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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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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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As cyber threats continue to rise, universities involved in federally funded research are under increased scrutiny. It's not just about ticking boxes on compliance forms; it's about protecting sensitive info that, if compromised, could open up major vulnerabilities.

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Recent FCA Investigations at Universities: A Closer Look at Cybersecurity Compliance


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When considering scientific evidence, it's often assumed that the most frequently cited articles appear in the most prestigious journals. However, this isn’t always accurate. Journals are ranked by their impact factor, which measures how often articles are cited in a given year. Surprisingly, junk science can be found in both esteemed peer-reviewed journals and lesser-known ones. This segment, the second in our junk science se...

Construction projects can be as thrilling as they are challenging. For project owners, they represent creativity and progress—but they’re also a significant undertaking filled with uncertainty, tight deadlines, and high expectations. 

There’s often an imbalance of expertise between project owners, who only engage in construction occasionally, and contractors, who live and breathe it daily. This imbalance can lead to stres...

Welcome to a Womble Bond Dickinson podcast with Womble Data Center Team attorneys Of Counsel Barlow Keener and Partner Damian Georgino. They dissect how data center developers and investors are addressing the increasing significance and high-volume needs for resource-scarce water and waste water management in connection with data centers.  In today's digital economy, water has emerged as a strategic resource on par with power ...

As the summer Olympic Games approach, we can expect to see some athletes being banned due to doping. The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which oversees American Olympic and Paralympic athletes, enforces stringent testing standards. Remember the female US track star banned from the Tokyo Games for testing positive for marijuana? Spoiler: she's back and faster than ever. Although marijuana remains banned in the Olympics, the NC double ...

Parkinson's Disease is a relentless neurological disorder that affects millions globally. Characterized by tremors, stiffness, and coordination difficulties, it severely disrupts daily life. For those living with it - and for their caregivers - finding effective symptom management strategies is paramount. This is where cannabis could come in. A plant often wrapped in controversy, cannabis seems to be emerging as a potential al...

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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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 spend...

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 ...

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 evo...

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...

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 regu...

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...