Womble Perspectives

Recently, the quest for prolonging human life and enhancing the quality of our later years has gained substantial momentum. With advancements in aging biology, the dream of accessing the "fountain of youth" seems more achievable than ever. However, despite promising scientific breakthroughs, regulatory challenges continue to hinder the availability of anti-aging therapies to the general public.

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About the author:
Matt Quinn, Ph.D.

The combination of Womble Bond Dickinson and Lewis Roca as of January 2025 creates a powerhouse law firm that blends deep industry capabilities with a broad geographic reach.

Together, we've grown into an Am Law 70 firm spanning the US and UK with 37 offices and 1,300+ attorneys. This combination delivers next-level legal solutions while maintaining transparency, collaboration, and respect for all our clients.

Today, we’re spending some time with Laura Pasqualone, a new member of the WBD team and a long-time attorney at Lewis Roca to talk with us about her journey as an attorney and why the combination between Womble Bond Dickinson and Lewis Roca make us better together. 

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This episode is based on a May 5th Womble Bond Dickinson webinar featuring Kristina Moore and Veronica Renzi.

The temperature is rising for the Renewable Energy Sector as well as related funding sources, such as green banks. The heat is coming from several sources, including:

• An expansive fight over obligated federal funding.
• Congressional investigations into companies receiving federal financial support.
• The potential elimination of tax incentives augmented under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
• Rising tariffs.

All these issues are significant factors impacting the renewable energy sector. The IRA, passed under the Biden Administration, remains a particular target for Republican lawmakers, who seek to reclaim as much funding as they can.

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Feeling the Heat: Renewable Energy Under the Microscope

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Kristina M. Moore
Veronica Renzi

Small Modular Reactors (SMR) may be the Data Center Energy Solution: Legal Issues Ahead with Nuclear Reactors Powering Data Centers

Join us for a conversation with the Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP Data Center Team members: Barlow Keener, Of Counsel - Data Center Team co-lead, Belton Zeigler, Partner – energy and utilities and David Beckstead, Of Counsel – energy and M&A transactions. Barlow, Belton, and David dive into the evolving world of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and need for nuclear power generators to help solve energy needs required by the new massive growth in data centers.  Hosting AI and cloud computing, data centers may consume, some studies show, as much as 9% of the U.S. energy output by 2030. SMRs may be the only solution to meet the power needs of data centers.

Today, we’re diving into a topic today that impacts everyone—from families buying groceries to food manufacturers trying to keep up with evolving rules. Food regulations—specifically the future of ultra-processed foods.  

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The Changing Food Regulatory Landscape

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L. Christine Lawson

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital infrastructure, data center developers face unique challenges and opportunities. This blog post delves into the intricacies of structuring investments and working with investors in the data center sector.  

In this discussion, Womble Partner Tara Gorman engages with Womble Partner Tracy Bacigalupo to explore the legal considerations that data center developers must navigate in the context of a capital raise or sale of ownership interests. Their conversation covers investment structures, regulatory compliance, and investor relations, providing valuable insights for those involved in data center development.

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About Tara Gorman

About Tracy Bacigalupo

In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s critical for businesses operating in or connected to the UK. We’re discussing the UK’s Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, or ECCTA, which includes the new Failure to Prevent Fraud Offense set to take effect on September 1, 2025.  

 What does this mean? It expands corporate liability for fraud committed by employees and associated persons. This isn’t just another regulatory obligation; it’s a call to action for businesses to refine compliance measures and strengthen internal systems to mitigate fraud risks.  

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The UK's Failure to Prevent Fraud Offense

About the authors
Luke Cass
Joe D. Whitley
Audrey N. Karman
Ting-Yu Huang*
Emma Radmore

The Salt Typhoon cyberattacks––perpetrated by a state-sponsored group linked to the People’s Republic of China––have placed a significant spotlight on vulnerabilities within the U.S. communications infrastructure. These attacks infiltrated at least nine U.S. communications companies and, more alarmingly, targeted providers near critical U.S. military facilities.  

Today, we'll break down what these attacks mean for the industry, what steps companies should take to address this pressing threat, and the regulations that are now shaping the cybersecurity obligations for providers.  

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Cybersecurity: Salt Typhoon’s Persistence is a Cruel Lesson for Smaller Providers

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Caressa D. Bennet

In this episode of Womble Perspectives, WBD Partners Whit McGreevy and Tara Gorman provide a high-level overview of potential economic incentives for data center development. They delve into the significance of economic development incentives and the importance of engaging in early discussions and negotiations with state and municipal economic development decision makers. Key factors in site selection and the role of government approvals are also explored. Additionally, they highlight the value of utility incentives, property tax abatements, job credits, and non-monetary incentives in ensuring the success of data center projects.

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About Tara Gorman

About Whit McGreevy

No business wants to be searched or raided by a federal agency, but it does happen, as we have seen repeatedly in the news and elsewhere. In this episode, Luke Cass and Claire Rauscher, members of WBD's White Collar team talk through the process of what exactly happens when ICE or the FBI knocks on the door of a business.

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About Claire