Thompson Hine Podcasts

1.27.2025_Environmental L..A.W.S. - PFAS Analysis and the Precautionary Principle by Thompson Hine

Preparing for a Second Trump Administration: Reversals, Rescissions and Rollbacks In our latest episode, partner Tanya Nesbitt interviews Nathan Frey, the former Deputy Branch Chief at the White House Office of Management and Budget Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and the founder and current owner of Regulatory Strategies and Solutions Group, about the upcoming presidential transition. They discuss potential rules and policy positions the president-elect may seek to reverse in his second term, such as the SEC Climate Disclosure Rule. The discussion includes analysis of how the Congressional Review Act may play a role in the creation of the president-elect's environmental agenda. Other topics include the future of the PFAS CERCLA rule and the president-elect's energy agenda.

Conversations With ESG Gurus Environmental L.A.W.S. In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental and Product Liability Litigation practice groups and co-chair of our ESG Collaborative, hosts a one-on-one conversation with Su Ping Lu, Vice President, Corporate Secretary and General Counsel for ESG and International at Honeywell. Su Ping's responsibilities weave together SEC compliance, securities offerings, corporate governance, M&A and other corporate transactions, ESG initiatives, ethical frameworks, political law navigation, cybersecurity measures and international counsel. This discussion originally took place as part of our Power Huddle: Inside the Minds of ESG Gurus series. These conversations examine how company executives from various industries are actively paving the way as ESG trendsetters and championing pragmatic ESG strategies to align with business values while building a sustainability framework to advance their company's ESG goals and practices.

Environmental L.A.W.S.In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental and Product Liability Litigation practice groups and co-chair of our ESG Collaborative, hosts a one-on-one conversation with Tara Helms, Director of Sustainability North America at Electrolux Group. Tara spearheads the organization's mission to revolutionize taste, care and well-being experiences, fostering innovative approaches to more enjoyable and sustainable living. This discussion originally took place as part of our Power Huddle: Inside the Minds of ESG Gurus series. These conversations examine how company executives from various industries are actively paving the way as ESG trendsetters and championing pragmatic ESG strategies to align with business values while building a sustainability framework to advance their company's ESG goals and practices.

During this session, we met Isabel Fields, ESG Coordinator at Hearst. Passionate about fostering positive transformations in corporate settings, Isabel currently contributes to Hearst's ESG team. Her responsibilities encompass leading various initiatives, including Neurodiversity@Hearst, which aims to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion efforts by embracing cognitive diversity in recruitment and management practices. Additionally, she oversees projects related to web accessibility, sustainability management and ESG reporting. Please join Heidi B. Friedman, partner and co-chair of the ESG Collaborative, for one-on-one chats each month as she taps into the minds of ESG chiefs to examine how they are championing pragmatic ESG strategies to create innovative business models and building a sustainability framework to advance their company's ESG footprint. Each session features a “meeting over lunch” with company executives from various industries who are actively paving the way for a sustainable future for their businesses to help secure consumer loyalty and increase employee satisfaction.

Supreme Court's Loper Decision: Immediate and Long-Term Impacts on EPA Regulation In our latest podcast episode, partner Devin Barry and managing associate Aren Olson from Thompson Hine's Environmental practice group discuss the implications of the Supreme Court's decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo on pending U.S. EPA regulations. They delve into the concept of "Chevron deference," examining how the Loper decision affects this principle and its subsequent impact on some of the U.S. EPA's most contested rules under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, such as the Greenhouse Gas Rule for utilities, the Good Neighbor Rule and WOTUS.

What's With All These AG Letters? Tips for Ensuring Your ESG Program Avoids Antitrust Scrutiny Tanya Nesbitt is a litigator and partner in Thompson Hine's Environmental practice and co-leader of the firm's Greenwashing Defense & Litigation group. She helps companies navigate the rules governing the mandatory disclosure of climate-related risks. She also counsels clients on the reputational, litigation, and regulatory risks associated with greenwashing. She frequently speaks and writes about greenwashing litigation and its implications for companies' ESG goals. In this episode, Tanya and her colleague Caitlin Thomas, also a partner at Thompson Hine, discuss ongoing antitrust challenges to joint industry sustainability alliances and climate targets. They analyze how the antitrust trust laws may be used to scrutinize sustainability efforts and provide some best practices for avoiding potential pitfalls.

HFC Phasedown & Regulation: Turning Up the Heat to Turn Down Global Warming Joel Eagle, partner, and Ashley Kirk, associate in Thompson Hine's Environmental practice group are joined in this episode of Environmental L.A.W.S. by guest Alex Sadvari, a partner in Canada-based Gowling WLG who practices in the areas of environmental law, renewable energy, land use planning, and development law. Joel, Ashley, and Alex discuss the international phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are widely used in the refrigerant, propellant, and foam blowing industries, and examine the similarities and differences in the U.S. and Canadian approaches to HFC regulation. They also explore the international agreements governing HFC regulation, discuss why HFC regulation and phasedowns are important tools for combatting climate change, and provide insight into some of the challenges U.S. and Canadian entities face in complying with changing HFC regulations.

In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental and Product Liability Litigation practice groups and co-chair of our ESG Collaborative, hosts a one-on-one conversation with Jen Huffstetler, Chief Product Sustainability Officer and Vice President/General Manager of Intel Future Platform Strategy and Sustainability. She is responsible for driving the integration and execution of the corporate-level product strategy to drive future growth across client, cloud, network and edge to deliver sustainable computing for a sustainable future.

In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental and Product Liability Litigation practice groups and co-chair of our ESG Collaborative, hosts a one-on-one conversation with Averil Edwards, Managing Counsel of Environmental and Sustainability at United Airlines. She advises and represents the airline on environmental and sustainability matters, including United's near-term 2050 decarbonization strategies and commitments and sustainable aviation fuel procurement and clean technology investments. She is also a member of the legal department's Pro Bono and Community Service Committee. Averil is very involved in her local community, serving as a governor-appointed board member of the Illinois International Port District, a municipal corporation; secretary of the board of directors of Ladies of Virtue, a nonprofit organization focused on improving the lives of girls in Chicago's underserved communities; and an associate board member of Cabrini Green Legal Aid. This discussion originally took place as part of our Power Huddle: Inside the Minds of ESG Gurus series. These conversations examine how company executives from various industries are actively paving the way as ESG trendsetters and championing pragmatic ESG strategies to align with business values while building a sustainability framework to advance their company's ESG goals and practices.

In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental and Product Liability Litigation practice groups and co-chair of our ESG Collaborative, hosts a one-on-one conversation with Kristin Campbell, former Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief ESG Officer at Hilton Worldwide. She will provide insights into her experiences at the organization and share how she helped navigate the hospitality giant's consumer-driven business while keeping its ESG strategies, public governance and compliance initiatives as top priorities. This discussion originally took place as part of our Power Huddle: Inside the Minds of ESG Gurus series. These conversations examine how company executives from various industries are actively paving the way as ESG trendsetters and championing pragmatic ESG strategies to align with business values while building a sustainability framework to advance their company's ESG goals and practices.

What's New in Air? A discussion of developments in Environmental Justice and U.S. EPA's PM 2.5 standard. Devin Barry, partner, and Audrey Avila, counsel in Thompson Hine's Environmental practice group, bring their air expertise to the forefront in this episode. Devin specializes in advising large manufacturing clients on air permitting requirements for the construction of new and existing emission sources, proactive compliance counseling, and defending clients in enforcement actions by state agencies, U.S. EPA, and U.S. DOJ. Audrey, who recently joined Thompson Hine's Chicago office, brings valuable experience from her time as an Assistant Attorney General in the Environmental Bureau of the Illinois Attorney General's office. In this episode, Devin and Audrey discuss the latest environmental justice developments in Illinois, involving disputes over the relocation of a scrap metal recycling facility and an important settlement impacting environmental justice nationwide, and the U.S. EPA's recent rulemaking to reduce the PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Their discussion includes key takeaways for companies navigating these dynamic issues under the Clean Air Act.

In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental and Product Liability Litigation practice groups and co-chair of our ESG Collaborative, hosts a one-on-one conversation with Susan Lester, former Senior Director of ESG at Otis Elevator, the world's largest provider of elevators, escalators and moving walkways. While at Otis, she provided counsel, thought leadership and trendspotting on all aspects of ESG and sustainability. Prior to joining Otis, Susan created and managed the ESG program at McDonald's. This discussion originally took place as part of our Power Huddle: Inside the Minds of ESG Gurus series. These conversations examine how company executives from various industries are actively paving the way as ESG trendsetters and championing pragmatic ESG strategies to align with business values while building a sustainability framework to advance their company's ESG goals and practices.

Greenwashing & Carbon Management Solutions on the Road to Climate Justice Tanya Nesbitt is a litigator and partner in Thompson Hine's Environmental group and co-leader of the firm's Greenwashing Defense & Litigation practice group. She helps companies navigate current mandatory disclosure rules related to the disclosure of climate-related risks. She also counsels clients on the reputational, litigation, and regulatory risks associated with greenwashing. She is a frequent speaker and author on litigation related to greenwashing and its implications for companies' ESG goals. In this episode, Tanya is joined by Dr. Christian Braneon, formerly of Carbon Direct, to discuss how greenwashing can serve as a hurdle to achieving climate justice in the carbon management sector. Their discussion includes mitigation strategies and how technology can both harm and assist efforts to reduce the prevalence of greenwashing.

In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental and Product Liability Litigation practice groups and co-chair of our ESG Collaborative, hosts a one-on-one conversation with Megan Belcher, Chief Legal & External Affairs Officer Megan Belcherat Scoular, a global agribusiness company. She leads the company's legal, brand marketing, corporate communications, and sustainability and ESG functions. Megan is also a member of Scoular's board of directors. This discussion originally took place as part of our Power Huddle: Inside the Minds of ESG Gurus series. These conversations examine how company executives from various industries are actively paving the way as ESG trendsetters and championing pragmatic ESG strategies to align with business values while building a sustainability framework to advance their company's ESG goals and practices.

In this two-part episode, we examine the history of Love Canal, America's most notorious toxic waste dump, which prompted the passage of CERCLA. In part one, Thompson Hine attorney Nathan Hunt tells the story of William Love and his ambitious plan to build a perfect city powered by free hydroelectricity in Niagara Falls, New York. Little did Love know that history would forever associate him with toxic waste instead of his ideal city. Nathan will explain who William Love was, his vision for the perfect city, why he wanted to build it in Niagara Falls, how he planned to get people and businesses to move to Niagara Falls, and why (spoiler alert!) the project ultimately failed. Part two covers the environmental catastrophe that made Love Canal a household name in the 1970s and galvanized support for the passage of CERCLA in 1980.

In this episode, Andy Kolesar hosts a discussion with retired Thompson Hine partner Mike Hardy who started practicing environmental law in the early 1970s–the time when USEPA and Ohio EPA were created and when Congress started enacting the major federal environmental laws, including NEPA, CAA and CWA, shortly followed by RCRA and CERCLA. Mike discusses his early career as the regulated community began dealing with the onslaught of new laws and regulations. He offers a first-hand account of how his utility clients struggled with stringent CAA and CWA regulations imposed upon coal-fired power plants. Mike also discusses the early days of Superfund and the complex litigation that ensued. Mike reflects on his long, successful career as an environmental lawyer and the evolution of changes impacting the practice spanning his career from the early 1970s until his retirement in 2018. Andy and Mike also take a look ahead at how developing technology, including AI, is impacting the current landscape of environmental law.

Tanya Nesbitt is a litigator and partner in Thompson Hine's Environmental and Product Liability Litigation groups and a member of the firm's ESG Collaborative. She routinely helps companies navigate regulatory and litigation risks associated with greenwashing and environmental justice. In this episode, Tanya is joined by Bonita Johnson, a microbiologist for EPA Region IV and member of the White House Environmental Justice Interagency Council, to discuss the evolution of environmental justice, pitfalls associated with improper EJ assessment, and best practices for company stakeholder engagement.

Tanya is a litigator and partner in Thompson Hine's Environmental group and a member of the firm's ESG Collaborative, a multidisciplinary and comprehensive team of attorneys who advise clients on meeting their evolving ESG goals. She helps companies navigate potential business disruption from the regulatory and litigation risks associated with the advertising and marketing of their environmental benefit claims. She is a frequent speaker and author on the recent rise of greenwashing litigation and its implications for companies' ESG goals. In this episode, Tanya provides mitigation strategies that can help companies prepare for the upcoming regulatory requirements and proactively mitigate their risk from future greenwashing claims. Tanya is joined by Heidi Friedman, a partner in Thompson Hine's Environmental group and the co-founder and co-chair of the ESG Collaborative, who frequently speaks on ESG issues and works closely with public and private companies to align their ESG targets with their business values.

Breaking Down ESG: What You Need To Know Now Heidi Friedman is a partner in Thompson Hine's Environmental group and the co-chair of the firm's ESG Collaborative, a multidisciplinary and comprehensive team of Thompson Hine attorneys who advise clients on meeting their evolving ESG goals. She frequently speaks on ESG issues and works closely with public and private companies to align their ESG targets with the values of the business. Heidi is joined by fellow Thompson Hine Environmental group partner Joel Eagle to discuss recent ESG developments and provide some best practices and practical tips for how companies large and small can begin or continue to tackle ESG objectives and increasing regulatory requirements.

PFAS Regulatory and Remediation Update with John Simon, Principal, Gnarus Advisors LLC John Simon, an environmental consultant with over three decades of experience in assessing and remediating hazardous substances, is heavily involved in PFAS regulatory and remediation developments. Among other things, he founded and led the PFAS Experts Symposium attended by 60 leading PFAS experts in 2019 and 2021 and is the editor-in-chief of Remediation Journal, a John Wiley & Sons publication. In this episode of Environmental L.A.W.S. Simon joins Thompson Hine Environmental group partner Andrew Kolesar to discuss recent PFAS developments, including the implications of USEPA's proposed listing of PFAS compounds as hazardous substances, USEPA's drinking water health advisory levels for certain PFAS compounds and the likely impact on remediation sites, PFAS due diligence considerations, and developments in remediation technologies.

Hot Topics in Antitrust An antitrust discussion hosted by Jen Roach and Matthew David Ridings, with guest Thomas F. Zych Welcome to Competition Café, a podcast focused on hot topics in antitrust! This podcast is designed to bring you short discussions of less than 15 minutes with antitrust practitioners on developing trends in antitrust enforcement and litigation to keep you informed. We invite you to listen to our most recent edition of Competition Café, which explores developing trends in antitrust enforcement and litigation. Our special guest Tom Zych, Chair Elect of the ABA's Antitrust Section, gives our listeners an overview of the main points of discussion at the ABA's annual spring meeting, which was recently held in Washington, D.C. Join us as we explore how the world is reacting to the evolving changes in antitrust from the perspectives of the DOJ director, FTC commissioners and international enforcers.

Welcome to our very first edition of Competition Café, a podcast focused on hot topics in antitrust! This podcast is designed to bring you short discussions of less than 15 minutes with antitrust practitioners on developing trends in antitrust enforcement and litigation to keep you informed. The topic of this podcast is the changing position of the agencies on merger review. In a July 2021 executive order, President Biden made clear that antitrust enforcement would be a top priority for his administration. To accomplish the objectives set out in the executive order, officials at the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice have indicated a willingness to shake up bedrock principles of antitrust law. As a result, the merger review process has become less predictable. Thompson Hine partners Joshua Shapiro and Mark R. Butscha, Jr. discuss these changes and the impact on companies subject to the HSR merger review process.

Hot Topics Under UK Environmental Laws – An Interview With Burges Salmon Environmental Partner Michael Barlow In this episode, Andy Kolesar of Thompson Hine is joined by Michael Barlow of Burges Salmon LLP for a discussion of hot topics under UK environmental laws. Mike is the head of Burges Salmon's energy and utilities sector group and leads the firm's water team. He provides his insights on post-Brexit environmental laws, including “UK REACH”; the status of the deliberations over the Environment Bill; enforcement trends; climate change and “net zero” objectives; and ESG initiatives. As Mike discusses in the podcast, it is “not business as usual” in the UK and it is important to follow closely the post-Brexit legal developments.

In this two-part episode, we examine the history of Love Canal, America’s most notorious toxic waste dump, which prompted the passage of CERCLA. In part one, Thompson Hine attorney Nathan Hunt tells the story of William Love and his ambitious plan to build a perfect city powered by free hydroelectricity in Niagara Falls, New York. Little did Love know that history would forever associate him with toxic waste instead of his ideal city. Nathan will explain who William Love was, his vision for the perfect city, why he wanted to build it in Niagara Falls, how he planned to get people and businesses to move to Niagara Falls, and why (spoiler alert!) the project ultimately failed. Part two will cover the environmental catastrophe that made Love Canal a household name in the 1970s and galvanized support for the passage of CERCLA in 1980.

PFAS 2021: Updates on “Forever Chemicals” PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), a family of thousands of emerging contaminants, are seemingly everywhere these days, including on federal and state legislative and regulatory agendas, in the news and in Hollywood movies. In this episode, Thompson Hine partners Wray Blattner and Joel Eagle discuss recent PFAS developments and provide insight into possible or likely PFAS regulations and legislation under the Biden administration and the Michael Regan-led U.S. EPA. Wray and Joel examine topics including: Adding certain PFAS as CERCLA “hazardous substances” Designating drinking water maximum contaminant levels for some PFAS compounds New PFAS reporting requirements under EPCRA PFAS disposal and sampling methodologies Expansive PFAS litigation PFAS impacts on environmental justice considerations PFAS will be front and center throughout the Biden administration and in states across the country. Join Wray and Joel as they delve into this fast-moving and fascinating topic.

In this episode, Andrew Kolesar of Thompson Hine is joined by Harry Dahme of Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP for a wide-ranging discussion of hot topics under Canadian environmental laws. Harry is a well-known and widely respected environmental law specialist in Gowling’s Toronto office. Harry provides his insights on Canadian product stewardship programs; registration requirements for COVID related devices and products; legislative and legal developments relating to the duty to consult with First Nations (or indigenous peoples) and how this will affect project development in Canada; regulatory developments affecting the remediation of contaminated sites and brownfields redevelopment; and the federal government proposal to ban certain single-use plastic products. Join us for this thought-provoking conversation that will be of interest to in-house counsel and EHS managers for companies that have operations in Canada or sell products and services to the Canadian marketplace.

In this episode, Environmental Counsel Nathan Hunt is joined by Jackie Baxley, EHS Practice Leader at HRP Associates, to discuss the dos and don’ts in OSHA enforcement cases and examine the different roles EHS legal counsel and consultants play in such cases. Jackie and Nathan provide an overview of a typical OSHA enforcement case (2:00-8:30), dive into some pre-enforcement measures companies can take to minimize the risk of enforcement (8:31-26.00), offer practical tips regarding how to navigate an OSHA inspection (26:01-46:00), and describe options companies have if they receive an OSHA citation (46:01-1:04;15). Join us for this thought-provoking conversation that will be of interest to in-house counsel and EHS personnel.

A discussion between Thompson Hine partner Heidi Friedman and associate Tasha Miracle In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental practice group, shares her thoughts with environmental associate Tasha Miracle as they honor U.S. Supreme Court Justice and American icon, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Drawing from over 25 years of practicing environmental law, Heidi provides valuable insight on specific decisions, opinions and dissents that RBG authored and joined which ultimately helped shape the current landscape of U.S. environmental law. This special tribute spotlights RBG’s legacy and examines what her absence could mean for future Supreme Court decisions. This podcast is for informational purposes only. It provides general information and not legal advice or opinions regarding specific facts. You may not edit, modify or redistribute this podcast without permission.

A discussion between Thompson Hine partners Terry Fay and Joel Eagle In this episode, Terry Fay, a partner in our Environmental practice group, shares his insights regarding the criminalization of environmental law and, in particular, responding to the execution of a criminal search warrant. With experience garnered over a legal career entering its fifth decade, Terry describes the factors that might lead the government to criminally prosecute individuals and corporations for environmental violations, the process by which the government obtains a criminal search warrant, and what to expect when government agents, some of them armed, appear at your manufacturing plant with a search warrant. Terry and environmental partner Joel Eagle discuss what a company should and should not do while the government is conducting its search and provide suggested best practices for preparing for (the unexpected) search warrant and post-execution responses.

Thompson Hine is pleased to share with you the latest episode of Market Matters, our podcast series that explores legal and regulatory issues affecting the investment management industry. As a follow-up to our November 2019 podcast discussing last year’s proposed amendments to the SEC’s proxy voting rules, this second installment explores the final amendments as adopted, as well as guidance issued by the SEC to investment advisers regarding their proxy voting responsibilities. Mike Wible, a partner in our Investment Management practice joins Nathan Holmes, a partner in our Tax and Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practices, to examine the latest developments and impacts of the newly adopted rules and guidance. Key topics include: Changes from the SEC’s 2019 Proposing Release and responses from proxy advisory firms Ensuring client access to more transparent, accurate and complete proxy voting information Effective dates and practical considerations for issuer companies

In this episode, Andy shares his insights on strategic considerations for companies closing former manufacturing plants (something happening more frequently as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic) that can lead to favorable outcomes in terms of complying with legal requirements, conducting cost-effective cleanups and maximizing the sale price. Andy and Wray discuss the pros and cons of mothballing former manufacturing properties, the risks and benefits of Phase II sampling to help quantify cleanup costs, long-term risk management considerations, and the key elements of effective corporate-wide plant closing and remediation programs. Join us for this lively discussion that will be of interest to in-house counsel, EHS managers and corporate real estate professionals who are facing (or will face) the challenges presented by plant closures.

"Learning from the Past – and Preparing for the Future: Environmental Compliance in a Changed World," a discussion between Thompson Hine partners Devin Barry and Joel Eagle. In this podcast, Devin shares some observations on clients’ compliance challenges arising from COVID-19, and discusses with Joel how these challenges can be used to develop future COVID-19 compliance and enforcement defense strategies. Join us for his lively discussion that will be of interest to in-house counsel and EHS managers interested in proactively addressing compliance as the pandemic continues to create compliance challenges through 2020.

In anticipation of the release of its first podcast episode, Thompson Hine’s Environmental practice group is pleased to share this trailer for its Environmental L.A.W.S. podcast. Environmental L.A.W.S. will explore current topics in environmental, health and safety laws in the United States from the perspective of Thompson Hine environmental attorneys, the regulated community, regulators and the occasional special guest. We’ll cover a wide range of issues in the areas of Land, Air, Water and Safety – L.A.W.S.

In this episode, Eric Clark, a partner in our Labor & Employment practice, and April Miller Boise, Former Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Meritor, share tips on how to build your career. They will discuss various strategies in defining professional goals and how to take a proactive approach to achieving them. Some key topics include: Establishing a vision of what your personal success looks like, Taking charge of your career, Exercising initiative and being proactive, Prioritizing your strengths and weaknesses; Getting to know your organization and how it defines success; and Staying visible and promoting your personal successes

Thompson Hine is pleased to share with you the latest episode of Market Matters, our podcast series that explores legal and regulatory issues affecting the investment management industry. In this episode, Mike Wible, a partner in our Investment Management practice, and Nathan Holmes, a partner in our Tax and Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practices, discuss proposed amendments to the proxy rules that would more substantively regulate proxy advisory firms. Topics discussed include: The proposed codification of the SEC’s interpretation that proxy voting advice is a “solicitation” under the proxy rules; Additional disclosure and notice requirements that would apply to proxy voting advisers; and The application of anti-fraud rules to proxy voting advisers

We are pleased to share with you the inaugural episode of Workplace Wisdom, our podcast series that explores labor and employment legal issues, regulatory developments, trends and other significant topics affecting in-house counsel and HR professionals. In this episode, Eric Clark, a partner in our Labor & Employment practice, and Ted Copetas, a partner at Eberly McMahon Copetas LLC, share strategies in managing the risks associated with workplace termination decisions. They will discuss the effectiveness of release agreements, outline acceptable reasons for workplace termination and provide guidance in dealing with retaliation and discrimination affecting protected classes. Their topics include: What drives employees to seek legal counsel after a termination Navigating former employees’ rights after undergoing the exit process Trending topics in litigation over the effectiveness of releases

In this episode, Mike Wible, a partner in our Investment Management practice, and David Wilson, a partner in our Securities & Shareholder Litigation practice, discuss recent areas of focus for the SEC’s Enforcement Division. Their topics include: • Takeaways from the April 2019 SEC Speaks conference • Top 10 things to do – or not do – if you receive an informal inquiry request or a subpoena from Enforcement or another SEC division

This episode features Cassandra W. Borchers, a partner in the Investment Management practice group. She is joined by Todd Cipperman, founding principal of Cipperman Compliance Services. They will explore the 10 most significant trends that define the current investment management regulatory landscape. Their topics will include: Their topics include: Investment advisers’ fiduciary responsibilities and the status of the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule and the SEC’s proposed Regulation Best Interest; Enforcement against senior executives and other individuals; Pay-to-play; The whistleblower program; Cybersecurity and privacy concerns; Industry changes and compliance trends

This episode features JoAnn M. Strasser, a partner in the Investment Management practice group. She is joined by corporate attorney Jim Jensen, the founder of ClearWater Law & Governance Group and an independent trustee for two mutual fund complexes. They discuss issues to consider when selecting board members for investment companies.

In this episode Mike Wible, a partner in the Investment Management practice group, Craig Foster, an associate in the group, and Martin Dean, Vice President, Director of Fund Compliance for Ultimus Fund Solutions, examine one of the most critical pieces of an adviser’s or mutual fund’s compliance program – the annual review.

July 10, 2017 - This episode features Tanya L. Goins, counsel in the Investment Management practice group, discussing the process of converting a private hedge fund into a registered fund.

August 28, 2017 - In this episode Cassandra W. Borchers, a partner in the Investment Management practice group, explains what is involved in an SEC examination and offers guidance on how to prepare for one.

June 22, 2017 - This episode features Philip B. Sineneng, an associate in the Investment Management practice group, discussing the fiduciary exception to the attorney-client privilege in the mutual fund context.

June 7, 2017 - This episode features Edward C. Redder, a partner in the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice, and Emily M. Little, an associate in the firm’s Investment Management practice group, discussing the impact of the Department of Labor’s Fiduciary Rule on the investment management industry. The Fiduciary Rule will become applicable on June 9, 2017.

April 26, 2017 - This episode features Craig A. Foster and Joshua Hinderliter, associates in Thompson Hine’s Investment Management practice group, discussing an important issue that particularly affects investment advisers who serve retail clients as America’s senior population continues to increase: how to appropriately and effectively serve clients who have diminished financial capacity and may be vulnerable to financial abuse.

April 10, 2017 - This episode features Bibb Strench, a partner in Thompson Hine’s Investment Management practice group, discussing the SEC’s regulation of ETFs.

March 23, 2017 - In this episode Partner JoAnn M. Strasser discusses trends and opportunities in light of recent guidance and a no-action letter issued by the SEC, and offers some practical advice on distribution strategies for our fund clients.

March 10, 2017 - This episode features Cassandra Borchers, a partner in Thompson Hine’s Investment Management practice group, discussing the annual update of Form ADV for registered investment advisers and exempt reporting advisers.

February 17, 2017 - Our first episode features Michael V. Wible, a partner in Thompson Hine’s Investment Management practice group, discussing the regulatory outlook under the Trump administration.