Susan Berson and Brent Henry Recognized as Health Care Trailblazers by the National Law Journal

Member Cory Flashner spoke to the National Law Journal about a pivotal lawsuit brought by investor James Harper against the IRS, challenging the warrantless seizure of cryptocurrency records and questioning the third-party doctrine’s relevance to digital privacy at the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals. He explains the distinction in privacy expectations between crypto exchange data and cell phone records.

Mintz Members John Rudy and Matthew T. Simpson led the team that advised ArriVent Biopharma, Inc. on its initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq Global Market. This was the second biotech IPO of 2024. ArriVent is a clinical-stage company dedicated to accelerating the global development of innovative biopharmaceutical therapeutics.

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.

Podcaster Richard Hsu interviewed San Francisco Managing Member Steve Osborn on his podcast Hsu Untied. In the episode, Steve reflects on his career journey, including his start in law school to becoming an attorney advising on international work in London and Hong Kong, and his rise from launching a boutique firm to his current role as a tech and life sciences-focused Managing Member. Steve also highlights the importance of calculated risks for professional growth.

The Cigna Health Group signed a deal selling its Medicare businesses to Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) for $3.7 billion. A Mintz team led by Tara Dwyer and Lauren Moldawer acted as regulatory counsel to The Cigna Group on the sale. In the deal, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, HCSC will acquire Cigna’s Medicare lines including Medicare Advantage, Medicare supplement, and Medicare drug plans, as well as CareAllies, a unit that works with physician groups and other healthcare providers.

A Mintz team led by Tom Burton and Alex Civetta advised Cultivo Land PBC on its recent $14 million Series A funding round, bringing the company to over $20 million. This investment will be used to advance the growth of Cultivo’s AI platform for large scale nature regeneration projects, specifically focused on carbon removal, biodiversity enhancement, and improved water storage.