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Amy L. Edwards, environmental partner at Holland & Knight, sits down with Lynn L. Bergeson, managing partner at Bergeson & Campbell and editor of Chemical Product Law and Supply Chain Stewardship: A Guide to New TSCA. Together they examine how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) evolving implementation of the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) has reshaped regulatory compliance expectations across the manufacturing and chemical sectors.   The discussion highlights how TSCA's commercial implications—ranging from market access limitations and import controls to supply chain transparency and investor risk—extend well beyond regulatory counsel. With the upcoming PFAS reporting mandate under TSCA Section 8(a)(7), companies face a one-time obligation to disclose manufacturing or importing activity dating back to 2011, without the benefit of typical exemptions for byproducts or impurities.   The speaker's discussion emphasizes how due diligence, particularly in M&A contexts, must now account for latent TSCA noncompliance risks that could disrupt operations or jeopardize transactions. As Bergeson notes, TSCA affects even those not traditionally seen as compliance stakeholders—such as procurement officers and sourcing teams—underscoring the need for enterprise-wide awareness of regulatory responsibilities.   This conversation is essential listening for legal practitioners, in-house counsel, compliance officers, supply chain managers, and investors seeking a practical and strategic understanding of TSCA's current enforcement landscape.    Get your copy of Chemical Product Law and Supply Chain Stewardship: A Guide to New TSCA. 

Ever wondered what really happens behind closed doors in dental practice sales and private equity deals? In this episode, Emmet Scott sits down with Eric Scalzo and David Marks, Partners at Holland & Knight, to uncover the evolving world of dental M&A. They break down what buyers are really looking for, why compliance and culture go hand-in-hand, and how to build a business others actually want to buy. If you're thinking about scaling, selling, or simply leading smarter—this one's for you.

In this episode of The Daily Windup podcast, we have Mr. Eric Crusius, a partner at Holland Knight, a renowned law firm specializing in government contracts. Our conversation dives into the services provided by Holland Knight's government contracts group, such as compliance guidance, contract negotiation, dispute resolution, protest filing, and handling audits. Eric sheds light on the significant impact of two key areas affecting small businesses: cybersecurity requirements and evolving labor regulations. He discusses the Department of Defense's cybersecurity mandates and the changing landscape of labor laws, including non-displacement rules and the proposed $15 minimum wage. Want to know more? Listen to this episode now. Register at The Proposal Bootcamp 2025 now: hello@govconedu.com

In this week's episode, we're re-releasing a conversation from May 2022. The leak of the Supreme Court draft decision that would overturn the seminal Roe v. Wade abortion case has sent shockwaves through the country and raises questions and implications for other long-standing precedent Supreme Court decisions, including Plyler v. Doe, a 1982 decision that ruled that undocumented immigrant children could not be excluded from K through 12 public schools. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has expressed interest in resurrecting the case and challenging the ruling. Leon Fresco, an immigration attorney at Holland & Knight, and Melissa Lazarin, Senior Advisor for K-12 Policy at the Migration Policy Institute's National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy, join to discuss this high-stakes court battle.

In this episode, Courtney Worcester, partner with Holland & Knight's Boston office speaks with Wendy Tamis Robbins, best-selling author, speaker, anxiety coach, and attorney, about releasing emotion and reclaiming your peace in turbulent times. 

This episode outlines the latest trends in leasing contract negotiations and the long-tail impact on the transaction landscape with Annie Malo, Partner at Holland & Knight LLP.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with top CRE professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. In this episode of The Crexi Podcast, hosted by Ashley Kobovitch, listeners gain an in-depth look at commercial real estate law as Malo shares her unique journey from starting a real estate development company with her father at age 16 to becoming a specialized attorney in commercial real estate. She discusses the current state of the retail real estate market, various negotiation strategies, and the importance of understanding both tenant and landlord perspectives. Malo also offers valuable advice for navigating the complexities of today's transaction landscape, including dealing with the bid-ask gap and the extended timelines for due diligence and permitting. The episode highlights the significance of balancing professional demands with personal well-being and emphasizes the value of transparency and open communication in real estate negotiations.Meet Annie Malo: Real Estate AttorneyAnnie Malo's Career JourneyStarting a Real Estate Development CompanyBalancing Tenant and Landlord NeedsMentorship and Career LessonsThe Puzzle of Real Estate LawDaily Habits and Work-Life BalanceCurrent Retail Real Estate LandscapeLandlords' Financial Challenges and Rent AdjustmentsTenant Expansion and Market TrendsLandlords' Priorities and Financial StrategiesNegotiation Dynamics in Real EstateCurrent Market Challenges and SolutionsDelays in Due Diligence and PermittingFuture of CRE: Technology and InnovationRapid Fire Questions and Expert AdviceConclusion and Contact Information About Annie Malo:Annie Malo is a real estate attorney in Holland & Knight's Boston office. Ms. Malo focuses her practice on a variety of commercial real estate matters.Ms. Malo guides real estate clients – typically buyers, sellers and owners of properties – in negotiating purchase and sale agreements, as well as the legal due diligence process, including reviewing title, survey, environmental reports, zoning reports and development permits. She always keeps her clients' best interests top of mind as she negotiates these and other commercial real estate documents. Ms. Malo also assists clients in creating and organizing corporate structures and coordinating 1031 exchanges.In addition, Ms. Malo has an extensive retail leasing and development practice. She represents national retailers in multistate expansions regarding buys and leases, as well as real estate developers in purchases and leases for retail space.Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Ms. Malo was an attorney at an international law firm office. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter and enjoy the next Podcast delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse 500,000+ available commercial properties for sale and lease. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with his guest Chris Johnsen, a real estate investor, entrepreneur and real estate attorney specializing in helping entrepreneurs and businesses build, grow and succeed!  Chris offers an unrivaled, dual approach to solving the toughest problems facing today's businesses, who speaks strategy in plain language not legal jargon we don't understand.   Before starting Johnsen Law, Chris was a partner at the international law firm Holland & Knight, where he represented both small and large corporate clients in a wide range of corporate matters. His practice specializes in business law, and he has experience representing clients in various industries, including oil and gas, transportation, healthcare, technology, medical, entertainment, retail, financial services, securities, and real estate.  We talk about the tactics, strategies and mindset required to succeed in business and we get to peel back the curtain to understand how to work with attorneys instead of against them to make your life easier and business more profitable! Topics for this episode include: ✅ How to know when to say no to a deal ✅ What is probate and how does it work in real estate? ✅ How to use AI to better understand contracts and legal terms ✅ What is a title company and why real estate investors need one ✅ How to change how you look at problems in business + More! See the show notes to connect with all things Chris!   Connect with Chris: Christopher Johnsen on Facebook Christopher Johnsen on LinkedIn Chris Johnsen on Instagram   Connect with Johnsen Law: www.johnsenlaw.com Johnsen Law on Youtube Johnsen Law on Facebook Johnsen Law on Instagram Johnsen Law on TikTok Johnsen Law on LinkedIn   Connect with Fidelity Lake Houston  Title Company: Fidelity Lake Houston on Youtube Fidelity Lake Houston on Facebook Fidelity Lake Houston on Instagram   --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

In the May issue of D Magazine, Matt Goodman wrote a story titled "The Lawyer Who Landlords Don't Want to See in Court." That would be Mark. Sort of by accident, he started the Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center, which now employs 18 people. On a per capita basis, A LOT of people get evicted in Dallas. That's because the justice of the peace courts where eviction hearings happen are a little wildass. So we talked about all that and about why you should care about people getting evicted. And we explored Mark's personal story, how he lost a job in Oklahoma and, without a college education or any real prospects, loaded up his family in a car and drove to Dallas. Why Dallas? It had a lot of highways so he figured it must have jobs. (He wound up as a bouncer at Cowboys in Arlington before eventually making partner at Holland & Knight.) Please consider subscribing to D Magazine. Print makes the podcast possible. Come on! It's like the price of three coffees! Or one coffee and one beer! Or a sandwich at Eatzi's!

Artificial intelligence is the most important technological tool being developed today, but the use of preexisting copyrighted works to train these AI systems is deeply controversial. At the end of 2023 the New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that OpenAI's use of articles from the New York Times to train their ChatGPT large language model constitutes copyright infringement. An answer is due at the end of February, and it's expected the case will revolve on the question of whether the use of the copyrighted content of the Times was a fair use. The fair use analysis will likely turn on whether the use of copyrighted content to train a AI system "transforms" the work in a way which makes the use fair. The Supreme Court has spoken on this question twice recently, holding that Google's use of parts of Oracle's Java programming language to build the Android operating system was transformative, but that the licensing of a Andy Warhol work based on a photograph by Lynn Goldsmith was not transformative of Goldsmith's work. Also important and perhaps most on-point is a decision of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that Google's Image Search system is transformative of the photographs it indexes and displays as thumbnails.To help understand this case Professors Charles Duan from the American University Washington College of Law and Zvi Rosen of the Simmons School of Law at Southern Illinois University was joined by Steven Tepp of Sentinel Worldwide, who is also a Lecturer at the George Washington University School of Law and formerly of the U.S. Copyright Office. John Moran of Holland & Knight moderated the panel and provided additional perspective.

This Day in Legal History: Pledge of AllegianceOn December 28, 1945, a significant moment in American educational and legal history occurred when Congress officially recognized the Pledge of Allegiance, urging its recitation in schools nationwide. The Pledge, originally composed in 1892 by Francis Bellamy, a Baptist minister, was intended to mark the 400th anniversary of Columbus Day. It underwent a critical change in 1954 when Congress added the words "under God," reflecting the era's heightened religious sentiment during the Cold War. This inclusion of "under God" in the Pledge later sparked legal challenges, notably involving Michael Newdow, who contested his daughter's school district's policy of daily Pledge recitation. Newdow argued that this practice infringed upon the separation of church and state. His case eventually reached the United States Supreme Court, which, in a pivotal decision, ruled that Newdow lacked standing, thereby not addressing the constitutional issue he raised.The legal journey of the Pledge of Allegiance illustrates the dynamic relationship between national identity, religion, and education in the United States. Over the years, the Pledge has been both a symbol of unity and a point of contention, reflecting the nation's evolving perspectives on patriotism and religious expression. The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, among other institutions, has provided extensive resources and insights into the ongoing debates surrounding the Pledge.The recognition of the Pledge by Congress in 1945 marked a formal endorsement of a practice that had already taken root in many schools. It solidified the Pledge's role in American culture, embedding it into the daily lives of millions of students. This action by Congress highlighted the importance of patriotic rituals in fostering a sense of national unity, especially in the aftermath of World War II.Today, the Pledge remains a staple in many educational institutions, symbolizing allegiance to the nation while also serving as a reminder of the ongoing discussions about the role of religion in public life and the meaning of patriotism in a diverse society.Apple Inc. is engaged in a complex legal and technical battle following a U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruling that some of its Apple Watch models infringed patents held by Masimo Corp., a medical-device maker. The ban initially led to a halt in U.S. sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, but Apple won a temporary reprieve from a federal appeals court, allowing the sales of these models to resume.Apple's multifaceted strategy to counter the ban includes appealing the ITC decision, developing software modifications to avoid patent infringement, and submitting these changes to U.S. customs for approval. The company hopes this approach will enable it to continue selling non-infringing versions of the devices. The Federal Circuit has given the ITC until January 10 to respond to Apple's request for a stay of the ban for the duration of the appeal process.Despite the current pause in enforcement of the ITC's decision, the import ban stands. The outcome of the upcoming Customs tribunal will be crucial, as a favorable decision would reinforce the ITC's original ruling and could impact the ongoing appeal. Apple's legal efforts are accompanied by attempts to find technical workarounds, such as software updates that might modify or disable the contested pulse-oximetry feature.This situation is unusual, as large companies like Apple typically settle such disputes rather than endure prolonged legal battles and sales disruptions. The company's assertive approach may indicate a strategic decision to demonstrate its unwillingness to settle in patent disputes. Apple is also pursuing legal action against Masimo in Delaware district court, alleging infringement by Masimo's W1 watch.The appeals court's pause is expected to last around three weeks, coinciding with Customs' decision on the redesigned products. If Apple does not receive a favorable ruling from Customs, it has the option to appeal to the US Court of International Trade and potentially further to the Federal Circuit. This protracted legal battle illustrates the intricate interplay between patent law, technological innovation, and corporate strategy.Apple's ‘Unusual' Watch Fight Continues After Pause on BanIn 2023, New York's legal scene, often a trendsetter for the U.S. legal industry, experienced significant changes and challenges, raising questions for the year ahead. Two of New York's oldest law firms, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan and Shearman & Sterling, faced major transitions. Stroock is dissolving, while Shearman plans a merger with Allen & Overy, indicating a shift in the legal landscape.These developments reflect broader industry headwinds such as intense competition for talent, inconsistent client demand, and a slowdown in the global mergers-and-acquisitions market. Consolidation became a notable trend, with numerous law firm mergers throughout 2023, including high-profile combinations like Maynard Cooper & Gale with Nexsen Pruet, and Holland & Knight with Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis. A total of 41 law firm combinations were completed in the first three quarters of 2023, compared to 37 in the same period in 2022.In response to a slower growth environment and cost pressures, small and regional law firms are expected to pursue more mergers and acquisitions in 2024. Meanwhile, the end of 2023 saw major law firms, starting with New York's Milbank, raising associate salaries, with first-year associates now starting at $225,000. These salary hikes have raised concerns about whether less profitable firms can keep pace.Another significant shift is occurring in the structure of law firm partnerships. The traditional single-tier partnership model, where all partners share ownership, is dwindling. Firms like Cravath and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison are reportedly adding or considering salaried partner tiers. However, some firms, like Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, are holding onto the single-tier partnership model for now.These changes mark a transformative period for New York's legal firms, reshaping how they operate, compete, and adapt in a rapidly evolving industry.New York legal scene faces tests after tumultuous 2023 | ReutersIn 2023, lawsuits against major chemical companies for polluting U.S. drinking water with PFAS, or "forever chemicals," resulted in over $11 billion in settlements. These chemicals, used in numerous consumer and commercial products, are known for their persistence in the environment and human body. With new federal regulations and growing awareness, 2024 is expected to see an increase in litigation and settlements related to PFAS contamination.Companies like 3M, Chemours, Corteva, and DuPont de Nemours have faced thousands of lawsuits, many consolidated in multidistrict litigation (MDL) in South Carolina. These include claims by water utilities for cleanup costs and personal injury claims linked to health issues caused by PFAS exposure. A significant settlement was reached in June, with 3M and water utilities agreeing to a $10.3 billion settlement, followed by another involving DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva for $1.19 billion.U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel, overseeing the MDL, has warned that these lawsuits could pose an existential threat to companies facing PFAS claims. The litigation's potential liabilities could lead defendants to settle to avoid large verdicts or seek bankruptcy protection, as seen in the case of Carrier Global subsidiary Kidde-Fenwal Inc in May.In 2024, legal experts anticipate more PFAS-related lawsuits, including those against consumer brands and more personal injury claims. At least one trial is scheduled in August in the MDL, focusing on firefighting foam manufacturers. Additionally, the process for selecting bellwether trials for personal injury cases is underway, with trials expected for various PFAS-related health issues.Outside of South Carolina, other trials are anticipated, including one involving North Carolina residents and another by Maine homeowners against a local paper mill. More settlements between chemical firms and state attorneys general are also expected, following the trend set by New Jersey and Ohio in 2023.The number of consumer class action lawsuits against companies producing PFAS-containing products like clothing, dental floss, and food wrappers is also on the rise. With the EPA moving forward with regulations that could set enforceable limits for PFAS in drinking water and potentially designate some as hazardous under the U.S. Superfund law, a surge in litigation is likely to continue into 2024 and beyond.‘Forever chemicals' were everywhere in 2023. Expect more litigation in 2024 | ReutersThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Grand Canyon University for engaging in deceptive advertising, illegal telemarketing practices, and misrepresenting itself as a nonprofit organization. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, targets Grand Canyon Education Inc (GCE), its CEO, and the university.The FTC's complaint alleges that the university misled prospective doctoral students regarding the cost and course requirements of its doctoral programs. It also accuses the university of deceptive and abusive telemarketing practices. The FTC contends that despite claims of being a nonprofit, Grand Canyon University operates for the profit of GCE and its stockholders, with GCE receiving 60% of the university's revenue.The Arizona-based university has denied these allegations, calling them unsubstantiated, and expressed confusion over the federal government's decision to target a Christian university positively addressing issues in higher education.This lawsuit follows a significant $37.7 million fine imposed on the university by the U.S. Education Department for misrepresenting the costs of its doctoral programs. According to the Education Department, fewer than 2% of the school's doctoral program graduates completed their program within the advertised cost, and almost 78% of these students took five or more continuation courses. The university has stated its intention to refute the allegations vigorously.US FTC sues Grand Canyon University for deceptive advertising, illegal telemarketing | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

As both laws and attitudes toward marijuana continue to change, the question for employers is likewise, “Then how does my organization's HR and approaches to people management need to change?”. In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton is joined by Holland & Knight attorneys Dana Feinstein and Travis Nelson, who provide insights and guidance for employers navigating the complex issues surrounding marijuana in the workplace, with a focus on legal compliance, accommodation, and policy development.Earn 1.00 SHRM PDC for listening to this podcast; all info provided in-episode.Episode transcript

In this episode, NAWL Board Member and Partner with Holland & Knight, Courtney Worcester, who speaks with mitigation specialist, sentencing advocate, prison consultant, Tara Lenich, who is the founder of Liberty Advisors LLC, an organization founded to prepare and support clients and their loved ones as they navigate the criminal legal system. Courtney and Tara discuss Tara's fascinating career path and her unique perspective being on both sides of the criminal justice systems as both a prosecutor and a defendant. 

Francisco J. Sánchez served as the U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Trade until 2013, a role former President Barack Obama nominated him to in 2009. As Under Secretary, Mr. Sánchez led the International Trade Administration in its efforts to improve the global business environment by helping U.S. businesses compete abroad and was one of the architects of President Obama's National Export Initiative, with the goal of doubling U.S. exports by the end of 2014.During the Clinton Administration, Mr. Sánchez served in the White House as a special assistant to former President Bill Clinton, and chief of staff to the Special Envoy to the Americas. He then served as assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), before returning to the private sector.Currently the co-head of the International Trade practice at Holland & Knight, he is also an entrepreneur and investor. He co-founded NorthStar Bank in Tampa, Florida, which was later sold to Seacoast Bank, as well as CNS Global Consulting Group. Until recently, he was on the board of directors of Archer Daniels Midland. He is also a good friend and business partner of host Tal Zlotnitsky, and is the co-founder and Chairman of Tal's new startup – still in stealth mode -- Breez AI.Join a remarkable interview about life, inspiration, overcoming imposter syndrome and leading with love.

Peggy Smedley and Paul Stimers, partner, Holland & Knight and founder & executive director, Quantum Industry Coalition and William “Whurley” Hurley, founder & CEO, Strangeworks, talk all about the National Quantum Initiative. Stimers says it is the federal government's way of coordinating and accelerating federal quantum research and development. Whurley says he likes to think of the industrial revolution, the information revolution, and now the quantum revolution, as we are seeing it come into every aspect of our daily lives. They also discuss: The Chips and Science Act and how it will be helpful as we prepare for the quantum revolution. What industries will benefit from quantum. Companies that are investing in quantum—and how it is becoming more collaborative among industries and government. quantumindustrycoalition.com  (7/25/23 - 831) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Paul Stimers, Holland & Knight, Quantum Industry Coalition, William “Whurley” Hurley, Strangeworks This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.  

Peggy Smedley and Paul Stimers, partner, Holland & Knight and founder & executive director, Quantum Industry Coalition and William “Whurley” Hurley, founder & CEO, Strangeworks, talk all about the National Quantum Initiative. Stimers says it is the federal government's way of coordinating and accelerating federal quantum research and development. Whurley says he likes to think of the industrial revolution, the information revolution, and now the quantum revolution, as we are seeing it come into every aspect of our daily lives. They also discuss: The Chips and Science Act and how it will be helpful as we prepare for the quantum revolution. What industries will benefit from quantum. Companies that are investing in quantum—and how it is becoming more collaborative among industries and government. quantumindustrycoalition.com  (7/25/23 - 831) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Paul Stimers, Holland & Knight, Quantum Industry Coalition, William “Whurley” Hurley, Strangeworks This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.  

The very definition of “waters of the United States,” or WOTUS, under the Clean Water Act, has been the subject of extensive litigation and controversy for decades. Join Mary Ann Grena Manley, Founder and President of 15E Communications, and Rafe Petersen, a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Holland & Knight, for an in-depth conversation as they explore the current WOTUS rule and its regulatory history. They also discuss the significance of the recent Supreme Court ruling in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, its impact on regulatory requirements, and implications for land development, pending transactions, and environmental due diligence. 

On this day in history, in 1909, the Sixteenth Amendment was passed, which gave Congress the power to collect income taxes. Passed in 1909, the Sixteenth Amendment was ratified on February 3, 1913. This came after a series of economically destabilizing events, including a period of economic disparity between eastern industries and farmers in the south and west post-Civil War. The first federal income tax had been imposed in 1861 to fund the Civil War, but it was repealed in 1872. From that point, several political organizations, like the Grange and the Populist Party, pushed for a graduated income tax.In 1894, a 2-percent tax on income over $4,000 was enacted as part of a tariff bill, but the Supreme Court struck it down, despite having upheld the aforementioned Civil War-era income tax. Progressive Democrats and Republicans persisted in advocating for the income tax. A constitutional amendment for income tax was proposed in 1909, with conservatives believing it would fail ratification and put the issue to bed. Surprisingly, the amendment was ratified by the majority of the states, and the 16th Amendment came into effect in 1913. Despite this, in its initial year, due to numerous exemptions and deductions, only about 1 percent of the population paid income taxes. This decision substantially altered the American economic landscape.A California judge has allowed Microsoft to proceed with its acquisition of Activision Blizzard despite an ongoing antitrust case led by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley rejected the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction after five days of intensive testimony. Corley affirmed that while the merger merited scrutiny, the FTC failed to prove the deal would significantly reduce competition. Microsoft's commitments to extend Call of Duty to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch and bring Activision's content to cloud gaming services were considered as factors increasing consumer access.Microsoft, Activision Blizzard, and their respective leaders expressed gratitude and optimism for the outcome. FTC spokesperson Douglas Farrar expressed disappointment and stated that the FTC would determine its next steps. However, Microsoft still faces regulatory hurdles in the UK, with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) previously blocking the acquisition. Both CMA and Microsoft are currently negotiating possible modifications to the deal to address cloud gaming concerns. If Judge Corley's decision is not appealed by the FTC by July 14th, it could indicate the regulator might abandon the case against Microsoft and Activision Blizzard.Microsoft wins FTC fight to buy Activision Blizzard - The VergeFTC would face tough appeal of Microsoft-Activision order, experts say | ReutersThe International Brotherhood of Teamsters' recent concessions from United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) could influence the union's approach to other delivery companies like Amazon and the auto industry's "Big Three". Prior to July 5, UPS agreed to end a two-tier wage system and to equip delivery trucks with air conditioning. This outcome potentially sets a precedent for union negotiations elsewhere, despite current disputes about wages and other economic issues. The successful negotiations illustrate the union's potential to reclaim losses incurred since the late 1980s.Teamsters President, Sean O'Brien, plans to use this success as a selling point for Amazon workers. The union aims to present itself as an entity capable of securing strong contracts. As previously stated, these successes could influence negotiations between the United Auto Workers and Detroit's Big Three automakers, whose master contract expires in September. The union rate, though at a record low of 10.1%, is highest in the transportation and warehousing sector at 14.5%, indicating potential union interest among these workers.Teamsters Look for UPS Wins to Carry Over to Amazon, Big ThreeTax and law firms are experiencing expansion due to the increased demand for clean energy and corporate clients seeking to capitalize on the tax credits offered by the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act, or tax-and-climate law, passed in August 2022. This law encourages companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and has led to a surge of interest in the clean energy sector. The law allows tax credits to cover up to 70% of a project's costs and provides a 10-year certainty for incentives. Firms are witnessing a growing number of clients seeking assistance with multifaceted projects involving multiple technologies.Furthermore, the legislation allows tax credits to be sold or transferred to a third party. This provision has sparked a new market for clean energy developers to sell credits to any corporation looking to offset taxes, potentially increasing investments in renewable energy. The law also includes a direct pay option, which allows tax-exempt entities to receive a cash refund in lieu of a credit.In response to the increased demand, firms like Holland & Knight and Clifford Chance are expanding their clean energy expertise and resources. Holland & Knight merged with Thompson & Knight to expand its energy practice, while Clifford Chance announced a new office in Houston, a well-known energy transition capital.Tax Firms Build Up Energy Teams in Wake of Tax-and-Climate LawA lawsuit filed by Jaime Rogozinski, the founder of /r/WallStreetBets, against Reddit was dismissed by a U.S. judge. Rogozinski accused Reddit of unlawfully banning him from moderating WallStreetBets and infringing upon his trademark rights. He founded WallStreetBets in 2012 and applied to trademark the name in March 2020 when the community reached 1 million subscribers (now 14 million). However, the judge rejected Rogozinski's claim, stating he doesn't own the WallStreetBets trademark and dismissed his state law claims related to his ouster, indicating he lacked the standing to sue. Reddit termed Rogozinski's lawsuit a "transparent attempt to enrich himself."Reddit beats lawsuit by WallStreetBets founder | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In our newest Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers: The Biglaw Lateral Market episode, we welcome Amy Mallow from Vertex Advisors LLC. Amy discusses her career journey from the courtroom to the classroom, followed by the world of consulting for legal professionals. Drawing on her varied experiences, Mallow shares her unique strategies and tools that have assisted attorneys in navigating their distinctive challenges. We explore her impactful tenure at Holland & Knight, emphasizing recruitment and professional development in a fast-paced, expanding firm. In her current role at Vertex Advisors, Mallow continues to leverage her expertise, offering insights on key principles that attorneys can apply in their own professional journeys. Our "Moves of the Week" segment highlights Clifford Chance welcoming partner David Sweeney to their new Houston office, and Holland & Knight adding a three-person IP team from Perkins Coie. Tune in for this insightful conversation filled with expert analysis and valuable takeaways.

It's a podcast take over with the Gold brothers! Rich and his brother Marty Gold from Capital Council take over the podcast to focus on all things Washington DC and the debt deal that was recently made in this unique episode!   Things talked about in this episode include: An overlook of the deal that was made How it all started What is the outcome of the deal that was made? Bi-partisan legislation The adoption of Biden's defense budget Shelanda Young and her role in the negotiations Republicans trying to take credit for things in the deal. Putting off the debit ceiling until after Biden's presidency. How the democrat president always comes out on top. Will there be inner party friction on the Republican's side due to some not getting everything they wanted? The inner friction that is already happening on the Republican's side. What is the price of peace? Can there be peace? How McKarthy was voted in. The most connected thing legislatively to this issue. Why appropriation bills haven't gone across the floor in the Senate. Why Marty is skeptical about the deal that was made. Rich Gold is the leader of Holland & Knight's Public Policy & Regulation Group and focuses his practice at the intersection of complex policy and political issues involving Congress, the executive branch and the media. Rich Gold is the leader of the firm's Public Policy & Regulation Group and focuses his practice at the intersection of complex policy and political issues involving Congress, the executive branch and the media. The Public Policy & Regulation Group has been ranked among the top law and lobbying firms in Washington by publications including American Lawyer's Influence Magazine, Legal 500 United States guide, Financial Times and U.S. News - Best Lawyers guide. Mr. Gold has been recognized as a top lobbyist in Washington by The Hill, The National Journal, Washington SmartCEO, Super Lawyers and The Washington Business Journal, as well as one of Washingtonian Magazine's 500 Most Influential People Shaping Policy for the past two years.   In addition, Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers guide has recognized Mr. Gold since 2007. He is one of only three practitioners ranked as Band 1 in Chambers USA Nationwide Government Relations category, the highest ranking one can receive in Chambers. Mr. Gold served in the U.S. Senate for Sen. Lloyd Bentsen (D-Texas) as his advisor on environmental affairs where he worked on issues related to environmental side agreements of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). During the Clinton administration, he was a special assistant to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Carol Browner, with whom he helped develop the EPA's Superfund reform proposal and its administrative improvements package. Mr. Gold also served as a career lawyer in the EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance and Office of General Counsel, working on major rule makings as well as significant Superfund cases.   Mr. Gold approaches political and policy problems from the perspective of campaign-style advocacy – forming, developing and executing issue-advocacy campaigns that incorporate lobbying, regulatory lawyering, traditional and social media, and grassroots engagement to break through the noise in Washington and achieve client goals. Mr. Gold has engaged for individual companies, trade associations and coalitions on the issues of the day ranging from climate change legislation and regulations and Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform to trade legislation, corporate tax reform, as well as major U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reform legislation and financial services legislation.   Martin B. Gold is a partner with Capitol Counsel, LLC. He brings over 50 years of legislative and private practice experience. He is recognized authority and author on matters of congressional rules and parliamentary strategies, and U.S policy in Asia. He frequently advises senators and their staff and serves on the adjunct faculty at George Washington University. In 2022, he received the College of Professional Studies Faculty Excellent Award. Before domestic business, professional, and academic audiences, he speaks about Congress as well as political and public policy developments. Gold has been a guest lecturer at Tsinghua University, the Beijing Foreign Studies University, Moscow State University, the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, the State Parliament of Ukraine, and the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.

Rich Gold returns to the podcast to talk with Jim about the looming debt limit in Washington D.C, why this issue of coming to an agreement is so important, and what could happen if no agreement is made. Topics covered in this episode include: How things are going at Holland & Knight. An update on the debt limit negotiations. What makes this different than the last time it happened? A recap of where the negotiating started and where it is now. What the Republicans want What the Democrats are trying to do to compromise with the Republicans What would need to happen for the Republicans to get everything they want and why it's not realistic? Why the current options won't get enough votes to go through? Balancing the right amount of budget cuts. Will they eventually come to a comprise at the end of the day? What happens if they don't? Why it's not a good idea to cut a deal right before the deadline and what happened last time a deal was cut before the deadline. The real-world impacts that occurred. Can a divided government happen with a Republican president and Democrats controlling Congress? The shift of the Republican party. What could happen if a Republican votes and Donald Trump doesn't approve of it. Work requirements. The significance of agreeing to freeze the limit. Is the military budget increase normal or for something specific? What makes up the budget deficit? Who Rich will have as his special guest when he hosts the podcast! Rich Gold is the leader of Holland & Knight's Public Policy & Regulation Group and focuses his practice at the intersection of complex policy and political issues involving Congress, the executive branch and the media. Rich Gold is the leader of the firm's Public Policy & Regulation Group and focuses his practice at the intersection of complex policy and political issues involving Congress, the executive branch and the media. The Public Policy & Regulation Group has been ranked among the top law and lobbying firms in Washington by publications including American Lawyer's Influence Magazine, Legal 500 United States guide, Financial Times and U.S. News - Best Lawyers guide. Mr. Gold has been recognized as a top lobbyist in Washington by The Hill, The National Journal, Washington SmartCEO, Super Lawyers and The Washington Business Journal, as well as one of Washingtonian Magazine's 500 Most Influential People Shaping Policy for the past two years. In addition, Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers guide has recognized Mr. Gold since 2007. He is one of only three practitioners ranked as Band 1 in Chambers USA Nationwide Government Relations category, the highest ranking one can receive in Chambers. Mr. Gold served in the U.S. Senate for Sen. Lloyd Bentsen (D-Texas) as his advisor on environmental affairs where he worked on issues related to environmental side agreements of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). During the Clinton administration, he was a special assistant to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Carol Browner, with whom he helped develop the EPA's Superfund reform proposal and its administrative improvements package. Mr. Gold also served as a career lawyer in the EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance and Office of General Counsel, working on major rule makings as well as significant Superfund cases. Mr. Gold approaches political and policy problems from the perspective of campaign-style advocacy – forming, developing and executing issue-advocacy campaigns that incorporate lobbying, regulatory lawyering, traditional and social media, and grassroots engagement to break through the noise in Washington and achieve client goals. Mr. Gold has engaged for individual companies, trade associations and coalitions on the issues of the day ranging from climate change legislation and regulations and Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform to trade legislation, corporate tax reform, as well as major U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reform legislation and financial services legislation.   Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Don't forget to subscribe! Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at Jim@ThePoliticalLife.net  Follow The Political Life on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates.

The Granite State arguably has the best trust laws in the country, backed by a legislature with a history of staying on the forefront of advantageous trust laws. NH trusts are available to families nationwide and internationally, and their use can deliver tremendous benefits in tax savings, asset protection, and multi-generational asset transfer. They also permit directed trusts, where a grantor's existing financial advisor can manage trust assets, while the trust administration is provided by a NH-based trust company. In this podcast from Trusts & Estates journal, experts from Fiduciary Trust of New England and Holland & Knight discuss the key provisions of the Granite State's trust laws, provide client examples, and address audience questions.   View the Video Version Here

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Rich Gold returns to the podcast to talk with Jim about everything going on in Washington D.C. They talk about the looming debt limit, environmental regulation, and what is happening at his firm, Holland & Knight. Topics covered in this episode include: Rich's thoughts on the debt limit and everything that is currently going on with it. The ways that Rich believes the Republicans have put themselves into a corner. How many of the Republicans in the house that want significant cuts to the spending bill and why they seem to be pushing for it. The priority of reform when it comes to natural power sources. The work happening to continue to work towards the use of natural resources. Rich's thoughts on the Biden Administration gearing up on the regulatory front. The state of the regulatory environment in America versus other countries. Rich's opinion on if it seems anyone is talking about this or if it isn't something people are too concerned about. When things need to be finalized to keep a new president from meddling with it. The approval rating of the government. Senator Feinstein being asked to step down and how it is being received in Washington. What's happening at Holland & Knight currently? Rich Gold is the leader of Holland & Knight's Public Policy & Regulation Group and focuses his practice at the intersection of complex policy and political issues involving Congress, the executive branch and the media. The Public Policy & Regulation Group has been ranked among the top law and lobbying firms in Washington by publications including American Lawyer's Influence Magazine, Legal 500 United States guide, Financial Times and U.S. News - Best Lawyers guide. Mr. Gold has been recognized as a top lobbyist in Washington by The Hill, The National Journal, Washington SmartCEO, Super Lawyers, Washingtonian and The Washington Business Journal. In addition, Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers guide has recognized Mr. Gold since 2007. Rich grew up in New York and New Hampshire He attended The University of Vermont for a B.S. in Business and obtained his J.D. from George Washington University. He served as a Staff Attorney, and later Special Assistant to Carol Browner at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Rich served as a Special Assistant for Environmental Affairs to US Senator Lloyd Bentsen. He has worked at Holland & Knight for the last 25 years. “It's really important in current times to understand that the process that we are involved in, advocating for public policy, is sacred, and something that most around the world don't get to do.”

Donald Trump, former US President and current front-runner for the Republican nomination in 2024, has been formally charged and will appear in court today. He will be the first former or sitting US President to face criminal charges. The charges stem from a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels; Trump denies any wrongdoing and will plead not guilty. Trump's lawyers opposed videography, photography, and radio coverage, but the judge ruled that five photographers would be admitted for a short time. Trump is expected to return to Florida and give remarks from Mar-a-Lago later today. The specific charges will be disclosed, and according to Yahoo News, Trump will face 34 felony counts for falsification of business records. Trump's lead has widened in the Republican Party's presidential nominating contest, as he has pulled ahead of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Trump faces several other legal challenges, including a criminal probe into whether he unlawfully tried to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia and two investigations by a special counsel over his handling of classified documents after leaving office.Trump faces day in court in historic US first | ReutersApple faces a billion-dollar lawsuit from medical devices maker, Masimo Corp., and co-plaintiff Cercacor Laboratories Inc., in relation to the theft of trade secrets, including technology that measures the oxygen levels in the bloodstream. The pair alleges that Apple used confidential information from two former executives it hired, one from each plaintiff, to design, build, and sell certain Apple Watch models. The trial will focus on the Series 4-7 and SE models of the Apple Watch, and up to $1 billion could be at stake. The outcome could also influence how the parties' broader intellectual-property conflict shakes out, and whether a settlement resolving their many disputes is likely. The 10-day jury trial is set to begin on Tuesday in the US District Court for the Central District of California, with the potential for live testimony from Apple's chief executive, Tim Cook. Trade secrets cases are “especially onerous for defendants, meaning there's a chance the parties could reach a deal before a verdict.”Apple Set for Billion-Dollar Trial in Clash Over Watch SecretsThe number of large law firm mergers completed in Q1 2023 has already matched the total number of such mergers in all of 2022, according to data from legal consultancy Fairfax Associates. Large mergers are defined as those in which both law firms have at least 100 lawyers each. Recent mergers include Holland & Knight with Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe with Buckley. While the number of large mergers in a given quarter or year may be coincidental, interest in large combinations among firms is "dramatically higher" than it was 10 or 20 years ago, according to Fairfax. However, challenges remain in bringing two large firms together, such as client conflicts and increasingly complex deal terms. Fairfax tracked 17 total law firm mergers to take effect in Q1 2023, an increase from 14 in the same period in 2022, but in line with Q1 2021. The firm said there were 46 completed mergers in 2022 as a whole, an increase from 41 the prior year. As with any other industry, consolidation in the law firm industry brings with it myriad risks – from potential conflicts of interest, as larger firms may have clients with competing interests – to decreased competition and higher prices for clients. In the short term, watch for consolidation to result in layoffs. Big law firms quicker to merge in 2023 so far, report shows | ReutersYou know what I initially thought was a raccoon or feral cat that had snuck in here to the Minimum Competence offices is, in fact, my column for this week! Let me coax it over to me and take a look at it. In this one I spoke a bit about auditor independence. The Big Four accounting firms and consultants have come under fire following their roles in the high-profile collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, as well as the near-miss at First Republic Bank. Rightly so as KPMG signed off on the banks' financial statements and, while it is difficult to point out what should have been done to avoid the financial upheaval of the last few weeks, it is clear who should have done something. The solution? There needs to be liability placed on the accounting firm tasked with acting on behalf of a regulator when that organization fails to identify indicia of questionable financial health. Accounting firms have no incentive to draw attention to potential problems, rather than just explicit and clear problems, because it may trigger just what happened anyway–bank collapse. Another impediment to auditor independence is the revolving door of personnel between the major accounting firms and the banks they purport to audit. A blanket ban is necessary on a firm consulting and auditing the same client.Big Four Auditors and Consultants Need Liability—And a Divorce Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

The following article of the professional services industry is: “The 5G Mirage” by Luis Rubio, Executive Partner at Holland & Knight

This week Jim welcomes friend of the show Rich Gold back to the pod to discuss the work of lalrge lobbying firms as well as the current state of affairs now that the dust has settled on a new Congressional cycle. Rich Gold is the leader of the Holland & Knight's Public Policy & Regulation Group and focuses his practice at the intersection of complex policy and political issues involving Congress, the executive branch and the media. The Public Policy & Regulation Group has been ranked among the top law and lobbying firms in Washington. Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Don't forget to subscribe! Follow The Political Life on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates.

Stephen Dietrich is a partner at Holland Knight, the preeminent law firm representing dealerships across the country in a number of matters, including Mergers & Acquisitions.In this episode, The two discuss the current state of the dealership buy-and-sell market, with a focus on the impact of the pandemic, chip shortage, and supply chain shortages on the industry.One of the challenges facing the market is the ongoing supply chain shortages, which have been exacerbated by the pandemic. Dietrich notes that these shortages are affecting the availability of vehicles and parts, which can impact dealerships' ability to conduct business.In addition to supply chain challenges, the relationship between OEMs and dealerships is also a concern. Some OEMs have announced plans to move to an all-electric vehicle lineup, which could have significant implications for dealership franchise agreements. Dietrich believes it will be necessary for dealerships to have open and transparent discussions with OEMs to address these challenges and find solutions.According to Dietrich, while the public buy-and-sell market may have cooled off in 2020, the appetite for acquisitions among private buyers has remained strong. He notes that the success measures for public and private companies may differ, with public companies potentially being more interested in buying back shares rather than acquiring dealerships.In the first half of 2022, the number of private buyers increased, and while there were more buyers than sellers, the number of sellers also increased. "As the share of the buy/sell market held by public retailers fell, the major private dealership groups remained committed to expanding through acquisition. In reality, the largest private groups expanded their share of the buy/sell market to more than double that of the public."Many folks in the auto space reinvest in their own business, either through improving their own business or buying other dealerships as they go forward. You could say the same for the public at some level; they might not be buying more dealerships at the pace they were, but they're buying back their stock, and that's a good investment. The result of those two decisions of wanting to invest their money is two different actions at some level. I see it as they're bullish on their business. They show it in different ways.The flip side is that the private dealers See a more aggressive or a higher ROI than the public folks do. The nature of the individuals folks in the private sector look at that and say, They likely can do a better job with it. Their view of return and investment may be more aggressive than the reality of the return and investment that public companies see.The transition by several OEMs to a fixed-price agency model is the most topical subject in the new-car retail market. Brands such as Toyota in New Zealand and Mercedes-Benz in South Africa have adopted this approach, in which dealers no longer own inventory and facilitate the sale of a vehicle at a fixed price on behalf of the original equipment manufacturer. After rationalizing its network, Honda is slated to adopt an agency model on 1 July 2021, while Mercedes will adopt it on 1 January 2022. Details on how a trade-in will be valued have yet to be determined by the relevant manufacturers but are essential for the agency model to achieve its stated goals.This is a significant change to the current approach, and long-term business partners request that dealers accept it. The emergence of scepticism over components of the agency model should be interpreted as something other than a sign that Dealers are resisting change. Dealers are not adverse to change, but after years of investment, they have a great deal at stake. In addition to their retail expertise, they anticipate playing a vital role in developing any future retail models in which they engage. This includes asking the essential

Stephen Dietrich is a partner at Holland Knight, the preeminent law firm representing dealerships across the country in a number of matters, including Mergers & Acquisitions. In this episode, The two discuss the current state of the dealership buy-and-sell market, with a focus on the impact of the pandemic, chip shortage, and supply chain shortages on the industry. One of the challenges facing the market is the ongoing supply chain shortages, which have been exacerbated by the pandemic. Dietrich notes that these shortages are affecting the availability of vehicles and parts, which can impact dealerships' ability to conduct business. In addition to supply chain challenges, the relationship between OEMs and dealerships is also a concern. Some OEMs have announced plans to move to an all-electric vehicle lineup, which could have significant implications for dealership franchise agreements. Dietrich believes it will be necessary for dealerships to have open and transparent discussions with OEMs to address these challenges and find solutions. According to Dietrich, while the public buy-and-sell market may have cooled off in 2020, the appetite for acquisitions among private buyers has remained strong. He notes that the success measures for public and private companies may differ, with public companies potentially being more interested in buying back shares rather than acquiring dealerships. In the first half of 2022, the number of private buyers increased, and while there were more buyers than sellers, the number of sellers also increased. "As the share of the buy/sell market held by public retailers fell, the major private dealership groups remained committed to expanding through acquisition. In reality, the largest private groups expanded their share of the buy/sell market to more than double that of the public." Many folks in the auto space reinvest in their own business, either through improving their own business or buying other dealerships as they go forward. You could say the same for the public at some level; they might not be buying more dealerships at the pace they were, but they're buying back their stock, and that's a good investment. The result of those two decisions of wanting to invest their money is two different actions at some level. I see it as they're bullish on their business. They show it in different ways. The flip side is that the private dealers See a more aggressive or a higher ROI than the public folks do. The nature of the individuals folks in the private sector look at that and say, They likely can do a better job with it. Their view of return and investment may be more aggressive than the reality of the return and investment that public companies see. The transition by several OEMs to a fixed-price agency model is the most topical subject in the new-car retail market. Brands such as Toyota in New Zealand and Mercedes-Benz in South Africa have adopted this approach, in which dealers no longer own inventory and facilitate the sale of a vehicle at a fixed price on behalf of the original equipment manufacturer. After rationalizing its network, Honda is slated to adopt an agency model on 1 July 2021, while Mercedes will adopt it on 1 January 2022. Details on how a trade-in will be valued have yet to be determined by the relevant manufacturers but are essential for the agency model to achieve its stated goals. This is a significant change to the current approach, and long-term business partners request that dealers accept it. The emergence of scepticism over components of the agency model should be interpreted as something other than a sign that Dealers are resisting change. Dealers are not adverse to change, but after years of investment, they have a great deal at stake. In addition to their retail expertise, they anticipate playing a vital role in developing any future retail models in which they engage. This includes asking the essential questions that must be answered. Dealers have questions about the model's fixed price aspect. Will customers be unable to negotiate to walk across the street to a competing brand willing to negotiate? According to OEMs' research, buyers do not wish to negotiate prices. However, according to a survey commissioned by the AADA, more than 90 per cent of consumers cherish the chance to negotiate a reduction. The Dealer will be responsible for explaining to the consumer why they can no longer negotiate a deal. The second big concern is whether a fixed-price model can operate effectively when nearly every new-car sale involves the trade-in of a previously-owned vehicle. Another question that Dealers may have pertains to performance requirements, specifically sales goals. Will there still be compensation components tied to such objectives? Without the capacity to discount the product, the Dealer's ability to influence the sale is substantially decreased, and as a result, sales targets would inevitably slip. These are but a handful of the crucial concerns that inevitably accompany the transition to a new business model. There are, without a doubt, several other difficulties that must be resolved. Dealers will only want to join a financially sustainable business in the end. How wide are the margins? Which existing profit centres will be affected? It is alarming that several OEMs are exploiting a move to an agency model to push their Dealers to utilize particular suppliers. It is challenging to chew that the cost of supplies is approximately 50 per cent greater than what dealers are already paying. This is detrimental to Dealer profitability and consumer welfare. We can endlessly discuss the many components of an agency model. However, the fact is that these Dealers who are being asked to transfer to an agency have, more often than not, represented a brand for years. They have frequently invested enormous sums of money. They can no longer capitalize on the goodwill they have spent time, money, and effort cultivating, thereby diminishing the value of their firm. These Dealers are entitled to compensation, primarily when the OEM seeks access to the client database. Under an agency model, it is not reasonable for the OEM to expect the Dealer to send up this customer information. Dealers respect the ability of original equipment manufacturers to develop alternative distribution schemes. They have done so in the past. They will do so once more. It is their privilege. However, when such modifications are done, they are responsible to their Dealers. They should communicate such changes in advance. They should collaborate with their Dealers to address all controversial issues and permit Dealer input on the final model. Importantly, they must comprehend these changes' substantial effects on their Dealers. The value of enterprises will undoubtedly be impacted, and Dealers should be compensated fairly and adequately for these changes. This is not the time to be a passive spectator. As a dealer, this is a time to pay attention, lean in, listen, and connect with whoever your advocates are. Stay in the know, and make sure you have the most significant communication relationship with your OEM. The pandemic, in a way, didn't change many things, but it accelerated many things. And one of them is people's comfort level. It's the very reason why, you know, we have so many of these brick-and-mortar retail places for lease now because we just found a better way and all of a sudden, that old way is not that appealing anymore. Overall, the conversation offers valuable insights into the current state of the dealership buy and sell market and the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Visit https://linktr.ee/spisakd for all our links Updates here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/davidspisakscommunity/  Like this show? Please leave us a rating and review where you're listening right now!

In this episode, Courtney Worcester, partner with Holland & Knight's Boston office speaks with Wendy Tamis Robbins, best-selling author, speaker, anxiety coach, and attorney with Holland & Knight, about releasing emotion and reclaiming your peace in turbulent times. 

The following article of the professional services industry is: “Mexico As an Opportunity for New Investments” by Claudio Rodríguez, Partner of Holland & Knight

Today we have a sit down with Mr. Eric Crusius, a Partner at Holland & Knight. In this episode, Eric and I discuss the regulation changes between the current administration and the previous two administrations as it applies to certain topics related to government contracts, how he gets ahead of the competition on new and upcoming regulations, and cybersecurity. Eric is a Partner at Holland & Knight specializing in government contracts, internet and technology and representing businesses of all shapes and sizes. He was named Super Lawyer's Rising Star, only given to the top 2.5% of attorneys who meet certain criteria. He has also appeared as a guest on Fox News, Government Matters, MPR, Federal News Radio and has been quoted in numerous publications including Newsweek, Washington Lawyer and The Washington Business Journal. In addition to this, Eric has successfully represented contractors before the government accountability office, GAO, United States Court of Federal Claims, Department of Labor and various governmental boards. Eric has also braved and argued appeals in the state and federal court. Stay tuned for this invigorating episode with Mr. Eric Crusius.

This week we welcome back friend of the show Rich Gold to discuss the recent wins for Democrative policy-makers in Congress. Rich Gold is the leader of Holland & Knight's Public Policy & Regulation Group and focuses his practice at the intersection of complex policy and political issues involving Congress, the executive branch, and the media. Mr. Gold has been recognized as a top lobbyist in Washington by The Hill, The National Journal, Washington SmartCEO, Super Lawyers, Washingtonian and The Washington Business Journal. Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Don't forget to subscribe! Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at Jim@ThePoliticalLife.net  Follow The Political Life on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates.

So, what exactly would a climate emergency declaration free the Biden administration to do? Senior editor Jasmin Melvin posed that question to Liz Craddock, a partner at the Holland & Knight law firm. She joined the podcast to explain what authorities President Joe Biden would newly have at his disposal, the key energy statutes that could possibly come into play and the potential political pitfalls as well as legal risks and challenges the administration would face from taking such action. This interview took place before Senator Joe Manchin's deal with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on a party-line budget reconciliation package with clean energy and climate provisions was announced. But Craddock's take raises some interesting points on a climate emergency and the options Biden may still need to weigh if the climate package falls through or concerns are raised that he hasn't gone far enough to address climate change ahead of midterm elections. Stick around after the interview for Chris Van Moessner with the Market Minute, a look at near-term oil market drivers.

This week we welcome back friend of the show Rich Gold and his Holland & Knight colleague Chris DeLacy to discuss the Chips Plus Science Act as well as the Inflation Reduction Act. They also take a bit of time to make some predictions about the upcoming Congressional Baseball Game. Chris DeLacy is the leader of the Political Law Group and a member of the Public Policy & Regulation team at Holland & Knight. For 18 years, he has been representing corporations, trade associations, local governments, coalitions and nonprofits before Congress and the executive branch. Mr. DeLacy has extensive experience with cybersecurity, data breach, privacy, maritime, agriculture and trade issues. He has helped to develop legislation and federal policies in these areas and has represented clients during related hearings. Rich Gold is the leader of Holland & Knight's Public Policy & Regulation Group and focuses his practice at the intersection of complex policy and political issues involving Congress, the executive branch, and the media. Mr. Gold has been recognized as a top lobbyist in Washington by The Hill, The National Journal, Washington SmartCEO, Super Lawyers, Washingtonian and The Washington Business Journal. Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Don't forget to subscribe! Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at Jim@ThePoliticalLife.net  Follow The Political Life on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates.

This week we welcome back friend of the show Rich Gold to discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson, Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony in the January 6th hearings, and much more. Rich Gold is the leader of Holland & Knight's Public Policy & Regulation Group and focuses his practice at the intersection of complex policy and political issues involving Congress, the executive branch, and the media. Mr. Gold has been recognized as a top lobbyist in Washington by The Hill, The National Journal, Washington SmartCEO, Super Lawyers, Washingtonian and The Washington Business Journal. Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Don't forget to subscribe! Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at Jim@ThePoliticalLife.net  Follow The Political Life on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates.

The leak of the Supreme Court draft decision that would overturn the seminal Roe v. Wade abortion case has sent shockwaves through the country and raises questions and implications for other long-standing precedent Supreme Court decisions, including Plyler v. Doe, a 1982 decision that ruled that undocumented immigrant children could not be excluded from K through 12 public schools. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has expressed interest in resurrecting the case and challenging the ruling. Leon Fresco, an immigration attorney at Holland & Knight, and Melissa Lazarin, Senior Advisor for K-12 Policy at the Migration Policy Institute's National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy, join to discuss this high-stakes court battle.   

This week on the show we welcome back Rich Gold, who is a Partner at Holland & Knight, and the leader of the firm's Public Policy and Regulation team. We're also joined by Nasim Fussell - a trade attorney in Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C., office, and a member of Rich's team. Nasim has a wealth of trade legislation and negotiation experience, having served in numerous trade-related roles in the public and private sectors. Nasim advises clients on trade legislation, negotiations and regulatory issues. Prior to joining Holland & Knight, she was the chief international trade counsel for the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, serving under Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). She also served as deputy chief international trade counsel under former Chair Orrin Hatch (R-Utah).  Support the people of Ukraine by donating to the International Committee of the Red Cross. Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Don't forget to subscribe! Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at Jim@ThePoliticalLife.net  Follow The Political Life on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates.

1. Guillermo Uribe, socio de Holland & Knight, nos platica sobre su experiencia al tratar con fondos que buscan invertir en empresas fintech en México. Una de las principales preocupaciones es estar seguro que los documentos digitales que sean legalmente validos para poder comprar la cartera de crédito de estas empresas. Los fondos quieren asegurar que tienen los documentos necesarios en caso de tener que irse a un juicio por incumplimiento del pago de un crédito. El foco está sobre los pagarés electrónicos.

Este martes 8 de febrero, Víctor Sánchez Baños platicó con Carlos Véjar, abogado de comercio y arbitraje de Holland & Knight, acerca de los tratados comerciales de México y las implicaciones de la Reforma Eléctrica en ellos. Sigue a Víctor Sánchez Baños en Twitter, Facebook, Youtube e Instagram. Las Entrevistas de Víctor Sánchez Baños son una producción original de poderydinero.mx Escúchanos en MVS Noticias: 102.5FM y mvsnoticias.com de lunes a viernes a las 21:00 horas tiempo de la Ciudad de México. Coordinación: Carmen Delgadillo: @carmendelgadill Realización: Fernando Moctezuma: @FerMoctezumaO Entrevistas de Víctor Sánchez Baños: episodio 379

Episode 5: Yolonda P. Jacobs is a shareholder at Homer, Bonner, Jacobs, and Ortiz. Her practice focuses on complex civil and commercial litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Jacobs practiced with the law firms of Herron Jacobs Ortiz and Holland + Knight. Ms. Jacobs also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Ursula Ungaro, District Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Ms. Jacobs graduated from the University of Florida College of Law where she was a member of the Florida Law Review. Before attending law school, Ms. Jacobs was the director of a domestic violence and special assault diversion program with the State Attorney's Office in Jacksonville, Florida. Book a call HERE to see if it's a good fit for us to work together - it's a free call!

On this week's episode, we welcome back the "Gold Brothers," Marty Gold of Capitol Counsel and Rich Gold of Holland & Knight. The pair of political insiders walk us through what to expect from the legislative calendar in the next six months before members of Congress completely turn their attention to the midterm elections. In this episode, we discuss: Marty explains both the history of the Electoral Count Act of 1887 and how Congress is expected to address its ambiguities.  Both Rich and Marty discuss their expectations for how senators on both sides will approach the Supreme Court confirmation process. And finally, they get into what can be salvaged from President Biden's Build Back Better legislation and whether or not Senator Manchin will be on board for any sort of proposal. Get to know how Rich and Marty got into the political life be reliving their previous episodes: Burning Man Has a Lobbyist. His Name is Rich Gold. Demystifying the U.S. Senate and the Budget Reconciliation Process with Martin B. Gold Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Don't forget to subscribe! Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at Jim@ThePoliticalLife.net  Follow The Political Life on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates.

This week on the show we welcome back Rich Gold, who is a Partner at Holland & Knight, and the leader of the firm's Public Policy and Regulation team. In this episode, we cover a number of topics: How has Rich put together one of the top lobbying shops in DC? What was January 6th like on the Hill? The impact of COVID-19 and rising inflation on the President's polling numbers & the 2022 Congressional elections  Filibuster reform The Electoral College Reform Act The future of Build Back Better  Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Don't forget to subscribe! Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at Jim@ThePoliticalLife.net  Follow The Political Life on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates.

En entrevista para Imagen Empresarial con Rodrigo Pacheco, Carlos Véjar, socio del despacho Holland & Knight, habla de los industrias esenciales del T-MEC y etiquetado de productos.

This week on the show we welcome back Rich Gold, who is a Partner at Holland & Knight. Holland & Knight is one of the largest lobbying firms in D.C., and Rich serves as the leader of the firm's Public Policy and Regulation team. Rich provides some insights as to what Congress and the President will do next in the wake of Sen. Manchin's announcement yesterday that he will not support the "Build Back Better" proposal.  We also discuss a number of other issues:   Whether Sen. Manchin will remain in the Democratic Party, or if he'll end up becoming an Independent that caucuses with the Democrats; Senator Cruz's deal to get a vote on sanctions tied to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline in exchange for removing holds on numerous presidential nominees; The impacts of rate increases by the Fed; and, The impact of several changes in the auto industry to reduce carbon emissions.  Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Don't forget to subscribe! Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at Jim@ThePoliticalLife.net  Follow The Political Life on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates.

Guest: Courtney Worcester - Holland Knight Interviewers: Marc Zwetchkenbaum - Marc Z Legal Staffing & Mark Furman - Tarlow Breed Hart & Rodgers The post “Business Governance Issues & Pitfalls” with Courtney Worcester of Holland & Knight appeared first on Radio Entrepreneurs.

Welcome back to the National Association of Women Lawyers Podcast, NAWLTalks, Conversations to help you thrive in the legal profession. This episode is hosted by two fantastic NAWL members, who both share their own challenges and successes with mental health as attorneys, Donya Feizbakhsh, a Staff Attorney at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. and Mollie Kugler an attorney for von Briesen & Roper, s.c. They are joined in the episode by NAWL member, Wendy Tamis Robbins, Senior Counsel for Holland & Knight's Boston office, as well as, an anxiety coach, self-proclaimed professional "panic-attacker" and the author of The Box: An Invitation to Freedom from Anxiety. Their conversation covers how to cope with and eventually transform your anxiety into your superpower, and, the importance of prioritizing your own mental health as an attorney.  

📈 El SAT prevé que con el Régimen Simplificado de Confianza, el monto de recaudación por ISR pueda crecer hasta 38.9%. Mario Barrera, abogado fiscalista, socio de Holland & Knight, nos habla del tema. ✈️ El aumento de presupuesto para la Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil, es insuficiente para recuperar la Categoría 1 en seguridad aérea. Dr. Rogelio Rodríguez, titular de Posgrado de la Cátedra de Derecho Aéreo y Espacial de la Facultad de la Derecho de la UNAM, nos habla del tema. 📱 Oliver Aguilar, gerente de Investigación del Mercado de Consumo en IDC México, nos comenta que el mercado de smartphones en México inicia su recuperación, aunque no alcanzará el nivel que tuvo en 2019.

The National Association of Women Lawyers, also known as NAWL, is pleased to welcome you back to our podcast, NAWLTalks, Conversations to help you thrive in the legal profession. Today's conversation is hosted by NAWL member, Courtney Worcester. Courtney Worcester is a trial attorney in Holland & Knight's Boston office and a Co-Executive Editor for the Women Lawyers Journal. Courtney is joined by Ellen M. Keiley, CPC, and President of EMK Consulting Group, LLC that specializes in working with individuals and professional services firms – including the legal and accounting industries – to implement more effective marketing, PR, and business development strategies.

The National Association of Women Lawyers, also known as NAWL, is pleased to welcome you back to our podcast, NAWLTalks, Conversations to help you thrive in the legal profession. In this episode, we are joined by Courtney Worcester, a partner and trial attorney for Holland & Knight's Boston office, and Kirtana Kalavapudi, a policy analyst for the social security administration. Both of these fantastic NAWL members also serve as the co-executive editors for NAWL's national publication, The Women Lawyers Journal. Our conversation in this episode will be focused on the legacy of the Women Lawyers Journal, and the future of the journal as it supports NAWL's mission to advance women in the legal field, and advocate for equality for all under the law.

Dustin Robinson is the Founding Partner of Mr. Cannabis Law – a full-service law firm exclusively focused on cannabis and psychedelic industries. Dustin is licensed in Florida as an Attorney, a Certified Public Accountant, and a Real Estate Agent. He focuses his practice on providing legal, accounting, financial, and business consultation to various businesses operating in the hemp, marijuana, and psychedelic industries. Dustin has worked at one of the largest national accounting firms – Deloitte – as well as one of the largest national law firms – Holland & Knight. After working at Holland & Knight, Dustin applied his legal and accounting background in the business world while running a multi-state manufacturing company. Dustin is deeply involved in the cannabis industry through his law firm – Mr. Cannabis Law – and various cannabis-related organizations, including CannabisLAB, ASTM D-37 Global Standards for Cannabis, Leafstyle360, and Broward County Medical Marijuana Advisory Board. Dustin also serves as the Legal Director for NORML of Palm Beach; he is on the Legal Committee for the Florida Hemp Council; and he is on the Operations Sub-committee for Hemp Industries Association. As a member of the Board of Directors of Minorities for Medical Marijuana, Dustinadvocates for social equity and inclusion in the cannabis industry. Dustin is also the co-founder of Mr. Psychedelic Law – a 501(c)(4) focused on using medical and spiritual research to drive responsible legal reform in Florida for psilocybin mushrooms and other entheogens. Dustin has drafted Resolutions for psychedelic decriminalization for various cities in Florida and hopes to build a responsible legal framework in Florida for the commercialization of psilocybin mushroom and other entheogens. Dustin has built a team at Mr. Psychedelic Law that consists of the top lawyers, lobbyist, doctors, scientists, and spiritual leaders in the state of Florida. Dustin is also represents various psychedelic non-profits including Mind Army and Ketamine Fund. In April 2021, in partnership with seasoned private equity investor Robert Velarde, Dustin launched Iter Investments, a venture capital firm that aims to deploy capital primarily in businesses operating in and around the burgeoning psychedelics industry. Recently, Dustin drafted and filed the Florida Psilocybin Legalization Bill, together with Florida State Representative Michael Grieco. He was also recognized as “100 Most Influential People in Psychedelics” by Psychedelic Invest. Dustin has been regularly profiled and featured as an expert in the media, including in Bloomberg News, Dazed, Forbes, VICE, The Florida Bar, The Miami Herald, The Sun Sentinel, The Wall Street Journal, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, Benzinga, StratCann and more. Dustin is a triple gator having earned his Bachelors in Accounting, Masters in Accounting, and Law Degree from University of Florida.

David Cole, partner with Holland & Knight's corporate and securities group, joins host Roger Waldron on this week's Off the Shelf to share his thoughts and insights on how government contractors should think about their capital structures.

David Black, partner at Holland & Knight and Ken Dodds, government contracting industry expert at Live Oak Bank, join host Roger Waldron on this week's Off the Shelf to discuss the latest policy, program and legal developments impacting small businesses in the federal market.

Sophia A. Nelson is an award-winning author and journalist who appears regularly on CNN's Inside Politics and Newsroom as a legal and political analyst. She is an adjunct professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia. She is a former investigative counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Reform, and senior counsel with the international law firm of Holland & Knight, LLP.   She had the privilege of covering former First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House from 2010–2012.  The author appears frequently on CNN and has been a contributor to MSNBC, NBC, Fox News, the BBC, World News with Diane Sawyer, and the Today show. She writes for The Huffington Post Healthy Living and The Daily Beast. She has also contributed to USA Today, Essence, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Washington Post. She is the author of The Woman Code, Black Woman Redefined, and E Pluribus ONE.  The Woman Code is available wherever books are sold.  Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Code-Powerful-Keys-Unlock/dp/0757323987/  

We are joined today by Rich Gold, who is a Partner at Holland & Knight, one of the largest lobbying firms in D.C., where he serves as a leader of the firm's Public Policy and Regulation team. Rich provides us with a real-time update on the status of the American Rescue Plan, the return of earmarks (now known as "community project funding"), and the next round of legislation that Congress will take up in the coming months.  Be sure to check out Rich on Holland & Knight's new podcast - Eyes on Washington. In the inaugural episode of the podcast, Rich sits down with Quorum to discuss the return of earmarks.  Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Don't forget to subscribe! Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at Jim@ThePoliticalLife.net  Follow The Political Life on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates.

Dustin Robinson is the Founding Partner of Mr. Cannabis Law--a full-service law firm exclusively focused on cannabis and psychedelic industries.  Dustin is licensed in Florida as an Attorney, a Certified Public Accountant, and a Real Estate Agent.  He focuses his practice on providing legal, accounting, financial, and business consultation to various businesses operating in the hemp, marijuana, and psychedelic industries. Dustin has worked at one of the largest national accounting firms-Deloitte-as well as one of the largest national law firms-Holland & Knight.  After working at Holland & Knight, Dustin applied his legal and accounting background in the business world while running a multi-state manufacturing company. Dustin is deeply involved in the cannabis industry through his law firm--Mr. Cannabis Law--and various cannabis-related organizations, including CannabisLAB, ASTM D-37 Global Standards for Cannabis, Leafstyle 360, and Broward County Medical Marijuana Advisory Board.  Dustin also serves as the Legal Director for NORML of Palm Beach; he is on the Legal Committee for the Florida Hemp Council; and he is on the Operations Sub-Committee for Hemp Industries Association.  AS a member of the Board of Directors of Minorities for Medical Marijuana, Dustin advocates for social equality and inclusion in the cannabis industry. Dustin is also the co-founder of Mr. Psychedelic Law--a 501(c)(4) focused on using medical and spiritual research to drive responsible legal reform in Florida for psilocybin mushrooms and other entheogens.  Dustin has drafted Resolutions for psychedelic decriminalization for various cities in Florida; and was responsible for drafting a Florida State filed bill to legalize psilocybin mushroom and decriminalize entheogens.  Dustin has built a team at Mr. Psychedelic Law that consists of tops lawyers, lobbyists, doctors, scientists, and spiritual leaders in the state of Florida.  Dustin also represents various psychedelic non-profits including Mind Army and Ketamine Fund. Dustin is a triple gator having earned his Bachelors in Accounting, Masters in Accounting, and Law Degree from the University of Florida. He can be reached at:  https://mrcannabislaw.com/ This podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform, or here:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-166-dustin-robinson-esqdecriminalization-of-entheogenspsychedelicscapitalism-and-venture-capital-in-cannabis-and-psychedelic-therapypsychedelics-in-the-mainstream Have a great weekend!

Just a few months ago, multiple law enforcement agencies broke a massive human trafficking operation that operated in Tallahassee. More than 170 suspects were arrested in connection with the abuse of a young teen girl. Now, during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, an expert panel talks about the pervasiveness of the crime and what's being done to address it. On the program are: Robin Hassler Thompson, executive director of the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center; Former federal prosecutor, now attorney with the Holland & Knight law firm Barbara Martinez; and Leon County Commission Chair Rick Minor.

Dustin Robinson is licensed in Florida as an attorney, a Certified Public Accountant, and a Real Estate Agent. He focuses his practice on providing legal, accounting, financial, and business consultation to various businesses operating in the hemp and marijuana industries. Dustin has worked at one of the largest national accounting firms – Deloitte – as well as one of the largest national law firms – Holland & Knight. After working at Holland & Knight, Dustin applied his legal and accounting background in the business world while running a multi-state manufacturing company. In addition to handling all financial and legal matters for the multi-state manufacturing company, Dustin played an integral role in creating and implementing the strategic vision of the company to help it achieve massive success. With Dustin’s strong background in law, accounting, and business, he is able to understand all aspects of a client’s business so that he can tailor a strategy that provides his clients with a distinct advantage over their competition.

Dustin is licensed in Florida as an attorney, a Certified Public Accountant, and a Real Estate Agent. He focuses his practice on providing legal, accounting, financial, and business consultation to various businesses operating in the hemp and marijuana industries. Dustin has worked at one of the largest national accounting firms – Deloitte – as well as one of the largest national law firms – Holland & Knight. After working at Holland & Knight, Dustin applied his legal and accounting background in the business world while running a multi-state manufacturing company. In addition to handling all financial and legal matters for the multi-state manufacturing company, Dustin played an integral role in creating and implementing the strategic vision of the company to help it achieve massive success. With Dustin’s strong background in law, accounting, and business, he is able to understand all aspects of a client’s business so that he can tailor a strategy that provides his clients with a distinct advantage over their competition.

Vito A. Costanzo is a partner in the litigation section of the Los Angeles office of Holland & Knight, where he assists technology companies in protecting their intellectual property rights. Costanzo was formerly employed as a trial attorney by the Los Angeles County District Attorneys’ office. He is an active speaker and author and is the recipient of several client service awards, including the BTI Client Service All-Stars Award for the years 2014, 2016 and 2017. Costanzo has a B.A. in economics from UCLA and a law degree from Loyola Law School. Costanzo is a Gold Member of the Alumni Association. Bruin Success is hosted by Katie Russo, produced by Christian Chavez '13 and made possible by UCLA Alumni.

This week on the show we've got two Senior Policy Advisors from Holland & Knight's Regulatory & Government Affairs practice - Shawna Watley and Beth Viola. Holland & Knight's government affairs practice been recognized among the top 10 federal lobbying and law firms in Washington, D.C., by Influence, National Journal, Roll Call and Washington Business Journal. Shawna Watley is a senior policy professional and strategist with more than 16 years of experience in public policy, political, legislative and regulatory counseling, and creative solutions to corporate, nonprofit and governmental issues at the federal level. She has cultivated working relationships on the federal, state and local levels of government. This includes professional relationships with leaders in the House of Representatives and the Senate, moderate Democrats and the Congressional Black Caucus. Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Shawna was the principal owner of the Francis Group LLC, where she was retained by clients to lead efforts in government relations and develop strategy, programming and implementation for federal policy initiatives. She also previously served as director of congressional affairs for the Democratic Leadership Council and the Public Policy Institute, where she was responsible for the development of strategy, programming and implementation for the Congressional Affairs Department. Shawna has a podcast - WIILD Courageous Conversations - for women invested in leadership development. She was also part of the team that produced "Colored My Mind," a film that won "Best Documentary" in the Emerging Filmmakers showcase at Cannes Film Festival 2013.  Beth Viola is a senior policy advisor in Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C., office where she is among the leadership team for the firm's Energy and Natural Resources Industry Sector Group. Ms. Viola focuses on energy and the environment, tax, trade, appropriations and public relations. Beth has helped her clients impact federal energy legislation including the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005. She has also guided clients through regulatory matters including the Clean Power Plan and implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program.  In addition to her domestic policy work, Ms. Viola has guided clients through major international climate negotiations, including United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meetings and development of the Paris Agreement, as well as Arctic climate issues and the Arctic Council. She frequently speaks on domestic and international energy and climate issues and has been quoted extensively in the media. Previously, Beth served as a senior advisor to the White House Council on Environmental Quality. In this role, she advised the president, vice president and senior government officials on environmental and energy issues, concentrating on climate change, natural resources and smart growth. She was also the primary White House liaison on these issues to elected officials, industry, environmental, religious and labor leaders, as well as the media. Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Don't forget to subscribe! Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at Jim@ThePoliticalLife.net  Follow The Political Life on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates.

Thursday brings the statutory deadline for federal contractors to certify they comply with the law banning telecommunications equipment from certain Chinese companies from their network. Lots of companies were hoping Congress would delay the Aug. 13 deadline. One reason is because even the government has only a vague idea of the cost and how to interpret this rule. Holland & Knight partner Eric Crusius had more insight on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

Vicente Umaña, abogado laboralista, socio de Holland & Knight en Colombia habla sobre los retos jurídicos que enfrentan los empleadores en medio de la crisis generada por el Covid-19.

Ken Dodds, government contracting industry expert at Live Oak Bank, and David Black, partner and co-chair of Holland & Knight’s Government Contracts Group, join host Roger Waldron on this week's Off the Shelf to discuss category management, Best-In-Class contracts, and the state of federal small business contracting.

Did you know the Burning Man festival has a lobbyist? We are joined today by Rich Gold, who is a Partner at Holland & Knight, one of the largest lobbying firms in D.C., where he serves as a leader of the firm's Public Policy and Regulation team. Rich shares his experience working for unique clients like Burning Man, and many more. Rich manages the firm's national lobbying team which has over 85 members, bringing in annual revenue of $25-30 million. Rich grew up in New York and New Hampshire He attended The University of Vermont for a B.S. in Business and obtained his J.D. from George Washington University. He served as a Staff Attorney, and later Special Assistant to Carol Browner at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Rich served as a Special Assistant for Environmental Affairs to US Senator Lloyd Bentsen. He has worked at Holland & Knight for the last 25 years. “It's really important in current times to understand that the process that we are involved in, advocating for public policy, is sacred, and something that most around the world don't get to do.” Burning Man is an annual festival which takes place in Nevada on federal land, and Rich talks about the unique issues that arise with lobbying for one of the most famous music festivals in the world. At its height, Burning Man populates the desolate desert area with a population, comparable to a small city. Rich also provides tips on coalition building, and the key skills he looks for in potential employees. Holland & Knight takes on about six paid government relations interns in D.C. every semester! 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.

Today, I want to introduce you to Erika Royal. She’s a partner at Holland & Knight in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and will be one of our Fearless Leaders for The 2020 Experience. In this bonus episode, we’re covering:  How Erika joined my very first course in 2015 and our journey together since then Her initial trepidation in attending the Life & Law in Balance Retreat in 2016 but why she’s glad she signed up anyway The breakthroughs she’s had from doing work around awareness, mindfulness, and thought work and the role they’ve played in her personal and professional growth Why I thought Erika would be the perfect fit to facilitate a mastermind group in The 2020 Experience and who she’s most looking forward to supporting in her “pod” next year  Interested in joining us for The 2020 Experience? Apply at http://2020mastermindexperience.com/    LINKS: https://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/podcast/the-2020-experience/  https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/r/royal-erika   https://www.leadershipbroward.org/women-leading-broward/  

Tax Section Hall of Champions Interview: Edward Koren The purpose of the Florida Bar Tax Section's "Hall of Champions" Interview Series is to record and preserve the wisdom of those lawyers who have meant so much to the development of tax law and policy in Florida.  This interview in the series is with Edward F. Koren, who served as Chair of the Tax Section in 1990-91, and was the Hart Award recipient in 2002-03.  Mr. Koren practices with the Holland & Knight law firm in Tampa, Florida. He can be reached at ed.koren@hklaw.com. More information about Mr. Koren can be found at the following link: https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/k/koren-edward-f Interviewed by Sylvia Zwemer.  

As eDiscovery and litigation support professionals, training end users can become an important part of your job. Most of us don't have teaching experience, but the better you are at training, the easier the rest of your job will be. A well-trained review team leads to a smooth production;  a well-trained trial team leads to fewer midnight phone calls. In this snackable podcast series we talked to three lit support professionals with strong training skills. Holland & Knight has developed an admirable training program on Relativity for their reviewers – we spoke to Kristen Wiwczar about what she's learned from teaching others. Jessica Carter of Driven helps Driven's corporate and law firm clients develop workflows and best practices on One, Relativity and Brainspace – she has insights on keeping users engaged and how law firm lit support staff can supplement vendor training.  Ethan Hirsch of Ipro trains his customers on Trial Director and the Ipro suite of eDiscovery tools -  he spoke about going onsite during the pre-trial crunch and what's different about training for trial. Moderator: Gillian Glass, CRM, CEDS - Director of Legal Services, Farella Braun + Martel Speakers: Kristen Wiwczar - eDiscovery Services Managed Review Center Manager, Holland & Knight Jessica C. Carter - Consulting Analyst, Driven Ethan Hirsch - Training Consultant, Ipro

As eDiscovery and litigation support professionals, training end users can become an important part of your job. Most of us don't have teaching experience, but the better you are at training, the easier the rest of your job will be. A well-trained review team leads to a smooth production;  a well-trained trial team leads to fewer midnight phone calls. In this snackable podcast series we talked to three lit support professionals with strong training skills. Holland & Knight has developed an admirable training program on Relativity for their reviewers – we spoke to Kristen Wiwczar about what she's learned from teaching others. Jessica Carter of Driven helps Driven's corporate and law firm clients develop workflows and best practices on One, Relativity and Brainspace – she has insights on keeping users engaged and how law firm lit support staff can supplement vendor training.  Ethan Hirsch of Ipro trains his customers on Trial Director and the Ipro suite of eDiscovery tools -  he spoke about going onsite during the pre-trial crunch and what's different about training for trial. Moderator: Gillian Glass, CRM, CEDS - Director of Legal Services, Farella Braun + Martel Speakers: Kristen Wiwczar - eDiscovery Services Managed Review Center Manager, Holland & Knight Jessica C. Carter - Consulting Analyst, Driven Ethan Hirsch - Training Consultant, Ipro

There's a hole in my bucket:  Does your bucket almost “floweth over” but something is missing for your own career's trajectory? Listen to our conversation as Holland Knight's Joan Washburn, BakerHostetler's Eric Pulsipher, and TRU Staffing's CEO, Jared Coseglia discuss the convergence of eDiscovery, Privacy and Security and their valuable tips for integrating new skillsets now or making a future career move in a related discipline. Moderator: Joan Washburn - Director of Litigation eDiscovery Services, Holland & Knight Speakers: Eric Pulsipher - Project Manager, BakerHostetler LLP Jared Coseglia - Founder & CEO, TRU Staffing Partners, Inc.

Norma Krayem, Senior Policy Advisor & Chair, Global Cybersecurity at Holland & Knight, on how to think cybersecurity and privacy in a world of globalized risks. Recorded at the 2018 P20 conference in Atlanta.---The information contained in this podcast is intended for discussion purposes only. It is not a recommendation, offer, or a solicitation for the purchase or sale of a security or any services of Motive Partners. All investing involves risk and there is no guarantee that past performance will be indicative of future results.The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are as of the date of recording, reflect the views and opinions of the persons expressing them, and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Motive Partners. Motive Partners makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of any information provided and undertakes no obligation to update, amend, or clarify the information in the podcast, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Any securities, transactions, or holdings discussed may not represent investments made by Motive Partners. It should not be assumed that securities, transactions, or holdings discussed (if any) were or will be profitable, or that the recommendations or decisions made in the future will be similar or will equal the performance of the securities, transactions, or holdings discussed herein.This podcast may contain forward-looking statements that are based on beliefs, assumptions, current expectations, estimates, and projections about the financial industry, the economy, Motive Partners or Motive Partners' investments. Nothing in the podcast should be construed or relied upon as investment, legal, accounting, tax or other professional advice or in connection with any offer or sale of securities.

The new cybersecurity road map from the Transportation Security Administration points both inward to the agency's own IT systems and outward to security of various modes of transportation. Norma Krayem, senior policy adviser at Holland & Knight, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin in studio with an assessment.

In this podcast, we discuss the role of paralegals in litigation support and ediscovery, and examine opportunities for bringing more paralegals into litigation support. You may also wish to read Boot Camp for Training Paralegals. Speaker: Amy Bowser-Rollins - Legal Industry Educator  Interviewer: Joan Washburn - Director of Litigation eDiscovery Services, Holland & Knight

The Safe Sport Authorization Act, signed into law in early 2018, protects athletes from abuse with new reporting and training requirements for amateur sports organizations. In this episode of the Prevention and Protection podcast, Phil Catanzano, a senior counsel and member of the Education Team at the Holland & Knight law firm, explains the act and recommends actions for schools and colleges.

We interview Timothy Ray, partner at Holland & Knight. Timothy talks about how he went from the prosecutor's office to closing Fortune 100 clients.

David and Robert discuss the considerations around launching a new office, the growing Asia legal market, and travel tips. Biglaw Book of Business features veteran legal recruiter Robert Kinney, Founder and President of Kinney Recruiting, and David Lat, Editor at Large and Founder of Above the Law. In each episode, these two experts on the world of Biglaw and elite boutiques discuss recent notable lateral moves, take an in-depth look at a specific legal market, and offer advice for current and aspiring partners at leading law firms. Links and Resources from this Episode https://abovethelaw.com http://www.kinneyrecruiting.com Connect with David Lat and Robert Kinney https://twitter.com/atlblog https://twitter.com/kinneyrec https://twitter.com/DavidLat Email David at dlat@abovethelaw.com Email Robert at robert@kinneyrecruiting.com Episode Highlights 1st Topic: 12 attorneys leaving Reed Smith to start a Philadelphia office for Holland & Knight - 1:37 Starting a new office for a different firm - 1:59 Good and bad reasons for opening a new office - 4:34 2nd Topic: Market snapshot - Asia - 8:49 Robert talks about his visit to Asia - 9:16 Discussion of the Seoul legal market - 10:24 Discussion of the Hong Kong legal market - 14:46 3rd Topic: Travel tips - 19:40 Finding an airline that works for you - 21:13 A useful navigation app for traveling in Asia - 22:53   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear, please leave a review by clicking here. Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS

I spoke with Bill Hamilton, a legal skills professor at the University of Florida's Levin College of Law and the executive director of the UF Law E-Discovery Project, which is hosting the UF Law E-Discovery Conference on Thursday, March 29th. Bill practiced with Holland & Knight in Miami and Tampa for 27 years and at Quarles & Brady in Tampa for six, where he served as the firm's national e-discovery partner. We discussed the UF Law E-Discovery Conference on Thursday, March 29th, the Careerfest component of the event, the consortium of professors meeting after the conference to discuss e-discovery education in law schools, and how individuals can remotely take advantage of the content (as the law school will be live streaming and recording the sessions).

I spoke with Bill Hamilton, a legal skills professor at the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law and the executive director of the UF Law E-Discovery Project, which is hosting the UF Law E-Discovery Conference on Thursday, March 29th. Bill practiced with Holland & Knight in Miami and Tampa for 27 years and at Quarles & Brady in Tampa for six, where he served as the firm’s national e-discovery partner. We discussed the UF Law E-Discovery Conference on Thursday, March 29th, the Careerfest component of the event, the consortium of professors meeting after the conference to discuss e-discovery education in law schools, and how individuals can remotely take advantage of the content (as the law school will be live streaming and recording the sessions).

I spoke with Bill Hamilton, a legal skills professor at the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law and the executive director of the UF Law E-Discovery Project, which is hosting the UF Law E-Discovery Conference on Thursday, March 29th. Bill practiced with Holland & Knight in Miami and Tampa for 27 years and at Quarles & Brady in Tampa for six, where he served as the firm’s national e-discovery partner. We discussed the UF Law E-Discovery Conference on Thursday, March 29th, the Careerfest component of the event, the consortium of professors meeting after the conference to discuss e-discovery education in law schools, and how individuals can remotely take advantage of the content (as the law school will be live streaming and recording the sessions).

The dispute between the government and cybersecurity software vendor Kaspersky Lab took a series of turns over the last few weeks. They've left the executive and legislative branch bans on Kaspersky in danger of being overturned. Kaspersky filed a second lawsuit in Washington, D.C. district court to overturn the provision in the 2018 Defense Authorization bill that prohibits federal agencies from using the company's products or services. Federal News Radio's Jason Miller joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss the details.

The NCAA passed a policy in 2017 requiring its member schools to train student athletes and athletics staff about sexual violence prevention. In this podcast, UE's Alyssa Keehan interviews Janet Judge, a partner at Holland & Knight and a national title IX athletics expert about the contents of the new NCAA policy and how colleges can comply.

Many community bankers take a wait-and-see approach to blockchains — "I'll deal with it when it's real." But the technology requires major change in people and processes and smaller banks need to prepare, according to Joe Dewey, an attorney at Holland & Knight and author of a new book about blockchain technology.

Podcast del programa Imagen Empresarial transmitido originalmente el 14 de marzo de 2017 Entrevistados: Carlos Véjar, abogado senior de Holland & Knight, especialista en comercio doméstico e internacional

“What do [you] feel you are good at and feel you can contribute to your community?” When I spoke to Kayla Gebeck, the thing that jumped out at me was her enthusiasm to try new things, start new adventures, with the goal of preserving her language. After not traveling far beyond the upper Midwest, Kayla traveled to a Pueblo, then to Hawaii, and ultimately to New Zealand. Her goal was to learn how different communities were working to to preserve their languages.So while she was able to explore personally, and expand her horizons, the skills she was learning would help future Ojibwe speakers. Before it was over, Kayla studied in London and was able to connect the work people do in developing countries and relate that to Indian Country and visa versa. We talked about making connections outside of Indian Country and how these connections can create lasting ripples of interest or awareness with Indian Country. Kayla’s story is really interesting to see all that she’s been able to accomplish already. And more importantly, that her community is the driving force for her work. Official Bio Kayla Gebeck is a public affairs advisor at Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C., office and a member of the firm's Native American Law Practice Group. Ms. Gebeck provides assistance to tribal governments and their enterprises on legislative and regulatory matters. Her areas of focus include education, healthcare, housing, social services, natural resources, environment, self-governance, trust land and federal relations. Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Ms. Gebeck served as a policy analyst for the Native American Finance Officers Association. In this position, Ms. Gebeck advocated the views and concerns of tribal governments in the areas of access to capital, tax and finance policy, in addition to preparing reports and broadcasts that alerted tribal members on new guidance and/or legislation affecting their governments and enterprises. While attending the University of London, Ms. Gebeck served as a photographer for the Global Coordinating Group Indigenous Media Team, which covered the preparatory meeting for the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples in Alta, Norway, and conducted research for Legal Action Worldwide in an effort to build the legal capacity of conflict-affected governments.

How to monetize -- or not -- investment in specific independent film projects- In Episode 42 of Accredited Investor Markets Radio host Christopher Cahill discusses the independent film industry with Bob Labate. The odds against return are high, and Mr. LaBate -- who practices and teaches both entertainment law and financial restructuring law -- introduces us to the principal components of film production, costs, and investment modes.  But then, maybe your niece's proposed film is another "Blair Witch Project"!   Learn more about Bob and laws of the film industry here and here.   Or you can find him here: Twitter: @Holland_Knight Facebook LinkedIn     About Bob Labate   For more than two decades, Robert J. Labate has maintained an active litigation practice in corporate restructuring and transactional media and entertainment law. Mr. Labate has been an adjunct faculty member at DePaul University School of Law for many years, where he teaches two courses reflecting his practices: "Corporate Workouts and Restructuring" and "The Law of Film and Television Production."   For the past five years, Mr. Labate has served as chair of the Public and Charitable Service Committee for the Chicago office of Holland & Knight, which supervises dozens of pro bono and community service representations and projects in the Chicago metropolitan community.   As a corporate restructuring and bankruptcy attorney, Mr. Labate represents parties in complex Chapter 11 and consensual out-of-court “workout” agreements. As part of the financial restructuring portion of his practice, Mr. Labate advises clients on creditor and creditor committee issues, debtor restructuring, and asset sales and acquisitions, including Section 363 sales.     Bob Labate is co-chair of the Holland & Knight national Sports & Entertainment practice and he represents entertainment, media and advertising clients and other content providers who produce, license, acquire, use and invest in film, television, theater, music and digital content for worldwide distribution. His clients include communications companies, television broadcasters, producers of scripted and documentary films, celebrities, writers, and investors.  He has taught Film and Entertainment Law courses and is a frequent speaker on topics such as fair use, copyright, film and television production.  In Spring, 2015, Lawyers For The Creative Arts will publish Mr. Labate's book on film production law.

Yates v. United States is a case highlighting the dangerous consequences stemming from the unconstitutional executive expansion of the federal law. In Yates v. United States, the government used a post-Enron anti-shredding statute to prosecute a fisherman for the disappearance of three fish from his shipping vessel. Argument in that case is being heard by the Supreme Court on Wednesday, November 5 at 10:00 a.m. The Criminal Docket recently had the opportunity to catch up with Bill Shepherd who authored NACDL's amicus curiae – or friend of the court – brief in the Yates case. Bill is a criminal defense lawyer and member of NACDL, is the former statewide prosecutor of Florida and is a partner at the law firm of Holland & Knight. In this episode of The Criminal Docket, Bill gives us some insight into what this case is about and why it's an important one for all Americans. Learn more about NACDL. Ivan J. Dominguez, host; Isaac Kramer, production assistant. Music West Bank (Lezet) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 and Walkabout (Digital Primitives) / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0. Running time: [14m52s]. 

Communications Technologies - Tips for Supporting Mobile Devices and Managing Expectations.  It has become abundantly clear that mobile devices are a necessary part of an attorney's legal practice and IT departments are finding that they need to change their policies to meet the demands for supporting the latest and greatest devices. Several ILTA members who are leading these efforts at their firms recently sat down at a virtual roundtable to share their views on how to support the ever-growing list of mobile devices and manage user expectations. This is the interview with Donald Sternfield, CIO at Holland & Knight

Host Pratap Chatterjee discusses environmental issues in Indian country with Carrie Dann of the Western Shoshone and Jeff Keohane, an Indian Law attorney. Carrie Dann has, for over forty years, been at the forefront of the Western Shoshone Nation's struggle for land rights and sovereignty. Together with her late sister, Mary, she led the political and legal battle to retain ancestral lands in Nevada, California, Idaho and Utah. Dann has squared off against international gold mining corporations, the nuclear industry and the U.S. government. For their courage and perseverance in asserting the rights of Indigenous peoples, the Dann Sisters have received numerous awards including the 1993 Alternative Nobel Prize, the International Right Livelihood Award. Dann, also the subject of countless film documentaries, articles and books, is a living legend in the struggles of Native Americans. www.wsdp.org Jeff Keohane is an associate in Holland & Knight's Indian Law Practice Group and Public Policy and Regulation Practice Group. He primarily represents Indian tribes and corporations in environmental and natural resources counseling and litigation. He has also represented Indian and Alaskan Native tribes, federal agencies, corporations, and individuals in matters ranging from the drafting and interpretation of tribal ordinances, Indian Child Welfare Act, negotiation of large-scale economic development transactions, regulatory compliance, management contracts, to environmental and commercial litigation. www.hklaw.com The post Terra Verde – March 16, 2007 appeared first on KPFA.