Melhores podcasts sobre Skadden (2024)

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Kirkland Leaps Skadden as Big Law's Top Dealmaker Amid Cautiously Optimistic M&A Rally 11:06

15d ago11:06

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Deals activity is picking up, according to the third quarter data from Bloomberg Law's League Tables. But the looming election and more potential rate cuts from the Fed means there's uncertainty over what comes next. On this episode of our podcast, On The Merits, Bloomberg Law reporter Mahira Dayal digs into the data and talks about which firms are…

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Fortress Dominates Litigation Finance—With Money and Intensity 14:33

19h ago14:33

14:33

Fortress Investment Group has powered its way to the top of the litigation funding industry. It has committed $6.6 billion to legal assets, and another $2.9 billion to intellectual property. But beyond the money, the secret to the firm's success may be its intensity and attention to detail. Bloomberg Law litigation finance reporter Emily Siegel sat…

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Despite Disney, 'Infinite Arbitration' Not Going Away 17:53

3d ago17:53

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Disney recently backtracked on its attempts to force arbitration on a widower who who filed a wrongful death lawsuit but, it said, had agreed to not take the company to court when he signed up for a free trial of its streaming service. This about-face, which followed a wave of bad publicity for Disney, may be the exception, not the rule, according …

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Democrats Need More Than Money to Win in November 14:47

10d ago14:47

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Vice President Kamala Harris enjoyed a huge cash infusion to her campaign shortly after it launched this summer, and one of the groups behind this influx were attorneys donating to the Democratic candidate. Attorneys gave more than $8 million to the Harris campaign in just the first 10 days of its existence, according to data analyzed by Bloomberg …

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Justice Alito's Recusals Shine Spotlight on His Stocks 16:56

17d ago16:56

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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself far more often than his eight other colleagues in recent years, and that's because, unlike his colleagues, he holds a significant amount of stock in public companies. But what's more notable are the times Alito failed to recuse himself even though he had a conflict of interest. On this episode …

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The UK Fintech Investment Landscape 17:38

17d ago17:38

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Host Joseph Kamyar is joined for this episode of “Fintech Focus” by Susanne Chishti, founder of FINTECH Circle, for a look at the U.K. fintech investment landscape, in particular investment levels and trends and how they’re shaping deal terms in the U.K. They also look at the various fintech verticals and their increased use of AI, among other indu…

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Why EV Road Trips Can Still Trigger 'Range Anxiety' 17:05

23d ago17:05

17:05

Electric vehicles are far from a new phenomenon, but the sparseness of public, non-Tesla charging stations along the highway can still make taking a road trip in other types of EVs somewhat harrowing. Bloomberg Government reporters Kellie Lunney and Lillianna Byington discovered this first hand when they went on a road trip to test out the country'…

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Insurers in Difficulty: Staying Compliant Under Solvency II 20:01

25d ago20:01

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When U.K. insurers observe they cannot comply with requirements under Solvency II, there are detailed steps that one must take. Feargal Ryan, European counsel in Skadden’s Financial Institutions Group, and host Rob Chaplin, head of the firm’s Financial Institutions Group in Europe, break down insurers’ obligations. They explain differences between …

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How Law Firms Are Keeping DEI Opponents at Bay 15:06

28d ago15:06

15:06

This summer, Bloomberg Law released its fourth DEI Framework, recognizing 57 US-based law firms that meet or exceed standards for diversity, equity, and inclusion. But, in the wake of the Supreme Court's 2023 ruling that ended race-conscious admission programs at colleges and universities, how are these firms managing their initiatives without faci…

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Managing a Workforce in a Regulated Environment 21:10

1M ago21:10

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In this follow-up to episode three’s discussion about growth-stage fintechs navigating workforces in a regulated environment, host Joseph Kamyar is joined by Skadden colleagues Helena Derbyshire and Sebastian Barling for a conversation about how fintechs can manage the exits of senior employees and managers. Helena and Sebastian cover topics includ…

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Aspiring Environmental Lawyers Warming Up to Big Law 13:29

1M ago13:29

13:29

In the past, environmental lawyers had a reputation as being extremely overworked and underpaid, but now things are looking up for attorneys working on green issues. The Inflation Reduction Act included numerous complicated tax breaks and other incentives for clean energy, all of which need to be parsed by skilled attorneys. Additionally, with the …

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Developments and Trends in Cartel Enforcement 27:59

1M ago27:59

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Cartels may be as old as “Adam Smith’s smoke-filled room,” but in today’s world, they’re employing sophisticated tools like algorithms and AI. Enforcers continue to target price-fixing, bid-rigging and other potential antitrust violations. Skadden attorneys Bill Batchelor (partner, Brussels and London) and James Fredricks (partner, Washington, D.C.…

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Can OpenAI Beat Lawsuits With Its 'Hacking' Defense? 14:24

1M ago14:24

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OpenAI is fending off half a dozen copyright lawsuits that allege the tech company illegally used copyrighted materials to train its flagship product, ChatGPT. The company's defense in these suits, which have the potential to shape the future of AI, is raising some eyebrows in the world of IP law. OpenAI says the authors, news outlets, and other co…

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What Goes On Inside Your Board Room? Investors Want To Know 24:11

1M ago24:11

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What do investors think makes a board effective? Skadden M&A partner Ann Beth Stebbins kicks off the discussion with that question with her guests, Allie Rutherford and Adrienne Monley of PTJ Camberview, which advises companies on shareholder relations. It's a board that evolves with the trends, says Allie. It's a board that discloses its compositi…

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The Ongoing Journey of Amount B 37:02

1M ago37:02

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Amount B is designed to streamline transfer pricing for baseline distribution and marketing companies worldwide, but “we’re apparently in a world of complexity and controversy,” says Jessie Coleman.. A principal at KPMG, Jessie joins Skadden attorneys Nate Carden, David Farhat, Eman Cuyler and Stefane Victor to discuss everything there is to know a…

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How Tom Girardi Went From Celebrity Lawyer to Felon 15:42

1M ago15:42

15:42

Thomas V. Girardi was once a widely admired lawyer. He assisted in the making of the film "Erin Brockovich," and, many years later, was featured with his wife Erika Jayne on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." Now, Girardi is a convicted felon. He was charged with withholding funds his clients had won, and, last week, was convicted on four coun…

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Why Texas Business Court Will Struggle to Top Delaware 19:03

2M ago19:03

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The state of Texas is creating an entirely new corporate law court in an attempt to lure big firms away from Delaware, the current incorporation capital of the world. However, just days before its official opening, there's trouble with the new court's rollout. It's been difficult for the state to find basic physical office space for the Texas busin…

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Can You Truly Be a Partner If You Don't Have Equity? 16:37

2M ago16:37

16:37

The number of non-equity partners has ballooned in recent years, with some data estimating there will soon be more of them at law firms than full partners. But not all of these attorneys are happy with their job classification. There are several ongoing employment lawsuits against firms from non-equity partners who claim they get the worst of both …

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Bankruptcy Judge Scandal Still Very Far From Resolved 17:10

2M ago17:10

17:10

Almost a year ago, the public first learned that David R. Jones, a now former federal judge, was in a secret, live-in romantic relationship with a partner at a bankruptcy firm that had lots of business in Jones' Houston court. Since then, Jones has stepped down from the bench, but the dust has definitely not settled. The federal bankruptcy monitor …

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8/22/2024 Citigroup Inc. Building Bridges through Pro Bono 22:07

2M ago22:07

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The St. Louis Pro Bono Partnership is a remarkable collaboration involving three key organizations, Citigroup Inc. (Citi), Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, and the local legal aid organization, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, that are focused on providing legal support to underserved communities. The partnership is a testament to the impact that ca…

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Valuation of Assets and Liabilities Under Solvency II 18:25

2M ago18:25

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Because strategically allocating assets and managing investments are key to an insurer’s business, valuing assets and liabilities is an important area of focus. In this episode of “The Standard Formula,” host Rob Chaplin, head of Skadden’s Financial Institutions Group in Europe, is joined by associate Olivier Peeters for a conversation about Solven…

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Judges' Workload Getting Worse—But Is Help On the Way? 17:14

2M ago17:14

17:14

It's difficult enough for Congress to fill vacant judgeships, let alone create new ones in courts that have seen their jurisdictions grow in size. That means federal judges are having to take on more and more cases. That, in turn, means the wait for a civil trial in some federal courts can stretch for years. On this episode of our podcast, On The M…

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Harris Likely Needs a Huge Win to Avoid a Senate Flip 17:09

2M ago17:09

17:09

Kamala Harris' nascent presidential campaign has the wind at its back right now. But her entry into the race doesn't change her party's daunting Senate map, in which Democrats are playing defense in states like Montana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. On this episode of our podcast, On The Merits, Bloomberg Government senior reporter Greg Giroux say…

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When Lawyers Need a Malpractice Lawyer, They Call Him 18:32

2M ago18:32

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When a legal malpractice claim is filed, regardless of whether or not it's meritorious, that means an attorney's relationship with their client has broken down. On today's episode of our podcast, On The Merits, we're talking with Tyler Maulsby, an attorney at the firm Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz who represents other attorneys in malpractice cases…

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Kirkland Masters Forum Shopping in Bankruptcy Cases 16:30

2M ago16:30

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Kirkland & Ellis, the largest law firm in the world by revenue, has mastered the art of forum shopping for the many bankruptcy cases it handles. That's the takeaway from a Bloomberg Law analysis of how the firm chooses which courts to file its bankruptcy cases. James Nani and Ronnie Greene, two of the reporters behind that analysis, talk about it o…

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Litigation Finance Rules Won't Apply to Many Cases 12:55

2M ago12:55

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Just the idea of litigation finance makes some people uncomfortable. To them, it's a distortion of the justice system when wealthy people or businesses profit by bankrolling a lawsuit. But the truth of how litigation finance actually works on a day-to-day basis is much more mundane, according to Bloomberg Law reporter Emily Siegel. She says most li…

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Growing a Workforce in a Regulated Environment 11:45

2M ago11:45

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For growth-stage fintechs, managing a rapidly growing workforce within a structured regulatory environment can be a challenge. Sebastian Barling and Damian Babic join host Joseph Kamyar for this episode of “Fintech Focus” to guide fintech employers on this fluid regulatory environment. They share insight into necessary documentation to factor into …

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Big Law Is All In for Harris While Trump Goes Boutique 14:31

3M ago14:31

14:31

Attorneys, especially those at the country's largest firms, have long tended to favor Democratic candidates. But lawyers are especially enthusiastic about the nascent presidential campaign of Kamala Harris. That's according to reporting from the guests on today's episode of our On The Merits podcast, reporters Tatyana Monnay and Brian Baxter. They …

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Kirkland Fights Poachers as Legal Market Rebounds 14:18

3M ago14:18

14:18

Kirkland & Ellis, the largest law firm in America by revenue, is implementing new policies to try to bring more young attorneys in the door and to prevent its most seasoned attorneys from walking out. It's doubled the size of its referral bonus, but the firm will also now withhold the year-end pay from partners who leave Kirkland in the middle of t…

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Antitrust Challenges in Organized Sports: How They Play Out in the EU, UK and US 34:14

3M ago34:14

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In the United States, United Kingdom and the European Union, sports leagues — from soccer to golf to ice skating — are testing the boundaries of antitrust and competition laws. Skadden attorneys Bill Batchelor (partner, Brussels and London), Karen Lent (partner, New York) and Vikram Pandit (associate, Brussels) consider the intersection of sports a…

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Governance Regulatory Compliance for Insurers 14:47

3M ago14:47

14:47

Solvency II imposes numerous governance requirements on insurers. In this episode of “The Standard Formula” podcast, Skadden partner Sebastian Barling and Rob Chaplin, host and head of Skadden’s Europe Financial Institutions Group, guide insurers through these complex requirements. They spotlight the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment, or ORSA, a cor…

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What to Do When a Bad Judge Is Your Bad Boss 22:10

3M ago22:10

22:10

A judicial clerkship can put a young lawyer on a path to a dream career. But if the judge is abusive or unethical, that dream can very quickly turn into a nightmare. That's what happened to Aliza Shatzman, a former clerk who had a terrible experience working for a judge. Shatzman went on to found the Legal Accountability Project, a group advocating…

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GILTI Conscience Spotlight Series: Embracing Diversity 31:48

3M ago31:48

31:48

In our second episode in our spotlight series focused on celebrating diversity, GILTI Conscience’s David Farhat and Stefane Victor are joined by colleagues Brian Breheny and Jordan Schwartz for an earnest dialogue on DEI in big law. The guests discuss some of the challenges they faced as gay professionals, including their experiences coming out at …

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AIFMD II – Implementation Begins 9:58

4M ago9:58

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In April 2024, the EU’s Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive received its most significant legislative update since it was first adopted in 2011. In this episode of “The Preferred Return” podcast, Skadden attorneys Greg Norman and Abigail Reeves provide an overview of AIFMD II, including the original drivers behind AIFMD, new disclosure r…

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6/28/24 Entergy Legal Department–Lighting Up Justice: The Spark of EmPOWERing Pro Bono Day 25:39

4M ago25:39

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In 2022, Corporate Pro Bono (CPBO), the global in-house project of Pro Bono Institute (PBI), partnered with the legal department of Entergy Corporation and Edison Electric Institute (EEI) to establish EmPOWERing Pro Bono Day. EmPOWERing Pro Bono Day is an annual day of pro bono service for volunteer attorneys and legal staff from electric and gas c…

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Using an Internal Model to Calculate Solvency Capital Requirements 13:16

4M ago13:16

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“Insurers are expected to hold eligible owned funds in excess of the Solvency Capital Requirement. There are two main methods of calculating the SCR under Solvency II, the standard formula and internal model methods.” In this episode of “The Standard Formula” podcast, Rob Chaplin, host and head of Skadden’s Europe Financial Institutions Group is jo…

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Spotlight Series: A Celebration of Pride Month With IRS Veteran De Lon Harris 27:24

4M ago27:24

27:24

“You want people to be themselves. You're going to get the most productivity, the most career longevity from somebody that's happy about being where they are,” says De Lon Harris. In celebration of Pride Month, Skadden tax senior advisor De Lon Harris joins Eman Cuyler and Stefane Victor on “GILTI Conscience,” where he discusses his life and career…

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Dissecting the Solvency Capital Requirement 18:28

5M ago18:28

18:28

“The Solvency Capital Requirement, or SCR, is designed to protect policyholders by helping to make sure that insurers can survive difficult periods and pay claims as they fall due.” In this episode of "The Standard Formula" podcast, Rob Chaplin, host and head of Skadden’s Europe Financial Institutions Group, is joined by colleague Will Adams as the…

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Spin-outs and New Fund Sponsors 8:42

5M ago8:42

8:42

Beyond marketing a fund, which we spotlighted in our last episode, there are other issues that founders of a new fund business need to consider. In this episode of “The Preferred Return” podcast, Skadden attorneys Greg Norman and Abigail Reeves focus on critical considerations for first-time fund managers. They highlight the importance of a broad t…

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When and How Directors Should Engage with Investors 21:34

5M ago21:34

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In this episode of the Informed Board podcast, our host, Skadden M&A partner Ann Beth Stebbins is joined by guest, Rebecca Corbin from Corbin Advisors, to explore the critical role that board directors play in shareholder engagement. Corbin stresses that a proactive approach toward shareholder engagement can enhance a company’s value. In their conv…

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Dissecting Cross-Border Transfer Pricing Resolutions with Clark Armitage 36:36

5M ago36:36

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“Transfer pricing, itself, is more of an art than a science. There's a lot of gray area in many, many aspects of transfer pricing,” says Clark Armitage. In this episode of the “GILTI Conscience” podcast, Skadden attorneys Nate Carden, David Farhat, Eman Cuyler and Stefane Victor, are joined by guest Clark Armitage of Caplin & Drysdale. The group di…

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Programming Note & UnCommon Law Episode: AI Trained on Famous Authors’ Copyrighted Work. They Want Revenge – Part 1 27:41

6M ago27:41

27:41

On the Merits is on hiatus for a bit while we create some great new episodes for you. Until then, we're pleased to offer a special presentation of our ABA Silver Gavel award-winning series, UnCommon Law. Generative AI tools are already promising to change the world. Systems like OpenAI's ChatGPT can answer complex questions, write poems and code, a…

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Understanding the FTC’s Landmark Ban on Noncompetes 39:50

6M ago39:50

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In this episode of the "Fierce Competition" podcast, Skadden attorneys Tara Reinhart (partner, Washington, D.C.), Annie Villanueva Jeffers (partner, New York and Palo Alto) and Justine Haimi (counsel, New York) explore the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC’s) landmark ban on noncompete agreements. They discuss the FTC's rationale for the rule, as wel…

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California's New Mental Health Court Starting Off Slow 14:57

6M ago14:57

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When California's new mental health courts were getting started, the debate centered on whether they had too much power–or too little. Now, roughly six months in, the state is discovering a new flaw: too few people are using them. On this episode of our podcast, On The Merits, Bloomberg Law reporter Maia Spoto talks about why California's Community…

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Solvency II Back to Basics: Technical Provisions 14:30

6M ago14:30

14:30

“Technical provisions are crucial, as they form the fundamental basis for assessing the financial stability of insurance and reinsurance plans.” In this episode of “The Standard Formula” podcast, Rob Chaplin, host and head of Skadden’s Europe Financial Institutions Group, is joined by colleague Mary Bonsu. Rob and Mary delve into the complexities o…

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4/24/2024 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP: Creatively Redressing the Criminalization of Marijuana Use 16:08

6M ago16:08

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In partnership with The Bronx Defenders, Cleary attorneys have been supporting the launch of New York State’s Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary licensing program. The first of its kind, this program prioritizes licensing individuals affected by the past criminalization of marijuana use. We spoke with Cleary Gottlieb Pro Bono Counsel, Katherin…

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Weed Testing for Workers May Not Be Worth It Anymore 8:47

6M ago8:47

8:47

Marijuana is now legal in about half of the states, but still maintains its illegal status at the federal level. What does this mean for an employer who wants to, or has to, administer drug tests for its employees? We tackle that question on our podcast, On The Merits, with Sean Mack, a partner and co-chair of the cannabis and hemp law practice at …

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DOJ Prosecutor Wants to Make Antitrust Relatable 12:05

6M ago12:05

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Hetal Doshi, the top antitrust litigator at the Department of Justice, says she tries to make the cases her team pursues easy for the average person to understand. "If we are litigating cases inside an echo chamber, or like in a very narrow, technocratic way that only other lawyers can understand, then we're failing to do our jobs," Doshi says on t…

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What Does AI Safety Mean for Fintechs? 18:41

6M ago18:41

18:41

There have been big headlines in the world of AI over the past few weeks. In this episode of Skadden’s “Fintech Focus” podcast, host Joseph Kamyar is joined by Nicola Kerr-Shaw to discuss AI safety within the fintech sector. They delve into recent developments, including the EU AI Act and the U.K.-U.S. landmark agreement on AI safety. The episode a…

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GILTI Conscience Spotlight Series: A Conversation With Women Trailblazers in Tax 35:07

6M ago35:07

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In this episode of the “GILTI Conscience” podcast, Skadden attorneys Eman Cuyler and Stefane Victor are joined by Jessica Hough, tax partner and head of Skadden’s Washington, D.C. office, and Pam Olson, a tax policy consultant at PwC, both of whom have significant experience advising on issues related to tax policy. Tune in to this special episode …

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