Opportunity Economy

Moving forward in the
new economy

Business resiliency has been challenged across every sector of our economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As businesses work within a new and ever-evolving market, which aspects of our economy are changed forever and what is the impact? What are the implications of the bipartisan infrastructure plan on the horizon?   What trends do we see in corporate transactions, real estate, healthcare, IP protection, antitrust litigation and more – and how should businesses respond?

This hub will provide practical insights on key business and legal issues – and opportunities for growth – as we navigate the way forward in the new economy. 

The Opportunity Economy: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities for 2022

In late 2021, a variety of factors—including the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, a landmark federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, new federal white collar regulations and more—were creating an economic landscape significantly different from just months before. With that in mind, Womble Bond Dickinson launched the Opportunity Economy thought leadership series, in which Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys and expert guests explored changes and challenges in this quickly-evolving economy.

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The Opportunity Economy: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities for 2022

In late 2021, a variety of factors—including the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, a landmark federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, new federal white collar regulations and more—were creating an economic landscape significantly different from just months before. With that in mind, Womble Bond Dickinson launched the Opportunity Economy thought leadership series, in which Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys and expert guests explored changes and challenges in this quickly-evolving economy.

Government Contracting Challenges and Opportunities with the Infrastructure Act, Supply Chain, and Beyond

U.S. Government contracting will be a particular area of economic focus given the $1.2 trillion recently approved by Congress. Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys Suzanne Boehm and Sarah Motley Stone join Mary Karen Wills, Managing Director at the Berkeley Research Group, to examine expanded opportunities and unique challenges for companies in Government contracting sector.

The Recovery and Commercial Real Estate Leases

Few historical events have reshaped commercial real estate the way the COVID-19 pandemic has. So, where does the commercial real estate sector stand in late 2021 as it relates to office, retail and industrial leases, and what’s the outlook ahead? Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys Nellie Shipley Sullivan and Charlie McCurry discuss current and near-future trends in commercial real estate. 

Biden Administration Prioritizes Corporate Criminal Enforcement

Federal white-collar enforcement priorities typically change when there is a new administration in Washington, and the Biden Administration is implementing its own set of compliance priorities and enforcement emphases. Two Department of Justice alumni—Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys Luke Cass and Joe Whitley—discuss enforcement trends in corporate crime.

NLRB, Labor Laws and the Impact on NCAA Athletes

Can—and should—college athletes be classified as employees? The answer to that question may be in flux. Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Mike Ingersoll and University of North Carolina School of Law Professor Barbara Osborne, both scholarship student-athletes during their college days, discuss the latest developments.

The Value of Innovation and Intellectual Property in the Opportunity Economy

In the Opportunity Economy, ideas are the most valuable commodities a business can have. This Q&A article features an insider’s discussion of why innovation and intellectual property matter more than ever and is based on a recent In-house Roundhouse podcast.

Opportunity Economy: Telehealth in the Pandemic—and Beyond

The telehealth boom during COVID-19 impacted nearly every American. What regulatory policies and technologies need to be addressed for telehealth to remain a viable platform? Womble Bond Dickinson Healthcare attorneys Alissa Fleming and Toni Peck explore the pandemic-inspired expansion and future of telehealth services.

M&A Trends in the Opportunity Economy

The M&A market is at a record pace in 2021. Will the trend continue? Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys D. Scott Anderson and Dean Rutley share the factors they see impacting corporate transactions in the near future. 

Opportunity Economy: Risks in Antitrust Enforcement

The renewed federal focus on antitrust regulation presents challenges to companies operating in today’s labor market. Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys David Hamilton and Sarah Motley Stone share insights on how antitrust law is changing and best practices for compliance. 

Opportunity Economy: Broadband Expansion Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Carri Bennet explores how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will greatly benefit broadband expansion in unserved and underserved rural areas. 

Episode #9: NLRB, Labor Laws and the Impact on NCAA Athletes

Can—and should—college athletes be classified as employees? The answer to that question may be in flux. Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Mike Ingersoll and University of North Carolina School of Law Professor Barbara Osborne, both scholarship student-athletes during their college days, discuss the latest developments.

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Episode #8: Government Contracting Challenges and Opportunities with the Infrastructure Act, Supply Chain, and Beyond

In this Opportunity Economy conversation, Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys Suzanne Boehm and Sarah Motley Stone join Mary Karen Wills of the Berkeley Research Group, to examine expanded opportunities and unique challenges for companies in Government contracting as a result of the recently approved $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Act. 

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Episode #7: Biden Administration Prioritizes Corporate Criminal Enforcement

In this Opportunity Economy conversation, two Department of Justice alumni—Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys Luke Cass and Joe Whitley—discuss enforcement trends in corporate crime under the Biden Administration.

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Episode #6: The Recovery And Commercial Real Estate Leases

Few historical events have reshaped commercial real estate the way the COVID-19 pandemic has. So, where does the commercial real estate sector stand in late 2021 as it relates to office, retail and industrial leases, and what’s the outlook ahead? Womble Bond Dickinson real estate attorneys Nellie Shipley Sullivan and Charlie McCurry discuss current and near-future trends in commercial real estate.

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Episode #5: The Value of Innovation and Intellectual Property in the Opportunity Economy

In the Opportunity Economy, ideas are the most valuable commodities a business can have. In this podcast, Oxford University Innovation COO Mairi Gibbs, UC Berkeley Chief Innovation & Entrepreneurship Officer Rich Lyons and Womble Bond Dickinson IP Litigation attorney Chris Mammen join Mark Henriques for an insider’s discussion of why innovation and intellectual property matter more than ever today.

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Episode #4: Telehealth in the Pandemic – and Beyond

The COVID-19 pandemic greatly expanded the use of telehealth due to necessity. But many healthcare providers and patients alike have found significant benefits of using remote technology-delivered healthcare services—including expanded access for people in rural and underserved areas. Womble Bond Dickinson Healthcare attorneys Alissa Fleming and Toni Peck discuss recent regulatory changes surrounding telehealth and what may be in store.

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Episode #3: M&A Trends and the Opportunity Economy

The M&A market is at a record pace in 2021. Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys D. Scott Anderson and Dean Rutley discussed the ongoing M&A boom and the factors they see impacting corporate transactions in the near future. 

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Episode #2: Antitrust Regulation and the Labor Market

Employment-related antitrust regulation is intensifying amid a volatile labor market so Mark Henriques asked David Hamilton and Sarah Motley Stone, two of Womble Bond Dickinson's brightest minds on this subject, to share some insight on the matter.

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Episode #1: Biden's $65 Billion Dollar Infrastructure Play

Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Carri Bennet talks with our Editorial Board Chair Mark Henriques about how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will greatly benefit broadband expansion, particularly to underserved rural areas. 

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