News & Press Releases

Law360 reported that Mintz client American video codec company DivX, an early innovator in the digital streaming video and digital rights management scene, has reached confidential settlements with LG and Samsung, resolving international litigation claiming they infringe DivX’s streaming patents with their smart televisions. The Mintz team representing DivX is led by Member and Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Division Michael Renaud and Member Adam Rizk and includes Member and Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Matthew Hurley, Members Keith Carroll, Marguerite McConihe, Michael McNamara, Samuel Davenport, and Daniel Weinger, and Associates Matthew Karambelas, Jessica Perry, and Nana Liu.

In an article published by The Real Deal, Senior Vice President, Strategic Communications of ML Strategies Nancy J. Sterling was quoted on behalf of client Frank Sciame, the founder and CEO of Sciame Construction, on his recent purchase of the Cashelmara Estate and potential development plans for the property.

Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian was quoted extensively in an article published by The Boston Globe on the decision-making behind Mintz's vaccination requirement for individuals returning to the office, which prioritizes employees' health and safety.

Mintz Of Counsel Michelle Capezza authored an article published by Confero titled "Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks for Retirement Plans". 

Mintz Member and Co-chair of the firm’s Retail and Consumer Products Practice Chuck Samuels was interviewed by the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) to discuss upcoming legislation that may impact colleges and universities, in addition to sharing observations related to bonds and other financing tools.

Mintz Member and Chair Emeritus of the firm’s Employment, Labor & Benefits Practice David Barmak authored a Bloomberg Law Insights Column to discuss the different approaches employers can take to hybrid work arrangements and the potential legal and HR issues that may arise, including taxes, performance management, and workplace safety.