Articles and Briefings

Our publications and briefings provide an in-depth analysis of commercial and legal developments, as they happen.

The Government Shutdown and the FCC: John Garziglia Writes on Shutdown’s Impact on Broadcast Stations for Radio Ink

Jan 10 2019

The ongoing federal government shutdown is having a far-reaching impact on many private businesses. This includes the radio and television industry.

Tiffani Otey & Phil Gura in IPWatchdog: Girl Scouts File Trademark Complaint Against Rival Boy Scouts

Jan 07 2019

The Girl Scouts of the United States of America have filed suit to force the Boy Scouts of America to put the “Boy” back into “Boy Scout.”

John Garziglia, WBD Communications, Technology and Media Sector Team Develop State-Specific Checklists for FCC Online Public File Compliance

Dec 21 2018

Womble Bond Dickinson attorney John Garziglia and members of the firm’s Communications, Technology and Media Sector Team have prepared a number of state-specific checklists on FCC public file requirements.

Carri Bennet Co-Authors Morning Consult Op-Ed on Potential Downsides of Sprint/T-Mobile Merger

Dec 21 2018

Americans in all corners of the nation depend on mobile broadband for a variety of needs, including staying informed about important news, connecting with family and friends, and being entertained on the go.

Ana Friedman in IPWatchdog: Section 101 Motions to Dismiss Still Alive in District Courts

Dec 20 2018

In Berkheimer and Aatrix, the Federal Circuit indicated that although patent eligibility under Section 101 is ultimately a question of law, the determination may have factual underpinnings that, at least in some cases, render it inappropriate for motions to dismiss or for summary judgment.

John Cao in IPWatchdog: The Top Five IP and Tech Issues for US-China Cross-Border Transactions

Dec 20 2018

Several questions and topics come up time and again during overseas visits with Chinese entities, both law firms and corporations.

Womble Bond Dickinson’s Heather Hatcher Co-Authors Journal of Clinical and Translational Science Article on Regulatory Issues in Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)

Dec 11 2018

Womble Bond Dickinson Regulatory Scientist Heather Hatcher, Ph.D., has co-authored a recent article on regulatory science issues surrounding the FDA-regulated additive manufacturing (or 3D printing) of medical products.

The Energy Crisis that Never Happened: What Happens Later?

Nov 08 2018

As recently as 2008, experts predicted a dire U.S. energy crisis by this time. In my last column, I surveyed the present positive energy landscape and described the energy crisis that never happened. Here are four factors that influence our energy future.

Accentuate the Positive

Nov 07 2018

CHIEF JUSTICE MARK MARTIN has named 2018 "The Year of Legal Professionalism" in North Carolina. The Chief Justice's annual Professionalism Award spotlights "individuals whose career commitments in areas such as legal ethics, disciplinary enforcements and lawyer professionalism demonstrate the high calling and higher achievement of lawyers in modern society."

Towers Troubles Ahead

Oct 26 2018

Tower issues are coming to the forefront for nearly every communications service, and FM radio is certainly not left out. FM radio is implicated primarily because of the TV repack; a consequence of the FCC's television incentive reverse auction.

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