Hub Talks

ClimateTech angel investing is increasingly becoming a critical component to ensuring the necessary technologies for a more sustainable future are supported enough to get off the ground. On this episode of Sustainable Outlook, I am joined by Kristin Martinez, an angel investor who has 30+ years of experience in new venture creation, financing, strategic planning, corporate finance and operations, and who has spent the past 20+ years as a founder, CFO, investor, director, and advisor to clean-tech companies through her venture development company, Sound Point Ventures.  Kristin provides her insight into venture creation within the green economy, shares how a renewable energy company she advises is collaborating with local communities to create more cohesive support for the transition to a clean energy economy, and details several exciting ClimateTech companies to watch that she is working with in the wave energy and carbon capture and utilization technology space.

In this episode of Sustainable Outlook, host Elizabeth Crouse is joined by Offshore Wind Market Director Cerianne Cummings of Kent, a global multidisciplinary scientific consulting and engineering firm supporting the offshore wind and other industries.  With the U.S. planning large-scale initiatives for generating sustainable energy, Cerianne draws on a decade of experience in the UK and European offshore wind markets to offer a global perspective. She discusses the development cycles she oversees in existing offshore wind farms, the supply chain concerns that can arise in the market, and the reasons that the U.S. market may be uniquely positioned to avoid similar issues.

On this episode of Talking Sports Law, host John Wilson interviews Caesar Lopez, the General Counsel for Major League Soccer club Orlando City Soccer Club and National Women's Soccer Club Orlando Pride. Caesar describes his path to a career in sports law, including a prior role with the MLS legal office in New York, and shares his thoughts about the recent acquisition of the club by the Wilf family.

In this episode, partners Chris Valente and Jackie Celender, along with associates Michael Creta and Peter Ayers, discuss the impact that state anti-arbitration insurance statutes have on the enforceability of international arbitration clauses found in insurance policies.

With services in place to facilitate compatible matches in markets such as real estate and consumer goods, can the same approach be used to connect buyers and sellers of water rights? After five years of nonprofit experience highlighting the difficulty of these transactions, Kristina Ribellia began her journey to create an efficient network to match the needs of buyers and sellers in the marketplace, as well as to encourage and support more individual marketplace participation. Now founder and director of operations at Western Water Market, Kristina joins host Alyssa Moir for this week's episode as the two discuss the critical need for this service in the water rights marketplace.

In this episode, partners Jackie Celender and Lindsay Sampson Bishop, along with associate John Gavin, discuss the oral argument recently heard by the U.S. Supreme Court in Morgan v. Sundance dealing with the question of whether parties to arbitration agreements can be found to have waived their right to compel arbitration only where the other party is prejudiced in some way.

Urban flooding is one of the most economically damaging impacts of climate change on metropolitan areas, and is only increasing in degree and frequency.  On this episode of Sustainable Outlook, host Molly Barker is joined by Erin Rothman, CEO and founder of StormSensor, a climate technology company working with cities across the nation to combat this problem by helping them manage climate risk through the creation and deployment of intelligent stormwater, sewer, and coastal engineering controls and infrastructure. With 15 years of stormwater and remediation experience, Erin discusses her career change from consulting to launching her own company, what led to her to create StormSensor's technology, and what sets StormSensor's technology apart from other competing technologies working to address the impacts of climate change on water resources and systems to ensure the long-term sustainability of our municipal cores.

On this episode of Talking Sports Law, co-hosts John Wilson and Trevor Gates talk with Brandon Briggs, Deputy General Counsel of Inter Miami CF, one of the most recent expansion clubs in Major League Soccer.  The conversation covers Brandon's path to Inter Miami, the differences between the NFL and MLS legal operations, his view on hot topics from the world of sports law, and much more.

In this episode, partners Lindsay Bishop, Carolyn Branthoover, and Jackie Celender, along with associate John Gavin, discuss the recent oral argument heard by the Supreme Court concerning a circuit split over two consolidated cases dealing with the scope of discovery available through U.S. courts in assistance to foreign arbitrations.

Our global economy has never produced as much food as it is generating today. This requires an immense amount of land, water, energy and packaging materials, and at end use produces a huge amount of carbon and waste. On this episode, we talk with Rhode Island's Director of Food strategy to hear what the State of Rhode Island is doing to ensure the most productive, efficient, and sustainable use of land feeding its residents, how the state is working to manage the carbon emissions attributable to food sourcing, what methods they are using to minimize waste, and their efforts to address environmental food injustice.

In this episode, partners Jeff Meagher and Lucas Tanglen, along with associate Reymond Yammine, discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict and insurance for state-sponsored cyberattacks, including lessons learned from the NotPetya cyberattack, a recent policyholder-friendly decision in New Jersey, and insurer-proposed changes to the war exclusion at renewal.

On this week's episode of Sustainable Outlook, Molly Barker of K&L Gates interviews Courtney Blodgett of Edo, which is a startup energy venture that works to enable building-to-grid integration and reduce building costs for clients by utilizing clean energy and innovative design solutions. At the intersection of environmental, social, and economic sustainability, Edo's mission is to transform grid operations and optimize energy consumption for its clients while also addressing climate, affordability, and equity challenges.

Chambers & Partners say of Professor Jones that "He is regarded by many as ‘the leading construction arbitrator in the world'". In this Podcast we discuss with Professor Jones his thoughts on different ways to more efficiently and effectively deal with expert evidence in international arbitration. In a candid exchange Professor Jones shares his thoughts on what works and addresses some of the myths surrounding expert evidence. Additional material and attachments can be found at klgates.com/Arbitration-World. More information about Doug Jones can be found at dougjones.info. 

On this episode of Sustainable Outlook, host Elizabeth Crouse discusses sustainable economic development through Community Development Financial Institutions (CFDIs) with Johanna Bartee, director of JST Capital and a board member of the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce. The organization was created to provide financial services and stimulate economic activity to the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe.

On this episode of Talking Sports Law, co-hosts John Wilson and Trevor Gates interview Justin Sievert, General Counsel for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL and their affiliated company Bold Events.  Justin describes his path to the Jags, shares the story of his transition from private practice to in-house counsel, and provides his perspective on upcoming trends in the world of sports law.

On this episode of Sustainable Outlook, host Elizabeth Crouse discusses sustainability and equity in the maritime industry with Jennifer States, VP of Projects and Strategy at Washington Maritime Blue. The organization is a strategic alliance for maritime innovation and sustainability, and focuses on the development of the state's Blue Economy. Jennifer also speaks on her role in Washington's Blue Economy initiative, which is described as the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, and ocean ecosystem health.

In this episode, Judie Rinearson and John ReVeal discuss class action litigation and regulatory enforcement concerns arising from overdraft fee disclosures and practices. John also shares his insight about possible legislative or regulatory actions to limit overdraft fees, require banks to alter their practices or forgo fee income.

In this episode of Sustainable Outlook, host Elizabeth Crouse speaks with Holly Christie, the General Counsel of Hecate Energy. Hecate Energy is a leading renewable energy power plant developer, and Holly oversees the legal aspects of all projects. She speaks on creative partnerships in developing communities, emerging trends in solar technology, and human rights and environmental justice issues within the renewable energy industry.

Peter Morton and Tim Fox of K&L Gates discuss the practical implications of recent English case law on the question of which law will govern agreements to arbitrate, including for those drafting an arbitration clause in a cross-border contract.

In the final part of this three-part series podcast, partners Raja Bose, Ian Meredith, Matt Weldon, and associates Robert Houston and Hena Sial discuss potential pandemic-related claims and concerns a Host State may have related to measures implemented, such as social distancing regulations, the closure of borders, export and travel restrictions, measures having the effect of suspending certain contractual rights, requisitioning or nationalizing private property.

In this part two of this series with Acorn International, host Elizabeth Crouse continues her discussion with Grace Russell, a biologist and environmental consultant with a focus on marine policy for Acorn International. They discuss why environmental justice is a concern for the energy industry on the U.S.'s Gulf Coast, and the role that Acorn International plays in managing social and environmental impact for their clients.

In the second part of this three-part series podcast, partners Raja Bose, Ian Meredith , and Matt Weldon, along with associate Robert Houston, discuss the scope for, and how investors might be able to recognize, potential claims in Investor-State arbitration arising from the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, our panel will touch on how a pandemic-related claim may look in the travel and tourism context, as well as international trade context.

In this two-part series of Sustainable Outlook, host Elizabeth Crouse talks environmental and social responsibility with Acorn International, a full-service consulting company to global businesses. For the first episode, Clarita Montant, a social consultant with Acorn International, discusses human rights in the energy industry and how the supply chain shortage in the times of COVID-19 impacts workers.

In the introductory episode of this three-part series, partners Raja Bose, Ian Meredith, and Matt Weldon, along with associates Ed Brown-Humes and Rob Houston, provide an overview of Investor-State arbitration in the context of investment disputes arising from government measures taken to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. In this short introduction to investment treaties at a time of pandemic, our panel discusses the origins of investment treaty protection dating back to the 1950's, different types of investment treaties and the international investment protection landscape, how investors benefit from these investment treaties, and how those rights can be utilized in practice.

On this episode of Sustainable Outlook, Elizabeth Crouse of K&L Gates speaks with Elizabeth Jones on The Equality Equation's mission to facilitate economic equality by developing impoverished communities into flourishing neighborhoods. Their two-fold process begins by working with non-profits and investors to build new facilities and develop them into viable economic sources, then by empowering the community through workforce development opportunities.

In this episode, Judie Rinearson and Drew Hinkes discuss the common fears behind cryptocurrency, such as its use for ransomware, securities, the energy required, monetization, and more. Drew also explains the importance of decentralized finance cryptocurrency in complex transactions.

Host Elizabeth Crouse speaks with Suzanne Tedrow, Director of Sustainability - Global Store Development at Starbucks, on its mission to make a positive impact on the environment while still being a profitable company. With a “people positive agenda”, Starbucks aims to put people, planet, and profit as its core values when it comes to sustainability. Tedrow's role is to lead eco-friendly operations for all stores by focusing on sustainable design and equipment through clean energy, water, and waste initiatives. From piloting solar panel roofs, to early investments in energy storage and leadership in considering supply and value chain impacts, Tedrow discusses the multi-department building model that makes Starbucks an industry leader in sustainability.

Host Elizabeth Crouse of K&L Gates sits down with Sandra Kwak, founder of 10Power, on this week's episode of Sustainable Outlook. Sandra discusses the social mission behind 10Power's renewable energy projects in developing nations and the importance of reinvesting their revenue to empower local communities through education and technology.

In this episode, Jeremy McLaughlin and Justin Wales discuss the state of the cryptocurrency industry, the allure of NFTs, the potential impact of industry regulation, concerns about money laundering, and more.

Desiree and Andy discuss strategies to anticipate and prepare for a future crisis, and steps professionals can take to address a crisis from a position of strength.

Ian Meredith of K&L Gates, Paul Key QC of Essex Court Chambers, and Eduardo Damião Gonçalves of Mattos Filho discuss the issues raised by the ICC Task Force report into fact witness evidence amid the concerns over the reliability of human memory and offer some constructive thoughts on ways to improve the taking of fact witness evidence. Further reading on this topic is provided by the team on klgates.com.

Desiree and Andy discuss key takeaways from a career in politics and law, including understanding and navigating political motives and managing confrontation in an investigation.

Kristy Harlan, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Weyerhaeuser, speaks with partner Alyssa Moir about the future of sustainable forestry. Timber production has always been at the core of Weyerhaeuser's business practices, and also plays an important role in their goals to mitigate climate change. Kristy discusses the company's history as a pioneer for land conservation and renewable energy and addresses Weyerhaeuser's sustainability policies that meet their customer's needs without compromising the needs of future generations.

Partners Elizabeth Crouse and Elisabeth Yandell McNeil introduce this new podcast program, and describe how the program will explore the subject of building and maintaining a sustainable economy as it relates to our world today and into the future.

Desiree and Andy discuss key risks of overlooking legal strategy in crisis communications, common missteps, and approaches legal counsel can take to help clients recover from crises of varying magnitudes.

In this episode, Desiree and Andy discuss trends in congressional investigations and government enforcement actions and areas to watch in coming years.

In this episode, Desiree and Andy provide an outline of the key legal communication strategies lawyers provide for clients facing a crisis.  

On this episode of Talking Sports Law, co-hosts John Wilson and Trevor Gates head “north of the border” to speak with Chris Gear (Chief Legal Officer and Assistant General Manager) and Chris Beardsmore (Vice President and General Counsel) from Canucks Sports and Entertainment (CSE). CSE is the parent company for the Vancouver Canucks (NHL), Abbotsford Canucks (AHL), Vancouver Titans (National Lacrosse League), Seattle Surge (esports), Vancouver Titans (esports), and Rogers Arena in downtown Vancouver. The interview covers the various legal issues facing the organization, differences between U.S. and Canadian law, and the path each took to their respective roles.

In this episode, Sarah Turpin, Insurance Recovery and Counseling partner in our London office, discusses insurance coverage for COVID-19-related losses in the United Kingdom, including the UK Supreme Court's important decision in a test case regarding business interruption insurance earlier this year, some key coverage issues and strategies for maximizing recovery.

Mike McKay and Aaron Millstein discuss staying a civil case when there is a parallel criminal investigation or prosecution, the factors courts consider in whether to grant a stay, and some of the strategic considerations every litigator should know when trying such cases.

In this episode, Investigations, Enforcement and White Collar partners Bobby Higdon and David Rybicki reflect on their recent posts in the Department of Justice and what to expect in the world of corporate enforcement under the Biden Administration.  Together with host and K&L Gates partner David Peet, the group discusses trends in federal cases relating to COVID-19 Fraud, and what the future could hold as the new administration places its policy stamp on the Department of Justice.   

Judith Rinearson and Jeremy McLaughlin sit down with payments lawyers to cover the fintech market place, trends, and developments around the world in the Payments Across the Globe miniseries. In this episode Judith Rinearson and Felipe Creazzo discuss the Brazilian fintech ecosystem, open banking regulatory activity, the new PIX instant payment system, and more.

Judith Rinearson and Jeremy McLaughlin sit down with payments lawyers to cover the fintech market place, trends, and developments around the world in the Payments Across the Globe miniseries. In this episode Jeremy McLaughlin and Lucas Nicolet-Serra discuss Singapore's new normal, decreased retail spending, cashless payments, and regulation of the cryptocurrency market.

In this episode, Desiree Moore and Andy Wright provide a series of quick tips about managing bet-the-company crises, from congressional investigations to data security incidents to C-Suite events and more.

Judith Rinearson and Jeremy McLaughlin sit down with payments lawyers to cover the fintech market place, trends, and developments around the world in the Payments Across the Globe miniseries. In this episode Jeremy McLaughlin and Dr. Philipp Riedl discuss consumer economic behaviors, open banking, advice for fintech companies looking to expand into Germany, and the crypto market.

In this episode, Carolyn Branthoover, a partner in our Insurance Recovery and Counseling practice, discusses insurance coverage for COVID-19-related losses in the United States, including key coverage issues, recent legal developments, and strategies for maximizing recovery.

In this episode Jeremy McLaughlin and Jonathan Miner discuss the general effects of the pandemic on the cryptocurrency industry, trends that could lead to greater consumer adoption of cryptocurrencies, the possible advancement of the U.S. digital dollar, and more.

Judith Rinearson and Jeremy McLaughlin sit down with payments lawyers to cover the fintech market place, trends, and developments around the world in the Payments Across the Globe miniseries.   In this episode Judith Rinearson and Giovanni Campi discuss the resurgence of post-pandemic consumer spending, the impacts of COVID-19 on fintech and mergers and acquisitions, the EU digital finance strategy, and more.

In this episode Judith Rinearson interviews Mary Baker and Daniel Cohen about the major changes in the U.S. beyond COVID-19 since the election, focusing on the establishment of the new U.S. administration and the initiatives that have triggered more legislation in the payments, banking and fintech landscape.

In our new episode of the Congressional Investigations 101 podcast, we welcome back Andy Wright, a partner in our U.S. Congressional Investigations and Public Policy and Law practices, after his brief hiatus to work on a project for President Biden. Andy discusses Congress’ investigative priorities and the impact that the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. Mazars USA may have on congressional investigations of private parties moving forward.

Judith Rinearson and Jeremy McLaughlin sit down with payments lawyers to cover the fintech market place, trends, and developments around the world in the Payments Across the Globe miniseries.   In this episode Jeremy McLaughlin and Daniel Knight discuss developments in Australia, including post-pandemic retail spending surge, a niche approach in fintech, cryptocurrency activity, and more.