Foley Hoag LLP

We were glad to advise Form Health, a leading provider of science-based obesity care, in its $38 million Series B financing round led by Sound Ventures. Our team included Mark Haddad, Nitzan Fisher Conforti and Lexi Stacy. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eXRkuHg7

Join us on July 10, 2024, for the next webinar in our continuing series on federal litigation informing the future of healthcare policy. We will explore the most pressing issues in these cases and potential questions the Courts may tackle next. Details and registration at: https://lnkd.in/emwp4YtZ

Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month? This month marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society. We invite you to join us for an engaging panel discussion moderated by Regina L. DeSantis, featuring distinguished speakers Caroline Laguerre-Brown, JD, Salomon Chiquiar-Rabinovich, and Angela Winfield. They will share their insights on the importance of embracing neurodiversity, strategies for creating inclusive environments, and the unique strengths neurodivergent individuals bring to the profession. This webinar is part of Foley Hoag’s Thought Leadership Series, which spotlights distinguished speakers who bring a wealth of knowledge and unique perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal sector. It offers a valuable opportunity to learn, engage, and contribute to an ongoing conversation that is often overlooked in the legal profession. We look forward to your attendance! Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits will be offered for California and New York City. Details and registration at: https://lnkd.in/eRdd2W-q

The Supreme Court struck down the doctrine of Chevron deference, ending four decades of judicial deference to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. For healthcare and life sciences companies, this decision will significantly impact the future of regulation, creating both opportunities and risks. Read more from Thomas Barker, Andrew London, Ross Margulies, Beth Neitzel, Marilyn Icsman and Regina L. DeSantis: https://bit.ly/4cvsiLR

Jonathan Keselenko spoke to Green Market Report about the decision of workers at Cresco Labs’ production facility to decertify their union. He noted that this news is a sign that the enthusiasm of workers for unionization may be waning in cannabis. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebDQbrkg

Foley Hoag advised Toposware, a leading ZK engineering startup, on its sale to Polygon Labs. Toposware has been collaborating with Polygon Labs to develop its Type 1 Prover, which allows any existing EVM blockchain to adopt zero-knowledge proofs without needing major changes. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZP24pJx

Martha Coakley will moderate a panel discussion with keynote speaker Mary Ziegler, Professor of Law at University of California, Davis - School of Law, during the Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts Reproductive Justice Symposium at Suffolk University Law School. The panel will discuss the impact of the Supreme Court’s decisions on reproductive rights this session, and the impact those decisions have on choice in the Commonwealth and beyond. More info below.

“Chevron is overruled.” The Supreme Court today abandoned a forty-year-old precedent and held that courts may no longer defer to federal agencies’ reasonable interpretations of ambiguous legislation. Instead, they “must exercise their independent judgment in deciding whether an agency has acted within its statutory authority.” Read more from Basil Seggos, Tad Heuer and Kevin Y. Chen: https://lnkd.in/ejA6Qsh9

We are grateful to receive an ‘A’ Grade from Law Students for Climate Accountability for the second year in a row, and to be one of only seven law firms to earn this grade in the 2024 report. As one of the first law firms to develop a practice focused on the energy transition almost 20 years ago, this accolade is core to who we are. Foley Hoag continues to be a leader in this sector and we pride ourselves in working with clients developing and deploying solutions to address the climate crisis.   The 2024 Law Firm Climate Change Scorecard ranks the Vault 100 law firms according to how much fossil fuels work they have engaged in over a five-year period and also analyses how much work they do in support of clients addressing the climate crisis, drawing awareness to the indispensable role law firms play in supporting fossil fuel projects. The majority of firms received grades of "D" or "F."   Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQpA7RKf Learn more about our Energy & Climate group: https://lnkd.in/eDe76xKS

US Cannabis Council submitted a strong formal comment to the Drug Enforcement Administration regarding DEA’s proposed rescheduling of cannabis to Schedule III. We support USCC in this endeavor to encourage the initiation of this historic rulemaking proposal, and were grateful to assist. Jesse Alderman Kevin Conroy