Lawtrades Podcast
127 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -Welcome to the Lawtrades Podcast, where we explore the ever-evolving world of legal services and the transformative power of legal marketplaces. Through our interviews with legal experts, entrepreneurs, and executives, we uncover the experiences and insights that have reshaped the way companies approach their outside counsel work.
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🗞️ Amazon's new legal rivalry in India & more
August 11, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 2.45 MBThis week: A grocery store purchase leads to litigation, and Epic says Google tried to buy it. Plus: Is the SEC getting closer to landmark crypto regulation? 🔥 Amazon scores a huge court victory in India The biggest legal fight in India is over a grocery store that is so big Amazon wanted a piece. The Indian company Future Group owns hundreds of food markets and shops: But it hasn’t been doing so well financially. Amazon invested $200 million and reserved first purchasing rights if Futur...
🗞️ Napster is back!
August 04, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 2.33 MBListen now | This week: A Napster case may influence Spotify, and ScarJo sues Disney. Plus: Big Law bonuses are going to the next level. 👽 A Napster harassment case could have a major impact on Spotify A name you haven’t thought about in 20 years is back in the news.
🗞️ COVID may change a major internet law
July 28, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 2.15 MBAmy Klobuchar has a new reason for changing Section 230, and Epic gets teamed up with the government against Google. Plus: the lowdown on Biden’s latest Justice Department nominee. 😷 The latest reason for redoing Section 230 The road to reforming Section 230 has been strewn with potholes and detours, but, of all things, COVID may provide an impetus for making changes to this very important internet law. Get on the email list at newsletter.lawtrades.com
🗞️ China's unique antitrust motives
July 21, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 1.99 MBThis week: There’s a major difference between China and the United States’ antitrust actions and a federal judge declares DACA unconstitutional. Plus: expect plenty of lawyers to leave Big Law for more flexibility this fall. 🇨🇳 Why Chinese antitrust is all about exerting government power Just like the US, the Chinese government has been taking antitrust actions against large tech companies. But China has a much different goal, according to the NYT: maintaining more power, a monopoly if yo...
🗞️ Lawyers say Google is too much like Apple
July 14, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 2.2 MBThis week: Google feels the antitrust heat and Chinese tech companies have a major barrier between going public. Plus, America is still trying to solve its Ransomware issue. 🍎 Why state attorneys have a problem with Google resembling Apple What’s the basis of the antitrust suit against Google, ya know the one that hasn’t been swatted away already by a federal judge, a la Facebook? One simple way to think about it is, as the WSJ explains, regulators are tired of Google acting like Apple. ...
🗞️ Tech 1, Antitrust 0
June 30, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 2.47 MBThis week: A judge makes a shocking decision in a Facebook case and ADT settles with Ring over blue signs. Plus: the ABA reveals a disturbing trend for racial disparities in bar passage rates. 👨⚖️ Facebook notches a victory in the antitrust wars The FTC’s biggest antitrust case in years has landed with a thud. On Monday, a federal judge threw out the FTC’s action against Facebook, as well as a similar case brought forward by states. Here’s how it all went down. The FTC’s lawsuit argue...
🗞️ Jay-Z and the first major NFT lawsuit
June 23, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBThis week: There’s an NFT lawsuit in the music industry, and SCOTUS makes a huge NCAA decision. Plus: why Big Law can’t keep lawyers even with inflated salaries. 🎤 The biggest NFT lawsuit yet It’s a hard knock lawsuit for a former record exec who created an NFT of Jay-Z’s debut album Reasonable Doubt. This story goes way back before NFTs existed: In the mid-90s, Jay-Z and a man named Damon Dash co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records. They made millions off albums and tours but ended their busine...
🗞️ Congress goes all-in on tech antitrust
June 16, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 1.98 MBThis week: Major tech companies are on red alert thanks to Congress and the music industry is taking a Napster-like approach to a children’s app. Plus, Ohio wants Google to be a utility. 🚨 Congress launches the biggest antitrust action in years Congress is officially not playing around when it comes to threatening Silicon Valley. Legislators filed five bills last week aimed squarely at the biggest tech companies. If they pass, here’s what could happen: Apple would lose some of its powe...
🗞️ SCOTUS prevents us from being considered as hackers
June 09, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 2.41 MBThis week: It’s all about the hackers, baby. SCOTUS makes a huge ruling on America’s biggest hacking law, and Ransomware continues to rise. Plus: Facebook changes its tune on speech from politicians. 🧑⚖️ SCOTUS decides anti-hacking case that will apply to almost everyone The Supreme Court decided 6-3 that a police officer who misused a work database should be off the hook because he had access to the system. It’s good news for just about anyone who has ever messed around on their work co...
🗞️ Amazon takes another antitrust hit
June 02, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 2.21 MBListen now | 🚨 Announcement: For your listening pleasure, we recorded a short discussion of this weeks issue. Just click the play button above or subscribe to our Podcast below👇🏽 This week: Another antitrust suit for Amazon, and a gender bias claim against Google reaches the next level. Plus, Russia cracks down on American social media companies. Get on the email list at newsletter.lawtrades.com
🗞️ Apple makes a big admission to end Epic trial
May 26, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 2.32 MBThis week: Apple and Epic close their case, and Florida pushes anti-tech laws to the furthest limits yet. Plus, what legal repercussions would you have if that Chinese rocket debris had hit your house? 🍏 The end of Apple and Epic…for now Apple and Epic have finished their trial over whether Apple exerts too much control over the App Store. Get on the email list at newsletter.lawtrades.com
🗞️ Legal red tape ties up Netflix and other streamers
May 19, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MBThis week: Companies riding the streaming wave have legal hurdles, and states are going after tech companies. Plus: Black women deans are on the rise at law schools. 🇪🇺 Why streaming companies face legal challenges in Europe The overseas expansion for streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime is now coming with a legal price. HBOMax is joining Netflix and Amazon with major moves into Europe and Latin America: But Europe isn’t necessarily happy about it. The global platforms have m...
🗞️ The Supreme Court of Facebook sends the Trump problem back to Zuckerberg
May 12, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MBThis week: Facebook’s internal court goes big, and Snapchat loses a key Section 230 decision. Plus: lawyers and lobbyists enter the crypto regulation space. 🧑⚖️ Inside the Facebook oversight board’s Trump decision The Supreme Court of Facebook made its biggest ruling yet last week, telling Facebook it had to decide Donald Trump’s social media fate on its own. In January, Facebook suspended Trump indefinitely: The move followed an incendiary post by Trump on the day of the capitol riot. ...
#9 - Getaround's Andrew Byrnes on Lawyering and Leadership in Silicon Valley and Washington
January 19, 2021 17:47 - 28 minutes - 26 MBTLDR Andrew shares the lessons from transitioning among legal and leadership roles. A team with a passion for the mission is indispensable when dealing with unexpected challenges Finding the fundamental question of a business can open up insights in development If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. For full show notes and p...
#8 - Forward's Thomas Scott and Matt Gipple on Blending Tech Culture with Legal Principles
December 08, 2020 19:53 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBTLDR Forward is a revolutionary preventive healthcare membership that puts you in control of your health, with world-class doctors supported by technology. Lawyers at startups are responsible for making things happen - this means nonstop learning and deciding where and when to take risks Learn how to to show where legal should and shouldn’t be used Don't underestimate the importance of intellectual curiosity Communicate directly and with a belief in your objective If you enjoy the podc...
#7 - Stash GC Meredith Smith on Being A Generalist, Managing People, And Communicating
October 08, 2020 17:42 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBTLDR Being a General Counsel at a startup requires you to be a good generalist If you’re the first lawyer at a startup, you’re going to be doing everything Communication is key and take the time to meet with your team and the C-suite Learn how to clearly illustrate issues and communicate in a succinct way Don’t underestimate the power of ALSPs (Alternative Legal Service Providers) If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes les...
#6 - DoorDash Head of Commercial Kathy Zhu on Staying Nimble Despite Bandwidth Constraints
July 27, 2020 19:24 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBKathy M. Zhu is Director of Commercial & Legal Ops at DoorDash. She is also an advisor to LegalDesk, a workflow optimization platform designed to help in-house legal teams to manage requests as well as visualize workflow metrics on a beautiful dashboard. Kathy advises LegalDesk on product strategy and design based on learnings from her own experience from scaling a commercial team, managing multiple workstreams, and dealing with volume challenges. Key Takeaways Creating efficiencies and w...
#5 - AngelList Associate GC Amir Hassanabadi on Venture Capital, Tech Valuations, and Remote Productivity
July 07, 2020 13:54 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBAmir Hassanabadi is the Associate General Counsel at AngelList. Key Takeaways VC seems to be faring well in a post-Covid world. Although the “how” and “where” of work is changing, the fundamentals of VC investment remain intact and are functioning well in this environment. Later stage companies have an opportunity to use the changing nature of the post-Covid world to reevaluate their approaches and adjust accordingly so that the investments they’re making truly support their models. Busi...
#4 - Jordan Schwartz: From In-house to Building a Successful Virtual Practice in a Post-COVID Future
June 18, 2020 16:54 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBKey Takeaways Lawyers with specialization and specific knowledge will gain a competitive advance when launching their virtual practice. The speed of innovation within the legal industry will vary based on practice area and nature of work. More companies are refusing to pay a premium for routine legal work and independent lawyers are filling that need. Lawyers focused on saving clients headspace and expensive overhead will succeed in this new economy.
Jordan Schwartz: From In-house to Building a Successful Virtual Practice in a Post-COVID Future
June 18, 2020 16:54 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBKey Takeaways Lawyers with specialization and specific knowledge will gain a competitive advance when launching their virtual practice. The speed of innovation within the legal industry will vary based on practice area and nature of work. More companies are refusing to pay a premium for routine legal work and independent lawyers are filling that need. Lawyers focused on saving clients headspace and expensive overhead will succeed in this new economy.
Oscar Health GC Hank Greenberg on COVID Resources, Telemedicine, and Remote Workforces
April 16, 2020 16:36 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBKey Takeaways This crisis has put the gas pedal on providers allowing telemedicine. Oscar has a personalized risk assessment survey. You can access this survey even if you are not a member. If you are a candidate for testing, it will refer you to a testing site. The danger of a fully remote workforce is not communicating enough. Communicate more than ever when working remotely.If you think it can be useful to someone, then communicate it out. In the long run, COVID-19 will drast...
#3 - Oscar Health GC Hank Greenberg on COVID Resources, Telemedicine, and Remote Workforces
April 16, 2020 16:36 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBKey Takeaways This crisis has put the gas pedal on providers allowing telemedicine. Oscar has a personalized risk assessment survey. You can access this survey even if you are not a member. If you are a candidate for testing, it will refer you to a testing site. The danger of a fully remote workforce is not communicating enough. Communicate more than ever when working remotely.If you think it can be useful to someone, then communicate it out. In the long run, COVID-19 will drastically ch...
#2 - Headspace Director of Legal Affairs on Developing Mindfulness as an Attorney
February 12, 2020 20:59 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBDetailed show notes: Forward GC Courtesy of Lawtrades.
Headspace Director of Legal Affairs on Developing Mindfulness as an Attorney
February 12, 2020 20:59 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBDetailed show notes: Forward GC Courtesy of Lawtrades.
Gitlab VP of Legal Jamie Hurewitz on Building a Successful Remote Structure
January 29, 2020 17:55 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBGitLab delivers a single application for developers, security personnel and operations to collaborate in building software. GitLab is a fully remote organization and it is global. They graduated YC, raised over $400m and have over 1,100 employees. Brought to you by Lawtrades.
Hometap GC Noah Spaulding on Going In-House For the First Time
December 19, 2019 22:51 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBThis episode covers topics such as: Tips for first time GC's What to consider when going in-house How to solve complex legal challenges What to expect when going in-house We hope you enjoy it! Please be sure to visit LawTrades.substack.com to get access to more episodes and more content tailored attorneys working with in tech.
#1 - Hometap GC Noah Spaulding on Going In-House For the First Time
December 19, 2019 22:51 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBThis episode covers topics such as: Tips for first time GC's What to consider when going in-house How to solve complex legal challenges What to expect when going in-house We hope you enjoy it! Please be sure to visit LawTrades.substack.com to get access to more episodes and more content tailored attorneys working with in tech.