Services that sign-on bonuses for caregivers providing in-home care for Medicaid recipients would fall under the anti-kickback statute.
Partner Ehsun Forghany discussed US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director John Squires’ first institutions of his tenure with the agency: 11 inter partes review (IPR) petitions and two post grant review (PGR) petitions as of December 11, 2025.
Partner J. Michael Showalter was quoted on how the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new “compliance first” doctrine may not mean less agency enforcement, despite concerns from environmental advocates.
AFS attorneys Jon Jurva, Vanessa Meeks, and Kendall Murphy provide an overview of the SEC Division of Examinations’ December 16, 2025 risk alert addressing advisers’ compliance with the Advisers Act Marketing Rule, with a focus on testimonials, endorsements, and third party ratings.
Partner J. Michael Showalter was quoted on how non-governmental organizations focused on climate advocacy are expected to intensify litigation efforts this year against major oil and gas companies, regardless of multiple state court losses in 2025.
Life Sciences Industry Group Co-Leader Stephanie Trunk was quoted on Medicare’s updated drug price negotiation program under the Inflation Reduction Act being implemented in 2026.
AFS Partners Susan Bart and Kevin Matz were quoted on the emerging gift tax reporting issues tied to new “Trump Accounts,” cautioning that routine family contributions could trigger onerous IRS Form 709 Gift and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax filing obligations absent a legislative or regulatory fix comparable to the long-standing relief afforded to 529 plans.
AFS partner Kevin Matz and his co-author Shifra Herzberg summarize the IRS’s initial guidance on new “Trump accounts” created under IRC Section 530A to promote children’s long-term savings in his latest article for Wealth Management.
Partner Michelle Mancino Marsh was quoted on a Northern District of Illinois decision denying a temporary restraining order and potentially pausing Schedule A litigation in that District to reassess its use, a move that Michelle said could complicate anti-counterfeiting efforts.
Partner Ehsun Forghany spoke with Law360 about the top patent cases and decisions of 2025, including Lashify v. International Trade Commission and Ingenico v. Ioengine, and how those two Federal Circuit decisions have already shifted the patent litigation landscape.
Partner Hillary Stemple was featured in an article discussing a recent HHS Office of Civil Rights settlement resolving allegations related to the use of photos and other protected health information (PHI) in health care provider marketing materials without patient authorization in violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule.
AFS Partner Kevin Matz, provides an overview of New York’s 2025 amendment to NYTL 954(a)(3) in NYSBA’s Trusts and Estates Law Section Journal.
Partner J. Michael Showalter, an International Bar Association (IBA) Environmental, Health and Safety Law Committee officer, was quoted on circular economy and the “extended producer responsibility (EPR)” that manufacturers are expected to take on.
In a Law360 feature published ahead of the US Supreme Court’s oral argument in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment, AI & Emerging Technologies Industry Group Co-Leader Danielle W. Bulger was quoted, discussing how the justices’ approach could reset how courts evaluate secondary copyright liability for internet service providers and other platforms. With a $1 billion verdict on the line, the anticipated decision is expected to influence how companies design and deploy products that enable large-scale online sharing.
Partner J. Michael Showatler was quoted on the US Supreme Court agreeing to hear an appeal on two lawsuits brought by Louisiana localities against Chevron Corp. and other major oil companies.
ArentFox Schiff partner discusses what makes a strong leader, how to cultivate long-lasting client relationships, the realities of a global practice, and more.
Health Care Practice Leader Douglas Grimm was quoted in a recent article discussing the rising popularity of joint operating agreements (JOAs) among health systems facing industry pressures.
Customs & Import Compliance Practice Group Leader Angela Santos was quoted on why it is too soon to consider the full effects of the Trump Administration’s tariffs, despite revenue growth reported by US industrial companies. In August, the Trump Administration raised reciprocal tariffs from 10% to country specific rates of up to 50%.
Lucas A. Rock was quoted on how recent labor provisions in trade agreements with Cambodia and Malaysia and frameworks for deals with Thailand and Vietnam signal increased focus on forced labor enforcement.
Partner Elizabeth Horner was featured on a special episode of Energy Gang podcast recorded live at the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) Grid Forum in Washington, DC.
ArentFox Schiff Chairman Anthony Lupo and Consumer Products Partner Michelle Mancino Marsh were quoted on the digital risks fashion and retail companies face as artificial (AI) intelligence becomes more common within the industry.
Partner Antonio Rivera was quoted on the impact of China’s expanded rare earth export controls and the United States’ responding tariffs on global supply chains.
Health Care Practice Leader Douglas Grimm was quoted on the increasingly complex legal protocols hospitals must navigate following the rollback of a Biden-era policy restricting immigration enforcement in hospitals.