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The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) prohibits lenders from discriminating in extending credit to any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status or age. Discrimination under the ECOA can include not only the decision to extend credit, but also the terms under which credit is extended, such as interest rates and the taking of collateral and guaranties. On August 7, 2025, President Trump signed the “Guaranteeing Fair Banking For All Americans” Executive Order, with the stated goal of ending “debanking on the basis of … political affiliations [and] religious beliefs….” In light of this order, lenders and creditors should anticipate heightened regulatory requirements and scrutiny, and are advised to document reasons for extending, or not extending, credit. Read more in our latest Executive Order Update: https://bit.ly/3WG8nU3 #ECOA #Lenders

We’re proud to celebrate Los Angeles Labor & Employment partner, Laura Reathaford, for being named the 2025 Women of Achievement – Legacy Award Honoree by the Century City Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Council!   Selected from a distinguished group of finalists, Laura’s recognition reflects her outstanding leadership, impact, and legacy in the business community. This honor is a testament to her dedication, legal excellence, and the inspiration she brings to others. Laura was honored on October 16 at the 25th anniversary of the Women of Achievement Awards, where colleagues, friends and family joined to celebrate this accomplishment. Congratulations Laura! 🎉   #WomenOfAchievement #LegacyAward #CenturyCityChamber

Earlier this month, Lathrop GPM Partner and Midwest Innocence Project Board President Matthew Jacober participated in a panel discussion following a screening of the documentary, "Innocence Should Be Enough." The film sheds light on the devastating impact of wrongful convictions and highlights the work of the Midwest Innocence Project. The panel, which also featured the film’s director Solomon Shields, dove into the flaws of the justice system and ways communities can help those who are wrongfully convicted. Watch the full panel discussion here: https://bit.ly/4qjJrj6 Click the link to view the documentary: https://to.pbs.org/47qAsoC #MidwestInnocenceProject

Lathrop GPM successfully represented Munchkin, Inc., in a patent infringement lawsuit against TOMY International. On September 12, 2025, after a five-day trial, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois delivered a verdict in favor of Munchkin on all its claims, finding that TOMY infringed Munchkin’s design patent protecting its popular Miracle® 360° Sippy Cup. The verdict follows a prior finding by the court that TOMY also infringed a Munchkin utility patent protecting the same cup. The jury also determined TOMY’s infringement of both patents was willful, and awarded Munchkin more than $3.9 million in damages as a result.   Congratulations to our trial team of Luke Meriwether, Eric Sidler and Tim Hadachek for their exceptional work in securing this result.   Read more about the case here: https://bit.ly/4nbtUz4   #PatentLitigation #IntellectualProperty

Understanding where our clients are today is the first step to helping them get where they want to go. At Lathrop GPM, we adopt a one-size-fits-one approach to meet each client’s unique needs. Whether they’re navigating growth, facing challenges, or planning for the future. It’s about listening first, then delivering solutions that make a difference.   #PartnershipInAction #ClientService #ClientServiceMonth

At the recent The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network Annual Conference, Lathrop GPM partner Catherine Goldhaber joined a dynamic panel of industry leaders to unpack the complexities of MSP compliance in large-scale, multi-claimant cases. Her session offered practical strategies for:   - Early identification of Medicare beneficiaries - Coordinated lien resolution - Timely Section 111 reporting and conditional payment compliance - Navigating ethical considerations and stakeholder alignment   Catherine’s insights helped attendees better understand how to mitigate risk and streamline settlement execution—a critical conversation for anyone managing complex claims.   Kudos to Catherine for representing Lathrop GPM and advancing thought leadership in this space! #MSPCompliance #RiskManagement #LegalLeadership

Lathrop GPM is a proud sponsor of the American Bankruptcy Institute’s 2025 Midwestern Bankruptcy Institute Conference, which is being held in Kansas City, MO on October 16-17. This year, attorneys Rhett Buchmiller, Stephen Dexter, Brian Holland, James Schmidt, Benjamin Struby and Steve Sutton will be in attendance. Brian also serves on the Advisory Board for the event. To learn more about the conference and to register, click here: https://bit.ly/3KOS98v #Bankruptcy #FinancialServices #Insolvency

On January 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will deploy WISeR, a new enforcement initiative that relies on artificial intelligence to scrutinize Medicare claims. The Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model is the product of the agency’s efforts to leverage next-generation technology in its decades old effort to tackle health care fraud and abuse. Citing statistics indicating Medicare spent as much as $5.8 billion in 2022 on “unnecessary” services, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation has obtained the assistance of private companies with expertise using AI and machine learning to manage the prior authorization process – which will inevitably lead to heightened scrutiny of claims for specified services. In our latest health law update we unpack what this may mean for providers and suppliers who deliver services subject to WISeR review: https://bit.ly/3J2WZP3 #HealthCare #Medicare #AI

Partner Cynthia Teel will be a panelist for BARBRI’s October 21 CLE webinar “CERCLA Liability and Reopened Superfund Sites: PRP Impact, Settlement Consequences, Insurance Considerations.” Following the 2024 designation of certain PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances under CERCLA, EPA may be reopening previously closed Superfund sites to address lingering PFAS contamination, exposing both former and newly identified PRPs to renewed liability and raising complex insurance and compliance challenges. Cynthia and other panelists will discuss when and how EPA may reopen closed sites, the potential impact of reopening sites on former and new PRPs, and best practices to mitigate risk. To learn more about the webinar and register, click here: http://bit.ly/4od5RAJ #CERCLA #SuperfundSites #PFA

We’re proud to celebrate Managing Partner Cameron Garrison for being recognized among Ingram's Magazine's 250, a prestigious list honoring the most influential business leaders in the Kansas City region. This recognition is a testament to Cameron’s visionary leadership, commitment to client service and dedication to fostering a culture of excellence. Congratulations, Cameron! Read more about this honor here: https://bit.ly/4og4TDs #Ingrams250