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Louis Lehot, Partner and Business Lawyer at Foley & Lardner LLP, hosted a live-stream webinar for startup founders and investors in 2023, a year marked as the era of generative AI. New software, including ChatGPT, DALL-E, Midjourney, and Bard, collectively created one of those rare "This is going to change everything!" moments in Silicon Valley and beyond. For startup founders and investors, the question was: What does Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning mean, and how do we navigate the opportunities ahead?See the full video discussion here.Discover more about Louis Lehot and explore additional professional insights on his website: https://louislehot.comExplore Related Content: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louislehotattorney.substack.com

Silicon Valley lawyers Louis Lehot, partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, and Nicole Hatcher, co-founder of Allen & Hatcher, describe what is a capitalization table, how to prepare it, how to manage it, and best practices to protect your startup. They then discuss the use of a “pro forma” cap table to understand who gets what in a venture capital or other financing. Finally, Louis and Nicole share their experiences using technology-enabled tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and time to better manage the process of issuing equity. Check out the video of the discussion here.Discover more about Louis Lehot and explore additional professional insights on his website: https://louislehot.comExplore Related Content: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louislehotattorney.substack.com

In a recent webinar co-hosted by 4thly and Foley & Lardner LLP, attorneys Greg Neppl, Natasha Allen and Louis Lehot engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with 4thly's Bret Waters. Together, they discussed the complexities of the current antitrust landscape, highlighting the challenges and uncertainties faced by companies navigating the ever-shifting merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape. Their conversation painted a picture of a regulatory environment in flux, driven by a more aggressive antitrust enforcement stance under the Biden administration and evolving standards that leave even seasoned legal professionals struggling for certainty.Key Takeaways:* Rising Filing Threshold: As of March 6th, the transaction size test is set to $119.5 million, potentially triggering Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) notification obligations for more transactions.* Silence Speaks Volumes: The 30-day review period remains, but if the government stays quiet, you're generally free to close the deal. It's the rare case where radio silence is golden.* Early Termination: A Relic of the Past? While still technically an option, early termination requests to expedite review seem like a distant memory, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. Consider it a formality for now.* Confidentiality Caveats: M&A filings remain confidential, but past practices of disclosing high-level details for granted early terminations are no more. Information, once shared, can quickly spread, shattering expectations of privacy.* The Biden Effect: An Antitrust Revolution? Historically low rates of second requests (2-3%) haven't budged, but sentiment has shifted dramatically. The Biden administration's executive order urging aggressive enforcement and the appointment of Lina Khan, a staunch critic of traditional consumer welfare standards, signal a new era of antitrust scrutiny.* Beyond Consumer Welfare: The focus is expanding beyond just price and quality impacts. Labor, racial equity, and wealth inequality are increasingly factoring into antitrust evaluations, even if the legal framework hasn't fully caught up. This ambiguity creates challenges for navigating the regulatory landscape.* Data Demands and Due Diligence Headaches: The FTC's recent request for M&A data from Big Tech, even for deals below the filing threshold, raises eyebrows. While compliance might be unavoidable, it adds another layer of complexity to the M&A process.* Startups Feeling the Squeeze: Limited exit opportunities through M&A can stifle innovation and impact investors who rely on “singles and base hits” (smaller deals) to achieve desired returns. The current climate pushes them towards riskier “home runs” (IPOs) to make the numbers work.* Legal Certainty Takes a Hit: With shifting standards and an unpredictable regulatory environment, lawyers are finding it increasingly difficult to offer confident guidance on deal outcomes. The high degree of certainty that once characterized M&A transactions is now a thing of the past.* Contractual Chills and Deal Delays: The chilling effect on both buyers and sellers is undeniable. Sellers face uncertainty around deal timelines, while buyers brace themselves for an uphill battle to gain approval. This translates to more complex contracts with extensive stipulations and a general headache for all parties involved.* New Merger Guidelines: A Mixed Bag: December's issuance of new guidelines brought some clarity, but also introduced concerns about labor considerations. Notably absent were references to racial or wealth inequality. Additionally, the 30% market share threshold raises concerns about potentially blocking deals without a thorough economic analysis.* AI: A Beacon of Hope (Sort Of): Compared to other sectors, AI presents a ray of sunshine. While diligence for AI-powered companies requires different approaches due to the technology's evolving nature, at least the regulatory landscape here seems less volatile for now.* The FTC and AI: The Wait Continues: The question of the FTC's specific plans for regulating AI remains unanswered. Stay tuned for further developments in this space.Conclusion:The M&A landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by a confluence of factors: a more aggressive antitrust stance, evolving standards, and the increasing role of data. While uncertainty reigns supreme, staying informed and adaptable will be crucial for companies navigating this complex terrain.Discover more about Louis Lehot and explore additional professional insights on his website https://louislehot.comExplore Related Content: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louislehotattorney.substack.com

In a recent webinar co-hosted by 4thly and Foley & Lardner LLP, lawyers Natasha Allen and Louis Lehot engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with 4thly's Bret Waters on the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI). As AI continues to automate workflows and entire industries, the conversation highlighted the challenges, opportunities, and considerations for entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors in this rapidly evolving field.Key Takeaways from the Discussion:* AI's Impact and Regulatory Environment: Panelists described the deep, wide, and rapid adoption of AI technologies by both consumers and enterprises. Unanticipated externalities of this rapid adoption, from deep fakes, impersonation, and proliferation of false information in the political realm, fraud in the business realm and cheating in the academic arena, just to name a few, are causing legislators and regulators to propose new laws.  Any legislative or regulatory action will need to strike a balance between fostering AI innovation and addressing the potential risks that aren't already covered by existing laws.* Executive Orders and Government Initiatives: The Biden Administration's executive order on AI, announced last fall, signaled a shift toward a more concrete regulatory framework. Natasha Allen described the specific goals of the executive order, emphasizing the government's dual perspective on AI – a driver of growth and opportunity but also a potential danger to society. The conversation shed light on the need for regulations around testing, safety, and explainability.* AI in Specific Industries: Panelists surveyed AI's impact on specific industries and verticals, from business processes to healthcare to academics to politics. Natasha emphasized how governments are currently focusing on regulating AI to deter deepfakes, impersonation and election fraud.* Ownership of AI Outputs: Every business can be improved by AI, provided you have some minimum capital to provide the computing power and hire engineers. Over time, combining large language models created by engineers and powered by supercomputers with access to proprietary and unique data sets to drive outputs will be the differentiator between success and failure. Depending on what the data inputs and training data for the AI engine were, who owns the AI outputs? As businesses increasingly rely on AI models, the question of ownership and potential copyright violations becomes an increasingly pressing issue. The New York Times vs. OpenAI case asks the question “what is fair use” of copyrighted material, the answer to which could reshape our thinking about the intersection of AI and copyrighted materials.* Future of Legal Practice Amid AI Advancements: The panelists addressed the frequently expressed concern in popular society about whether AI will replace humans, creating generations of joblessness. Natasha dispelled these fears by emphasizing that, at least for now, AI is making legal professionals more efficient, shifting their focus to higher-level tasks. The need for human oversight, especially in reviewing AI outputs and ensuring accuracy, remains crucial.* Advice for Startups: Louis offered valuable advice to startup founders, emphasizing the race to achieve product-market fit efficiently. Louis highlighted the importance of raising enough capital to reach revenue milestones to get to the next step, with some companies burning far beyond sustainable amounts.As the webinar closed, it was evident that the regulatory landscape of AI is in a dynamic state of flux. The future holds both opportunities and challenges, and staying up to date with legislative and regulatory developments will be crucial for anyone venturing into the realm of AI innovation.Originally published on Foley. Discover more about Louis Lehot and explore additional professional insights on his website https://louislehot.comExplore Related Content: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louislehotattorney.substack.com

Louis Lehot, Partner and Business Lawyer at Foley & Lardner LLP, hosted a live-stream webinar for startup founders and investors in 2023, a year marked as the era of generative AI. New software, including ChatGPT, DALL-E, Midjourney, and Bard, collectively created one of those rare "This is going to change everything!" moments in Silicon Valley and beyond. For startup founders and investors, the question was: What did all of this mean, and how did we navigate the opportunities ahead?Here are some of the key takeaways from their discussion:* The secret to turning your technology into a product is evaluating business challenges and then choosing where to apply AI. Great startups address a problem worth solving.* Right now, AI startups are beating #BigTech companies in very narrow situations because they are laser-focused on their target, and where they demonstrate the ability to deliver a solution to an identified problem (rather than being technology in search of a problem).* There is a lot of experimentation happening in the broad AI space, and predicting what is going to work best is difficult.  It is all so new and happening so fast.  With very few exceptions, technologies in the market are not yet operating at the enterprise scale.* For many early-stage generative AI companies, they are offering very bespoke solutions to customers that are not scalable or repeatable for other customers without significant customization.  This will make it hard to get to $10 million of annual recurring revenue, a key benchmark for raising a Series B round.* If your company is looking to incorporate more AI into your current offerings or get it on your roadmap, you will need internal talent that really understands the technology and how to operationalize it. Many existing businesses will need to pivot to incorporate AI while avoiding disruption to the core products and services that are selling.This space is fully in the hype cycle, and we are only in the very early innings of the AI revolution.  What will happen when investors realize that it will take years to get to scale up?Find the video recording of the webinar here.Discover more about Louis Lehot and explore additional professional insights on his website https://louislehot.com. Explore Related Content: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louislehotattorney.substack.com

Biotech remains a red-hot area for startup founders and investors, with next-generation gene therapies, precision medicine, and the use of AI and ML to accelerate the discovery and development of new drugs, alongside entirely new delivery methods.Louis Lehot, Partner and Business Lawyer at Foley & Lardner LLP, joined a livestream panel discussion on Biotech trends in 2023, hosted by Foley & Lardner and 4thly. The panel of experts discussed what the future looks like and how investors and founders should navigate the opportunities in this sector.Find the video recording of the webinar here. Discover more about Louis Lehot and explore additional professional insights on his website https://louislehot.comExplore Related Content: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louislehotattorney.substack.com

On this day in legal history, September 29, 1983, the War Powers Act was invoked for the first time – by President Ronald Reagan in order to keep a U.S. Marine presence in Lebanon.On September 29, 1983, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 270 to 161 to invoke the War Powers Act concerning the deployment of American Marines in Lebanon for an additional 18 months. The resolution had bipartisan support, including from President Reagan. This marked the first time the House invoked the War Powers Act, a law designed to limit the President's war-making powers, which was enacted a decade earlier. The Senate would go on to approve the resolution.President Reagan thanked the House for its bipartisan vote, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between the legislative and executive branches. However, the vote also revealed concerns among lawmakers about the U.S.'s role in the Middle East and the potential for the Marines to be drawn into a larger conflict. Some representatives warned that the resolution was tantamount to a declaration of war and could result in American casualties.The debate in the House was marked by a sense of urgency but also caution. Lawmakers were torn between the risks of pulling out and staying in Lebanon, with some describing it as a "very unhappy choice." Despite reservations, the prevailing sentiment was that Congress had to back the resolution to support the President during a crisis.The War Powers Act mandates that the President must notify Congress when American troops face combat and withdraw them within 60 to 90 days unless Congress authorizes their continued deployment. Interestingly, President Reagan had not made such a notification, but the compromise resolution asserted the Act's applicability, making Reagan the first President to acknowledge its validity. This failure to abide by the initial notification requirement, coupled with the later request for an extension, in full light of history, was a major step forward in placing the power to declare war in the office of the presidency.At the time, the Senate was also debating an amendment requiring more detailed reporting from the President on the Marines' mission in Lebanon. The House had rejected a similar amendment, which would have postponed a decision on the Marines' future for 60 more days. The debate touched on the balance of power between Congress and the President, the definition of success in Lebanon, and the long-term implications of U.S. involvement in the Middle East. In the ensuing 40 years, every president has either explicitly or tacitly leaned on the War Powers Act to substantiate action abroad. By way of brief background, the War Powers Resolution mandates that the U.S. President can only deploy armed forces abroad through a formal declaration of war by Congress, "statutory authorization," or in the event of a national emergency caused by an attack on the U.S. or its armed forces. The President must notify Congress within 48 hours of committing troops to military action and cannot keep them deployed for more than 60 days without an additional 30-day withdrawal period, unless Congress authorizes the use of military force or declares war. The resolution was enacted by a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate, overriding President Richard Nixon's veto. Despite its provisions, allegations have been made that the resolution has been violated in the past, such as George W. Bush's invasion of Iraq in 2003 and Bill Clinton's involvement in the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia in 1999. While Congress has disapproved of these incidents, no successful legal actions have been taken against any President for such alleged violations.Suffolk University Law School in Boston has a significant impact on the Massachusetts legal landscape despite its lower ranking in national lists. As of 2021, the school is the leading source of judges in the state, contributing 118 out of 440 judges on the Massachusetts bench. Additionally, three of the seven justices on the state's highest court and Judge Gustavo Gelpí of the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit are Suffolk alumni. High-profile roles in the state, such as the Secretary of State and Chief Public Defender, are also filled by Suffolk graduates.However, Suffolk Law ranks fifth in the Boston area and falls in the bottom third nationwide, according to U.S. News & World Report. Despite this, the school has a high retention rate for local graduates, which is crucial for Boston's legal market that faces competition from larger cities like New York and Washington, D.C. In 2022, 73% of Suffolk Law graduates took their first-year job in Massachusetts, a higher percentage than graduates from Boston University, Northeastern, and Boston College law schools.The school's strong presence in the state judiciary and public service sectors has created a cycle that attracts students interested in these fields. For example, state Sen. John Cronin chose Suffolk for its reputation in producing practice-oriented lawyers with distinguished careers in public service. The school's curriculum focuses on experiential programs, allowing students to gain real-world experience.Suffolk Law School also addresses a growing need in Boston's legal market by training scientists to become lawyers for biotech clients. The school offers a nighttime program in intellectual property law, attracting individuals with doctorates in science. Firms like Foley Hoag LLP and Foley & Lardner LLP have hired these specialists and sponsored their education at Suffolk's evening program.In summary, Suffolk University Law School plays a pivotal role in Massachusetts' legal ecosystem, particularly in the judiciary and public service sectors, despite its lower national ranking. Its strategic programs and high local graduate retention rate make it a cornerstone in the state's legal community. It stands as a clear example of the shortcomings and difficulties in trying to reduce a school's educational worth to a hierarchical ranking scale. Underdog Boston School Churns Out Judges, Big Law Partners (1)The IRS has released a plan outlining its operations in the event of a government shutdown, which appears increasingly likely if Congress fails to reach a funding agreement by October 1. The plan involves furloughing approximately 60,000 IRS employees, a change from last year's contingency plan. About one-third of the workforce will continue to work, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, special compliance funding, and user fees. Essential functions like mail processing, criminal law enforcement, disaster relief transcript processing, and income verification for mortgage lenders will continue.However, the IRS will halt all audit functions, return examinations, non-automated collections, and will not answer taxpayer phone calls. Doreen Greenwald, President of the National Treasury Employees Union, expressed concern over the stress and financial insecurity that furloughed IRS workers would face. She also warned that a shutdown could exacerbate the agency's existing backlog by preventing new hires.Initial discussions had suggested that the IRS would remain fully operational by using funds from the Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act, which are not subject to annual appropriations and are available until September 2031. During the last government shutdown in 2018-2019, many IRS operations were halted, but tax refund checks would have been issued if the shutdown extended into tax-filing season. Eileen Sherr of the American Institute of CPAs advised taxpayers to use e-filing for error-free and direct-deposit refunds, as these will be the only ones processed during a shutdown.IRS to Partially Close, Furlough Staff in Federal Shutdown (2)A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) judge has ruled that Starbucks violated federal labor law by increasing wages and benefits only for employees in non-unionized stores across the U.S. This marks the first nationwide ruling against Starbucks, which has been resisting a wave of unionization for the past two years. The judge, Mara-Louise Anzalone, stated that Starbucks engaged in a "corporate-wide effort to manipulate its employees' free choice" by tying their pay and benefits to their willingness to avoid organizing. The ruling orders Starbucks to compensate thousands of unionized workers who were unlawfully denied increased wages and benefits.This decision is significant as it is the first to find Starbucks in violation of labor laws on a nationwide scale, as opposed to previous rulings that were limited to individual stores. The unionization campaign against Starbucks has led to nearly 350 organized cafes in 37 states, and the NLRB has filed almost 100 complaints against the company. Of these, at least 75 are still pending.Starbucks has publicly denied any legal wrongdoing and argued that increasing pay for unionized workers would itself be illegal, as federal law prohibits unilateral changes to union workers' conditions. However, Judge Anzalone dismissed this argument, stating it wasn't made in good faith. She also ruled that Starbucks' actions illegally discouraged other workers from joining the union. While the judge did not order additional training for Starbucks managers on labor laws, she did mandate that the CEO read a notice of employee rights to U.S. workers and post it in every store.Starbucks Illegally Kept Wages, Benefits From Union Workers (1)The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) has enough funds to continue operations for about three months in the event of a government shutdown. The agency plans to use its $1.04 billion operating reserves to cover patent and trademark expenses. The PTO is primarily self-funded through patent and trademark filing fees but still requires annual appropriations from Congress. In the past, the PTO has remained open during government shutdowns, including the 35-day shutdown from December 2018 to January 2019.However, some patent attorneys have expressed concerns about the PTO's long-term ability to function if appropriations are not made. The agency's financial stability during short-term shutdowns is a change from the past when Congress would divert part of the PTO's revenue to fund other government activities. Although a provision to prevent such diversion was removed from the America Invents Act of 2011, Congress has since committed not to divert PTO fees.Legal practitioners seem largely unconcerned about a potential shutdown affecting the PTO, as the agency has successfully weathered past shutdowns. The Patent Public Advisory Committee and PTO officials have planned for such contingencies by increasing the reserve fund. If a shutdown were to last beyond the reserve's capacity, most PTO employees would be furloughed, and the agency's regional offices would close.A prolonged shutdown could also affect the rulemaking process, including proposed changes to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and requests for comment on artificial intelligence issues. Other agencies involved in the rulemaking process, like the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, could be impacted by furloughs. Finally, while the PTO would continue to collect fees, it would not be able to use those funds without congressional authority.Patent Office Has Funds to Stay Open Three Months Amid ShutdownThe U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case involving Zackey Rahimi, who argues that his Second Amendment rights were violated by a law preventing individuals under a domestic violence restraining order from owning firearms. This case could have broader implications for where guns can be carried, including in malls and parks. The court's decision will be its first opportunity to clarify its 2022 ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass'n v. Bruen, which has led to varying interpretations in lower courts.In Bruen, the Supreme Court established that the government must prove a law restricting gun access aligns with the nation's historical tradition of firearm regulation. However, this has led to inconsistent rulings, as judges lack clear guidance on how closely a modern law must resemble historical laws to pass constitutional muster. The ambiguity has particularly affected laws prohibiting gun possession in "sensitive places" like parks and libraries.Judges have been divided on what counts as a "sensitive place," leading to contrasting rulings. For example, a New Jersey judge ordered the state to stop enforcing provisions that prohibit gun possession in parks and libraries, while a similar challenge in New York received the opposite treatment. Legal experts anticipate that the Rahimi case could provide much-needed clarity on how to apply the Bruen test.If the court sides with Rahimi, it could have far-reaching implications for existing gun legislation, including laws about carrying firearms in "sensitive places." The case also raises questions about linking modern rights to historical contexts that did not contemplate contemporary issues, such as domestic violence, which was not prosecuted as a crime until the late 20th century.New Supreme Court Case a Test for Carrying Guns in Malls, Parks Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Today's episode is titled, “What lies in the future for genomics and big data?", which covers two articles written for Volume 23, Issue 3 – Summer 2022 of DDW. They are called “What's the next step in big data and AI?” and “Why a recent advancement is a giant leap for human genomics”. In the first article, Troy Groetken of intellectual property and technology law firm McAndrews, Held & Malloy tells Lu Rahman how pharma companies can take this data from where it currently stands (drug design and development) to a more clinical level.  In the second article, Dr Oyvind Dahle and Michael Pontrelli from Foley & Lardner LLP, talk about the first complete, gapless sequence of a human genome, which was published on 1 April 2022 in a special issue of the journal Science.

Welcome to today's episode of "AI Lawyer Talking Tech," your daily review of legal technology news. In today's episode, we'll be discussing the UK Government's new AI regulatory framework, which focuses on reducing regulatory uncertainty, removing existing barriers to innovation, increasing public trust in AI, and effectively addressing risk associated with development. We'll also be covering Foley Lardner LLP's representation of healthcare experience company Transcarent in its acquisition of AI-powered virtual care platform 98point6, and the report from legal consultancy Fairfax Associates on the increasing rate of law firm mergers. Stay tuned for these stories and more, as we dive into the latest legal tech news. UK Government Publishes AI Regulatory Framework – Tech … – Morgan Lewis Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: BusinessTelegraph.co.uk Foley Represents Transcarent in Acquiring Part of 98point6 for $100M Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: Foley & Lardner LLP Report Indicates Big Law Firms are Merging at a Faster Rate in 2023 Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: JDJournal OpenAI's tech is rapidly being added to a new type of software that could upend how law is practiced and paid for, and how young lawyers learn the ropes – Fortune Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: Inferse Using AI to Replicate the Voice of a Celebrity – Watch Out for Legal Issues Including Violating the Right of Publicity Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: LexBlog Opinion: AI chatbot designed more for flattery than accuracy Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: Cincinnati Enquirer Protecting Client Confidentiality in the Legal Field Today: Tips and Tools for Cybersecurity Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: Law Technology Today Using ChatGPT Safely: The Legal Implications Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: Forbes.com Uber suffers another data breach after law firm's servers attacked Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: Silicon RepublicSilicon Republic Attorney Client Privilege In The AI Era Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: MarketScreener.com AI/ET Partnership Series #3: AI-driven innovation Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: US Patent and Trademark Office A Simple Approach to a Complicated Problem: AI for Transactional Legal Agreements Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: Montage Legal Group Reed Smith wins international leadership category at the Citywealth Powerwomen Awards 2023 8 March 2023 Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: Reed Smith LLP Legal Issues in Computational Research Using Images and Audio-Visual Works Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: Duke University Thomson Reuters Spins Off Elite As Independent Company Now Owned By Asset Manager TPG Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: LawSites On LawNext: 15 Years, 15 Lessons: Clio Founder Jack Newton On What He's Learned About Building a Successful Company Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: LawSites Protecting Client Confidentiality in the Legal Field Today: Tips and Tools for Cybersecurity Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: Law Technology Today Tech Firms are Laying Off Their AI Ethicists (Sigh) Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: Sensei Enterprises, Inc. Services Aren't Liable for Ignoring the DMCA's 512(g) Counternotification Procedures–Hopson v. Google Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: Technology & Marketing Law Blog In Major Legal Tech Deal, vLex and Fastcase Merge, Creating A Global Legal Research Company, Backed By Oakley Capital and Bain Capital Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: LawSites Pinnacle creates Microsoft Legal Applications team to help firms leverage their MS investment Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: Legal IT Insider Iowa Joins Five Other US States By Passing Data Privacy Law Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: Hanzo Blog Kim Launches ‘Intelligent Automation' Solution Date: 04 Apr 2023Source: Legal Technology News - Legal IT Professionals | Everything legal technology

Companies have a duty to preserve relevant information when a lawsuit or investigation is pending or reasonably anticipated, but what exactly is a litigation hold? Get a quick and efficient overview in this podcast, excerpted from MCLE's 6/2/2022 live webcast: Drafting Legal Holds in Litigation.Speakers:Jennifer Belli, Esq., Boston University/Office of General Counsel, BostonGwen Nolan King, Esq., Nolan King Law, WestonKathleen R. O'Toole, Esq., Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford LLP, BostonRuben Rodrigues, Esq., Foley & Lardner LLP, BostonThe full program is available as an on demand webcast or an MP3 here. Get 24/7 instant access to hundreds of related eLectures like this one—and more—with a subscription to the MCLE OnlinePass. Learn more at www.mcle.org/onlinepass.

As the economy begins to slow down, many companies may be forced to turn to employee layoffs, now and in the future. Hear from Lenny Feigel, labor and employment attorney at Foley & Lardner LLP, about what you need to consider. Find out why it's so important to plan, how to select where your layoffs are going, what companies are offering in terms of separation and severance pay, and much more. Topics Include: 00:19 – Introduction to attorney Lenny Feigel 02:03 – Having a good relationship with a labor attorney 02:53 – The importance of planning when considering layoffs 05:04 – Selecting where layoffs are going 06:47 – What to consider to avoid claims of discrimination 09:11 – Should layoffs be based on performance reviews? 10:28 – What companies are offering in separation and severance 13:20 – Strategy for layoff timing: do it immediately or give time? 13:42 – The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act 15:50 – The importance of a separation agreement 19:30 – Big takeaways 20:39 – Communicating with employees that are being retained Have a guest or topic you'd like to suggest for the show? Submit your ideas here. DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.

Marketing and business development continue to rise in importance for ambitious firms, moving the relationship between the CMO and the Managing Partner or CEO into the spotlight. We're so grateful to dive into this topic, discussing strategic relationships at the highest level, with Daljit Doogal and Koree Khongphand-Buckman, CEO and CMBDO respectively at Foley & Lardner LLP.  Daljit and Koree share how they have established a solid relationship, enabling the marketing and BD team to progress key initiatives and elevate their efforts.  Ali, Daljit and Koree explore:    How they first began to form a close professional relationship and realised the importance it would have in the future The importance for firm CEOs & Managing Partners to invest in their relationship with Marketing & BD Leaders What it means for the firm's Marketing and BD team to be performing to the highest level What a close relationship with the CEO means for the Marketing and BD functions at Foley as a whole How to work together in practice and typical discussion points Practices and habits that are particularly useful in forming an effective working relationship How to assess the impact of marketing and business development and the most valuable metrics  Where the firm is heading from here and how the role of Marketing and BD at the firm is changing as part of that Advice for those looking to build a strong relationship between the CMO and CEO at their firm

In this episode, Kathryn welcomes Linda Benfield, an environmental lawyer, and Partner from Foley & Lardner LLP, to talk about how she became wanting to be a problem solver in law school to be on top of the profession. Linda also recalls the different programs created in partnership between Foley and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, as well as how other organizations can help. Additionally, she shares how Biglaw firms can get their lawyers more engaged in helping and giving more opportunities to others. Who's The Guest? Linda E. Benfield is an environmental lawyer, with over 36 years of experience in permitting, counseling, and litigation in all aspects of environmental law, including air and water permitting and compliance issues and solid and hazardous waste handling and disposal. She has extensive experience on the cutting edge of the regulation of “emerging contaminants,” the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, Superfund, and RCRA enforcement, as well as citizen suit litigation, settlement strategies, and related cost recovery, insurance coverage, and indemnity disputes. Linda is a member of the firm's Management Committee. She is the former chair of the Environmental Regulation Practice. She is also a member of the firm's Government Enforcement Defense & Investigations Practice and the Manufacturing Industry Team. Episode Resources https://www.foley.com/en/people/b/benfield-linda-e  https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-benfield-3ab48b179  Episode Highlights Despite having no lawyers in the family, why did Linda decide to enter law school? The coverage of Linda's responsibilities as a “problem solver.” How she became wanting to be a problem solver in law school to be on top of the profession. Advice to lawyers who are still making their path and figuring out exactly where their footprints will be. What are the different programs created with the partnership between Foley and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America? The challenges of being a mentor. What are the best practices that Biglaw firms can have to get lawyers more engaged in helping and giving more opportunities to others? Episode Sponsored By https://www.lexisnexis.com/lexisplus  Subscribe, Share, and Review To get the next episode subscribe with your favorite podcast player. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

In this episode of the Legal Marketing 2.0 Podcast, Guy is joined by Koree Khongphand-Buckman, the CMBDO at Foley & Lardner LLP. Koree is responsible for leading the firm's business development, marketing, client service, and branding efforts for Foley & Lardner. She's been involved in legal marketing for about 16 years and has been leading at Foley & Lardner for a little over a year now. The 5 key priorities she covers at her firm is: to drive business through their four major sectors (healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, innovative technology, and energy), to enhance their brand in the market, capture and leverage data so they can support clients, to improve the client journey, and lastly, to recruit and retain the best talent.

  Join us for the first season of the ILTA DEI podcast, EQUITABLE CONVERSATIONS. This all-new podcast is hosted by Karina Willes, PhD, MBA, PMP, Senior Project Manager at Foley & Lardner LLP, and ILTA's own Beth Anne Stuebe, Director of Publications and Press. They sit down with a rotating series of ILTAns, industry leaders, and SMEs in legal and technology to talk about how diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just buzz words, but practical business choices that move the needle of progress ever-forward.  This is Episode #1, with Alexis Roberston. Tune in now!

"The Convergence of Engineering, Law & Business: A Conversation with Angela Murch" Angela Murch is Vice President of Law, IP, and Compliance at Rani Therapeutics, a company that has developed the RaniPill™, a platform technology that delivers biologics via a swallowed medical device to eliminate the need for patients to give themselves injections.  The research and technology behind Rani Therapeutics came out of InCube Labs, a company that creates and develops medical device concepts, forming startups to commercialize the concepts. Previously, Angela was Vice President of IP at InCube Labs. Prior to InCube, Angela was an IP attorney at Foley & Lardner LLP and earlier at Rader, Fishman & Grauer PLLC, specializing in patent prosecution and patent litigation. Before venturing into a legal career, Angela was an engineer for fifteen years, specializing in electronic control systems for automotive applications and for the solid rocket boosters of the space shuttle. Angela holds a BSEE from Michigan State University, an MSEE from University of Michigan, and a JD from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She is admitted to the California bar and is registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  

OVERVIEW: Jason A. Duprat, Entrepreneur, Healthcare Practitioner, and Host of the Healthcare Entrepreneur Academy podcast talks with Ankit Gupta, founder, and CEO of Bicycle Health. Ankit looks back on his experiences with Pulse News and LinkedIn, sharing advice for people thinking about starting their own business. He talks about launching Bicycle Health and his passion for treating opioid use disorder.  EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Ankit grew up in Mumbai, India. He always enjoyed writing code and programming. He discovered his passion for user-centric design while working on his master's at Stanford.  Ankit noticed when people read news online, they had to open and toggle between different tabs across various publications. To solve this problem, he created the mobile app Pulse News.  Pulse News started as a standalone app and later became the foundation for LinkedIn's news feed, which creates a personalized newspaper for users.  When it comes to solving a problem, Ankit advises entrepreneurs to take user feedback to heart.  He also believes a small team of dedicated people can create more value than a company with hundreds of employees. Ankit worked at LinkedIn for 3 years, integrating the news app and also working on startup projects on the B2B side of the company. He left LinkedIn and traveled for two years, pursuing educational opportunities and spending time with his family. During these two years, he learned about the problems in healthcare and technology while working on a project with a nonprofit in India. He launched Bicycle Health to treat opioid use disorder utilizing telemedicine. Ankit learned about the problems surrounding this disorder while shadowing an anesthesiologist. A special license is needed to prescribe suboxone. Clinics offering this treatment can only treat 30 to 100 patients in the first year—275 patients max after that. Ankit was the initial developer of Bicycle Health, but more than writing code, he enjoyed growing the business. COVID accelerated the demand for telemedicine. Regulations have changed as well so Bicycle Health works with a law firm to be able to meet this demand. Ankit created a nonprofit, Docs and Hackers, to improve the practice of medicine with technology.  3 KEY POINTS: The Pulse News app, which aggregates news articles, started out as a school project, became a full-blown business, and was later acquired by LinkedIn. The stigma on addiction gets in the way of accessing treatment so Bicycle Health became an online provider of medication-assisted treatment for opioid dependence. Building a solution and going into entrepreneurship is easy once you identify the population you want to help and understand what their needs and desires are. TWEETABLE QUOTES: “It's more about really understanding who your users are as a human being.” - Ankit Gupta “The issues around convenience, affordability, privacy, and access are something that telemedicine can really help overcome.” - Ankit Gupta “Entrepreneurship is a really satisfying job.” - Ankit Gupta RESOURCES: Ankit Gupta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankitgupta00/ Bicycle Health: https://www.bicyclehealth.com/ Foley & Lardner LLP: https://www.foley.com/en Do you enjoy our podcast? Leave a rating and review: https://lovethepodcast.com/hea Don't want to miss an episode? Subscribe to the podcast: https://followthepodcast.com/hea #HealthcareEntrepreneurAcademy #healthcare #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #podcast  #LinkedIn #appdevelopment #opioidaddiction #telemedicine

ILTA Publication Join us for the first-ever DEI podcast, EQUITABLE CONVERSATIONS. This all-new podcast is hosted by Karina Willes, PhD, MBA, PMP, Senior Project Manager at Foley & Lardner LLP, and ILTA's own Beth Anne Stuebe, Director of Publications and Press. They sit down with a rotating series of ILTAns, industry leaders, and SMEs in legal and technology to talk about how diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just buzz words, but practical business choices that move the needle of progress ever-forward.  This is Episode #0, an introduction to the monthly series. Tune in now!

JoAnn Hathaway welcomes brand new co-host Molly Ranns to the On Balance podcast. The new duo send their best wishes to veteran co-host Tish Vincent as she embarks on the new adventure of retirement! Jumping right in, JoAnn and Molly welcome new guest Alexis Robertson to talk about the connection between diversity and inclusion and overall wellbeing. Alexis shares insights on how properly prioritizing mental and physical health through mindfulness, self-compassion, and personal boundaries helps us naturally be more inclusive toward those around us. Alexis Robertson is the director of diversity & inclusion for Foley & Lardner LLP.

JoAnn Hathaway welcomes brand new co-host Molly Ranns to the On Balance podcast. The new duo send their best wishes to veteran co-host Tish Vincent as she embarks on the new adventure of retirement! Jumping right in, JoAnn and Molly welcome new guest Alexis Robertson to talk about the connection between diversity and inclusion and overall wellbeing. Alexis shares insights on how properly prioritizing mental and physical health through mindfulness, self-compassion, and personal boundaries helps us naturally be more inclusive toward those around us. Alexis Robertson is the director of diversity & inclusion for Foley & Lardner LLP.

Behind the rise of star-backed alcohol brands with . Larry Waks, a partner with Foley & Lardner LLP, who is known inside his law firm as the “attorney to the stars.” We also talk about his involvement in the drive-in movie space and how the pandemic has lifted the once-forgotten category.

Starting in March, the postponement or cancellation of anticipated sporting and concert events in response to COVID-19 was, for many of us, the first sign that something unprecedented was happening. The global pandemic hit the sports and entertainment industry early and hard. In our latest episode of Whose Company Is It Anyway, host Sheldon Stone explores the mechanics and economics of recovery with industry expert Mike Wall, a member of the Transactional & Securities Practice and the Sports & Entertainment Industry Team at law firm Foley & Lardner LLP.

Alexis Robertson is the Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Foley & Lardner LLP where she provides firm-wide strategic direction and oversight on all diversity and inclusion related matters. Alexis talks to us about her journey out of litigation to recruiting, and ultimately to diversity and inclusion work. We speak about the structural racism within our industry and the challenges law firms face in making meaningful progress on diversity and inclusion with respect not only to recruiting, but work allocation, mentorship, and professional development. Ultimately, Alexis tells us that the work begins at the individual level and challenges us to all do the hard, introspective work of examining our roles in perpetuating discrimination. Only then can we really effect the widespread changes needed in our firms, industry, and communities. We discuss: Try to identify your “through-line”, the thing that seems to pull you to your next step If you make a step, and realize it's still not a fit, just keep moving; it's not a sign of failure The pillars of diversity and inclusion (D&I) are recruiting, retention, and promotion “Best practices” is a tricky term because is can sometimes just mean “minimum baseline requirement” D&I can't be treated as a separate office; to be effective, its principles have to be at the core of every decision made This moment in history could be an opportunity to push firms to incorporate these policies/practices more pervasively Law firms fall on a spectrum of how deep this work goes; how committed they are to changing not only statistics, but their internal culture The practice of only hiring from the top law schools has the effect of eliminating a pipeline of strong candidates (many of whom are minorities) who have selected other law schools for financial, family, or other reasons  Firms are risk averse and not inclined towards early adoption; but someone has to start changing this limited hiring system Addressing affinity bias in work allocation, promotion, mentoring is key We each have to do real self reflection on our own implicit bias: who we interact with, what our hard-wired reactions are to people, etc. Get uncomfortable The challenge is to keep engaged with this work even though we don't “have to” We, as lawyers, need to put our money where I mouth is with our commitment to justice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelawyersescapepod/  Website: www.thelawyersescapepod.com

OWNER TO OWNER: Allison George of Toad Valley Golf Course and Don Rea of Augusta Ranch Golf Club, interviewed on March 13 during the early stage of the COVID-19 national emergency, talk about ways they are trying to meet the needs of their customers while keeping them and their employees safe. They also discuss other operational issues that still need owners' attention. HOUSE CHAT: In a March 20 interview, John Litchfield, who serves on the Employment Task Force for law firm Foley & Lardner LLP, and is a member of its newly formed Coronavirus Task Force, shares important information about the family leave act just enacted by Congress, and what owners must know. Also, David Hamilton, CEO of Entegra, shares insight into supply chain concerns golf course owners might be facing, and how his industry is coming together to help out during this time of crisis.

Beth Boland is a force to be reckoned with.  Named one of Massachusetts “most influential lawyers,” Beth was first initiated into the world of shareholder defense working as a clerk for a district judge on the Mike Milken and Ivan Boesky cases. Now chair of Securities Enforcement & Litigation Practice at Foley & Lardner LLP, she also serves as President of the New England chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD).  An expert on how boards operate, she champions the expansion of diversity on boards and has worked tirelessly to bring gender diversity to the boardroom. Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us guest suggestions here Quotes “I think folks are really growing away from the idea of thinking of their board as a potential nuisance that they have to deal with, and [thinking of it] as one that is really a strategic asset.” [12:10] “I guarantee you that there are some rock star women and aspiring directors of color who will knock your socks off.” [19:05] “Take care of your people, who will take care of your product, which will take care of your shareholders.” [27:40] Big Ideas  The increasing interest of private companies to run their boards more similarly to their publicly held counterparts. [09:50] Board expansion and diversity. [14:53] Delaware courts’ decision to hold boards accountable for additional stakeholder interests. [22:38]   Links Beth Boland's Website Beth Boland on LinkedIn B Corps Business Roundtable NACD

Jonathan Kilman is the Chairman of Converge Government Affairs. Based out of Miami, Florida, Converge offers government relations and public affairs services at the state, national AND international level! After graduating from Harvard Law School, Jonathan had a career as an attorney before transitioning to the government affairs sector. Jonathan earned a B.S. in finance from the University of Florida and then received his J.D. from Harvard Law School. He served as a partner at Foley & Lardner LLP for eleven years, working in their government practice. As a lawyer, Jonathan represented the Florida House of Representatives in litigation and appeals related to the redistricting of Florida's state and federal legislative districts. Two years later, he represented the Florida Department of State in state and federal election litigation and appeals. Jonathan also served as legal counsel to the successful 2006 campaign of Florida Governor Charlie Crist. Jonathan serves as Chair of the Strategy Committee for the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Converge has an impressive list of tech and startup clients, and employs a remarkable staff of seasoned lobbyists. Within just two years, Converge has expanded to fifteen full-time employees. Jonathan designed his firm like a tech startup to resonate with the clientele he wanted to attract. Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show.  Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at: Jim@theLobbyingShow.com Follow The Lobbying Show on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for weekly updates about the show, our guests, and more.

In this episode, we speak with BRG Director Katie Norris and Heidi A. Sorensen from Foley & Lardner LLP. Katie has more than seventeen years of experience in corporate governance and compliance in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and cosmetics industries. Heidi is a healthcare attorney who focuses on healthcare fraud and abuse and compliance issues. Katie and Heidi discuss compliance considerations companies should factor into their strategy and planning when they are entering the US market from abroad, or when they are preparing to commercialize an FDA-regulated product. They walk us through the various regulatory agencies involved in this process and provide keen insight on how to structure and implement a sustainable compliance program.

In this AT/CP podcast from the ABA Section of Antitrust Law, host Anora Wang and co-host Jesse Beringer talk to Allan Van Fleet about his perspective on pro bono work. They discuss the early experiences that led him to have a career-long commitment to pro bono work, as well as some of his more notable cases. Allan strongly encourages lawyers to just go out and get involved without worrying about their qualifications. There are opportunities to serve in all areas and at any skill level, with training and resources available to help lawyers get started. Allan Van Fleet spent 40 years in big law, including as senior partner of three AmLaw 100 firms. He now handles select matters in antitrust, litigation, civil rights, and professional responsibility out of Houston and Galveston, Texas. (Host) Anora Wang serves as the American Bar Association’s law student liaison to its Section of Antitrust Law (SAL). (Co-Host) Jesse L. Beringer is an associate and litigation lawyer with Foley & Lardner LLP. 

Join the conversation with Christopher Swift, partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, international law firm based in Washington DC as he discusses tarriffs, when they are applicable, and how they affect the distribution of cookware products.

Wisconsin:  We chatted with two folks on August 23 for this battleground state – Jason Childress and Joe Leibham from Foley & Lardner LLP - to learn more about Wisconsin’s upcoming general election. We discuss the tight gubernatorial race between Governor Scott Walker (R) and State Superintendent Tony Evers (D), how this cycle’s political climate is affecting it, and how Governor Walker (R) has been preparing for what he has said will be his toughest race. Evers (D) has successfully won three statewide elections and is seen as a middle of the road individual. We examine recent specials that Democrats managed to win in Republican leaning districts and a Supreme Court election won by a liberal Democrat. We discuss the Assembly races and Republicans’ historical margins in the chamber. Jason and Joe also give us an overview of the State Senate races and thoughts on the Democrats’ shot at flipping the chamber.

Nathaniel (Nate) Lacktman is a partner with the law firm Foley & Lardner LLP, where he is the chair of the firm's Telemedicine Industry Team. He advises health care providers and technology companies on business arrangements, compliance, and corporate matters, with particular attention to telehealth, digital health, virtual care, and health innovation. Working with hospitals, entrepreneurs, and start-ups to build telemedicine arrangements across the United States and internationally, his practice emphasizes strategic counseling, creative business modeling, and fresh approaches to realize clients' ambitious and innovative goals. 01:42 How Nate defines telemedicine. 02:25 Asynchronous vs synchronous debate. 02:46 The established gold standard of telemedicine. 03:38 Radiology as a prime example of asynchronous medicine. 05:30 Asynchronous precedent for reimbursement. 05:55 Interesting use cases of telemedicine. 08:20 More complex examples of asynchronous medicine use cases. 09:40 Distinguishing direct-to-consumer telemedicine from institutional telemedicine contracts. 10:08 Remote interpretive reads. 12:17 “No one at a health plan wants their members to have untreated diabetes.” 12:21 “It is their job to help provide access and quality care to their members.” 13:26 Fee-for-service payments vs value-based payments in telemedicine. 16:13 A poorly written state telemedicine law example. 21:22 “The shift from fee-for-service to risk-based care has not happened as fast as anyone anticipated.” 23:33 The fears in telemedicine. 25:55 Making entrepreneurial clients aware of medical laws, terms, and concepts. 27:42 Anti-kickback laws and how they apply to telemedicine. 30:39 What's happening in Medicare with telemedicine. 33:35 Telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances. 35:21 Go to foley.com/telemedicine or healthcarelawtoday.com to learn more.

The federal government funds scientific research to the tune of billions of dollars a year. Once in a while, researchers commit scientific fraud. Some celebrated recent cases show how policing research has spread. The job used to be done largely by a single office in the Department of Health and Human Services but no more. Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke with senior counsel Torrey Young and Michael Tuteur, both from Foley & Lardner LLP, about the changes.

This interview is part of our HIMSS18 coverage and was recorded live on the showroom floor. On this episode I talk with Nathaniel Lacktman, Health Care Partner and Chair of Telemedicine Industry Team and Digital Health Group at Foley & Lardner. He's also one of the nation's leading voices on telemedicine laws and business models. Nate gives us a quick primer on why startups and entrepreneurs shouldn't put legal issues on the back-burner, especially when it comes to fraud and abuse. He tells us how we can avoid big problems down the road by coming up with a business model that establishes legally acceptable ways to grow and that takes the laws of all 50 states into consideration. This portion of the conversation echoed the advice Dexter Braff gave us a few episodes back about how to build a company that others want to invest in. Nate also makes predictions about where the telemedicine market is headed. He's very excited about asynchronous telemedicine and makes a compelling case for how it can improve the patient experience and create new opportunities for doctors to work the way they want to. Nate knows that asynchronous telemedicine isn't the best approach in many healthcare situations, but it works really well in others and should be embraced there. For example, many protocol-based, decision-tree primary care activities are great candidates for an asynchronous approach. Nate opened my eyes to a whole new world of possibility in telemedicine with this asynchronous approach. Give it a listen and let me know what you think! ~ Don About Nathaniel Lacktman Nathaniel (Nate) Lacktman is a partner and health care lawyer with Foley & Lardner LLP. He is the chair of the firm's Telemedicine Industry Team and co-chair of the firm's Digital Health Work Group. He advises health care providers and technology companies on business arrangements, compliance, and corporate matters, with particular attention to telehealth, digital health, and health innovation. His approach to practicing law emphasizes strategic counseling, creative business modeling, and fresh approaches to realize clients' ambitious and innovative goals. Mr. Lacktman is regularly requested to speak on telemedicine nationwide by a variety of organizations. In addition, his skills are recognized by Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers, where Mr. Lacktman has been listed as a notable practitioner from 2013 – 2017. Mr. Lacktman chairs the Telehealth Work Group of the American Health Lawyers Association. He serves on the Executive Committee of the American Telemedicine Association's Business & Finance SIG. He is a chief legal counsel to the Telehealth Association of Florida and a Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP). Learn more: Blog: https://www.healthcarelawtoday.com/ Profile: https://www.foley.com/Nathaniel-M-Lacktman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lacktman You can also hear from Nate on this interview with our friends at RED HOT Healthcare. About Foley & Lardner LLP  From https://www.foley.com/about-us/ Foley & Lardner LLP looks beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and their industries. With over 1,100 lawyers in 24 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, Foley approaches client service by first understanding our clients' priorities, objectives, and challenges. We work hard to understand our clients' issues and forge long-term relationships with them to help achieve successful outcomes and solve their legal issues through practical business advice and cutting-edge legal insight. Our clients view us as trusted business advisors because we understand that great legal service is only valuable if it is relevant, practical and beneficial to their businesses.  On April 1, 2018, Foley combined with Gardere, Wynne & Sewell LLP. Foley & Lardner LLP operates as “Foley Gardere” in Austin, Dallas, Denver, and Houston, and as “Foley Gardere Arena” in Mexico City through its subsidiary, Gardere, Arena y Asociados, S.C. You can find the rest of our HIMSS '18 Interviews here. Subscribe to Weekly Updates If you like what we're doing here, then please consider signing up for our weekly newsletter. You'll get one email from me each week detailing: New podcast episodes and blog posts. Content or ideas that I've found valuable in the past week. Insider info about the show like stats, upcoming episodes and future plans that I won't put anywhere else.   Plain text and straight from the heart :) No SPAM or fancy graphics and you can unsubscribe with a single click anytime. The #HCBiz Show! is produced by Glide Health IT, LLC in partnership with Netspective Media. Music by StudioEtar

In this episode, Nate Lacktman of Foley Lardner LLP discusses the results of their 2017 Telemedicine and Digital Health Survey. We discuss the the adoption rate of telemedicine among providers and consumers, international opportunities for providers, legal ramifications, and the future of telemedicine. Learn how to listen to The Hospital Finance Podcast on your mobile device. Mike Read More

True etiquette is behaving in a way that makes people feel comfortable, it's not about stuffy rules. But as social norms change, some people have a hard time separating personal from professional behavior. Before your firm's holiday party, it may be time to check in on what is­—and is not—appropriate. In this episode of Asked and Answered, the ABA Journal’s Stephanie Francis Ward speaks with Dr. Sharon Meit Abrahams, director of professional development for Foley Lardner LLP, about common social faux pas lawyers make, and how best to avoid them.

True etiquette is behaving in a way that makes people feel comfortable, it's not about stuffy rules. But as social norms change, some people have a hard time separating personal from professional behavior. Before your firm's holiday party, it may be time to check in on what is­—and is not—appropriate. In this episode of Asked and Answered, the ABA Journal’s Stephanie Francis Ward speaks with Dr. Sharon Meit Abrahams, director of professional development for Foley Lardner LLP, about common social faux pas lawyers make, and how best to avoid them.

We bring you this special episode of More Power To You from the 2017 International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum (IPF) held last week in Annapolis, Maryland. This session is all about power purchase agreements for renewable energy, with an emphasis on offshore wind. The session covers different ways in which PPAs are structured, how the corporate clean energy commitments are resulting in a spike in corporate PPAs, how regulators and policy makers are seeking to accommodate corporate PPAs, and what new developments may be on the horizon. The panel is moderated by Mary Ann Christopher, Special Counsel, Energy Industry Team at Foley & Lardner LLP, and includes: Klair White, SVP, Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors Malcolm Woolf, SVP, Policy and Government Affairs, Advanced Energy Economy Ryan Hodum, Vice President, David Gardiner & Associates Recorded April 20, 2017 Published April 27, 2017

Credit-card companies charge a transaction fee, and merchants often pass that cost onto consumers by raising prices across the board. Some merchants, however, would like to charge more only to credit customers. Ten states prohibit merchants from charging such "swipe fees," and the states argue that this is classic economic regulation. The merchants counter that the states permit them to offer a cash discount equivalent in value to a credit surcharge, and therefore claim that the swipe-fee bans merely prohibit truthful speech, in violation of the First Amendment. The Second and Fifth Circuits have sided with the states, but the Eleventh Circuit struck down Florida's law on First Amendment grounds. The Supreme Court heard argument on Tuesday, January 10 in the case from New York, Expressions Hair Design v. Schneiderman. -- Mr. Jesse Panuccio, a partner and appellate lawyer at Foley & Lardner LLP, joined us to discuss the argument and the case. He is counsel of record on an amicus brief filed in support of the merchants' position and on behalf of a group of state-based, free-market think tanks. -- Featuring: Mr. Jesse Panuccio, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP.

In May, the Department of Labor announced a new overtime regulation, which would require all employers to pay overtime to their salaried employees who make under $47,476 annually. The rule was set to take effect on December 1, 2016. However, 21 states filed suit against the federal government claiming that the rule violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and states’ rights by increasing the overtime threshold, which was $23,660 under the FLSA, so drastically and by setting automatic increases to the threshold every three years. The states argue the rule will decrease full-time employment while increasing unemployment and will burden state governments unlawfully under the 10th Amendment by forcing them to conform to the new regulations. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of business groups also filed their own suit against the law. The cases were consolidated. -- On November 16, Judge Mazzant of the District Court for the Eastern District of Texas heard the states' motion for a preliminary injunction to temporarily block the rule. On November 22, Judge Mazzant granted the states’ motion and issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the Department of Labor from implementing and enforcing the new rule. Solicitor General Lawrence VanDyke, Michael Hancock of Cohen Milstein, and Jesse Panuccio of Foley & Larner LLP joined us to discuss the court's ruling and the future of the overtime rule under the new administration. -- Featuring: Mr. Lawrence Van Dyke, Solicitor General of Nevada; D. Michael Hancock, Of Counsel, Cohen Milstein; and Jesse Panuccio, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP.

Many firms have made strides in information governance within specific areas.  However, designing and implementing a formal program backed by executive management can be daunting.  There are many ideas about how to approach, define, organize and manage an IG program but how many law firms are coming close to actual implementation? In this timely podcast, hear Foley & Lardner's Beth Chiaiese, National Director of Professional Responsibility & Compliance and Dana Moore, Information Governance  Compliance Manager, share the successes and challenges they are facing as they work to implement a formal IG program within their firm.   Beth Chiaiese has been the Director of Professional Responsibility & Compliance for Foley & Lardner LLP since 2001. During her 34-year career, Ms. Chiaiese has worked as both a practitioner and as a consultant helping firms develop work processes and technologies based on best practices in the areas of records management, conflicts of interest, new business processing and risk management. Ms. Chiaiese is a frequent speaker, addressing national conferences such as the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), the Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA), the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA), the American Bar Association (ABA) and the Attorneys' Liability Assurance Society (ALAS). She has also published articles and white papers for the National Law Journal, ILTA Peer-to-Peer, and various ARMA publications. Ms. Chiaiese is a co-author of Records Management in the Legal Environment, published by ARMA International in 2003, which extensively discusses the processes, technologies and ethical concerns faced by law firm records and conflicts managers and administrators. Ms. Chiaiese is a former director on the board of ARMA International.   Dana C. Moore is the Information Governance Compliance Manager for Foley & Lardner, LLP. She has worked in records & information management for more than 20 years and has expertise in records management systems solutions, legal compliance issues, and protocols and processes associated with electronic record keeping and the migration of electronically stored information. Moore is a frequent speaker at ARMA, ALA and ILTA conferences.