The energy transition from fossil fuels is already under way but an enormous progress towards net zero carbon emission remains to be made. Such advances will require a wholesale shift in virtually every manner that market players produce and consume energy. As governments and commercial parties seek to adapt to these developments, please join Foley Hoag, in two successive 1-hour panels, to discuss how international arbitration can best serve the energy transition.
The American Health Law Association's Institute on Medicare and Medicaid Payment Issues is one of the most comprehensive programs available exploring the legal and regulatory issues related to Medicare and Medicaid laws, regulations and reimbursement.
Partner and Healthcare Department Co-Chair Erin Estey Hertzog will examine the ongoing implementation of the IRA from the perspective of the government, pharmaceutical manufacturers, patients, payors and the broader healthcare ecosystem during the session "A Look at the IRA's Drug Pricing Provisions from All Sides."
Partner John Shope will participate in the Boston Bar Association panel discussion, "Drafting Disputes Clauses in Cannabis Industry Agreements," on Wednesday, March 27.
Joining John on the panel will be:
Join us for an insightful conversation with Foley Hoag partner Veronica Renzi as she shares her experiences in the legal profession with the Women, Leadership & Equality Program at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. The discussion, "Women, Leadership, and the Law," aims to inspire women to pursue and cultivate leadership within the legal field and beyond. The event will offer an opportunity to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities for women lawyers in the legal profession and Veronica will share her thoughts and ideas that have directed her path to success.
Partner Colin Zick will speak as part of the New England Healthcare Executive Network's presentation on "Transforming Care - Strategies for Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare."
In recent years, the healthcare industry has witnessed a paradigm shift with the emergence of AI technologies. These innovations have revolutionized patient care and redefined the landscape of medical diagnosis, treatment, and management. This program will delve into the strategies essential for integrating AI into healthcare, exploring how these transformative tools can enhance clinical outcomes, optimize resource utilization, and, ultimately, revolutionize how care is delivered to individuals.
Foley Hoag is pleased to host this panel discussion on the transformative potential of AI in healthcare and the hurdles that must be overcome to fully harness its power.
Partner Erica Rice will be speaking as part of the 8th annual Cannabis Law Conference, presented by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education. The conference will analyze advanced emerging topics in the cannabis industry pertinent to business law practitioners, including challenges, opportunities, and strategies encountered in licensing, permitting, compliance, debt and equity financing, mergers and acquisitions and tax considerations.
Foley Hoag is proud to sponsor the SBIA’s 2024 West Coast Capital Summit. The West Coast Capital Summit merges a variety of networking opportunities and shorter sessions with an informal, relaxed SoCal vibe. The conference also serves as a host for CapitaLinx, SBIA’s exclusive matchmaking opportunity for institutional investors and lower middle market funds.
Foley Hoag partner Jennifer Audeh and Robert G. Sawyer and will be attending the event.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted discovery and AI generated inventions have attracted significant interest. In the recent past AI-based companies have been at the center of a wave of deals driven by pharmaceutical corporations looking to enrich their pipeline. Given the impact that AI is already having across so many fields, and the promise that it holds for the future, it is crucial that stakeholders appreciate some important opportunities and challenges presented by AI under current patent law. DeAnn Smith and other panelists will discuss how AI is playing a role in the invention creation process and delve into patentability considerations associated with AI-assisted /generated inventions.
Foley Hoag partner Alexander Akhiezer will speak as part of a Ukraine Global Faculty Lecture Series on patent enforcement. Attendees will explore the strategic utilization of patents as tools to safeguard market share. Key topics will include understanding claim construction, identifying various types of infringement, and examining potential defenses available against patent infringement claims.
The Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) is the leading association for intellectual property, technology and business development professionals, representing more than 6,500 business leaders and professionals through its 33 societies with members from 90 countries.
Foley Hoag partner and Licensing & Strategic Alliances practice Chair Sarah Cooleybeck will join LESI at their 2024 Annual Conference where she will present a roundtable discussion on "Best Practices for Maximizing Data Value in Life Sciences Collaborations."