The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has issued a waiver making Standby Letter of Credit requirements more flexible for the $42.45 billion BEAD program. Changes address concerns from providers, especially small and rural ones. bit.ly/3Sx4O1U

Influencer social media posts might be music to a brand's ears but, without due diligence, they can also strike a chord with copyright disputes. bit.ly/3tZU3e3

On November 15, Stephanie Yarbrough moderates a discussion on economic development in the Carolinas. The panel takes place at the 15th annual ULI South Carolina Capital Markets Conference. bit.ly/3QRBvVp

“Any insured executives under a D&O policy should want to know how their own policy would distribute proceeds in a similar situation.” Jonathan Reid Reich in an article for @BloombergLaw bit.ly/3QSgURN

Happening today: Chris Mammen speaks at the Dan K. Moore Program in Ethics. Chris will offer his unique point of view on issues of generative AI in a transactional practice as well as associated ethical issues. unc.live/3SAy8nW

Today is Veterans Day. In honor of those who have served, we asked our veterans what the day means to them. Nick Acevedo, an associate in our Winston-Salem office, asked that we share a message he wrote for last year's Veterans Day. Thank you to all those who have served.

Thrilled to welcome Gregory Gulia and Vanessa Hew to our Trademarks, Copyrights, and Transactions practice group. Strong additions to the team, we're looking forward to their contributions as we continue to grow our IP and trademark teams. bit.ly/46b74iy

What's at the intersection of law, ethics, and AI? Mark Tuft will offer his unique POV on November 15 where he’ll speak on a panel titled “Everyone’s A Tattletale: New Rule 8.3 and Its Implications for California Lawyers.” bit.ly/46cG6qz

Calling all ETEBA and NCMA members: we're hosting a two hour workshop in Knoxville, TN tomorrow, featuring Chris Lockwood and Josh Mullen. The event has limited space, so register now! info.womblebonddickinson.com/l/864902/2023-…

Signaling a turning point in #AIregulation in the US, Executive Order 14110 represents a commitment to putting the U.S. firmly at the forefront of #AI safety, security, and #innovation. bit.ly/3FXydKY

More than 450 industry executives and investors from around the world offered their insights in our 3rd Annual #EnergyTransition Outlook Survey Report. Read more insights from this group of #energy industry leaders as they navigate the path to #NetZero bit.ly/40GXant

Jonathan Reid Reich featured in Bloomberg Law, offering his insights in an article focusing on Sam Bankman-Fried’s conviction. bit.ly/3QSgURN

In an article for Site Selection, @YarbroughStephl and Taylor Conley compare economic development incentive packages between states in the Southeastern U.S. bit.ly/3MKiMd0

Gerard Clodomir recently shared his point of view in an employment law update to higher education HR professionals from across North Carolina. He offered his POV on topics like AI considerations in employment law and recent EEOC trends, among others. bit.ly/3SAXXEB

Major construction projects can be a challenge and it's vital to understand and mitigate risks. Join our UK and US attorneys tomorrow at 9AM EST/2PM GMT for an online presentation and Q&A session exploring pitfalls in domestic and international projects. bit.ly/49Dgwhp

Luke Cass and Michael Clark serve as co-authors to “White Collar Crime,” a multi-volume resource guide from Thomson Reuters. Covering numerous white-collar crimes, their updates to the guide are scheduled for 2024. #WhiteCollarCrime

Despite a visible push for more diversity on corporate boards, it remains a challenge. In response, we’ve teamed up with NxGen COACH Network to launch the Governance Training Camp. This intensive program will support aspiring leaders from underrepresented groups. bit.ly/3ueR69R

Remote meetings are the new boardroom and for some, associated risks to #tradesecrets may be unclear. In an article for Law360, Stephanie Riley brings these issues into focus. bit.ly/472MP7J

The USPTO has finalized plans for the design patent practitioner bar, allowing for a broader range of participants to practice before the agency. While this does allow for a wider field of practitioners, there’s still no substitute for experience. bit.ly/3G246SF

This week, six of our attorneys attended the International Trademark Association (INTA) Leadership meeting in Houston. Alongside the meeting, our team also hosted a dinner at Xochi, welcoming attendees for an evening of relaxation and reconnection. bit.ly/3R3gicd