Brief Encounters
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Progress & Excellence: A Roundtable with D.C. Bar Leaders
June 26, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBCelebrate the 100th episode of Brief Encounters as we talk about the evolution of leadership within the D.C. Bar. Join the past, present, and future D.C. Bar Presidents—Charles Lowery, Jr., Ellen Jakovic, and Shaun Snyder— for a candid discussion reflecting on their legacies, visions, and the defining moments that have shaped the D.C. Bar. Tune in to hear about the challenges and triumphs of bar leadership and the forward momentum of legal advocacy. Please note, the positions and opinions e...
Securities Regulation and Enforcement Series: All Things Standards of Care in 2024
June 05, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBThe series continues by focusing on Dodd Frank Act’s Section 913, which addressed the standards of care of broker-dealers and investment advisers, and the regulatory developments in that space since 2010, including the SEC’s 2011 Study and 2013 Concept Release leading up to the proposal of Regulation Best Interest in 2018. The podcast also addresses the adoption of Regulation Best Interest in 2019 and the ensuing implementation in 2020, as well as the 2019 Advisers Act Fiduciary Interpretat...
Securities Regulation and Enforcement Series: Investor Protection in 2024
May 22, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBIn the complex seas of financial regulation, the Dodd-Frank Act stands as a landmark piece of legislation crafted in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. Fast forward fourteen years and we are once again in a rulemaking cadence that is unparalleled in speed and impact on the financial services industry. In this podcast series, A. Valerie Mirko, a Partner at Armstrong Teasdale LLP and Leader of the firm’s Securities Regulation and Litigation Practice, and William Nelson, an Associate Gener...
Climate Change: An Everything Problem
May 08, 2024 09:00 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBPatrick Reimherr, an attorney with Van Ness Feldman, interview White House Climate Advisor to President Biden, Ali Zaidi. Ali currently serves as an Assistant to the President and leads the White House Climate Policy Office. In this episode, Ali talks about President Biden’s agenda, the progress we’ve made in energy and environmental policy over the last four years, and the major challenges ahead. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and ...
First Amendment Rights for AI Speech?
April 24, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBThe outcome of the NetChoice cases before the U.S. Supreme Court could provide insight into the degree, if at all, that the First Amendment protects AI speech. The legal and technology issues are not fictional -- AI is here and advancing daily. Those who use AI and those who wish to regulate it should understand the First Amendment implications. Entertainment lawyer Kirk Schroder brings back defamation and First Amendment litigator Joe Meadows to talk about the intersection of AI technolo...
A Conversation with Councilmember Nadeau on New Divorce Relief
April 10, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBJoin the Family Law Community to learn about the recent updates to divorce laws in the District of Columbia. Supervising Attorney Meridel Bulle-Vu of Legal Aid DC discusses the legislative changes with Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau of Ward 1. Councilmember Nadeau and Ms. Bulle-Vu talk about the origin of this new legislation, what changes to the law have been made, and how District residents, especially survivors of domestic violence, will benefit from more expansive divorce relief. Pleas...
Financial Projections in the Wake of Final SPAC Rules
March 27, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBIn January of this year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted final rules regulating SPAC IPOs and business combinations. Central to this rulemaking was the SEC’s updated and expanded guidance on the use of projections in all SEC filings as well as rulemaking specific to projections in de-SPAC transactions. The evolving regulatory environment combined with market headwinds have made strategies to manage potential liability exposure while executing de-SPAC transac...
A Conversation with a Fine Art Financier
March 13, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBThe Art Finance industry grows each year, driven by art’s high value and tightening credit markets. Securing an art loan to fund other investment opportunities has become an increasingly viable source of liquidity and a popular alternative to selling. In this episode, entertainment lawyer, Kirk Schroder, talks with Rebecca Fine, a founding member and CEO of Athena Art Finance. Rebecca has more than 25 years of experience the intersections of art, law and finance. Prior to Athena, Rebecca w...
Mindfully and Methodically Incorporating GenAI Into Your Workflow
February 28, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBDaily, entertainment lawyers are bombarded with marketing messages that, with GenAI, we can and should be doing all our lawyering tasks at the speed of light. Entertainment lawyer Kirk Schroder talks with Heidi K. Brown, Professor and Associate Dean for Upper Level Writing at New York Law School, about giving ourselves permission to first decelerate, ease up on the throttle that’s materialized in our hands, and unhurriedly practice using GenAI writing tools (and AI-driven legal research tool...
Civil Remedies for International Terrorism
February 14, 2024 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBJoin the International Law Community as we navigate the complex world of legal options available to individuals affected by international incidents. D.C. Bar Communities Program Attorney Caroline Lannon and Mike Ehrenstein, trial lawyer and founder of Ehrenstein | Sager, discuss the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) and the Torture Victim Protection Act (TVPA), crucial instruments in the legal landscape of international law. The podcast explores how these laws have been used in the pas...
Key Legal and Economic Takeaways of the New 2023 Merger Guidelines
January 31, 2024 20:28 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBThe 2023 Merger Guidelines are finally here after nearly 2 years of substantial work and discussion. Join Teisha Johnson, Antitrust Partner at Baker McKenzie, and Joanna Tsai, economist and Cohead of Cornerstone’s Merger Practice, for a discussion of their thoughts on the latest merger guidelines. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Gov...
A Conversation With A Game Industry Lawyer
January 17, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBThe gaming industry continues to grow at leaps and bounds and is leading the future crossroads for technology and entertainment. Entertainment Lawyer Kirk Schroder hosts Seth Steinberg, principal of Digital Arts Law in San Francisco, to discuss his role as a lawyer and business advisor in the interactive entertainment and digital media spaces (and occasional expert witness). Any opinions expressed by Seth are personal and not that of any clients, companies or individuals. He may represent o...
AI Innovation or Price-fixing? Jay Himes on DC's Case Against RealPage and Landlords
December 20, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBAttorney General Brian L. Schwalb filed a lawsuit against RealPage, Inc. and 14 of the largest residential landlords in the District of Columbia. The lawsuit alleges that they colluded to illegally raise rents for tens of thousands of DC residents. The Complaint alleges that the collusion used artificial intelligence computer techniques that collected and shared confidential information among landlords, and fixed artificially prices for rents. Jay Himes, formerly lead antitrust enforcer for...
Is D.C. Ready for Climate Change?
December 06, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBThe D.C. Affairs Community of the D.C. Bar presents Tory Lauterbach, a partner in the Energy & Climate group at Foley Hoag LLP, in discussion with Erin Garnaas-Holmes, Climate Program Analyst with the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment’s Urban Sustainability Administration. Erin leads D.C.’s climate adaptation planning, including the implementation of the Climate Ready DC plan adopted in 2016. Erin and Tory discuss the goals of Climate Ready DC, what “climate impacts...
A First of Its Kind: The NBA WLD’s Report on the State of Black Women in the Law
November 22, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBThe NBA/WLD's Report is a first of its kind national study of Black Women's views and experiences across all legal sectors. D.C. Bar Criminal Law and Individual Rights Community Chair Robin Earnest introduces Morgan Lewis partner Grace Speights to discuss the Report with diversity leaders GW Dean Alfreda Robinson, Holland & Knight partner Kwamina Williford, and WBA President Kandis Gibson. Robin M. Earnest chairs the DC Bar’s Criminal Law and Individual Rights Community’s Steering Comm...
Lessons from Litigation: In Family Law, What Does It Mean for a Client to Have Their “Day in Court”?
November 08, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBElizabeth Selmo of the Family Law Community interviews Darin Rumer, a partner in the family law practice at the law firm of Joseph Greenwald & Laake, with 20 years of experience applying what he has seen in litigation to pursue out-of-court resolutions. Mr. Rumer addresses some of the pitfalls of litigation in family law cases, the alternatives to going to court, and what types of family law matters are most appropriately resolved through litigation. Please note, the positions and opinions...
The Writer’s Strike Is Over! Now What?
October 25, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBThe Writer’s Guild has settled its strike with the Hollywood studios. The strike was the start of what many people believed was an existential threat to the film and television industry in Hollywood. For this podcast, entertainment attorney, Kirk Schroder brings back, David Kanter, manager partner and producer at Hollywood’s Anonymous Content, who in a previous podcast with Kirk, predicted the timing of the end of the WGA strike months in advance. He also had dire warnings for the industry. ...
Revising D.C.'s Criminal Code: Updating Recent Events and Next Steps
October 11, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBAnn Wilcox of the D.C. Affairs Community interviews Jinwoo Park, Esq, Executive Director of the Criminal Code Reform Commission, an independent agency of DC Govt. Mr. Park describes the criminal code reform framework that was formulated over several years and forwarded to the Congress in 2023 (later disapproved by the Congress). We discuss that process, revised bills that passed the DC Council this summer, and the path forward for comprehensive criminal code reform. Jinwoo Park is the Execu...
Human Rights Trends in Democracy and Gender Equality
September 27, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MBJill Morrison, Chair of the International Law Community's Immigration and Human Rights Committee chats with her Vice-Chair, Tzili Mor about democracy , human rights and gender issues in the US and throughout the world. Get a preview of what they have planned for their Committee for the coming Bar year, and give your input as well by filling out this 2-minute Survey Gauging Immigration & Human Rights Committee Members’ Interests! Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the spe...
Law Firm Marketing Strategies
September 13, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBAdaku Nwachukwu of AN Law Firm, P.C. and Nancy Rapp of PaperStreet Web Designs discuss the strategies for marketing your law firm for all types of legal practices, whether big or small. Learn tips on how to improve your website and social media pages, improve SEO results, and how to stand out from your competitors. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar...
Hollywood on Hold: Behind the Strikes with David Kanter
August 30, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBDive deep into the heart of the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes with David Kanter, renowned producer and manager at Anonymous Content. As the entertainment world grapples with uncertainty, Kirk Schroder, DC entertainment attorney, engages Kanter in a candid discussion about the changing tides of film and television. From the streets of picket lines to the closed doors of production houses, get a firsthand glimpse into the repercussions and future projections of Hollywood’s biggest standsti...
Intersections: Legislative & Policy developments with U.S. D.O.E.'s Ami Grace-Tardy
August 16, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBIn the second episode of the series, "Intersections: Energy and Environmental Issues in Law and Tech", D.C. Bar EENR Community Co-Chair Kathryn Caballero and Cathy Pagano of the Board of the Women's Bar of Association of D.C. (WBA) interview Ami Grace-Tardy, who is the Assistant General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency at U.S. DOE. After the 2020 enactment of the Energy Policy Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act, Ami's of...
BEPS 101 – the District’s Building Energy Performance Standards Program
July 26, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBAssistant General Counsel Hannah Brubach of the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) interviews Hampden T. Macbeth, Assistant General Counsel at DOEE, about the Department’s Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) Program. BEPS is one of the District's programs to help the city meet its climate goals by slashing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the building sector, the largest sectorial source of climate pollutants in the District. Please note, the positi...
Stress Management for Lawyers
July 12, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBBeing a lawyer in the competitive, and pressure-filled legal industry is stressful. Whether you are a solo attorney or part of a large firm, equipping yourself with tools and effective strategies to combat stress can enhance physical and mental well-being, and prevent burnout. Attorney Shannon Taylor sits down with Niranjan Seshadri MD, a cardiologist and a third-year law student at the Georgetown University Law Center to discuss how stress impacts physical and mental well-being and ways to ...
A Hollywood Reporter's Take on the Writers Guild Strike
June 21, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBJeremy Fuster is the Box Office/Labor reporter for TheWrap, Hollywood's independent news organization reporting on the entertainment industry. Through his sources and analysis, Jeremy has been covering the Writers Guild (WGA) strike from all angles. He joins entertainment attorney, Kirk Schroder, for this extended podcast to share his views about the WGA strike, the issues from all sides, the behind the scenes politics and his thoughts on where it will end up. Please note, the positions a...
A Hollywood Reporter's Take on the Writer's Guild Strike
June 21, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBJeremy Fuster is the Box Office/Labor reporter for TheWrap, Hollywood's independent news organization reporting on the entertainment industry. Through his sources and analysis, Jeremy has been covering the Writer's Guild (WGA) strike from all angles. He joins entertainment attorney, Kirk Schroder, for this extended podcast to share his views about the WGA strike, the issues from all sides, the behind the scenes politics and his thoughts on where it will end up. Please note, the positions ...
The Proposed D.C. Law Challenging use of Discriminatory AI Algorithms
June 07, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBLaura M. Moy, Associate Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center and Director of the Communications & Technology Law Clinic, explains the proposed D.C. law holding companies accountable for using discriminatory AI algorithms in evaluating applicants for jobs, housing, or other similar opportunities. The moderator for this podcast is Don Allen Resnikoff. The proposed legislation would prohibit companies from using artificial intelligence algorithms that produce biased or discrimi...
Civil Rights and Nonprofits
May 24, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBSince our nation’s founding, nonprofits have played a major role in civil rights. In fact, the first nonprofit formed in the United States was devoted to help the enslaved. Nonprofits have been pushing the status quo ever since, and the status quo has pushed back, sometimes vigorously. Which raises the question: do nonprofits themselves have civil rights? The hosts of this podcast are college classmates who pursued careers in law, civil rights, and nonprofits. Danielle R. Holley is the dean...
Hazardous Rail Shipments in Densely Populated D.C.
May 10, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBThis podcast describes past local government efforts to keep hazardous freight rail traffic out of D.C. and illuminates what DC government is doing now to protect D.C. citizens, using current laws and regulations. In 2005, the D.C. Council was blocked by the D.C. Court of Appeals from enforcing legislation that would have stopped rail transport of hazardous freight into DC. In 2007 a government report suggested routing rail freight traffic away from densely populated D.C., but that sugge...
Intersections: A conversation with U.S. Department of Energy's Alex Klass
April 26, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBIn the first episode of the new series, "Intersections: Energy and Environmental Issues in Law and Tech", D.C. Bar EENR Community Co-Chair Kathryn Caballero and Cathy Pagano of the Board of the Women's Bar of Association of D.C. (WBA) interview Alex Klass, who is the U.S. DOE Deputy General Counsel for Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Demonstrations. Alex discusses the work of her office to support DOE's decarbonization mission, including clean energy technology demonstration projects such...
Intersections: A conversation with U.S. Department of Energy's Alexandra Klass
April 26, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBIn the first episode of the new series, "Intersections: Energy and Environmental Issues in Law and Tech", D.C. Bar EENR Community Co-Chair Kathryn Caballero and Cathy Pagano of the Board of the Women's Bar of Association of D.C. (WBA) interview Alexandra Klass, who is the U.S. DOE Deputy General Counsel for Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Demonstrations. Alexandra discusses the work of her office to support DOE's decarbonization mission, including clean energy technology demonstration pro...
Important Issues in Film Distribution for the Digital World
April 12, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBThe rise of streaming platforms along with changes in the traditional film theater market is creating new opportunities and challenges for filmmakers. Entertainment lawyer, Kirk Schroder, is joined by Tom Malloy, the co-founder and president of Glass House Distribution. Glasshouse is an international distribution company specializing in feature films and television and is present in all major film and television markets. Tom will share his thoughts on the current state of film distribution a...
Antitrust Evolving – How New Guard Antitrust Leadership is Changing Enforcement
March 29, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBAmerican Antitrust Institute President Diana Moss is joined by Proskauer Rose antitrust partner John Ingrassia for a discussion of antitrust policy and enforcement under the Biden administration. In this session, learn how the agencies are approaching mergers, monopolization, non-compete agreements, and the power of big tech. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of ...
Political Law Considerations in M&A
March 15, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBMadison Eggert-Crowe, Vice President of Political Affairs at Comcast, Ki Hong, Political Law Partner at Skadden, and Kady Ashley, M&A Partner at Skadden discuss political law issues that can arise in the transactional setting, including corporate contributions, lobbying, “pay-to-play” and PACs. Learn to spot issues in due diligence and hear advice on integration. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the v...
The Return of Broadway & Other Theaters: Key Issues That Lawyers Should Know
March 01, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBWith the post pandemic resurgence of Broadway and other theaters, some key legal issues remain the same and other new ones now face lawyers who practice in this area. Entertainment lawyer, Kirk Schroder, is joined by Broadway legal and business affairs veteran, Victoria Traube, Executive Vice President for Business & Legal Affairs at Concord Theatricals in New York City. Concord Theatricals is a worldwide theatrical company, comprising the catalogs of R&H Theatricals, Samuel French, Tams-W...
The In's and Out's of Building and Maintaining a Powerhouse Small Law Firm
February 15, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBThis episode welcomes back as guest Mike Ehrenstein, an expert business trial lawyer and a founder of Ehrenstein | Sager, a small law firm based in Florida that often represents clients in high-stakes and high-value international disputes. In conversation with D.C. Bar Member Kiran Nasir Gore, Mike discusses the tools, relationships, and leadership principles that ensure that his small law firm is able to survive and thrive as a powerhouse player in a field of practice that is often dominate...
Buying a Subpoena: False Claims Act Concerns in M&A Due Diligence
February 01, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBHear a discussion between Sam Buffone and Maurice Bellan, two experienced False Claims Act practitioners on the primary tool the government uses to combat fraud on the U.S. the False Claims Act (FCA). Learn about what the FCA is, the types of industries it implicates (it's more than Defense), what you should look for when performing M&A due diligence, and the FCA risks that are present when acquiring a business. Sam Buffone is the founding partner of Black & Buffone, where he focuses on Fal...
A Conversation on Conflict Prevention, Peace and Security
January 18, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBJill Morrison, Chair of the Human Rights Committee of the International Law Community, interviews Ramou Jallow, a national security LLM candidate at Georgetown University Law Center. They will explore strategies for conflict prevention and the impact of the pandemic on peace and security. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or...
Voice-Over Talent and Audiobooks From a SAG-AFTRA Perspective
January 04, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBThe growth of the audiobook market continues to create opportunities for voice-over talent. In this podcast, entertainment attorney Kirk Schroder of Schroder Brooks Law Firm discusses certain legal and business issues related to voice-over talent who are members of the SAG-AFTRA guild. Kirk's guest is Jane Love, National Director, Audiobooks (SAG-AFTRA). Jane oversees the negotiations and administration of the SAG-AFTRA agreement with producers and publishers. In this podcast, Kirk and Jane...
Key RWI Considerations for Carve-out Transactions
December 21, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBWith carve out transactions becoming an increasingly common feature of the M&A landscape, it is critical that buyers, sellers and their advisors are aware of the implications this transaction structure has on representations and warranties insurance ("RWI") cover. Michelle Heisner, Partner at Baker McKenzie LLP and Co-Chair of the M&A Subcommittee of the D.C. Bar Taxation Community, and David Haigh, Co-Founder of Atlantic Global Risk, discuss the potential pitfalls and how you should be appr...
Perspectives on Bar Leadership
December 07, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBBrief Encounters sits down with Ellen Jakovic, president of the D.C. Bar; Candace Beck, president of the Women’s Bar Association; and Rawle Andrews, president of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia, to discuss their journeys to leadership of their respective organizations. In addition, the trio gives insights on the role of bar organizations, the landscape for membership organizations today, and the particular challenges faced by the organized bar. Pamela Robinson, D.C. Bar Commu...
Lawyer as Counselor
November 16, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBThe prospect of litigation can induce anxiety in even the most seasoned clients. In this podcast, business litigation attorneys D. Margeaux Thomas and Christine Bacon, of the Thomas Law Office PLC, discuss tactics to help your clients reduce anxiety and de-stress during litigation. Margeaux and Christine discuss ways to allow your client to feel heard, to assist them with overcoming potential hurdles to resolution, understanding hidden or intangible factors that motivate our client’s decis...
What Entertainment Lawyers Need to Know About Royalty Audits
November 02, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBAudit provisions are very standard in royalty agreements. In this podcast, entertainment attorney Kirk Schroder of Schroder Brooks Law Firm discusses the basics of royalty audits with Ilan Haimoff, a partner in the Hollywood based public accounting firm of GHJ Advisors. Ilan is an expert in Royalty Licensing and Forensics and is an Entertainment and Media Niche Leader. In this podcast, Kirk and Ilan discuss what is involved with royalty audits, what are industry customs, when a client should...
Sunshine for Consumers: How Proposed DC Law can Limit Court Secrecy Orders about Dangerous Products
October 19, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBPublic access to judicial records is important. That is especially important in cases that have effects beyond the parties to the case—in particular, cases that involve defective products or dangerous environmental conditions that pose dangers to the general public. That principle is ignored when a court agrees to the parties’ request to hide those dangers from the public, by allowing overbroad confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements, or by issuing overbroad protective orders. In c...
A Discussion of the Death Penalty as a Human Rights Issue
October 12, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBJill Morrison, Chair of the International Law Community's Immigration and Human Rights Subcommittee chats with Diann Rust-Tierney on her work to abolish the death penalty. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.
Develop your Practice and Spark your Interests with D.C. Bar Communities
October 05, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this special episode commemorating the 50th anniversary of the D.C. Bar, Felicia Battista and Tom Mugavero, chair and vice-chair, respectively, of the D.C. Bar Communities Committee, discuss the advantages and benefits of joining the D.C. Bar Communities. Moderated by D.C. Bar Communities Director Pamela Robinson. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. ...
A Cautionary Tale on the Interplay of Sovereign Immunity and International Arbitration
September 21, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBAt the center of Process & Industrial v. Nigeria is a multibillion-dollar arbitration award issued in 2015 in London. In the years since, protracted court proceedings over the fate of this award have unfolded on three continents. The latest phase of this saga required the D.C. Circuit Court to weigh in on how Nigeria's agreement to the New York Convention interplays with its sovereign immunity defense. In this episode, Mike Ehrenstein, a trial lawyer with experience representing sovereigns i...
The Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster merger: There Goes the Book Industry?
September 07, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBThe Department of Justice's antitrust trial to block the merger of Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster has shaken up the book industry. A survey released by the Association of American Literary Agents indicated that 87% of respondents oppose, citing, among their chief concerns, that the deal would result in “less competition” for titles and “lower advances.” This landmark trial may not only predict the future of the book industry, but it is also offering many insights on how that indus...
Two Sides to D.C.'s New Ban on Non-Competes Part II: The Clarification Amendment
August 24, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBThis episode is the follow-up to the discussion from the episode released on July 27, 2022. On July 12, 2022, the D.C. Council passed the Non-Compete Clarification Amendment Act of 2022, which made significant changes to its existing ban on noncompete agreements. This podcast, moderated by Olive Lee, a third-year law student at George Washington University Law School, features Rachel E. Green, Associate at Katz Banks Kumin, and D'Ontae D. Sylvertooth, Of Counsel at Ogletree Deakins. Rachel...
Looking to the Future: Bar Leadership for the Next 50 Years and Beyond
August 17, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this special episode commemorating the 50th anniversary of the D.C. Bar, newly instituted President-Elect Charles Lowery, Jr. is interviewed by Leila Bham, member and former chair of the Corporations, Finance, and Securities Law Community. They discuss a wide range of topics related to leadership in the legal profession, including the importance of DEIA initiatives and Charles’ approach to leading the D.C. Bar into the next 50 years. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by t...