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Health Law Diagnosed — Best Practices for Communicating with the FDA

In the latest episode of Health Law Diagnosed, Of Counsel Bridgette Keller hosts a discussion of best practices for interacting and communicating with the FDA. Hear from Joanne Hawana and Ben Zegarelli, FDA specialists in the Health Practice at Mintz, and John Daley, VP SME at Compliance Architects, as they share war stories and offer advice for navigating communications with the FDA. Have questions or want to connect with the team? Reach out to us at healthlawdiagnosed@mintz.com.

Practical Policies Podcast – An Abridged Guide to Crisis Management

In this episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin and Crisis Management and Strategic Response Chair Erek L. Barron dive into the world of crisis management and discuss the myriad of considerations a business needs to make in a time of turmoil. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations.

Jen and Erek discuss:

1. 1. Understanding how the best way to manage a crisis is to prepare for it.
   2. The important as well as detrimental role that communication plays in a crisis.
   3. The importance of a “Chief Crisis Officer” and some practical advice on managing the csuite in a crisis.
   4. What to do when an internal investigation is complete.

Listen for insights on how companies can approach DEI reporting thoughtfully and strategically in this new paradigm.

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Practical Policies – Same Rules, Different Disclosures: Public Company DEI Reporting in a New Federal Legal Paradigm

In the latest episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin is joined by Member Anne Bruno to discuss public company DEI reporting in today’s evolving federal legal landscape. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations.

Together, Jen and Anne examine:

The current regulatory framework and shifts in DEI disclosure practices Implications for public company reporting post-January 2025 and why to plan now for next year’s proxy season The importance of aligning DEI practices with mission, business strategy, and risk tolerance Whether and how to use DEI metrics in executive compensation decisions What to expect from the upcoming SEC roundtable on compensation disclosure

Listen for insights on how companies can approach DEI reporting thoughtfully and strategically in this new paradigm.

Health Law Diagnosed: PBM Update Spring 2025

Mintz’s PBM practice is pleased to present its quarterly publication, PBM Policy and Legislative Update. This edition builds upon prior issues and summarizes activity from January through March (2025) that affects the PBM industry. It highlights (i) federal activities, (ii) state activities, and (iii) other noteworthy events and trends affecting the PBM industry.

We hope you find the PBM Policy and Legislative Update to be a useful resource. If you have any recommendations on additional content that would be helpful to see in future editions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team to let us know.

Practical Policies: When Should You Hire an Employment Lawyer?

In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubindiscusses with colleague and Member Andrew Bernstein when the best time is to hire anemployment lawyer. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to helpemployers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations.

Practical Policies: DEI Diplomacy

In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin explores the concept of ‘DEI Diplomacy’ with Associate Corbin Carter and how the conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion is shifting. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations.

Together, Jen and Corbin discuss:

1. The DEI Paradigm
2. DEI and Workplace Challenges
3. Communicating DEI in the Workplace with Diplomacy
4. Promoting Human Relationships at Work

Listen for insights on how employers can continue to evolve every day while maintain a workplace that is built on equity and trust.

Practical Policies: From Serving the Country to Serving an Employer: Successful Veteran Transition to the Private Sector

In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin hosts a conversation on successful veteran transitions to the private sector. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations.

 

Jen is joined by Associate Tara Dunn Jackson, to discuss:

 

1. Understanding military compensation and its impact on civilian expectations
2. The transition mindset: challenges veterans face entering the workforce
3. Salary negotiation tips and employer support strategies
4. Building trust with veterans through values and leadership

 

Listen for insights on how employers can better support veterans during career transitions while fostering a culture of trust and leadership.

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Health Law Diagnosed: Health Care Transaction Review Laws and the New Normal

In the latest episode of Health Law Diagnosed, host Bridgette Keller discusses the evolving legislative and regulatory landscape impacting health care transactions, particularly for private equities and hedge funds. She is joined by Members Deb Daccord and Dan Cody, who share their insights on the likely impacts at the state level, including: An overview of state health care transaction review laws State approaches to material change transaction process Antitrust considerations in a transaction California’s changing laws: AB 1415 and SB 315 Key advice for contemplating health care transactions