News & Press Releases

In an “Expert Spotlight” column published by Wolters Kluwer, Mintz Member Jennifer B. Rubin offered tips for employers and employees to navigate privacy, mental health, and litigation risks that can arise from work-from-home arrangements necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In an article published by Bloomberg Law, Mintz Associate Rachel Yount was quoted discussing the easing of state pharmacy laws surrounding COVID-19 and the benefit of getting out-of-state help when needed.

Mintz Member Susan L. Foster was quoted in an article published by Lexology on General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) obligations for companies, particularly with respect to ongoing investigations or enforcement actions, as well as requirements for data sharing with other European Union data protection authorities during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Mintz Member and Founding Chair of the firm’s Immigration Practice Susan J. Cohen was quoted in an article published by Law360 on new obstacles for businesses and employers as they attempt to predict future hiring needs and file H-1B visa petitions remotely in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Daily Journal reported that Mintz achieved a favorable outcome for its client Silanna Semiconductor North America, Inc. (Silanna), a San Diego-based manufacturer and distributor of high-voltage power-conversion systems and four of Silanna’s employees, when the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California granted its motion to dismiss claims of breach of contract and trade secret misappropriation, among others.

In an article published by Built In, Mintz Member and Chair of the firm’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Cynthia Larose was quoted extensively on remote cybersecurity risks, tips to protect personal and professional information, and a recent spike in malicious emails and phishing exploits, among other topics.