Womble Perspectives

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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Construction projects can be incredibly exciting. But, with big investments come big responsibilities, and unfortunately, things don’t always go as planned. The truth is, most project owners aren’t construction experts. They’re stepping into a world dominated by contractors who have years of specialized experience. This creates an imbalance of knowledge, which can make identifying problems early both daunting and stressful.  

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Identifying The Warning Signs of A Troubled Construction Project

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Todd M. Conley
Jeremy L. Baker

Do you know what happens when the legal system meets cutting-edge technology and global commerce? Well, we get cases like Abitron Austria GmbH v. Hetronic International. It’s a recent Supreme Court case that seems straightforward on the surface but raises a lot of intriguing questions—especially as we think about the future of commerce in the metaverse.  

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What in the [Meta]World?: Abitron Creates More Questions than Answers

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Daniel M. Grigore
Carrie Richey

Today, we’re breaking down a pivotal change in the regulatory landscape for Lab-Developed Tests—or LDTs. These tests are a vital part of modern healthcare, used every day for diagnosing and managing diseases, monitoring treatments, and more. Think COVID-19 tests, blood glucose testing, or even genetic screening like HIV or HPV testing.

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FDA Broadens Oversight of Lab-Developed Tests

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Jennifer Housden, RN, BSN*
L. Christine Lawson

Have you ever wandered through the grocery store, faced with what feels like endless aisles of options, and stopped at a product labeled 'healthy' because you trusted what that word means? Well, turns out, things are a bit more complicated than they seem. The FDA has been at the forefront of defining what 'healthy' means on food labels, and they just released an updated definition that’s set to go into effect in this year.

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New FDA Criteria for Labeling Food as "Healthy"

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L. Christine Lawson

Data center developers face a myriad of challenges when it comes to financing and debt issuance. In this episode, Barlow Keener delves into the intricacies of these topics with David Beckstead and Art Howson. The conversation covers essential aspects such as project finance models, revenue streams, and risk management. This comprehensive discussion aims to provide valuable insights for data center developers looking to enhance their financial strategies.

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Financing and Debt Issuance for Data Center Developers: Insights from Womble Attorneys

Today, we’re taking a closer look at Colorado House Bill 25-1040, or HB25-1040, which officially designates nuclear energy as a clean energy resource in Colorado. This bill might seem like a small legal adjustment, but it’s a big step toward reshaping the state’s energy future.   

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The Third Time’s A Charm: Colorado Adds Nuclear Energy as a Clean Energy Resource

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Thomas J. Dougherty
Dietrich C. Hoefner

When we think about the human body, we often consider systems we learned about in biology class, like the central nervous system, the endocrine system, or maybe even the sympathetic nervous system. But today we’re shining a light on a crucial—but relatively new discovery in human physiology called the endocannabinoid system, or ECS for short.  

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Unlocking the Secrets of the Endocannabinoid System: A New Frontier in Therapeutic Cannabis Research for Adolescents

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Jennifer Housden, RN, BSN*

Toppan Interamerica, a Georgia-based commercial printer, has sued Whalen Furniture in California for allegedly copying its copyrighted Fitzroy Pine and Bianco Oak wood grain patterns. U.S. copyright law protects original patterns like faux wood grains, granting creators exclusive rights for up to 70 years after death or 95 years after publication.

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Andrew Beverina
Jack B. Hicks

Trademark law sits at the heart of brand identity, often acting as a powerful shield for organizations looking to protect their logos, names, and likenesses from unauthorized use. For universities and sports teams, this becomes especially critical. Their logos and names carry immense cultural and economic value, forming a significant part of their brand identity and even their financial lifeline.

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Jury Sides with Penn State in Vintage Trademark Case

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Sara M. Bauer