News & Press Releases

This article takes a closer look at a hack of Obamacare enrollment records. The piece notes that the breach could lead to an in-depth investigation of the government agency responsible for the federal health-care exchange. It is further noted that this hack could serve as a wake-up call for the government. Member Dianne Bourque is among the industry sources quoted.

This contributed column, authored by Charles Samuels, Shawn Skolky and Evelyn French, discusses a recent $3.85 million U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission penalty for an alleged failure to timely report defective trash cans. This settlement suggests that large penalty actions are far from moribund even with the CPSC under Republican leadership.

Laura Stefani, a telecommunications and technology attorney at Mintz, authored this Law360 column discussing how California’s newly enacted net neutrality law and another new law may add an additional layer of regulation for manufacturers of certain "internet of things" devices.

This special section profiles the 2018 Boston Business Journal 40 Under 40 class including Member Alec Zadek. In Alec's Q&A, he answers questions about his proudest professional moment (being elected a Member at Mintz), the community service project he is most proud of, the number one quality for professional growth, and others including his guilty pleasure and what is on his bucket list.

New York Litigation Member Gil Samberg authored this Law360 column taking an in-depth look at whether the Eleventh Circuit’s recent decision in JPay v. Kobel correctly addressed the issue of “clear and unmistakable” consent when it comes to the delegation of class arbitrability. Gil further addresses another issue relating to the decision with respect to many class arbitration-related matters