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This Day in Legal History: Starve or SellOn August 15, 1876, the United States Congress passed a coercive measure aimed at forcing the Sioux Nation to relinquish their sacred lands in the Black Hills of present-day South Dakota. Known informally as the "starve or sell" bill, the legislation declared that no further federal appropriations would be made for the Sioux's food or supplies unless they ceded the Black Hills to the U.S. government. This came just two months after the Lakota and Northern Cheyenne had defeated General George Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, a major blow to U.S. military prestige.The Black Hills had been guaranteed to the Sioux in the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie, which recognized their sovereignty over the area. But when gold was discovered there in 1874 during Custer's expedition, settlers and miners flooded the region, violating the treaty. Rather than remove the intruders, the federal government shifted blame and sought to pressure the Sioux into surrendering the land.The 1876 bill effectively weaponized hunger by conditioning life-sustaining aid on land cession. This tactic ignored treaty obligations and relied on exploiting the Sioux's vulnerability after a harsh winter and military setbacks. Despite resistance from many tribal leaders, the U.S. government eventually secured signatures under extreme duress. In 1980, the U.S. Supreme Court in United States v. Sioux Nation of Indians ruled that the Black Hills were taken illegally and ordered compensation—money the Sioux have famously refused, insisting instead on the return of the land.Russian state-sponsored hackers infiltrated the U.S. federal court system and secretly accessed sealed records for years by exploiting stolen user credentials and a vulnerability in an outdated server. The breach, which remained undisclosed until recently, involved the deliberate targeting of sealed documents tied to sensitive matters like espionage, fraud, money laundering, and foreign agents. These records, normally protected by court order, often include details about confidential informants and active investigations. Investigators believe the hackers were backed by the Russian government, though they haven't been officially named in public disclosures.The Department of Justice has confirmed that “special measures” are now being taken to protect individuals potentially exposed in the breach. Acting Assistant Attorney General Matt Galeotti said that while technical and procedural safeguards are being implemented broadly, the DOJ is focusing particular attention on cases where sensitive information may have been compromised. He did not provide specifics but acknowledged that the situation demands urgent and tailored responses. Judges across the country were reportedly alerted in mid-July that at least eight federal court districts had been affected.This breach follows an earlier major compromise in 2020, also attributed to Russian actors, involving malicious code distributed through SolarWinds software. In response to both incidents, the judiciary has ramped up its cybersecurity efforts, including implementing multifactor authentication and revising policies on how sealed documents are handled. Some courts now require such documents to be filed only in hard copy. However, officials and experts alike have criticized Congress for underfunding judicial cybersecurity infrastructure, leaving it vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated attacks.The situation raises ongoing concerns about the security of national security cases and the exposure of individuals whose cooperation with law enforcement was meant to remain confidential. Lawmakers have requested classified briefings, and President Trump, who is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, acknowledged the breach but downplayed its significance.Russian Hackers Lurked in US Courts for Years, Took Sealed FilesUS taking 'special measures' to protect people possibly exposed in court records hack | ReutersA federal trial in California is testing the legal boundaries of the U.S. military's role in domestic affairs, focusing on President Donald Trump's deployment of troops to Los Angeles during protests in June. California Governor Gavin Newsom sued Trump, arguing the deployment of 700 Marines and 4,000 National Guard troops violated the Posse Comitatus Act, an 1878 law that prohibits the military from engaging in civilian law enforcement. Testimony revealed that troops, including armed units and combat vehicles, were involved in activities like detaining individuals and supporting immigration raids—actions critics argue cross into law enforcement.The Justice Department defended Trump's actions, asserting that the Constitution permits the president to deploy troops to protect federal property and personnel. They also claimed California lacks the standing to challenge the deployment in civil court, since Posse Comitatus is a criminal statute that can only be enforced through prosecution. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer expressed concern about the lack of clear limits on presidential authority in such matters and questioned whether the logic behind the Justice Department's arguments would allow indefinite military involvement in domestic policing.Military officials testified that decisions in the field—such as setting up perimeters or detaining people—were made under broad interpretations of what constitutes protecting federal interests. The case took on added urgency when, on the trial's final day, Trump ordered 800 more National Guard troops to patrol Washington, D.C., citing high crime rates, despite statistical declines. The Justice Department has also invoked the president's immunity for official acts under a 2024 Supreme Court ruling, further complicating California's legal path.Trial shows fragility of limits on US military's domestic role | ReutersThe U.S. legal sector added jobs for the fifth consecutive month in July, nearing its all-time high of 1.2 million positions set in December 2023, according to preliminary Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. While this signals positive momentum, long-term growth remains modest; employment is only 1.7% higher than its May 2007 peak, showing how the 2008 financial crisis and the pandemic stalled progress. Big law firms, however, have seen major gains: between 1999 and 2021, the top 200 firms nearly doubled their lawyer headcount and saw revenues grow by 172%.Still, the wider legal job market—including paralegals and administrative staff—hasn't kept pace. Technological efficiencies and AI have reduced reliance on support staff, and the lawyer-to-staff ratio has declined steadily. Some general counsels are now using AI tools instead of outside firms for tasks like summarizing cases and compiling data, suggesting further disruption is on the horizon. Meanwhile, superstar lawyers at elite firms now earn upward of $10 million a year, driven by rising billing rates and high-demand corporate work.Broader U.S. job growth lagged in July, with the BLS issuing significant downward revisions for previous months. President Trump responded by firing BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, accusing her without evidence of data manipulation. On the law firm side, Boies Schiller is handling high-profile litigation over Florida's immigration policies, with rates topping $875 an hour for partners. Separately, Eversheds Sutherland reported a 10% jump in global revenue, citing strong performance in its U.S. offices and a new Silicon Valley branch.US legal jobs are rising again, but gains are mixed | ReutersThe U.S. Supreme Court has declined to temporarily block a Mississippi law requiring social media platforms to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors, while a legal challenge from tech industry group NetChoice moves through the courts. NetChoice, whose members include Meta, YouTube, and Snapchat, argues the law violates the First Amendment's free speech protections. Although Justice Brett Kavanaugh acknowledged the law is likely unconstitutional, he stated that NetChoice hadn't met the high standard necessary to halt enforcement at this early stage.The Mississippi law, passed unanimously by the state legislature, requires platforms to make “commercially reasonable” efforts to verify age and secure “express consent” from a parent or guardian before allowing minors to create accounts. The state can impose both civil and criminal penalties for violations. NetChoice initially won limited relief in lower court rulings, with a federal judge pausing enforcement against some of its members, but the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed that pause without explanation.Mississippi officials welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to allow the law to remain in effect for now, calling it a chance for “thoughtful consideration” of the legal issues. Meanwhile, NetChoice sees the order as a procedural setback but remains confident about the eventual outcome, citing Kavanaugh's statement. The case marks the first time the Supreme Court has been asked to weigh in on a state social media age-check law. Similar laws in seven other states have already been blocked by courts. Tech companies, facing increasing scrutiny over their platforms' impact on minors, insist they already provide parental controls and moderation tools.US Supreme Court declines for now to block Mississippi social media age-check law | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.On this day in 1875, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was born in London to an English mother and a Sierra Leonean father. A composer of striking originality and lyricism, Coleridge-Taylor rose to prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, earning acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. Often dubbed the “African Mahler” by American press during his tours of the U.S., he became a symbol of Black excellence in classical music at a time when such recognition was rare. He studied at the Royal College of Music under Charles Villiers Stanford, and by his early twenties, had already composed his most famous work, Hiawatha's Wedding Feast, which became a staple of British choral repertoire.Coleridge-Taylor's music blended Romanticism with rhythmic vitality, often inflected with the spirituals and folk influences he encountered during his visits to the United States. He was deeply inspired by African-American musical traditions and maintained a lifelong interest in promoting racial equality through the arts. His catalogue includes choral works, chamber music, orchestral pieces, and songs—each marked by melodic richness and emotional depth.This week, we close with the fifth and final movement of his 5 Fantasiestücke, Op. 5—titled "Dance." Composed when he was just 18, the piece captures the youthful exuberance and technical elegance that would characterize his career. Lively, rhythmically playful, and tinged with charm, “Dance” is a fitting celebration of Coleridge-Taylor's enduring legacy and a reminder of the brilliance he achieved in his all-too-brief life.Without further ado, Samuel Coleridge Taylor's 5 Fantasiestücke, Op. 5 – enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Anna Senter, Principal Associate at Eversheds Sutherland, is joined by Jon Clements, Executive Director at Crest Advisory. In this episode, they discuss how to navigate public hearings effectively, considering: •    the shift in how public inquiry hearings are conducted and the benefits of the move to hybrid •    how closed hearings should be conducted •    what makes a successful inquiry, including political will to act on the findings, public engagement and media scrutiny  

In this episode, Sierra Nicholson is joined by Eversheds Sutherland partners Brian Murphy and Frankie Tam to discuss the evolution of digital banking and the impact of AI, digital currencies, and emerging technologies on financial services.

Julie Galbraith, Head of Employment at Eversheds Sutherland and Chair of the Employment Law Association of Ireland is our expert today. Julie give advice to our listeners employment law queries.

Welcome back to “through the inquisitor's lens”, the podcast that explores the complex world of public inquiries and inquests, one question at a time. In part 2 of this episode, Angharad Hurle, Legal Director at Eversheds Sutherland, and Clive Smith, President of The Haemophilia Society and a Core Participant in the Infected Blood Inquiry, continue their discussion into what it means to be a core participant in a public inquiry. In part 2 they cover: Legal fees for core participants funded by the inquiry, The impact of report publication, The implementation of inquiry recommendations. The inquiry was reconvened in May to address the government's response to compensation. Angharad and Clive provide an update on this development in the second half of the episode, following the most recent hearings.

Welcome back to Through the Inquisitor's Lens, the podcast that explores the complex world of public inquiries and inquests, one question at a time. Angharad Hurle, Legal Director at Eversheds Sutherland, sits down with Clive Smith, President of The Haemophilia Society and a Core Participant in the Infected Blood Inquiry to answer the question “To CP or not to CP?”. Given the breadth of topics they cover, this conversation has been split into two parts. In Part 1, they discuss: The campaign that led to the public inquiry, Clive's decision to apply for core participant status, The challenge of gathering vast amounts of evidence within a tight timeframe Listen to the podcast on our player below or as a podcast on our Legal Insights channels on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Stay tuned for Part 2, launching at the end of the month.

Welcome back to Through the inquisitor's lens, the podcast that explores the complex world of public inquiries and inquests, one question at a time. In the final part of this two-part episode, we explore the government's response, issued in February this year, to the House of Lords Statutory Inquiries Committee report, which examined how to increase public trust and confidence in public inquiries. Catherine Henney is joined by Sarah Jones and Isabelle Mitchell, partners in Eversheds Sutherland's Public Inquiries team, as they continue their discussion from part 1 by focusing on how to minimise delays and reduce costs in public inquiries.

In this episode of VFM Pensions, hosts Darren and Nico chat to Eversheds Sutherland's Partner and Head of DC, Michael Jones, about all things value for money. Michael has the honour(?) of being the first actively practicing pensions lawyer on the podcast and he timed his appearance perfectly being a Spurs fan (recording the morning after a lucky Europa Cup win...) As well as finding out how Michael got into pensions and what value for money means to him, we have a wide-ranging discussion covering: Recent statements from the Pensions Minister concerning DB Surpluses The latest WPI report on scale and independence Angela Rayner's proposed tax hikes - will we / won't we see the reintroduction of the Lifetime Allowance? Pension investment and fiduciary duty The use and evolution of AI in pensions And a crowd funding campaign seeking a KC opinion on the retrospective nature of the Government making DC pensions subject to IHT. Enjoy!  

Welcome back to Through the inquisitor's lens, the podcast that explores the complex world of public inquiries and inquests, one question at a time.  In this episode, we explore whether Coroners' Prevention of Future Death (PFD) Reports are truly fit for purpose. Catherine Henney, Legal Director at Eversheds Sutherland, and David Pojur, Barrister at Lincoln House Chambers and Assistant Coroner for North Wales, discuss the statutory role of PFD reports, the training and guidance provided to coroners on when to issue them, and the frequently raised concern that PFDs lack real enforcement power, with no sanctions for those who fail to respond.  They also consider whether the approach of the new Chief Coroner signals a shift in emphasis, and whether we are likely to see greater scrutiny of PFD reports and of those who fail to engage with them.

In part 2, Sierra Nicholson is joined by Eversheds Sutherland partners Ginger Faulk (US) and James Lindop (UK) to reflect on part 1 and discuss navigating the complexities of international regulatory differences, managing economic tensions among major global trading regions and identifying opportunities for financial services firms to enhance transaction facilitation and build trust between 'neutral market' partners.

In this episode, we explore the distinctions in the role of counsel in inquests and inquiries. Angharad Hurle, Legal Director at Eversheds Sutherland, and Sophie Cartwright KC, Barrister at Deans Court Chambers, examine the role and responsibilities of counsel in both inquisitorial processes. They delve into whether there are fundamental differences between the roles and consider the implications of transitioning an inquest into an inquiry.

Jeff Bialos, the co-chair of the Aerospace, Defense and Security Group at the Eversheds Sutherland law firm who served as a former deputy undersecretary of defense for industrial affairs, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's effort cut 8 percent a year for five years from current spending to pay for new Trump administration priorities; why the cuts are significant and threaten to undermine US capabilities absent additional spending; the reality that 25 to 30 percent more spending may be needed to modernize the force, improve readiness and bolster weapons stocks; industrial strategy recommendations at a time when administration leaders advocate for startups over heritage firms; clarifying the rationale for the defense industry consolidation in the wake of the Cold War; how supply chains became steadily more global; the defense trade impact of Trump and his team's rhetoric and policies on Ukraine, Europe as well as allies and partners; and implications of tariffs and wholesale job cuts on program performance and costs.

Directors are now personally responsible for some of the actions that their company takes in some sectors and the days of megalomaniac Chief Executive‘s and chairs appear to be over. In fact, such are the responsibilities on boards that there's a new diploma course being taught by the Law Society. Speaking to Joe this morning was Gerard Ryan and he's Head of Corporate at Eversheds Sutherland and teaching the new Diploma in Director Skills and Duties.

Lucinda is joined by Andrew Webster, a Senior People Analytics Manager at Evershed Sutherland, to discuss the evolving field of HR analytics and its significance in modern organisations. Andrew shares insights from his career journey, highlighting his transition from a mathematics teacher to a key player in HR analytics, where he focuses on transforming data into actionable insights. He also discusses the importance of using tools like Power BI to visualise data and support strategic decision-making within HR KEY TAKEAWAYS The transition from manual Excel-based reporting to automated systems like Power BI is crucial for HR professionals to provide actionable insights and support strategic decision-making. Utilising data to predict employee turnover and performance trends can help HR intervene proactively, enhancing employee engagement and reducing recruitment costs. The integration of AI in HR analytics is an emerging trend that can streamline processes, improve reporting, and enhance the ability to derive insights from data more quickly. The journey of understanding one's own neurodiversity can lead to greater self-acceptance and recognition of unique strengths, which can be leveraged in professional settings. BEST MOMENTS "I've always said I've made a career out of creating really good insights out of really bad data. It doesn't have to be perfect to have something useful." "You want to be able to demonstrate your evidence base, you want to be able to show influence people of things." "AI will not replace the head work or the heart work, but it will replace some of the hands work." "I think I found out that I have an autistic spectrum condition... It gives me some of my greatest strengths as well as challenges." "It's accept us for who we are and channel those strengths. Focus on the positives because you're right, it is human nature often to go into the negatives." VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/ www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com Get your copy of How To Be A Change Superhero by emailing at info@actus.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD HR Uprising Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising Actus Software Website: https://www.actus.co.uk LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube X / Twitter HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

We're delighted to share with you a new series of podcasts that explore key themes and trends impacting the financial services industry throughout 2025.  In today's episode Sierra Nicholson is joined by Eversheds Sutherland speakers, Renée Dailey and Ben Davis, to reflect on part 1 and provide additional insights into what is driving growth in the private placement market, the rise of new and innovative structures in transactions and how the addressable market for private credit might evolve in the year ahead.

One of the most important tasks a nonprofit board might encounter is managing the transition to a new executive director. With great succession planning, plenty of lead time and lots of luck, an executive director transition might be completely smooth and uneventful. But more often than not, boards don't have adequate time to plan or prepare. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, John Fleming with Eversheds Sutherland will speak with us about what to do when your ED announces they are stepping down. Whether your founding executive director is retiring or your latest executive director is moving to a different organization, we will discuss important tips and considerations to help board members navigate this crucial time for the organization.

Welcome back to Through the inquisitor's lens, our new podcast series which explores the complex world of public inquiries and inquests, one question at a time.  In each monthly episode, members of Eversheds Sutherland's Inquiries & Investigations (I&I) team sit down in conversation with leading barristers and industry professionals, leaning on their own experience of working on a number of significant inquests and inquiries.  In this series we explore a range of topics relating to public and independent inquiries, complex inquests and investigations. Providing legal and practical insights, alongside commentary on high profile cases in this field, we hope this series will be a useful tool in developing an understanding of the workings of inquiries, inquests and investigations.  In the second episode of our series, we dive into the intricacies of chairing a non-statutory independent inquiry, focussing on the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Exploitation in Telford (“the Inquiry”), where Eversheds Sutherland acted as the Commissioning Body, and worked together with the Chair, Tom Crowther KC, Barrister at 23ES. Gina Margaroni, a key member of the Commissioning Body team, sits down with Tom Crowther to reflect on the Inquiry's work. The Inquiry was launched in 2019 and concluded in July 2022. The Chair's report contained 47 recommendations, and both the Chair and Eversheds Sutherland visited Telford again in 2024, two years later, to assess the progress made against those recommendations. This discussion was recorded in July 2024, on the day that the Inquiry's two-year review report was published.  In the podcast, Gina and Tom discuss: the framework and structure of the Inquiry, establishing the Inquiry's terms of reference, the pandemic's impact on the Inquiry's operations, functioning as a non-statutory inquiry, the importance of building in the ability to review progress against recommendations, insights from the 'Telford model'  Together, they provide an in-depth look at the challenges and lessons learned from conducting an independent, non-statutory inquiry – as opposed to a public inquiry.

Eversheds Sutherland's Bonnie Burke and Emma Quinn are pleased to continue their podcast series, Conversations across the pond, comparing and contrasting US and Irish employment law. In the latest episode, Bonnie and Emma discuss contractual protections – including intellectual property considerations, confidentiality clauses, and restrictive covenants like non-compete and non-solicitation provisions. Their discussion highlights how these issues are handled across jurisdictions, including variations in enforceability and legal challenges. They also review the latest news on noncompete clauses in the US, including the Federal Trade Commission's recent attempt to ban them. The episode concludes with a discussion of non-disparagement clauses and their varying treatment in both countries.

Owen Reidy, General Secretary, Irish Congress of Trade Unions, and Julie Galbraith, Head of Employment Law, Eversheds Sutherland discuss hybrid working in Ireland and the legislation around the right to request remote working.To listen to the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Welcome to Through the inquisitor's lens, our new podcast series which explores the complex world of public inquiries and inquests, one question at a time. In this episode we delve into the question of how you measure the success of a public inquiry, particularly from the perspective of victims and survivors, and their families. Catherine Henney, Legal Director at Eversheds Sutherland, alongside our guest speaker, Austin Welch from Lincoln House Chambers, look at issues of accountability; what the purpose of an inquiry may be, and how an inquiry achieves its aims. We also touch on the duty of candour, and the increasing focus on this is receiving when public bodies are involved.

It's that season where work Christmas parties are in full swing and they can often make or break office relations.Julie Galbraith, partner and head of employment law at Eversheds Sutherland, to discuss what employers and employees should keep in mind to prevent a HR hangover after the festivities.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

According to the FT Advisor, enthusiasm for sustainable investing has dropped sharply this year, with interest in ESG funds reportedly down by 83%. Many investors are pulling back, citing underwhelming returns and ongoing issues with greenwashing.    Meanwhile, the Financial Conduct Authority has introduced four new labels as part of its Sustainability Disclosure Requirements, or SDRs, to bring transparency to the often murky world of green investing.   For some, sustainable investing still represents the sector's future, with potential for positive change. For others, however, the path forward is much less certain.   In this episode, I speak with Philip Spyropoulos, a legal expert and partner at Eversheds Sutherland who specialises in sustainable and responsible investing. We dive into the SDR framework and its aim to set realistic expectations for ESG and impact investing.

In the third episode of Conversations across the pond, Eversheds Sutherland's Bonnie Burke and Emma Quinn discuss the use of offer letters and employment agreements in the US and Ireland. They explore the key differences and similarities between US and Irish employment law regarding these documents, highlighting that offer letters in Ireland are often brief, focusing on high-level terms like salary and benefits. In the US, the documents tend to be more comprehensive and detailed, sometimes serving as a complete employment document. Both Bonnie and Emma explain the legal requirements and common practices for including important clauses such as confidentiality, restrictive covenants, and probationary periods in offer letters and employment agreements. They emphasize the importance of clearly addressing these legal issues, if applicable, in employment documents to protect both employers and employees.

In the latest edition of Pensions in Pod, Jeremy Goodwin, Head of Pensions at Eversheds Sutherland, discusses the changes to the pensions and inheritance tax regime announced at the recent Budget with former Pensions Minister, Ros Altmann, and Pensions Partner, Ele Lovering.

Eversheds Sutherland's Bonnie Burke and Emma Quinn are pleased to continue to their podcast series, Conversations across the pond, focusing on key differences between US and Irish employment law. In the latest episode, Bonnie and Emma focus on the difference between independent contractors and employees. Their discussion highlights how both countries have recently updated their legal frameworks for classifying workers. They explain the legal tests used in both jurisdictions and the use of robust written agreements to clearly define the nature of the working relationship.

In today's episode, we're diving into some important updates that will affect employers and employees across Ireland – the Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024. This new legislation introduces some significant changes to maternity leave and protections for parents in the workplace. We're discussing what these changes mean, why they're needed, and how HR professionals can ensure compliance while offering real support to their teams. And to do this, we're delighted to be joined by Emma Quinn, Associate in the Employment department at Eversheds Sutherland.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Maternity Protection Changes 03:02 Key Changes in Maternity Protection Amendment Bill 09:07 Ongoing Challenges of Maternity Discrimination 15:22 Assessing the Impact of New Legislation 17:05 Best Practices for HR in Supporting Employees 20:31 Consequences of Non-Compliance with New Regulations 26:35 Balancing Compliance with Employee Support   Please note, there have been some updates in the days since we recorded this chat with Emma. Mental health conditions have now been included but employees will need to be receiving in-patient treatment, rather than outpatient treatment for employees suffering from a physical condition. The NDA provisions that were outlined in the General Scheme have been removed. The Bill has passed the Seanad so the NDA provisions may still be reintroduced in the Dail.   Check out the most up-to-date and comprehensive version of the Bill, here!    About The HR Room Podcast The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business. If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR. Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.

In this episode, Paul Beausang and Charlotte Stodell from Eversheds Sutherland's real estate tax team discuss their predictions for the tax changes that may be announced in the UK Autumn Budget 2024 and the potential impact of those changes on taxpayers.

Eversheds Sutherland's Bonnie Burke and Emma Quinn are excited to launch a new podcast series, Conversations across the pond, focusing on key differences between US and Irish employment law. In the first episode, they discuss recruitment processes, highlighting key considerations, potential legal pitfalls and discrimination risks. They also cover strategies for successful interviews and compare positions on background checks.

On this episode of the inSecurities podcast, Chris and Kurt sit down with Cliff Kirsch, a partner at Eversheds Sutherland and Chair of the PLI program “The SEC at 90: A Celebration and Retrospective.” Cliff shares some of his key takeaways from this half-day PLI program aimed at celebrating the past, examining the present, and looking to the future of the SEC. Among other topics, Chris, Kurt, and Cliff discuss SEC Commissioner Peirce's call for a retroactive look at rules on the books and a refocusing on the SEC's core competencies. You can watch “The SEC at 90” on-demand on the PLI website: https://www.pli.edu/programs/the-sec-at-90?t=ondemand&tCode=GTZ4_ONDMD

In the latest episode of the SALT Shaker Podcast, Eversheds Sutherland attorneys Jeff Friedman and Jeremy Gove welcome UConn School of Law Professor Rick Pomp to discuss Jeff and Professor Pomp's US Supreme Court cert petition in Ellingson Drainage, Inc. v. South Dakota Department of Revenue.  Jeff, Jeremy and Professor Pomp delve into the case's background and its various implications, particularly focusing on the application of use tax. They also provide historical context on the relationship between sales and use taxes and explore how Ellingson may violate the external consistency doctrine. Additionally, they discuss the potential consequences of the South Dakota Supreme Court's decision if left undisturbed by the US Supreme Court. Their discussion ends with an overrated/underrated question: Are birthday parties overrated or underrated?  For questions or comments, email SALTonline@eversheds-sutherland.com. Subscribe to receive regular updates hosted on the SALT Shaker blog.

Ever been out of office or on holiday but your boss won't leave you be? We talk to an employment lawyer on the employee's right to disconnect. Joining Jonathan on the show was Julie Galbraith, partner in employment law at global law firm Eversheds Sutherland and also Donal O'Donoghue, Managing Director At Sanderson.

Julie Galbraith, Partner in Employment Law at global law firm Eversheds Sutherland

We are delighted to announce our new Preparing for Change podcast series focused on the upcoming UK General Election which will look at political change across a variety of areas and sectors. The series will be hosted by Nicolette Sanders, a former senior civil servant in the Government Legal Department who prior to joining Eversheds Sutherland led the legal team advising the Prime Minister's Office and the Cabinet Office.                                 Political change matters, it will affect businesses across multiple sectors.  Our new series will examine what happens in Government in the run up to an election, what happens behind the scenes, what happens in parliament, what will happen in the US in their election, we will look at the impact across key sectors: digital, AI, competition, transport, employee relations – all areas that may be impacted by a change of government.  We will be looking at the national and the international picture, the London mayoral elections and the picture in the devolved nations – Scotland and Wales and other key jurisdictions around the globe who go to the polls in 2024.

This is Matt Reustle. Today we are releasing a bonus episode of Breakdowns. While we typically love to cover businesses, this was an interesting opportunity to cover a special situation around a business. And in this case, the FTX bankruptcy.  I was joined by Erin Broderick, Head of U.S. Cross-Border Restructuring & Insolvency at Eversheds Sutherland. Erin represents the Ad Hoc Committee of Non-U.S. customers for FTX, giving her a front-row and hands-on seat to everything that's unfolded at FTX since they entered Chapter 11 in November of 2022. We cover the basics around bankruptcy proceedings, using FTX as a lens in comparison to other restructurings. Please enjoy this bankruptcy breakdown on FTX.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Tegus, the go-to destination for bold investing. The investment research platform trusted by 95% of the top 20 global private equity firms just got even better. Building on their solid reputation for expert insights, Tegus has expanded to become the first true all-in-one research platform. The new Tegus makes diligence faster, easier, and more convenient than ever before. Your Tegus license gives you access to over 70,000 expert transcripts, more than 4,000 fully drivable financial models, and exclusive datasets like company management checks, industry KPIs, hard-to-find non-GAAP data, and more. Tegus is the fastest way to learn about a public or private company and the most cost-effective way to conduct investment research — now all under one roof. Learn more and get your free trial at tegus.com/patrick. ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @JoinColossus | @patrick_oshag | @zbfuss | @ReustleMatt | @domcooke Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:03:31) First Question - Understanding Bankruptcy Proceedings (00:04:15) The FTX Bankruptcy Case (00:05:19) The Role of Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 in Bankruptcy (00:05:52) The Challenges of Restructuring FTX (00:08:18) The Role of Customers in the FTX Case (00:12:16) Complexities of Tracing and Identifying Assets (00:22:10) The Role of Secondary Hedge Funds (00:27:05) The Issue of Dollarization of Claims (00:32:35) The Process of Uncovering Assets (00:36:39) Proposed Recovery Plan for FTX (00:45:21) Upcoming Timeline For FTX To Exit Bankruptcy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

De omzet in de advocatuur neemt toe, evenals het aantal medewerkers.  Zal de omzet in de toekomst ook met minder mensen blijven groeien nu advocatenkantoren steeds vaker kunstmatige intelligentie toepassen? En hoe zorg je ervoor dat er niet alleen maar witte mannen met zeven vinkjes werken in de advocatuur?   In ‘De top van Nederland' een uitgebreid gesprek met Thera Adam-van Straaten, senior partner bij advocaten kantoor Eversheds Sutherland  Presentator Thomas van Zijl vraagt haar of...  - de advocatuur nog een mannenwereld is ;   - Eversheds Sutherland op wintersport gaat met het hele kantoor;  - de komst van AI een einde maakt aan het model van uurtje-factuurtje;  - Eversheds Sutherland makkelijk aan nieuwe mensen kan komen;  - of advoctatenkantoor aansprakelijk gesteld kunnen worden voor het bijstaan van fossiele bedrijven.  Over Eversheds Sutherland  Eversheds Sutherland is een internationaal advocaten kantoor actief in ruim dertig landen. Het kantoor staat vooral grote internationel bedrijven bij.   Over Thomas van Zijl  Thomas van Zijl is financieel journalist en presentator bij BNR. Hij presenteert dagelijks ‘BNR Zakendoen', het Nederlandse radioprogramma voor economisch nieuws en zakelijk inzicht, waar 'De top van Nederland' onderdeel van is. Ook is hij een van de makers van de podcast ‘Onder curatoren'.  Abonneer je op de podcast  Ga naar ‘De top van Nederland'  en abonneer je op de podcast, ook te beluisteren via Apple Podcast en Spotify.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De omzet in de advocatuur neemt toe, evenals het aantal medewerkers. Zal de omzet in de toekomst ook met minder mensen blijven groeien nu advocatenkantoren steeds vaker kunstmatige intelligentie toepassen? En hoe zorg je ervoor dat er niet alleen maar witte mannen met zeven vinkjes werken in de advocatuur?  Thera Adam-van Straaten, senior partner bij advocaten kantoor Eversheds Sutherland, is te gast in BNR Zakendoen.  Macro met Mujagić.   Elke dag een intrigerende gedachtewisseling over de stand van de macro-economie. Op maandag en vrijdag gaat presentator Thomas van Zijl in gesprek met econoom Arnoud Boot, de rest van de week praat Van Zijl met econoom Edin Mujagić.  Boardroompanel  Hoe ver gaat de overheid om ASML in Nederland te houden? En: KLM probeerde Schiphol te dwingen om een rapport niet uit te brengen. Wat probeerde de luchtvaartmaatschappij onder de pet te houden? Dat en meer bespreken we om 11.10 in het boardroompanel met:  Stefan Peij, directeur en oprichter van Governance Academy Rob van Eijbergen, hoogleraar integriteit aan de Universiteit Utrecht. Contact & Abonneren  BNR Zakendoen zendt elke werkdag live uit van 11:00 tot 13:30 uur. Je kunt de redactie bereiken via e-mail.   Abonneren op de podcast van BNR Zakendoen kan via bnr.nl/zakendoen, of via Apple Podcast en Spotify.         See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When will a company award a lucrative exit package to an employee?Julie Galbraith, Partner in Employment Law at global law firm, Eversheds Sutherland joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

In our latest podcast Antony Walsh, Eric Knai and Claire Morgan from Eversheds Sutherland are joined by special guest Gary Hancock, Managing Director at DC Advisory, to discuss the latest themes and trends shaping the corporate M&A landscape. In this episode, the team discuss regulatory hurdles along with their own insights on the current state of the market – we hope you enjoy it!

In this insightful podcast episode, legal experts Bruce Wright and Saren Goldner from Eversheds Sutherland explore how captive insurers utilize reinsurance and risk pooling. The duo unravels the nuanced nature of reinsurance transactions, emphasizing the diversity of approaches and debunking the one-size-fits-all myth. The conversation extends to the impact of regulatory requirements on captives and their reinsurance activities, offering practical examples to illustrate potential challenges. Listeners gain a primer on key distinctions in assuming versus ceding risk, as well as indemnity reinsurance versus assumption reinsurance. The discussion also explores the relationship between reinsurance and risk pooling, highlighting the benefits for captives. The episode concludes with an examination of 10 crucial aspects for captive risk pools to consider in navigating the regulatory landscape, providing a comprehensive guide for those involved in captive insurance.

This week, we speak with Anusia Gillespie, Chief Strategy Officer at SkillBurst Interactive, a company providing on-demand learning to Am Law 200 firms, global legal organizations, and public-sector agencies, among other clients. Anusia has both an MBA and JD from Boston College, and has worked in various functions throughout the legal ecosystem—law firm practice, academia at Harvard Law School Executive Education, law firm business as the first Head of Innovation at Eversheds Sutherland, and in-house service transformation at the law company UnitedLex. At SkillBurst Interactive, Anusia is responsible for the expansion of digital training and upskilling in order to help the global legal industry thrive as technology continues to evolve. Additionally, Anusia has received the Fastcase 50 Award for being a visionary and an influencer in the legal industry. Today, Anusia discusses making the decision to pursue business, the benefits of not having a defined job description, the common thread of her career, and how law firms should approach talent development.

Welcome to the latest episode of Defined Conversation, the DC podcast from Eversheds Sutherland where we discuss all things DC and the latest developments and trends in the market. This is an exciting and hugely significant time for DC and the pensions industry as a whole. Over the last year, there have been a series of consultations, proposals and strategically important developments driven by the Edinburgh Reforms, Mansion House reforms and the recent Autumn Statement. While there will likely be no pensions bill this side of the general election, the Autumn Statement set a clear direction of travel for changes to the UK pensions system. In this episode, Michael Jones, Amanda Small and Jen Green focus on the decumulation developments and how these could evolve.

Listen to our Tech Talks legal insights podcast series, which explores the latest trends and topics shaping the technology sector. In this episode, Rhys McWhirter and Michael Bahar at Eversheds Sutherland delve into the impact of Generative AI on regulations in Asia and the US. They discuss the complexities of this emerging technology, including its ethical concerns and competitive nature, which can have potential trade and national security implications. They also cover the evolving regulatory landscape for GenAI and more.  

On this Ropes & Gray podcast, asset management partners Jason Kolman and Jessica Marlin are joined by Daren Moreira, a partner at Eversheds Sutherland, to discuss the NAIC's updated Statement of Statutory Accounting Principles No. 26 (SSAP 26). They discuss the background of and guidance in SSAP 26, and its potential impact on rated note fund structures.

Listen to our Tech Talks podcast series exploring the latest trends and topics shaping the technology sector. In this episode, Marie McGinley at Eversheds Sutherland, Jeremy Rollison, and Florian Pennings from Microsoft discuss cybersecurity as a key focus for organizations, especially as AI becomes more prevalent. They also explore the importance of policymakers remaining responsive to rapidly evolving technologies when developing a legislative framework to govern AI, dive into the EU AI Act and more.

Mike Resnick of Eversheds Sutherland discusses the effects on taxpayers of the corporate alternative minimum tax and its recently released guidance. For additional coverage, read these articles in Tax Notes:Proposed Regs for Corporate AMT Will Address Partnership SharesCorporate AMT Consolidation Rules Flow From Tax PrinciplesFinancial Firm Highlights Potential for Corporate AMT DistortionTreasury Official Explains Confusing Rule in Corporate AMT NoticeCorporate AMT Depreciation Tweaks Unsurprising but WelcomeGuidance Fills In Some Blanks on Corporate AMTFollow us on Twitter:David Stewart: @TaxStewTax Notes: @TaxNotes**This episode is sponsored by the University of California Irvine School of Law Graduate Tax Program. For more information, visit law.uci.edu/gradtax.This episode is sponsored by the Tax Attorney Recruiting Event. For more information, visit the-tare.com.***CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jasper B. Smith, Paige JonesShowrunner: Jordan ParrishAudio Engineers: Jordan Parrish, Peyton RhodesGuest Relations: Alexis Hart

In the first lesson of year two, we are joined by Victoria Turner from Eversheds Sutherland to discuss ownership and control. What is ownership and control and what do they cover? How do the UN, US, EU, and UK positions differ? And what is the 50% rule and why is this significant? Join us to learn more.

Host Allen Waxman spoke with guests Jim Groton and Ellen Waldman. Jim is a retired partner of the law firm of Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan LLP (now Eversheds Sutherland), where he formerly led the Construction and Dispute Prevention and Resolution practice of that firm. Jim is considered the “father” of dispute prevention and is the inaugural recipient of CPR's Outstanding Leadership in Dispute Prevention award in 2022. Ellen Waldman is a former law professor of alternative dispute resolution, publishing more than 25 articles and books. She is now Vice President at the CPR Institute, and leader of many of the Institute's Dispute Prevention initiatives. Jim discussed the genesis and evolution of dispute prevention and its value to business relationships. Ellen reviewed a number of mechanisms that can be deployed in support of dispute prevention.

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,510 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,747 Binance Coin is up slightly at $324 Amazon email to Coindesk managing editor appears to confirm rumors of NFT efforts. Eversheds Sutherland files to secure assets for FTX debtors. NFT auction by Sotheby's disappoints BlockFi approved to sell $5M of mining rigs Swerve Finance undergoing $1.3M governance attack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's retirement reading is from Eversheds Sutherland titled, SECURE 2.0 in 2023 and beyond. Listen in as Casey Weade breaks down the article and shares what he thinks! Today's episode can also be accessed by visiting RetireWithPurpose.com/341.  Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/341 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review Sign Up to Casey's Weekend Reading Email! Sifting through the copious amount of conflicting financial advice and retirement information can be daunting - but it doesn't have to be! Each week, Casey makes it super easy. He hand-picks 4 of the most important articles you need to read, that are beneficial to you whether you're at, near, or in retirement! If you want them sent straight to your inbox, sign up by visiting RetireWithPurpose.com/weekend-reading

Andrew McConnell's story is not your typical Silicon Valley fairytale. Born in Birmingham, AL, he was raised in a neighborhood built on a former tobacco field, population ~50,000. Through Stoicism and Southern grit, he managed to graduate Harvard College, Harvard Law School, and University of Cambridge with honors, all while becoming a member of the USA Open Water Swimming National Team, and earning an international Bronze Medal in the process. Entering the work world, Andrew took a while to find his footing, bouncing from banker (Merrill Lynch), to attorney (Eversheds Sutherland), to consultant (McKinsey & Co.), before finally striking out on his own. By deploying the ancient philosophy of Stoicism, Andrew eventually took the company he founded from less than $200,000 in revenue to nearly $10 million in under three years, a 50X increase. Rented is now a two-time Inc. 500 winner, and the growth continues. Andrew has tracked this perilous journey as a regular contributor to Inc., Forbes, USA Today, Huffington Post, Betterment, Skift, and Curbed.  He is a Board Member of Sheltering Arms—Georgia's oldest nonprofit early childhood education program—as well as a founding Board Member of Atlanta Technology Leaders and a TechStars Mentor for Social Impact Startups. Andrew's drive to share encouragement, resources, understanding, and techniques have led to the creation of this book. Note: The morning that we recorded this show, Andrew announced that Rented sold that morning, Nov. 16, 2022 just two years from the time he created it.    Connect with Andrew:  Website Instagram Linkedin Twitter Grab Andrews book here: https://www.mandrewmcconnell.com/book Connect with Steve:  Linkedin Website Instagram FacebookShow Sponsor: BACKBONE CRM - The reviews and messaging platform for local business. Looking to get 5 Star Google Reviews on Autopilot? BackBone CRM makes it simple. https://www.backbonemedia.io/demo