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TC celebrates National Native American Heritage Month by recognizing the rich #history, #culture, #art, and traditions of Native Americans, and their impact on the United States. To learn more about Native American culture and contributions, click here: https://lnkd.in/gs8ExqRS #diversity #nationalnativeamericanheritagemonth

On November 1, TC sponsored the City Year DC Ripples of Impact Women's Leadership Luncheon. Partner Scott Goldschmidt served as a member of the host committee for the event and serves on City Year DC’s Executive Board. The luncheon highlights the importance of women in leadership while recognizing notable representations of advocacy & innovation in the DC metro area. It also supported City Year, an education nonprofit dedicated to students’ and schools’ success. Thank you to everyone who put together this wonderful event, and to those who attended in support of a great cause. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMaHKcgN Pictured, L to R: Chris Murray, Joyce Lee, Hope Watson, Eileen Brown, Scott Goldschmidt, and Emily Wang Murphy.

TC partner Vic Des Laurier is featured in a new Q&A in ABL Advisor with Charlie Perer of SG Credit Partners about the state of the legal landscape in the commercial finance industry. “As ABL lenders continue to evolve, compete and seek to grow, I believe 2025 will be a busy year in the ABL space,” said Vic, who co-chairs the firm’s Banking and Commercial Finance practice. “More financial institutions are using their ABL group to provide additional liquidity to companies as well as to work through troubled credits that require enhanced collateral valuations and monitoring.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gv7eaySG

The latest edition of IP Corner® is out now! In this newsletter, our IP team shares intriguing cases, trending topics, and peculiar happenings in the world of intellectual property. In this edition, the team covers: - The trade dress of iconic Halloween candies - The rise of V-Tubers and their impact on the IP landscape - The intersection of AI and celebrity rights, using Elvis Presley as a case study - The surprising ways names can be protected under trademark law - A peculiar IP tale that might change your perspective on carving pumpkins this Halloween Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gV-rv7um #ip #intellectualproperty #halloween #ai

TC partner Michael Graham was quoted in Law360 on the increasing number of lawsuits accusing employers of violating federal nondiscrimination laws through nicotine surcharges. He noted that the recent uptick was reminiscent of previous waves of litigation that benefits attorneys have fielded on other issues, such as class action suits targeting #COBRA notices or challenges to the mortality tables employers use in pension conversions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gS-RS7nx #ERISA #Employmentlaw

Thompson Coburn’s Lobbying and Policy practice hosted a 2024 Pre-Election Party at the Puttery in DC to provide a break from the election. We played mini golf and other games and enjoyed election-themed cocktails. Thank you to our friends and clients who attended this fun event!

A new article from The Missouri Bar highlights TC partner Matt Braunel's role as co-chair of its Intellectual Property and Biotech Law Committee, including an upcoming #CLE program. Matt will present at the committee's virtual meeting Nov. 20, and the group hosts continuing education and professional development opportunities throughout the year on the latest developments in #IP and #biotech law. Committee meetings are open to any Missouri Bar member. In the article, Matt discusses his current interests in the field. “Right now, I am particularly excited about the evolving intersection of IP and artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI technologies,” he said. “These advancements are transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, and the legal landscape is rapidly adapting to keep up.” Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gJ8p7Mxd Register for programming: https://lnkd.in/ggAMX5y4 #ai #intellectualproperty

Former Justice Douglas Lang, now senior counsel at TC, has been honored with the 2024 Ed Mullins Society Award. The award recognizes his exceptional service, dedication, and integrity to the American Inns of Court Movement. The award ceremony, a dinner held at the historic Army and Navy Club in Washington, D.C., celebrated his significant contributions to the legal profession and the advancement of justice. https://lnkd.in/gJfF82ee

TC partner Justin Newman moderated a panel at the recent Bisnow Conference in Chicago on "Development in the Windy City: Exploring a Changing Skyline." #realestate #chicagorealestate #realestatelaw See more event details here: https://lnkd.in/gX8GyP-s TC attorneys who attended the event also included Bernard Citron, Ruthanne Hammett, and Katriina McGuire.

Check out TC partner Kacey Riccomini's new article in Risk Management Magazine that emphasizes the importance of employers staying vigilant about the proper handling of political discussions in the workplace as the election approaches. “If political discussions become inappropriate, or speech violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) or other laws, employers should enforce their policies against harassment, discrimination and retaliation in the workplace,” she wrote. “However, these policies should not be so broad that they discourage or inhibit protected activity.” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g5uh8XkE #employmentlaw #LAattorneys #FEHA