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Law firms that treat innovation like a team sport are the ones shaping the future of legal practice.   Chris Batz and Howard Rosenberg sit down with Jamie Drozd, the managing partner at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, a corporate law firm known for leaning into technology in ways that actually stick. Jamie shares how her path, from commercial litigator to firm leadership, was shaped by early lessons in service, and how those same values now guide her in a role she never set out to pursue.   What does meaningful growth look like for a modern law firm? For Jamie, it's not about size. It's about deepening expertise in industries like technology, financial services, and media, while staying rooted in strong client relationships and a culture that prioritizes collaboration over ego.   Jamie also offers a candid look at how the firm is approaching technology, including artificial intelligence. From firm-wide hackathons to building custom AI tools that support legal writing and workflow, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is taking a hands-on approach to innovation—one that empowers people at every level to think creatively about client service.   This episode leaves listeners with a clear vision: growth that reflects the firm's values, a workplace that supports both ambition and well-being, and a culture where tech isn't a trend but a mindset.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction 02:09 Leadership Roles and Achievements 09:27 Firm's Growth Strategy 13:19 Embracing AI and Technology 18:25 Internal Drive for Innovation 20:13 Geographic Expansion Considerations 22:52 Transition from Practicing Attorney to Managing Partner 25:57 Hybrid Work Environment and Engagement 30:50 Long-term Vision and Goals   Links Connect with Jaime Drozd: LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-drozd-7592733/ Firm Website Bio: https://www.dwt.com/people/d/drozd-jaime   Connect with Howard Rosenberg: LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrosenberg/ Company web profile: https://www.baretzbrunelle.com/howard-rosenberg   Connect with Chris Batz: LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbatz/  LinkedIn Company page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/columbus-street/ Columbus Street website: https://www.columbus-street.com/  Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm  

Elle Karimkhani, Chief Legal Officer, Marshall Medical, Faith Driscoll, Chief Legal Officer, United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley, and Caitlin Forsyth, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, discuss how they are using artificial intelligence and social media in their practices and the ethical considerations surrounding the use of these technologies. They share strategies and practical tips for navigating these technologies in the legal field. Elle, Faith, and Caitlin spoke about this topic at the 2024 Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.Learn more about the 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA here.AHLA's Health Law Daily Podcast Is Here! AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this new podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast.

Hope Levy-Biehl, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, and Ryan Thurber, Shareholder, Polsinelli PC, discuss the growing trend of shifting patient care for acute illnesses into the home. They cover the federal hospital at-home waiver, state-level developments, special considerations related to the at-home care model, factors driving the growth of the model, and the future of at-home care. Hope and Ryan spoke about this topic at AHLA's 2024 Institute on Medicare and Medicaid Payment Issues in Baltimore, MD. To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

In this episode, Dave Holder and I dive into some legal aspects of a Corporate Counterintelligence Program with our honored guest, Jeffrey Jones!  Jeff's bio is below and speaks for itself.  We hope you enjoy this great discussion! Timestamps: 2: - Mark Dupont Story 7: - Jeffrey Jones introduction and Background 22: - Lawyer/Client Relationship (CI) 48: - Harvard Fellowship and China Capstone Project 1:03 - CT to CI/CE Transition (Yvette Hopkins shoutout) 1:12 - "Hack Back" Approach and Cybersecurity Importance 1:31 - Human Factors and why CI is special. 1:48 - Jeff's final thoughts Jeffrey Jones is a Colonel in the Army Reserve with more than 23 years of combined Active Duty and Army Reserve experience. Jeff began his military career in October 2000 when he enlisted in the United States Army as an interrogator (Arabic Language). As part of his military training, Jeff enrolled in the Defense Language Institute and completed the 64-week Basic Arabic Language course. After accepting a Direct Commission in the Army JAG Corps, he worked as an attorney at Walter Reed Army Medical Center before being assigned to the Department of Defense's Office of Military Commissions. Jeff left Active Duty in June 2006 and joined the Army Reserve. As a reservist, he mobilized as a Prosecutor for the Office of Military Commissions; the Officer-in-Charge, Central Criminal Court for Iraq; the embedded Legal Advisor for an an Army online counterintelligence organization and as the Security Justice Advisor for the US Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority in Jerusalem, Israel. He is currently the Commander for the 10th Legal Operations Detachment - a component of the United States Army Reserve Legal Command. As a civilian, Jeff has nearly two decades of experience working as a legal advisor and prosecutor in support of several federal departments; including, Department of Defense (Defense Intelligence Agency, United States Army Intelligence and Security Command), Department of Justice (National Security Division) and the Department of Homeland Security. He was most recently a Special Counsel in the Global Trade and National Security practice area for Lowenstein Sandler LLP. He is currently a cybercrime enforcement attorney for the law firm Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. Jeff was a National Security Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government (HKS) in Cambridge, Massachusetts from 2019-2020. He earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland at College Park. He is licensed to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia.

In part two of this series with Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Ed Vincent, steered an insightful discussion on the intricate landscape of third-party risk management within the complicated realm of FinTech-bank partnerships. Also discussed was how the Third-Party Risk Management Lifecycle Tool was created and how we partnered together to bring it to market. Check out part one of this series here.Follow us to stay in the know!

Has the recent Hollywood strike exerted any influence on the realm of documentaries? Could this strike potentially offer a boost to the documentary genre? Diana Palacios, an attorney at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, delves into this question and more.

Live Nation and Ticketmaster merged over a decade ago and Congress is concerned - for good reason - that the company is exerting monopoly powers over the live event industry. In this episode, learn how the merger was allowed to happen in the first place, the problems that industry participants and competitors are having with the company, and what Congress is thinking of doing about it. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536. Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! View the shownotes on our website at https://congressionaldish.com/cd267-the-monopoly-powers-of-live-nation-tickemaster Background Sources Event Ticketing Market “Event Ticket Sales: Market Characteristics and Consumer Protection Issues” [GAO-18-347]. Apr 12, 2018. U.S. Government Accountability Office. Live Nation Overview “Live Nation Entertainment Website.” “Live Nation Entertainment 2021 Annual Report” “Live Nation Entertainment: Totals.” Open Secrets. “Live Nation Entertainment: Lobbying.” Open Secrets. Ticketmaster “Everyone hates Ticketmaster. Is everyone wrong?” August Brown. Jan 24, 2023. The Seattle Times. Taylor Swift “Taylor Swift ‘Ticket Sale Disaster' Sparks Suit Against Ticketmaster, Live Nation.” Ashley Cullins. Dec 5, 2022. The Hollywood Reporter. “Taylor Swift on Ticketmaster Tech Issues: ‘We Were Assured' They Could Handle the Demand.” Caitlin Huston. Nov 18, 2022. The Hollywood Reporter. “Taylor Swift Tour: Live Nation CEO Says ‘Everybody Crashed the Door' During Presale.” Caitlin Huston. Nov 17, 2022. The Hollywood Reporter. Bad Bunny “Spending a Month's Salary to See Bad Bunny, Only to Be Turned Away.” Maria Abi-Habib. Dec 16, 2022. The New York Times. “Ticketmaster Crashes Right on Cue During Bad Bunny Ticket Sale.” Dylan Smith. Apr 15, 2021. Digital Music News. BTS “BTS Vegas Sells Out as Ticketmaster Verified Fan Fails Fans (Again)” Dave Clark. Mar 3, 2022. Ticket News. “BTS SoFi Stadium Concert Tickets Sold Out In Pre-sale; ARMY Expresses Disdain On Twitter.” Fengyen Chiu. Oct 11, 2021. Republic World. Adele “Sky-High ‘Dynamic' Adele Ticket Prices Sting ‘Verified' Fans.” Dave Clark. Dec 8, 2021. Ticket News. Pixies “Everyone Hates Ticketmaster — But No One Can Take It Down.” Steve Knopper. Nov 1, 2010. Wired. Bruce Sprintsteen “Bruce Springsteen Defends High Ticket Prices for Upcoming Tour.” Alex Young. Nov 18, 2022. Consequence Sound. “Bruce Springsteen ‘Furious' At Ticketmaster, Rails Against Live Nation Merger.” Daniel Kreps. Feb 4, 2009. Rolling Stone. Pearl Jam “1994: A look back at when Pearl Jam took on Ticketmaster.” Shawn Garrett. Nov 17, 2022. KIRO 7 News. “Pearl Jam: Taking on Ticketmaster.” Eric Boehlert. Dec 28, 1995. Rolling Stone. “Pearl Jam Musicians Testify On Ticketmaster's Prices.” Reuters. Jul 1, 1994. The New York Times. Ticketmaster Scalper Program “Ticketmaster Resale Returns to Broker-Focused Conferences Despite Past Controversy.” Dave Clark. Jul 8, 2021. Ticket News. “'Hand caught in a cookie jar': Band managers demand answers about Ticketmaster's secret scalper program.” Rachel Houlihan et al. Oct 18, 2018. CBC News. “'A public relations nightmare': Ticketmaster recruits pros for secret scalper program.” Dave Seglins et al. Sep 19, 2018. CBC News. Antitrust Policy and Enforcement “Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Doha Mekki of the Antitrust Division Delivers Remarks at Mercatus Center Second Annual Antitrust Forum: Policy in Transition.” Doha Mekki. Jan 26, 2023. U.S. Department of Justice. “Competitive Edge: Structural presumption in U.S. merger control policy would strengthen modern antitrust enforcement.” John Kwoka. Dec 19, 2018. Washington Center for Equitable Growth. “Supreme Court Overrules 96 Year-Old Rule in Dr. Miles and Holds Vertical Price Agreements Are Neither Per Se Illegal Nor Per Se Legal, But Subject to Case-By-Case Test.” Jul 5, 2007. Sheppard Mullin. “In Major Antitrust Decision, Supreme Court Overrules 1911 Precedent to Declare Vertical Minimum Price Restraints to Be Governed by Rule of Reason.” Alan S. Middleton. Jul 3, 2007. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. “Section 7 of the Clayton Act: Its Application to the Conglomerate Merger.” Richard B. Blackwell. March 1972 *13(3). William & Mary Law Review. Mergers and Monopoly Power “Anti-Monopoly Basics: Monopoly by the Numbers.” Open Markets Institute. Live Nation-Ticketmaster Merger “U.S. and Plaintiff States v. Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. and Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.” U.S. Department of Justice. Final Judgment (July 2010) Motion to Modify Final Judgment and Enter Amended Final Judgment (January 2020) Amended Final Judgment (January 2020) Kroger-Albertsons Merger “Kroger-Albertsons Merger Faces Long Road Before Approval.” Julie Creswell. Jan 23, 2023. The New York Times. “FTC issues 2nd request to Kroger on planned Albertsons acquisition.” Russell Redman. Dec 6, 2022. Winsight Grocery Business. Laws S.3183 - BOTS Act of 2016 Bills S.225 - Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act of 2021 Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) Audio Sources That's the Ticket: Promoting Competition and Protecting Consumers in Live Entertainment January 24, 2023 Senate Committee on the Judiciary Witnesses: Joe Berchtold, President and Chief Financial Officer, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Jack Groetzinger, Chief Executive Officer, SeatGeek, Inc. Jerry Mickelson, Chief Executive Officer and President, Jam Productions, LLC Sal Nuzzo, Senior Vice President, The James Madison Institute Kathleen Bradish, Vice President for Legal Advocacy, American Antitrust Institute Clyde Lawrence, Singer-songwriter, Lawrence The Ticketmaster/Live Nation Merger: What Does it Mean for Consumers and the Future of the Concert Business? February 24, 2009 Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Watch on C-SPAN Witnesses: Irving Azoff, Chief Executive Officer, Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. Jerry Mickelson, Chairman and Executive Vice President, JAM Productions Michael Rapino, President and Chief Executive Officer, Live Nation, Inc. David A. Balto, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress Action Fund Seth Hurwitz, Co-Owner, I.M.P. Productions and 9:30 Club Pearl Jam vs. Ticketmaster (1994) YouTube Cover Art Design by Only Child Imaginations Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio)

In this episode, Jennifer Thibodaux, a Senior Legal Editor with Thomson Reuters Practical Law and Founder of JMT Speaks, LLC, speaks with Judith Keyes, equity partner with Davis Wright Tremaine and Chair of the firm's Senior Attorneys Group (SAGE), and  NAWL Past President, Lisa Horowitz, Founder, and Principal Strategist of Attorney Talent Strategy Group. Listen in as they discuss how to work against age discrimination within your organization and the importance of creating and fostering communities like SAGE.For an example of a SAGE presentation at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, visit https://www.dwt.com/insights/2022/06/the-wisdom-of-the-sages.For more resources for senior women attorneys, see the NAWL Women Revolutionizing Retirement Affinity group and the American Bar Association's Senior Lawyer Division Women of Excellence.

US Immigration Attorney Diane Butler: Immigration for Entrepreneurs, Remote Workers, Startups and OthersCalgary immigration Evelyn Ackah talks with U.S. immigration attorney Diane Butler, Chair Immigration Group at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, on the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah Podcast. Diane's practice is focused on employment-based immigration for small to large companies, including investors and startups to established multinational companies and troubleshooting cross-border cases. Evelyn and Diane discussed a variety of topics including U.S. and Canadian immigration for entrepreneurs and startups, and the immigration implications of remote working.Diane Butler can be contacted on LinkedIn.

In August 2009, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued the Health Breach Notification Rule (Breach Rule), which requires vendors of personal health records and related entities to provide notice to consumers following a breach. After over a decade without any enforcement of the Breach Rule, the FTC issued a policy statement in September 2021 clarifying that health apps and connected device companies must comply with the Breach Rule. Jon Moore, Chief Risk Officer and Senior Vice President of Consulting Services, Clearwater, speaks with Ty Kayam, Attorney, Microsoft, and Adam Greene, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, about the history of the Breach Rule, the FTC's new interpretation, and potential future enforcement. Adam and Ty recently authored an AHLA Briefing on this subject. From AHLA's Health Information and Technology Practice Group. Sponsored by Clearwater.

Kaj Rozga, Counsel, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, speaks with Michelle Yost Hale, Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, and Paul Wong, Director, NERA Economic Consulting, about the key takeaways from the Sidibe v. Sutter case, which was a class-action lawsuit filed by consumers in Northern California alleging that Sutter Health engaged in anti-competitive contracting practices; the case ended in Sutter Health's favor. They discuss the two main theories the plaintiffs used to allege Sutter Health's monopolization of medical services, how those theories may have played with the jury, and practical advice for lawyers and economists who are advising health care providers on these issues. From AHLA's Antitrust Practice Group.Watch the conversation here. Watch Kaj Rozga's first video, where he provides more background on the case, here.

On today's episode of “So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast,” we are joined by Robert Corn-Revere and David Hudson to discuss Sarah Palin v. New York Times, a defamation case that has captured national attention. Corn-Revere is a partner at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and the author of the new book, “The Mind of the Censor and the Eye of the Beholder.” Hudson is the Justice Robert H. Jackson legal fellow at FIRE and a professor at Belmont University College of Law.  www.sotospeakpodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/freespeechtalk Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotospeakpodcast Email us: sotospeak@thefire.org

U.S. bank mergers are on the rise and so are claims that agencies “rubber stamp” merger applications and need stricter standards. But seen through the history of U.S. banking, does the existing merger review of bank mergers actually need reform? David Neill, Of Counsel at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and a leading bank merger practitioner, speaks with Anora Wang and Christina Ma on whether modernization is needed or not. Listen to this episode to learn about U.S. bank merger reviews. Related Links: Revising The Bank Merger Guidelines Part I, The Banking Law Journal (Jan. 2021) Revising The Bank Merger Guidelines Part II, The Banking Law Journal (Feb. 2021) Keep Politics Out of Bank Merger Antitrust Policy, Columbia Law School Blue Sky Blog (August 12, 2021) Hosted by: Anora Wang, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and Christina Ma, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

Censors almost never think they are censors. They often see themselves as heroes, saving the world from the destructive effects of rock ‘n' roll, movies, comic books, pornography, video games, the internet, etc.  On today's episode of So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast, author Robert Corn-Revere joins us to discuss how censors operate and why they never occupy the moral high ground. Robert is an attorney and partner at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and the author of the new book, “The Mind of the Censor and the Eye of the Beholder.” www.sotospeakpodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/freespeechtalk Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotospeakpodcast Email us: sotospeak@thefire.org

“Right to repair” has been highlighted by the new administration and federal enforcers as a competition and consumer protection issue in the American economy. But what exactly does this term mean for consumers? Gay Gordon-Byrne, Executive Director of the Repair Association, a grassroot organization advocating for repair-friendly policies, speaks to Anora Wang and Christina Ma about her involvement, objectives, and predictions. Listen to this episode to learn about the still evolving “right to repair” issue. Related Links: Nixing the Fix: An FTC Report to Congress on Repair Restrictions (May 2021) Hosted by: Christina Ma, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Anora Wang, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP  

As Chinese courts and authorities take on active roles in resolving FRAND disputes, China has become a key jurisdiction for the consideration of FRAND issues globally. But how does the system work? Jing He, founding partner of GenLaw and a leading practitioner with decades of experience in intellectual property, antitrust, and complex litigation, speaks with Anora Wang and Christina Ma about FRAND litigation and arbitration in China. Listen to this episode to explore the frontier of global FRAND wars. Related Links: 1. He Jing, The Science of China's Frand Rate-Setting, CPI (March 2020) 2. Jing He, Annie Xue, Melissa Feng, Could (China-Based) Arbitration Save the FRAND Rate Setting Game?, CPI (March 2021) Hosted by: Anora Wang, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and Christina Ma, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

Complex issues are at the intersection of antitrust and intellectual property laws, and licensing of standard essential patents (SEPs) under fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms is a perfect example. Does the widely accepted FRAND framework work well or is it time to think about improvements? Prof. Jorge Contreras, law professor and recognized expert on antitrust and IP, speaks with Anora Wang and Christina Ma on the innovator-implementer dichotomy, remedies, and races to courthouses worldwide. Listen to this episode to learn about the most critical issues about FRAND. Related Links: 1. Contreras, Jorge L., Rationalizing U.S. Standardization Policy: A Proposal for Institutional Reform (April 19, 2021). Antitrust 35(2): 41-47 (Spring 2021), Available at SSRN 2. Contreras, Jorge L., Global Rate Setting: A Solution for Standard-Essential Patents? (September 23, 2018). 94 Washington Law Review 701 (2019), University of Utah College of Law Research Paper No. 284, Available at SSRN Hosted by: Anora Wang, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and Christina Ma, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

FRAND issues can be complex and often require an understanding of several laws including antitrust and intellectual property. What would be the most important things to know on a fundamental level? Lisa Kimmel, a leading practitioner and expert on competition and IP, speaks with Anora Wang and Christina Ma on the nuts and bolts of the principles and applications of FRAND in industries, consideration under antitrust laws, and relevant development in the U.S. Listen to this episode to get a primer on FRAND. Related Links: Lisa Kimmel, The Patent Market Power Fallacy: Recalibrating Market Power and Standard-Essential Patents, The Licensing Journal, Vol. 41, No. 2. (February 2021), Hosted by: Anora Wang, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and Christina Ma, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

People often read more from journalists than from lawyers to learn about antitrust. But what roles does journalism itself play in antitrust, in terms of the development and practice of the law? Leah Nylen, seasoned antitrust reporter at POLITICO, speaks with John Roberti and Anora Wang about everything ranging from meeting in parking garages exchanging secret papers, muckraking and informing the public, to how to speak with a journalist. Listen to this episode to learn all about antitrust journalism. Related Links: https://www.politico.com/states/staff/leah-nylen Hosted by: John Roberti, Allen & Overy LLP and Anora Wang, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

By its name, a non-compete agreement restricts competition. But can non-competes be procompetitive or otherwise designed to minimize the competition concerns? Dr. Paul Wong, Economist and Director at National Economic Research Associates, Inc. (NERA), speaks with Anora Wang and Christina Ma about the interests and tradeoffs involved in a non-compete agreement and relevant enforcement and legal developments in this space, especially at the state level. Listen to this episode to get the economic story behind non-competes. Related Links: Paul Wong, Yun Ling, Emily Walden, Non-Compete Agreements: Might They be Procompetitive in Healthcare?, CPI (May 11, 2020) Comments of the Antitrust Law Section of the ABA in connection with the FTC workshop on "Non-competes in the workplace: Examining antitrust and consumer protection issues" (April 24, 2020) Hosted by: Anora Wang, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and Christina Ma, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

Jesse Lyon is the founder and chair of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP’s multi-discipline, nationwide Food + Beverage practice group. He has devoted his legal career to serving high growth businesses in the food and beverage, new school agriculture, and alcohol supplier sectors.  He is especially recognized for his own work counseling clients in joint ventures, strategic alliances, and M&A transactions, in addition to building and managing the DWT F+B team.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.

  Are you ready to learn more about NFTs? Join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments below!  Episode Shout-out to THE VERGE, ArtsHub, Christie's, and Davis Wright Tremaine LLP   Music Intro/Outro: “Thoughts” by Killah Smilez Music Outro: “Explained” by Killah Smilez Make sure you check out the Killah Smilez song on Amazon Catch the music video by Killah Smilez HERE ----more---- Get our book HERE Want to share the episode? Please share the episode on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, TikTok, and Soundcloud   Don't forget to subscribe to WokeNFree on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google Play Do you want to join the show as a guest on an upcoming episode? Contact us HERE Don't forget to submit a scenario to us for SCENARIO TIME!    SCENARIO TIME: How would you respond to these scenarios in SCENARIO TIME? Let's chat HERE!  Have you reviewed our show yet? Pick your platform of choice HERE      Do you want to start a podcast? We are here to HELP! Schedule a FREE strategy session with us HERE This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click on a link and buy something, WokeNFree will earn a small commission from the advertiser at no additional cost to you.

Often the private antitrust and consumer protection bar is slightly more defense-oriented. But what is it like to be a leading plaintiff's lawyer in consumer class actions? Daniel Karon, class action attorney with 30+ years of experience, speaks with John Roberti and Anora Wang on the possible changes of legislation and policy affecting class actions, federal and state enforcement, and the plaintiff-side practice in general. Listen to this episode to learn about the perspectives of a plaintiff’s lawyer. Related Links: Daniel Karon, What The Biden Presidency Means For Class Actions, Law360 (Feb. 11, 2021) Hosted by: John Roberti, Allen & Overy LLP and Anora Wang, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

U.S. merger enforcement has been active in recent years, involving legal challenges pursued under some newer theories. But can it go too far to bring certain challenges under Section 2 of the Sherman Act? Koren Wong-Ervin, partner at Axinn, Veltrop, & Harkrider LLP, and a recognized thought leader in the antitrust bar, speaks with Anora Wang and John Roberti on the critical differences and issues involved in merger challenges brought under Section 2 of the Sherman Act, as compared to Section 7 of the Clayton Act. Listen to this episode to learn about the most recent development in U.S. merger enforcement. Related Links: Douglas H. Ginsburg & Koren Wong-Ervin, Challenging Consummated Mergers Under Section 2, Competition Policy International (May 2020) Our Curious Amalgam, #69 Another Way to Unring the Bell? Private Litigation Challenging Consummated Merger Hosted by: Anora Wang, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and John Roberti, Allen & Overy LLP

Measured in absolute numbers, there have been more women attorneys and economists working in the field of antitrust, as compared to one or two decades ago. But is there greater diversity and inclusion as well, especially in leadership roles? Dr. Antara Dutta, Principal Economist at Amazon, Co-Chair of the ABA Antitrust Section’s Diversity.Advanced Initiative, speaks with Anora Wang and John Roberti on how to increase opportunities for women in economic expert roles. Listen to this episode to learn about progress and roadblocks in achieving greater diversity and inclusion for attorneys and economists alike. Related Links: Diversity.Advanced Initiative Hosted by: Anora Wang, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and John Roberti, Allen & Overy LLP

Building on their enormously popular January 2021 webinar on the Stark and AKS final rules, Robert Homchick, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, and Julie Kass, Principal, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz PC, talk with Dave Hesselink, Principal, SullivanCotter, to answer important questions about the rules and dig deeper into issues such as the non-value based changes to Stark, treatment of indirect compensation arrangements, provision for contractual mistakes, and the isolated transaction exception. Sponsored by SullivanCotter.

Brazilian competition law and enforcement regime is among the most active ones around the world, with a well-recognized cartel program and efforts to advocate and develop its law. How does the Brazilian system work and what are the most important elements in Brazil's competition enforcement? The Honorable Commissioner Luiz Hoffmann of Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) speaks with John Roberti and Anora Wang on the structure and progress of Brazil’s competition enforcement agency. Listen to this episode to learn about one of the most exciting competition jurisdictions. Related Links: Commissioner Luiz Hoffmann, "Hipster Antitrust and the Brazilian Legal System" (in English, published by IBRAC) Commissioner Luiz Hoffmann, contributions to the OECD 2020 Global Forum on Competition regarding abuse of dominance in digital markets (in English) Hosted by: Anora Wang, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and John Roberti, Allen & Overy  

The University of Maryland School of Public Policy Alumni Board's video and podcast series called Policy Dialogues discusses current events through a policy lens. Episode 9 focuses on Antitrust Law and Public Policy with UMD SPP alumni Anora Wang. Participants also included Evan Papp (UMD SPP ‘11).  Anora Wang is an associate attorney of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and she represents clients in complex antitrust litigation. While pursuing her law degree, Anora worked as a research assistant for the Global Antitrust Institute at George Mason University. Prior to attending law school, she worked at a biopharmaceutical company, where she gained experience with intellectual property issues related to patenting and licensing technologies in the United States and China. Anora is an appointed Leadership Member of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Antitrust Law Section, and she regularly hosts the podcast Our Curious Amalgam, speaking with global experts on antitrust/competition, consumer protection, data, and privacy. The episode of Our Curious Amalgam discussed in the interview can be found here: https://podcast.ourcuriousamalgam.com/episode/28-why-all-is-not-fair-ftc-fair-advertising-principles/ The views expressed do not represent official positions of the school or alumni network.

The University of Maryland School of Public Policy Alumni Board's video and podcast series called Policy Dialogues discusses current events through a policy lens. Episode 9 focuses on Antitrust Law and Public Policy with UMD SPP alumni Anora Wang. Participants also included Evan Papp (UMD SPP ‘11). Anora Wang is an associate attorney of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and she represents clients in complex antitrust litigation. While pursuing her law degree, Anora worked as a research assistant for the Global Antitrust Institute at George Mason University. Prior to attending law school, she worked at a biopharmaceutical company, where she gained experience with intellectual property issues related to patenting and licensing technologies in the United States and China. Anora is an appointed Leadership Member of the American Bar Association's (ABA) Antitrust Law Section, and she regularly hosts the podcast Our Curious Amalgam, speaking with global experts on antitrust/competition, consumer protection, data, and privacy. The episode of Our Curious Amalgam discussed in the interview can be found here: https://podcast.ourcuriousamalgam.com/episode/28-why-all-is-not-fair-ftc-fair-advertising-principles/ The views expressed do not represent official positions of the school or alumni network.

Screening out potential collusion and manipulation is the key to corporations’ antitrust compliance by flagging suspicious activities early and accurately, and also at a later stage of investigations or private actions. But what exactly is in a screen? The relevant economic tools are very sophisticated and evolving. There are also practical considerations in designing and applying screens, especially as more entities are embracing them. Dr. Rosa Abrantes-Metz, a Principal at The Brattle Group and leading economist in this area, joins Anora Wang and Christina Ma to discuss recent advances and the defense side’s use of these tools. Listen to this episode to get a deeper understanding of screening. Related links: Abrantes-Metz, Rosa M. and Metz, Albert, WHY SCREENING IS A “MUST HAVE” TOOL FOR EFFECTIVE ANTITRUST COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS (November 20, 2020).  Hosted by: Anora Wang, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and Christina Ma, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

Aaron Colby is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Southwestern University of Law.  Today he’s practicing law at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP where he represents employers in single-plaintiff, multi-plaintiff, and class action disputes involving allegations of wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wage and hour issues such as overtime, meal and rest breaks, and off-the-clock work.  Aaron defends organizations on public accommodations claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act and California Unruh Act, and claims of defamation, trademark, and other business-related matters. Today we’re going to cover the "Top 20 Employee Legal Hotspots" restaurant owners and operators struggle with when it comes to compliance. Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: "Be direct and know your audience." In today's episode with Aaron Colby we will discuss: The 20 Employee Legal Hotspots Hiring Decisions and Process  1. Use of Staffing Agencies and Joint Employment Gig economy Hiring vs. contracting Unfair vs. against the law Document when an employee does something wrong so you can prove it later on 2. Independent Contractor (1099) v. Employee (W-2) Classification The difference between independent contractors and employees - defined by the law 3. Form I-9 Compliance You need to make sure someone is legally allowed to work in the United States Be vigilant Ask relevant questions - know what they are Get the I-9 BEFORE they start working 4. Hiring - Background Checks and Criminal History Inquiries Highly regulated 5. Employee Arbitration and Class Action Waiver Agreements Why do you need it? You can make it mandatory Is it a red flag if an employee doesn't want to sign it? Wage and Hour 6.  Non-exempt (Hourly) v. Exempt (Salary) Employee Classifications Everyone is qualified for hourly but not salary Some salary workers still require over-time 7. Local Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Regulations City, county, state laws all apply - NOT only state 8. Equal Pay Everyone deserves the same pay for the same job Some states don't allow employers to ask applicants past payment 9. Timekeeping for Non-Exempt Employees You MUST keep records for all work done No insurance for time-keeping in business Don't ignore it - address it 10. Travel time You MUST be paid for it Delivery functions 11. Meal and Rest Breaks You MUST provide the opportunity to all employees Police it vs. Provide it Not just IF you took a break but also when and for how long and was there an interruption? 12. Paystub and Payroll Practices Federal is baseline - states individually break it down more specifically Paystub requirements 13. Commission Agreements and Bonus Plans Overtime is much more complicated than "time and a half" Anything outside of hourly is complicated and must be understood 14. Expense Reimbursements No federal laws - all state-by-state Driving, getting, phones, insurance - if it's required for the job you must reimburse by state law 15. Uniforms and Tools If you require someone to wear something, you have to reimburse for it 16. and 17. Tips and Service Charges Voluntary You must categorize them Tips are state-by-state Tips belong to the employee not the business Service charge is demanded by the business Harassment and Conduct 18. Anti-Harassment Training and Policies Major differences from every other work environment Some states have harassment training requirements Leave of Absence 19. Leave of Absence Different in restaurant industry than all other industries You need to know what rights the employee has Get a doctor's note Termination Decisions 20. Termination Decisions All the categories where you're unable to fire someone EVERYONE can be protected by discrimination laws Separation agreements Have policies in place before firing someone for a made-up policy Today's sponsor: BentoBox empowers restaurants to own their presence, profits and relationships. The hospitality platform disrupts third-party services that come between the restaurant and the guest. BentoBox puts the restaurant first and offers tools that drive high-margin revenue directly through the restaurant’s website. BentoBox is trusted and loved by over 5,000 restaurants worldwide including Union Square Hospitality Group, Eleven Madison Park, Gramercy Tavern, Lilia and more. Restaurant365 is a cloud-based, all-in-one, restaurant-specific accounting and back-office platform that seamlessly integrates with POS systems, payroll providers, food and beverage vendors. It generates accurate real-time reporting and analysis in user-friendly dashboards, facilitating immediate, data-driven decision making. Restaurant365 eliminates manual, error-prone processes and is designed to help restaurant businesses grow with functionality that helps optimize labor costs, reduce food costs and increase revenue. P&G ProfessionalTM offers innovative total foodservice solutions featuring trusted brands such as Dawn® Professional, Cascade® Professional, Spic and Span® and Comet®. We are unique in that our total solutions are founded in customer and patron understanding, superior products that help save time and cut overall costs, and a five-star service group that is compensated based on customer satisfaction, not commissions. Visit www.pgpro.com for the latest information about P&G Professional's solutions and services.   Contact info: Aaron Colby @ Davis Wright Tremaine LLP website Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining today! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Huge thanks to Aaron Colby for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time!   Restaurant Unstoppable is a free podcast. One of the ways I'm able to make it free is by earning a commission when sharing certain products with you. I've made it a core value to only share tools, resources, and services my guest mentors have recommend, first. If you're finding value in my podcast, please use my links!

Building on their enormously popular October webinar on the Stark and AKS proposed rules, Robert Homchick, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, and Julie Kass, Principal, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz PC talk with Mark Ryberg, Principal, SullivanCotter to answer important questions about the rules and dig deeper into issues such as distinctions between the CMS and OIG approach to certain definitions, what is a value-based purpose, and downside/upside risk definitions. From AHLA's Fraud and Abuse Practice Group. Sponsored by SullivanCotter.

Who is Jimmy Nguyen?Jimmy Nguyen is one of the world’s leading Bitcoin advocates. He is a renowned and sought-after public orator, who speaks about Bitcoin and blockchain technology at major events across the world. He is also a frequent commentator for online, televised and print media.Jimmy is a global advocate for Bitcoin SV (BSV). BSV is the rebirth of the original Bitcoin, designed to fulfill the Satoshi Vision (of Bitcoin’s mysterious founder Satoshi Nakamoto). Emerging from the contentious November 15, 2018 hard fork of the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network, BSV now stands as its own chain and coin – ready to be the world’s new money and global public blockchain for enterprises. Jimmy has served as CEO of nChain Group, the worldwide leader in research and development of blockchain technologies, and currently chairs its Strategic Advisory Board. Jimmy is Founding President of the Bitcoin Association, the first-ever organization dedicated to advance the business of Bitcoin. The association backs Bitcoin SV, and brings together developers, merchants, exchanges, miners and other Bitcoin network participants. Jimmy heads the industry group as it provides global support for Bitcoin SV, as the key to long-term financial success for all participants in the inter-related Bitcoin ecosystem.With 21 years of experience as an intellectual property and digital technology lawyer, Jimmy is well-suited to support enterprise-level adoption of Bitcoin technology. Over the course of his private practice career, Jimmy was a partner at three major U.S. law firms – most recently Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. He represented multinational corporations and emerging companies in a wide range of sectors – including technology, entertainment, media, sports, financial services, consumer products, retail, and automotive. His legal clients included Amazon.com, Fandango, Hyundai Capital America, Kia Motors America, Live Nation Entertainment, Major League Baseball Properties, Microsoft, the Motion Picture Association of America, Sony Pictures Entertainment, TripAdvisor, Uber Technologies and more. Jimmy has also been a Certified Information Privacy Professional/U.S. Jimmy was born in Saigon, South Vietnam – the youngest child of a prominent judge. In April 1975, when Jimmy was 2 years old, his family fled the country the night before the fall of Saigon to North Vietnamese forces, and re-settled into Southern California. Since then, Jimmy has a history of excelling early - graduating college at age 19 and law school at age 22. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies, magna cum laude, from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Southern California Law School.In 2008, Lawdragon named Jimmy (at only age 36) one of the “500 Leading Lawyers in America” and described him as a “dynamo talent.” He has been recognized by the Century City Bar Association as “Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year” (2011), and by the Association of Media & Entertainment Counsel with its Industry Leader Award (2017). A leader in the IP community, Jimmy was formerly Chair of the State Bar of California’s Intellectual Property Law section, and co-chaired the Beverly Hills Bar Association’s IP, Internet and New Media section. Jimmy is also a strong diversity and LGBT rights advocate. He co-chaired the California Minority Counsel Program and was inducted into its “Diversity Leader Hall of Fame” (2015). Diversity MBA Magazine named him a “Top 100 Under 50 Diverse Executive Leader” (2015). Jimmy formerly served on the Board of Equality California, the state’s leading LGBT rights organization, during the period of marriage equality battles. In 2012, the Huffington Post listed Jimmy as one of the “Most Influential LGBT Asian Icons.” In 2010, the Advocate magazine named him to its “Forty under 40” list of leading LGBT persons in America.Check Jimmy out on the following platforms!Twitter: https://twitter.com/JimmyWinMediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimmy.d.nguyen

Lynn Loacker, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP has devoted her legal career to helping companies succeed. On this episode she will share her story and more about Project W, an initiative to see more women advance in business. Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

On September 11, 2018, the highly anticipated book, “Fear: Trump in the White House” by Bob Woodward was released. Woodward is an author and associate editor at the Washington Post who has covered eight presidencies from Nixon to Obama.Prior to the release, excerpts from the book were released to the public describing chaos inside the walls of the White House. In addition, on September 5th, 2018, the NY Times published an anonymous Op-Ed, titled, “I Am Part of the Resistance inside the Trump Administration.” The author, a senior official in the Trump administration, discusses the current state of affairs in the White House and their quest to protect the country. Are words against President Trump libelous? Are they even a threat to national security? Or are they protected by the First Amendment? On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, host Craig Williams joins attorney George Freeman and Robert Corn-Revere, as they discuss Bob Woodward’s book, the recent anonymous NY Times article on President Trump from a senior official, freedom of the press, the President/press relationship, and the political impact this could have on the presidency. Attorney George Freeman is executive director of the Media Law Resource Center (MLRC), a post he assumed in September 2014. Attorney Robert Corn-Revere is partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, specializing in First Amendment, Internet and communications law Special thanks to our sponsors, Clio.

Listen to this interview with Andrew Lorentz, Partner at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP to hear his perspective on Third Party Risk Management.

As wonderful a product as Uber is, part of what makes it successful are the lawyers working behind the scenes. In this episode of In-House Legal, host Randy Milch talks to Salle Yoo, Uber’s General Counsel, about the state of Uber’s legal department today, what they expect from their lawyers, and how lawyers sometimes must leave their comfort zones to seize new opportunities. They also discuss handling crazy growth rates, as well as past and future Uber products. They conclude with thoughts on privacy and how the company is working to incorporate it into their services. Salle Yoo is General Counsel of Uber, the world renowned app-based ride hailing service. Prior to that, she was litigation partner at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP where she represented energy, telecommunications, and technology firms, as General Counsel, ensures that Uber can rapidly expand its global presence and sustain long-term growth in existing markets.  

Do What You’re Comfortable With and Good At  Roy Salins Bio Today’s guest is Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Partner, Roy Salins. For Roy staying in touch with people comes naturally. Be positive about what you do with everyone you come in contact with – not just your business connections. Roy opts for direct communication versus blast emails. Sending an article with a tailored note that says specifically why the information provided is important to the client. Busy people will take 5 minutes to talk with you. Check in, ask about what they’re working on, be interested not interesting. Offer to brainstorm – at no cost. You can sell anything once but if the work isn’t excellent you’ll never get it again. Stay in touch, do good work, be responsive, be efficient.  Over the long term and with a volume of work – the data gathered by firms on work done at a client will be of value to the client. Referrals result from excellent work, well received.  

In this Special Report, Executive Producer Laurence Colletti sits down to interview Evolve Law Co-Founder Mary Juetten and the Evolve Law Client Driven Technology Solutions panelists at the Legal Talk Network’s Denver studio. Lawbooth Project Manager Joe Burchard moderated the talks and the panel was comprised of Davis Wright Tremaine Client Engagement & Innovation Strategist Kate White, Intensity Analytics CEO John Rome, and Bryan Cave Chief Innovation Officer Kathryn DeBord. Mary starts the interview with a brief explanation of how Evolve Law began and shares that their mission is to cultivate a community focused on accelerating the adoption of technology within the legal profession. Joe explains that the event was designed to promote discussion about technology in the general legal space, the direction these advancements are headed, and how lawyers and technologists can ensure the direction is a positive one. The group then finishes the interview with an analysis of how bots can reduce monotonous work for legal professionals, why artificial intelligence will never replace them, and how attorneys can best leverage technology to improve their practice. Mary Juetten is the founder and CEO of Traklight and the co-founder of Evolve Law. She is a contributor to the American Bar Association Law Technology Today and Forbes. Mary received her bachelor of commerce from McGill University and her juris doctorate from Arizona State University College of Law. John Rome is the chief software architect and CEO of Intensity Analytics Corporation. He is a technology inventor and software developer. John received his bachelor’s degree in economics and mathematics from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and his juris doctorate from the University of Minnesota Law School. Kathryn DeBord is partner and chief innovation officer at Bryan Cave. She is affiliated with the American Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association, the Colorado Women’s Bar Association, and the Washington D.C. Bar Association. Kathryn received her bachelor of arts from the University of Kansas and her juris doctorate from the George Washington University Law School. Kate White is the client engagement and innovation strategist at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. She received her bachelor of arts from Seattle University and her juris doctorate from Seattle University School of Law. Joe Burchard is a co-founder and the project manager at Lawbooth.com and the founder of Nice Piece of Bass. He received his bachelor of applied science from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

There are many thoughts and opinions on what the future of legal tech should be and who should construct that future. If you’re a lawyer interested in influencing growth what are the best ways for you to partner with technologists to do so? How can developers and attorneys work together to help steer the evolution of this industry? In this Special Report, Evolve Law Co-Founder Mary Juetten, moderator Joe Burchard, and Evolve Law Client Driven Technology Solutions panelists Kate White, John Rome, and Kathryn DeBord discuss the future of legal tech and how attorneys and technologists can best shape it. Mary opens the panel with a brief explanation of what Evolve Law is, a community focused on accelerating the adoption of technology within the legal profession, and her hopes that the discussion will help inspire the creation of a legal innovation group in Colorado. Joe provides an introduction for each panelist and starts a group analysis on the biggest pain points for practicing lawyers. Kate elaborates on what client driven tech solutions actually means, technology solutions tailored to relieve a specific client frustration. She considers new pressures on in-house counsel, the volume areas of work that need to be handled more efficiently, and how outside counsel can partner with legal professionals. Kathryn DeBord answers the question,”Do law firms need technology to grow?” and provides insight on how leveraging current technology can help to reduce monotonous tasks and free up attorneys to more consistently focus on the practice of law. The group then debates whether legal professionals should develop or aid in developing new technologies or whether that responsibility should be left solely in the hands of technologists outside of the industry. John shifts the conversation to data security and the lack of urgency in the legal tech community despite the recent Panama Papers leaks. The group then wraps up the panel with an analysis of artificial intelligence, why robots will never replace lawyers, and a question and answer session with the event attendees. Adam Camras is the chief executive officer of Legal Talk Network. He has been involved in the legal industry for over a decade and enjoys learning about the latest technology and trends affecting the industry. Adam travels the country for speaking engagements, to attend conferences, and to meet with members of the legal community. Mary Juetten is the founder and CEO of Traklight and the co-founder of Evolve Law. She is a contributor to the American Bar Association Law Technology Today and Forbes. Mary received her bachelor of commerce from McGill University and her juris doctorate from Arizona State University College of Law. John Rome is the Chief Software Architect and CEO of Intensity Analytics Corporation. He is a technology inventor and software developer. John received his bachelor’s degree in economics and mathematics from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and his juris doctorate from the University of Minnesota Law School. Kathryn DeBord is partner and chief innovation officer at Bryan Cave. She is affiliated with the American Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association, the Colorado Women’s Bar Association and the Washington D.C. Bar Association. Kathryn received her bachelor of arts from the University of Kansas and her juris doctorate from the George Washington University Law School. Kate White is the Client Engagement & Innovation Strategist at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. She received her bachelor of arts from Seattle University and her juris doctorate from Seattle University School of Law. Joe Burchard is a co-founder and the project manager at Lawbooth.com and the founder of Nice Piece of Bass. He received his bachelor of applied science from the University of Colorado at Boulder.