Arent Fox Associate Emily Leongini was quoted in the Marijuana Business Daily article, “FDA discloses criminal probe into vaping health crisis, putting added scrutiny on cannabis industry,” published on September 19, 2019.

Firmwide Managing Partner Cristina Carvalho recently spoke with Law360 about the firm’s goals and growth strategy, AF’s recent expansion into Boston, and ways to improve diversity in the legal profession.

Arent Fox Associate Emily Leongini was quoted in the Hemp Industry Daily article, “Four takeaways from the latest round of federal CBD warning letters,” published on September 12, 2019.

Finance Partner Les Jacobowitz spoke with Banking New York after attorneys general in at least five states began conducting investigations tied to alleged manipulation of the London interbank offered rate (LIBOR), adding to probes by US and UK authorities.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued proposed regulations earlier this month that would amend three of the disclosure items required under Regulation S-K:

Arent Fox Partner Jenny Lee and Associate Susan Tran recently wrote the article, “Consumer Protection in the New Economy: Privacy Cases in E-Commerce Transactions or Social Media Activities,” that was published in The Consumer Finance Quarterly Report, Volume 73, No. 1.

The New York Law Journal reported last year that Arent Fox’s Les Jacobowitz asked but no one—not class counsel, the judge, and certainly not the banks—had an answer.

Land Use Counsel Tim Tosta was recently quoted in the San Francisco Business Journal article, “San Bruno reels from councilman’s veto of huge housing project,” published on July 11, 2019.

Pfizer’s recent decision not to disclose data about Enbrel’s potential to treat Alzheimer’s disease has caused much debate about drugmakers’ obligations to the public.

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Arent Fox Associate Emily Leongini was quoted in the Hemp Industry Daily article, “Restaurant CBD sales are booming, but new liability concerns keep cannabis producers from cashing in,” published on June 10, 2019.

Thomson Reuters recently sat down with M. Scott Peeler to discuss his role in advancing diverse talent, driving inclusion, and helping to implement the Mansfield Rule’s internal target of 30% diverse talent slates for all leadership positions at the firm.

Arent Fox Associate Emily Leongini was quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution article, “Confusion continues over the legality of CBD products,” published on May 31, 2019.