Womble Perspectives

Today, we’re looking at a provocative development in reproductive science: selecting embryos based on projected intelligence. Picture this: a couple undergoing IVF is presented with three embryos. They’re told each has a different predicted IQ. Embryo 1, 2, or 3—who’s likely to be the smartest?

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• The Intersection of Genetics and Law: Navigating New Frontiers

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• Christina Upton Douglas

In today’s episode, we're diving into a fascinating and, possibly, a somewhat alarming topic: AI-generated deepfakes and their impact on evidence authenticity in court. 

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AI-Generated Deepfakes in Court: An Emerging Threat to Evidence Authenticity?

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Al Windham

Welcome back to Womble Perspectives. Today, we’re diving into the increasingly complex world of food labeling—specifically, how nontraditional meat products are navigating a growing regulatory maze.

As plant-based and cultivated meats gain popularity, lawmakers and regulators are stepping in to ensure consumers aren’t misled. But what does that mean for the words we use—like “beef,” “chicken,” or even “bacon”?

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• An Increasing Regulatory Maze for Nontraditional Meat Products

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• L. Christine Lawson

Today, we’re diving into a story that’s been making waves: radioactive shrimp. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it’s very real. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents recently intercepted multiple shipments of cloves and frozen shrimp from two Indonesian islands—Java and Sumatra—that tested positive for Cesium-137. So what comes next?

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• FDA Wields Additional Import Power for First Time

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• Andrew R. de Holl

Today’s episode is part of our Recruiting Success stories series. Lori Patton, our Chief Recruiting Officer, sits down with Alex de Gramont, a partner in the Business Litigation Group, and leader of the firm’s International Disputes Practice. 

Today’s topic is a federal case that’s got some in the sports world playing defense: charges against former and current NBA players and coaches for illegal sports gambling, rigged poker games, and organized crime.

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• Former and Current NBA Players and Coaches Have Been Charged Under Federal Law. What Law?

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• Glenn J. Light
• Karl F. Rutledge
• Jason C. Hicks
• Don Lee

In today's episode, we’re talking about something that most people probably didn’t know was a thing: buying buildings from the federal government. 

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• Guide to Buying Buildings From the Federal Government

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• Pamela V. Rothenberg
• Patrice Z. Howard, Ph.D.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a pretty big shift in how lab-developed tests are regulated in the United States. If you’re up on FDA developments, you may have heard that there’s an effort to regulate these tests as medical devices. But a recent federal court ruling in Texas just flipped the script.

Instead of agreeing with the FDA, the court basically said, “Nope, lab-developed tests aren’t devices—they’re services.” And services aren’t under the FDA’s jurisdiction.

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• FDA’s Authority Over Lab-Developed Tests Overturned: What the Court’s Decision Means for Lab Testing

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• L. Christine Lawson
• Katie Clowers 

Today we’re unpacking a major shift in immigration enforcement that’s already reshaping how employers and employees interact with federal agencies.

On October 6, 2025, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services entered a new chapter. Traditionally known for processing immigration paperwork, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services now holds law enforcement powers once reserved for ICE and CBP. 

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• USCIS Becomes the Department of Homeland Security’s Newest Law Enforcement Agency

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• Joe D. Whitley
• Lynn O'Brien
• Matthew Hickman

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a pair of Federal Circuit decisions that offer some powerful lessons for patent practitioners—especially when it comes to claim drafting and arguing non-obviousness.

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• Watch Your Step: Negative Claim Limitations Present Pitfalls and Secondary Considerations are No Safety Net

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• Reid Barber
• Cory Schug