Recently, the White House and the FDA issued statements suggesting a possible connection between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and increased risks of autism and ADHD. These announcements have prompted strong reactions from the scientific community. Organizations like The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and The World Health Organization have responded with caution, emphasizing that the current evidence does not support a definitive causal link.

So, what does the science actually say?

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• Autism and Acetaminophen Use during Pregnancy: Does Science Support the Claim of a Link?

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• Matt Quinn, Ph.D.

Today, we’re diving into the ripple effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and what it means for the data center sector.

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• OBBBA’s Ripple Effect: Strategic Implications for the Data Center Sector

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• Kristina Moore
• Stephen Snyder
• David Beckstead
• Trevor Tomlinson

Aldi, the discount supermarket chain, has built a strong and growing fan base. It’s on track to open over 225 new stores this year, positioning itself as a low-cost alternative to traditional brands. You’ve probably heard their former slogan: “Like brands, only cheaper.” That’s the heart of their business model—offering private-label products that resemble national brands, but at a lower price.

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Snack Wars: Mondelez Challenges Aldi’s Packaging Design Strategy in Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

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Sara M. Bauer
Stephanie Smiertka Riley

Today, we’re diving into an international legal battle that’s been making its way through the gaming world: a patent dispute between Nintendo and the creators of Palworld.

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• Gotta Catch ’Em All...In Court?: Nintendo Bolsters U.S. Patent Portfolio In Wake of Japanese Lawsuit Against Pocketpair

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• Reid Barber
• John H. Wright, III

Welcome to today’s episode of Womble Perspectives, where we’ll be diving into how artificial intelligence is helping shape the health care landscape.

As in other industries, AI can be a powerful ally for healthcare professionals. From organizing medical records to streamlining medication management and simplifying clinical documentation, AI is helping clinicians save time and improve accuracy. 

But how far can things go before AI’s helping hand turns into liability?

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• AI Chatbots in the Medical Field: Healthcare Hero or HIPAA Nightmare?

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• Amy Hill 

Today, we’re revisiting a story that’s as provocative as it is legally fascinating: the ongoing trademark battle over the F-word.

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• F-Word as a Trademark? Federal Circuit Leaves the Door Open as it Vacates TTAB’s Decision

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• Jennifer A. Van Kirk
• Erica R. Halstead
• Lori B. Cohen

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

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*

Today’s episode is part of our Recruiting Success stories series. Lori Patton, our Chief Recruiting Officer, sits down with Jeff Whittle, a partner in our Houston office and Head of our Global Energy and Natural Resources team. The two discuss Jeff’s journey with Womble, his initial leap of faith to join the firm, and his experience in building the Houston office. 

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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