Navigating Trade Secrets Strategies in Early-Stage R&D

A Mintz team led by Corporate Members Jim McKnight and Joe Ronca advised Altamira Technologies Corporation on its acquisition of Virginia Systems & Technology, Inc. This strategic acquisition expanded Altamira’s capabilities and national security customer portfolio, while winning “Deal of the Year” in the “Under $50 Million” category at ACG National Capital’s 22nd Annual Corporate Growth Awards.

Juror confusion and differing recollections during criminal trial deliberations can be problematic. Member Jason P.W. Halperin and Associate Erin Galliher discuss with the New York Law Journal the benefits of changing the current practice and allowing written jury instructions in the jury room to prevent such issues.

Mintz has been recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in the Bay Area” by the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal. San Francisco Managing Member Steve Osborn attributed the award to Mintz’s collaborative and inclusive culture, highlighting our employees as the secret to the firm’s success. 

Our Intellectual Property Practice earned national recognition in the 2024 edition of IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners. The guide recognized Mintz with four firm-wide rankings and 14 individual attorney recommendations, including a gold ranking for Intellectual Property Chair Michael Renaud.

Mintz has been recognized as one of the “2024 Best Companies to Work For” by the US News & World Report. The recognition is based on six critical factors: quality of pay, work life balance, stability, comfort, belongingness, and professional development. Our ratings reflect Mintz’s dedication to fostering a workplace culture that values professional growth, work-life balance, and overall employee well-being.