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Zachary Garrett, John Murnane, and Stephen Krachie published “The Risk of Expiring NDAs to Trade Secret Status Under the DTSA” in the May 2026 issue of the Intellectual Property Strategist, and on Law.com Read the article here: bit.ly/4eP80AZ #IP

From discount claims to autorenewals, marketing and pricing practices are under new scrutiny. Join this #webinar to learn the latest enforcement trends, key risks, and strategies to stay compliant. Register here: bit.ly/42yvCTa #ConsumerProtection #Autorenewal

A DC-based organization is filing the wave of lawsuits against online retailers under the CPPA that challenge so-called reference pricing, strike-through, or “sale” pricing. Read more: bit.ly/4nqeSH8 #AdvertisingandMarketing #StrikeThroughPricing #CPPA

Celebrating its 18th year, the Venable Foundation’s fellowship program is awarding $5,000 to five law students from Columbia, Fordham, and NYU to support public interest work in New York City this summer. Learn more here: bit.ly/4uF82jw #VenableFoundation

Venable was recognized as one of the top firms among the BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Listers 2026: BTI Survey of Law Firms Where Associates are Happiest. Learn more about the survey findings here: bit.ly/4us8RNb #BTI #AssociateSatisfaction #LawFirmAssociates

New limits on DEI for federal contractors and grantees are evolving fast. Join this #webinar to unpack recent executive orders, enforcement trends, and compliance risks and learn what they mean for your programs. Register here: bit.ly/4wqH5BX #GovernmentContracts

Venable's Heather Mitchell was recently honored for her long-standing dedication and service to the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP.) Ms. Mitchell has served on the BCP’s board since its inception in 2006. Learn more about the organization here: bit.ly/4dhoeAu #BCP

Join our #webinar for a practical overview of the key issues involved in negotiating ad industry agreements. Register here: bit.ly/42jNzVp #AdvertisingLaw #Contracts #MarketingLaw

Venable’s Advertising Law Tool Kit returns with its 14th edition! This trusted resource offers practical insights on advertising and marketing compliance, potential legal pitfalls, and more. Download your copy: bit.ly/4biF4iM #AdLawToolKit #AdvertisingandMarketing

Join this #webinar for an introduction to Venable's Beauty Law Glow-Up podcast, exploring key issues affecting beauty brands today. Register here: bit.ly/42oaYVw #BeautyLawGlowUp #BeautyLaw #BeautyIndustry

Justin Pierce, Heather West, and Brandon Phemester published “When proprietary code escapes: How companies should prevent IP leakage—and what to do the moment it happens” in Westlaw Today. Read more here: bit.ly/4dvxWR0 #IntellectualProperty #AI #IPLeakage

New IRS rulings offer clarity on treaty re-sourcing and a potential path to avoid double taxation. Taxpayers may rely on Sections 865(h) and 904(h)(10) even with “subject-to” clauses, unlocking foreign tax credit opportunities. Read more: bit.ly/4utz8tK #TaxLaw #IRS

A new FDA report on infant formula testing shows most products contained low or undetectable levels of contaminants, underscoring current safety standards and continued regulatory focus. Learn more: bit.ly/4wiozvr #FDA #RegulatoryCompliance

Join this #webinar for an introduction to Venable's Beauty Law Glow-Up podcast, exploring key issues affecting beauty brands today. Register here: bit.ly/42oaYVw #BeautyLawGlowUp #BeautyLaw #BeautyIndustry

Christopher Loh was featured in BioWorld’s article, “Supremes weigh in on skinny labels in long-awaited argument,” offering insight into the U.S. Supreme Court’s consideration of Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. v. Amarin Pharma Inc. Read more: bit.ly/4dam4CJ #SCOTUS #IP

The SECURE Data Act builds on eight years of state legislative activity and federal work toward harmonizing the fragmented U.S. data privacy law landscape to create a nationwide standard. Read more: bit.ly/4wbE3l3 #PrivacyLaw #SECUREDataAct

Congratulations to Venable counsel Bill King on his election to the Board of Directors of the Baltimore Architecture Foundation. Learn more here: bit.ly/4nfB32E #CommercialLitigation #VenableBaltimore #BaltimoreArchitectureFoundation

The College Sports Commission faces its first meaningful test with a pending arbitration involving the University of Nebraska and 18 of its football players. The outcome may extend beyond the parties involved. Read more: bit.ly/4tXp8JF #ChalkTalk #SportsLaw #NIL

In the Sports Business Journal article “The World Cup as a Showcase for Future Events,” Paul Levin outlines how the 2026 FIFA World Cup will function as a large-scale test case for future global events. Read more here: bit.ly/4tXQzD8 #WorldCup2026 #SportsLaw

The Supreme Court recently heard oral argument on whether the Seventh Amendment applies when the FCC imposes forfeiture penalties. Read more: bit.ly/4d97Ce2 #SCOTUS #AdministrativeLaw #FCC #SeventhAmendment #AppellateLaw