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✨ Celebrating the season together! ✨ #HaynesBoone has been spreading holiday cheer across all offices, from festive decorations and donations to joyful gatherings. These moments remind us of the importance of connection, community and gratitude. As we wrap up the year, we extend our warmest holiday wishes to our clients, colleagues and friends around the globe. May your season be filled with happiness and may the new year bring health, success and opportunities.

Major policy shifts are on the horizon for employers under the new administration. In this episode of the Legal Landscape podcast, #HaynesBoone Partner Kelsey Schmidt and Stephen Rotter (The Workplace Counsel™️) discuss anticipated changes with the EEOC, NLRB and immigration policies, offering actionable guidance for navigating these developments. Listen to the full episode at the link in the comments for insights to help legal professionals, HR practitioners and business leaders prepare for what’s next.

Cyber risk is keeping executives and risk professionals up at night — and for good reason. From navigating war exclusions to understanding gaps in directors and officers (D&O) coverage, this roundup delves into the year’s major cyber incidents and offers insights on obtaining and maintaining appropriate cyber insurance coverage. Read the full roundup, authored by #HaynesBoone Partner Peter A. Halprin, to learn how companies can address these evolving risks at the link in the comments.

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China’s new Regulations on Network Data Security Management mark a significant shift in data compliance, with enforcement beginning Jan. 1, 2025. The latest China Alert from Shanghai Office Managing Partner Liza Mark explores how these rules redefine key concepts like “Important Data” and introduce new obligations for industries like AI and online platforms. Read what businesses should do to prepare at the link in the comments.

As we close out 2024, we reflect on the values that bring us together — community, compassion and care. This year, Haynes Boone is proud to celebrate our longstanding partnership with the American Heart Association and its Go Red for Women campaign, which continues to advance awareness and support for women’s heart health. We are grateful for the trust and relationships we’ve built with our clients, colleagues and communities. Wishing you happy holidays, peace and prosperity this festive season and in 2025.

The U.S. Supreme Court seems likely to issue a narrow ruling in Dewberry Group Inc. v. Dewberry Engineers Inc., a $43 million trademark case. #HaynesBoone Partner David Bell spoke to media outlets about the case. Read more at the link in the comments.

With the USPTO set to implement increases to its current trademark fee structure beginning Jan. 18, 2025, #HaynesBoone Trademark attorneys Erin Hennessy, Annie Gardner Allison, Katie Eissenstat and Ariella Kleiman authored an alert detailing key takeaways for minimizing the impact these increases may have on trademark budgets. Read more at the link in the comments.

🚨 New HIPAA Compliance Rules for Reproductive Health Privacy 🚨 #HaynesBoone’s Jennifer Staton Kreick and Thomas D. Tanabe share insights with the American Health Law Association on the new HIPAA Privacy Rule updates, set to take effect Dec. 23. These changes redefine reproductive health privacy protections, presenting unique compliance challenges for covered entities. Read more about what these updates mean and how to prepare at the link in the comments.

#HaynesBoone invites you to Trial Tips From the Judiciary, a quarterly series of one-hour CLE webinars featuring current and former trial judges from around the country discussing tips on various aspects of trial law and trial advocacy. The first CLE in this series will be Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. CT and features the Hon. Heather A. Welch (Ret.), who will share her thoughts on voir dire and jury selection after an introduction from Trials Global Chair Victor Vital. Register to attend at the link in the comments.