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3 weeks ago | 
spencerfane.com | Evangelina Cantu
Spencer Fane recently made the 2025 “best” lists in both Arizona Foothills Magazine and AZ Business Magazine. The publications respectively named the
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1 month ago | 
spencerfane.com | Evangelina Cantu
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Mar 18, 2025 | 
spencerfane.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson |Evangelina Cantu
Several lawsuits are pending that challenge the Biden’ Administration’s January 18, 2023, Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) are implementing the 2023 rule in 24 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Territories.
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Jan 28, 2025 | 
spencerfane.com | Jacob Hollars |Evangelina Cantu
January 28, 2025 In a pair of recent anti-SLAPP decisions, the Colorado Court of Appeals highlighted a procedural quandary the state Supreme Court will likely need to step in to resolve.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
spencerfane.com | Evangelina Cantu
January 16, 2025 Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce Jeremy Lowe joined the firm’s Kansas City, Missouri, office as a partner in the Intellectual Property (IP) practice group. Jeremy is a veteran trial and appellate attorney with over 24 years of experience in high-stakes patent litigation, particularly in the pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
spencerfane.com | Natalie Washington |Evangelina Cantu
TikTok engages more than 1 billion monthly users, and Americans are 150 million of them. Most of us just use the platform for a mindless thumb exercise scrolling through endless videos with an angle (and algorithm) for everyone. Unless the U.S. Supreme Court blocks the Tik Tok “ban,” it will take effect on January 19 (or a later date if extended) and thousands of well-paid influencers stand to lose a significant revenue stream. Recent data reflects that influencers make as much as $250k per post.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
spencerfane.com | James Price |Evangelina Cantu
January 15, 2025 On January 14, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its draft risk assessment for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals in biosolids, commonly known as sewage sludge. When finalized, this risk assessment likely will significantly affect how wastewater treatment plants handle their sewage sludge byproducts and wastes.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
spencerfane.com | Amy Mitchell |Sadaf Deedar |Kaleb Brooks |Evangelina Cantu
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision on July 16, 2024, in Mieco LLC v. Pioneer Natural Resources USA Inc., addressing the interpretation of force majeure clauses under New York law. The case, which arose from Pioneer Natural Resources’ inability to deliver contracted natural gas during Winter Storm Uri in 2021, provides critical guidance for parties negotiating and enforcing energy contracts.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
spencerfane.com | Evangelina Cantu
January 14, 2025 Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce Darlene F. Ghavimi joined the firm’s Austin office as a partner in the Intellectual Property practice group.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
spencerfane.com | Evangelina Cantu
January 13, 2025 Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce Kami M. Hoskins joined the firm’s Phoenix office as an of counsel attorney in the Labor and Employment practice group. Kami creates and implements effective solutions for employers navigating complex labor and employment law issues, providing meticulous defense in state and federal courts as well as before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, National Labor Relations Board, and Office of the Arizona Attorney General.