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Why should CEOs approach litigation as a strategic tool rather than a reactive burden? In this episode of The CEO Project podcast, host Jim Schleckser sits down with Mo Lovett, founder of Mo Lovett Law and a Chambers-ranked Band 1 trial lawyer. Mo brings her extensive experience handling high-stakes litigation for global corporations. The conversation dives into practical insights for CEOs on navigating legal challenges, managing risk, and leveraging litigation as a business strategy. Mo also discusses her journey from large firms with thousands of lawyers to founding her own practice, emphasizing the importance of proactive legal planning, vigilance, and team alignment to mitigate threats and capitalize on opportunities. From counterclaims that turn the tables to lessons learned from mediation and arbitration, this episode offers indispensable advice for leaders looking to strengthen their legal toolkit. Key Takeaways: → Proactive legal planning minimizes surprises and helps CEOs stay ahead of potential threats.  → Litigation can serve as a strategic business tool when approached with the right mindset.  → Communication training for teams at all levels reduces risks from emails and casual messaging.  → Mediation offers an opportunity to resolve disputes while appearing ready for trial, enhancing negotiation leverage.  → Knowing when to bring in external legal expertise, whether for strategy or trial preparation—is critical for managing costs and outcomes effectively.  More from Mo Levett Mo Lovett is a distinguished first-chair trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience, having tried more than 50 jury cases with over $100 billion collectively at stake. She specializes in complex legal matters, including patent and trademark infringement, trade secret theft, entertainment litigation, and high-stakes commercial disputes. Her client roster includes some of the world's largest corporations, and her notable cases range from defending a Fortune 10 software company in a $43 billion trademark dispute to representing Lady A in their naming rights battle. She has also served as lead counsel in over 75 patent cases and represented major players in industries like banking, oil, and manufacturing. Before founding Mo Lovett Law, she held senior roles at prestigious global firms, including King & Spalding and Greenberg Traurig, where she was the highest-ranking woman among 2,650 lawyers worldwide. Recognized by Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, and Texas Super Lawyers, Mo has earned accolades such as being named a "Top 100 Lawyer in Texas" and a "Top Mentor" by Texas Lawyer magazine. Known for her strategic brilliance and dedication to diversity, she consistently fields inclusive teams to deliver exceptional results for her clients. Website: https://molovettlaw.com/ LinkedIn: @maryolgalovett Instagram: @maryolgalovett Twitter/X: @molovett Contact: mo@molovettlaw.com If you are an experienced CEO looking to grow your company, visit https://www.TheCEOProject.com You can also reach Jim by email: Jim@TheCEOProject.com LinkedIn: @theceoproject Instagram: @the_ceoproject Twitter/X: @the_CEO_Project Facebook:  @IncCEOproject  

This Day in Legal History: Switzerland Federal Charter SignedThis day in legal history marks the anniversary of the signing of the Federal Charter on August 1, 1291, which laid the foundation for the Swiss Confederation. This historic agreement united three Alpine cantons—Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden—establishing a pact for mutual defense against external threats and maintaining internal peace. The Federal Charter, known as the "Bundesbrief," is one of the earliest examples of a written constitution in Europe, symbolizing the birth of Switzerland as a confederation.The signatories pledged to support each other in disputes and conflicts, emphasizing the principles of cooperation and self-governance. This alliance was crucial in resisting the influence of the Habsburg dynasty, which sought to dominate the region. Over time, additional cantons joined the confederation, expanding and strengthening the alliance.The Federal Charter's emphasis on mutual defense and collaboration laid the groundwork for Switzerland's longstanding tradition of neutrality and federalism. It remains a significant symbol of Swiss national identity and independence. The principles enshrined in the charter continue to influence Switzerland's political structure and commitment to direct democracy. Today, August 1 is celebrated as Swiss National Day, commemorating the unity and enduring legacy of the Federal Charter.Accounting regulators and industry leaders are drafting reforms to state CPA licensing rules to expand the profession's workforce by allowing new pathways to earn the credential. These changes may include skills acquired outside the classroom. Draft changes to model legislation, serving as a template for state regulations, could be ready for public comment by September. The goal is to finalize these changes before next year's legislative sessions, according to Sue Coffey, CEO of public accounting for the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.The reforms aim to address declining graduation rates and a workforce that has shrunk by 17% since the pandemic. Proposed pathways for earning the CPA credential may include a mix of formal education and work experience, potentially eliminating the requirement for 150 college credit hours and specific schooling.A recent report suggests offering skills-based paths without traditional education requirements, which could attract more candidates, including minority students. The report also recommends increasing starting wages, improving the profession's image, and providing more flexible schedules.The pipeline task force is collaborating with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy to develop model language and outline essential skills for credentialed accountants. In September, a broader group of industry leaders will discuss advancing these recommendations and developing a scorecard to measure progress.States are already exploring flexible education requirements, with some proposing alternatives such as apprenticeships and different combinations of education and experience. Coffey emphasizes that any licensing reforms should maintain the rigor of the CPA license while accommodating state-specific solutions.CPAs Pitch More ‘Flexible' Licensing Rules to Expand WorkforceRudolph Giuliani has agreed to pay $100,000 in cash and use proceeds from future sales of his multimillion-dollar homes to settle administrative bankruptcy fees, concluding his Chapter 11 case. Giuliani and his largest creditors reached an agreement outlining how he will exit bankruptcy without having to testify about his finances. Despite a judge ruling that the case must be dismissed due to a lack of progress, Giuliani initially struggled to guarantee payment for an estimated $400,000 in fees. Under the proposed order, Giuliani will immediately pay $100,000 to Global Data Risk LLC, with the remaining fees to be covered by proceeds from the sale of his Manhattan penthouse or his Palm Beach condominium. GDR will have liens on both properties and may foreclose if fees are not paid within six months. Giuliani's Manhattan penthouse is listed for $5.7 million, and his Florida home is valued at approximately $3.5 million.Giuliani filed for bankruptcy in December following a $148 million defamation judgment. He has $10.6 million in assets but failed to provide full financial records during nearly seven months in Chapter 11. Additionally, he faces a defamation suit from Dominion Voting Systems, criminal cases related to the 2020 election, and a $10 million lawsuit from former employee Noelle Dunphy for sexual harassment and assault. The case is In re Rudolph W. Giuliani, Bankr. S.D.N.Y., No. 23-12055.Giuliani Reaches Bankruptcy Dismissal Deal to Pay Legal FeesCrowdStrike has been sued by shareholders, accusing the cybersecurity company of concealing inadequate software testing that led to a massive global outage on July 19, affecting over 8 million computers. The proposed class action, filed in Austin, Texas, claims that CrowdStrike misled investors about the reliability of its technology, which was proven false when a faulty software update caused significant disruptions worldwide, including to airlines, banks, hospitals, and emergency services. Following the outage, CrowdStrike's share price dropped by 32% over 12 days, erasing $25 billion in market value.Chief Executive George Kurtz is required to testify before the U.S. Congress, and Delta Air Lines has hired attorney David Boies to seek damages, reporting $500 million in losses from the incident. The lawsuit references a March 5 conference call where Kurtz described the software as "validated, tested and certified." CrowdStrike, based in Austin, denies the allegations and intends to defend itself vigorously. The lawsuit, led by the Plymouth County Retirement Association, seeks unspecified damages for holders of CrowdStrike Class A shares between November 29, 2023, and July 29, 2024.The case is named Plymouth County Retirement Association v. CrowdStrike Inc et al, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. The aftermath of the outage and the subsequent drop in stock prices might lead to more lawsuits against CrowdStrike.CrowdStrike is sued by shareholders over huge software outage | ReutersPaul Hastings has recruited Brian Israel, the former chair of Arnold & Porter's environmental practice, to co-head its environmental litigation practice. Israel, based in Washington and Los Angeles, brings over 20 years of private practice experience and a decade of leadership in environmental law. He is known for representing major corporations such as BP in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill case, as well as companies like Chemours Co., CSX Corp., Dow Chemical, Honeywell Inc., Monsanto Co., and Motorola Solutions Inc.Israel's decision to join Paul Hastings came after collaborating with its lawyers on a significant environmental case, which convinced him of the firm's potential to become a leading force in environmental law. Paul Hastings' environmental practice is co-chaired by Navi Dhillon and has a strong presence in California. Israel sees his move as an opportunity to help build a nationally recognized environmental practice.This hiring continues Paul Hastings' trend of attracting top legal talent, including recent additions like a 12-lawyer white collar team in Paris, trial lawyer Renato Mariotti in Chicago, and cybersecurity expert Michelle Reed in Dallas. On the transactional side, the firm recently added an 11-partner private credit and restructuring team from King & Spalding.Israel noted that his area of focus is evolving due to national low-carbon initiatives and recent Supreme Court rulings, which have reshaped the environmental regulatory landscape. These changes are increasing demand for high-level expertise in environmental law, a demand that Israel is well-positioned to meet. He joined Arnold & Porter in 2000 after serving as a trial attorney in the environmental enforcement section of the US Department of Justice and has authored a leading treatise on Natural Resource Damages claims.Paul Hastings chair Frank Lopez stated that Israel's addition enhances the firm's capability to handle complex and important matters for its premier clients.Paul Hastings Lures Arnold & Porter Environmental Chair Israel This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Three weeks ago, we began a discussion of the United States Supreme Court's recently completed term. We discussed a few of the decisions, notably homeless sweeps – those sweeps began with a new gusto in this city, and the governor wants similar homeless sweeps carried out throughout the state – and presidential immunity.Needless to say, plenty to talk about this yearIn response to the decision of presidential immunity, and alleged bias and conflict of interest involving two of the more active justices, President Biden wrote an op ed in the New York Times, calling for term limits, specified terms such that justices are appointed on a regular basis, a code of conduct and conflict of interest legislation.With another year of activisim, politics, a few surprises, we again find ourselves once again asking, “what's next?”YLR host, Jeff Hayden is joined by Ben Feuer of the Complex Appellate Litigation Group, Anne Voigts from King & Spalding and James Brosnahan one of the nation's most revered trial lawyers and author of the book "Justice at Trial."Questions for Jeff his guests? Please call, toll free, at (866) 798-8255.

Two years ago, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, we asked our experts: What's Next? Last year was similarly replete with controversial decisions. Are more rights in jeopardy? With recent decisions at the close of this years term, replete with a bit of activism, we again find ourselves asking: What's Next?YLR host, Jeff Hayden is joined by Ben Feuer of the Complex Appellate Litigation Group, Anne Voigts from King & Spalding and James Brosnahan one of the nation's most revered trial lawyers and author of the book "Justice at Trial."Questions for Jeff his guests? Please call, toll free, at (866) 798-8255.

Overlooked in the campus protests is the witch-trial hearings by MAGA Mike Johnson's House that bullied university presidents and scrutinized their federal funding, pressuring them, as Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton famously wrote in the Newspaper of Power, to “send in the troops.” Ultimately, the responsiblity falls on campus leadership, with several schools, like Rutgers University and Northwestern University, choosing a peaceful approach, reminding us that another world, free of police brutality, is possible.    Following the anniversary of the Kent State massacre on May 4th, Gaslit Nation looks at the campus protests, reminding everyone that peaceful protest and civil disobedience won hard-fought progress in America's history. Biden recently stopped a shipment of arms to Israel, thanks to the growing pressure. We also check-in on the coup, out in the open, against our democracy, with Rudy Giuliani trying once again to exhort Ukraine to invent dirt on Biden. This is what led to Trump's first impeachment. He's back at it, because Giuliani, along with all the rest of the coup plotters, were never punished.   This week's bonus show, available to subscribers at the Truth-teller level and higher on Patreon, looks at the latest reports that Ivanka Trump, after failing to make Nikki Haley the nominee, wants back on the Trump campaign and the White House. Expect to see Ivanka speaking at the RNC in July, wearing a pair of earrings you can buy from her own personal brand for $199.99! We also answer questions from our listeners at the Democracy Defender level and higher–so subscribe today to join the fun at Patreon.com/Gaslit!    Thank you to everyone who supports the show – we could not make Gaslit Nation without you!    Show Notes:   Donald Trump's new FBI director pick has Russian ties of his own: Christopher Wray looks good on paper, but his law firm represents Russian-controlled oil companies. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/06/08/trump-new-fbi-director-chris-wray-russian-ties-rosneft-gazprom-column/102603214/   FBI Director nominee removed reference to case involving Russian government from law firm bio https://www.cnn.com/2017/06/20/politics/kfile-fbi-nominee-law-firm-bio/index.html   FBI Nominee Christopher Wray Earned $9.2 Million at Law Firm Since January 2016 Ethics disclosures detail his work at King & Spalding and list around 20 pages of assets https://www.wsj.com/articles/fbi-nominee-christopher-wray-earned-9-2-million-at-law-firm-since-january-2016-1499712979   As corporate lawyers in 2016, Wray and Rod Rosenstein's top deputy, Rob Hur, probed the Blackwater founder's paramilitary aircraft plans. What happens now? https://theintercept.com/2018/03/19/erik-prince-frontier-services-group-chris-wray-fbi/   Russia Questions Loom for Trump FBI Pick https://www.thedailybeast.com/russia-questions-loom-for-trump-fbi-pick   Trump's Arrest, Kissinger's War Crimes, and The Long Hunt for Justice https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/episodes-transcripts-20/2023/06/14/trumps-arrest-kissingers-war-crimes   Rudy Giuliani Wants to Do the Exact Thing That Got Trump Impeached Giuliani called for Republicans to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. https://newrepublic.com/post/181095/rudy-giuliani-trump-impeached-zelenskiy-biden   What Columbia Should Have Done Instead of Brutalizing Its Student Protesters Two other universities showed that the school clearly had other options. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/05/columbia-student-protests-nypd-shafik-escalation.html   The US universities that allow protest encampments – and even negotiate While semesters at other schools speed toward a violent close, several universities have sought a more amicable solution https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/04/universities-allow-student-campus-protest-encampments   Were 'Snipers' on Roofs at Gaza Student Protests? What to Know https://www.newsweek.com/snipers-roofs-gaza-student-protests-indiana-ohio-1895314   Cop Slammed Emory Professor's Head Into Concrete, Then Charged Her With Battery https://sg.news.yahoo.com/cop-slammed-emory-professor-head-195707606.html   NYPD officer fired gun while clearing Columbia protest https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68947267   ‘It wasn't equal:' Counter-protesters overwhelm pro-Palestinian students at the University of Mississippi https://mississippitoday.org/2024/05/02/it-wasnt-equal-counter-protesters-overwhelm-pro-palestinian-students-at-the-university-of-mississippi/   US soldier was arrested in Russia last week, officials say https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/05/06/politics/us-soldier-arrested-russia   Giuliani wants to pressure Ukraine to invent sandal on Biden: https://twitter.com/RonFilipkowski/status/1785050398266474644   Tucker Carlson's Kremlin Propaganda Tour: https://twitter.com/United24media/status/1785353424726380615

In episode 22 of Careers in the Business of Law, Major Baisden talks with David about his evolution in the industry from building computers to building servers to building companies, always serving the mission of truth, the exploding variety of data sources at play in the market today, and updating proven formulas with the times with Brooklyn rap duo Gang Starr. Today's guest is Major Baisden. Major Baisden, a serial entrepreneur and technology enthusiast, is the Chief Executive Officer of Lineal, a global legal technology services company leveraging proprietary artificial intelligence and process-driven workflows to solve information governance, eDiscovery, privacy, compliance, and DSAR for law firms and corporations. He is also the former co-founder and president of Iris Data Services, an eDiscovery firm sold to Epiq Systems in 2015 for $134 million. Baisden currently lends his expertise to connecting Lineal's revenue-related functions, from marketing to sales, customer success, pricing, and revenue operations. (00:09) - Welcome Major Baisden: David Cowen introduces Major Baisden, a serial entrepreneur in the business of law, engaging him in a lively discussion about his career and his travel. Major recounts how he did about 225,000 miles of travel last year and plans to keep that same cadence this year. (00:42) - Major's Leadership at Lineal: Major shares his professional journey, detailing his roles from the Department of Justice, to Xact, to creating Iris Data Services and leading Lineal. Major identifies the thruline as “we exist to help law firms make more money, to improve the lives of our clients, and to improve the lives of our employees." (02:11) - Reflecting on Industry Evolution: Discussing his path through various industry phases, Major highlights what changed and what was different at each rung of his career jungle gym. “The great thing about law is that the legal process doesn't change," emphasizing stability in legal procedures amidst the many dynamic external changes he's weathered. “At the core, we serve a mission of truth.” (05:10) - The Shift to Data-Centric Legal Work: Major addresses the transformation in legal data management, moving from traditional documents to multiple data sources. He explains, "Every tool that you use on a daily basis to get your job done can be a data source," underlining the broadening scope of data in legal processes. Major explains that we're headed to a place where we are retaining knowledge better because everytime we go through the process, we learn something new.  (09:23) - Admiration for Industry Colleagues: Major praises colleagues like Rose Jones and John Tucker at King & Spalding, Scott Milner at Morgan Lewis, and his mentor Andrew Seija from Relativity. “I think as a CEO, you have to have a very healthy dose of ‘I could be wrong,' that always lives in your brain, because there's always a different way. And sometimes those different ways are better. And so it's important for me to have a set of people that I go to.” (14:03) - From Childhood Dreams to Tech Entrepreneurship: Major recounts his early East Bay childhood, sitting around the family table and discussing a different article cut from the newspaper every night and dreaming of driving a taxi. His fascination with technology and his journey from aspiring engineer to tech entrepreneur began early. "I started building computers when I was 12. Back in the day, on AOL online, we'd get into chat groups and chat rooms and ask questions on bulletin board systems on how to make computers faster.” Major realized in college that he excelled at ideation and later leading teams and before he knew it he was managing whole teams of people running databases. (18:12) - Career Advice: "The most important thing is to be as self disinterested as possible," he advises, advocating for a selfless approach to professional growth and success. “I am the least important person when I think about identifying objectives.”  (20:41) - Favorite music: Concluding the podcast, Major shares his love for 90s classic hip hop and the music of Brooklyn-based duo Gang Starr (Guru and DJ Premier) and his go to song 'You Know My Steez'. “It's not that I like music no one likes, you just probably won't hear it on the radio.”   Mentions: Gang Starr, You know my Steez: https://open.spotify.com/track/2C3QwVE5adFCVsCqayhPW7?si=4e5a0cef3f66416a  Rose Jones: https://www.kslaw.com/people/rose-jones John Tucker: https://www.kslaw.com/people/john-tucker Scott Milner: https://www.morganlewis.com/bios/smilner Andrew Sieja: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-sieja/

Join David Lat and Zach Sandberg on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers as they chat with Emily Logan Stedman, newly appointed partner at Husch Blackwell and advocate for lawyer well-being. Emily shares her journey to partnership, her commitment to mental health in the legal community, and how she balances leadership with personal well-being. She discusses the evolving role of women in law, mentoring, and her strategies for personal branding and business development. Emily also offers advice to junior associates and law students, including the use of the billable hour as a time-management tool. In Moves of the Week, we spotlight Kimberly Branscome's move to Paul, Weiss in Los Angeles, King & Spalding welcoming longtime Hollingsworth litigator Greg Chernack in DC, and Hogan Lovells hiring 23 M&A lawyers from Orrick in Italy. Tune in for insights on legal career growth, mental health advocacy, and the importance of personal branding. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share with your network!

Last year, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, we asked our experts: What's Next? Are other rights in jeopardy?With recent decisions at the close of this years term, replete with a bit of activism, we again find ourselves asking: What's Next?YLR host, Jeff Hayden is joined by Ben Feuer of the Complex Appellate Litigation Group, Anne Voigts from King & Spalding and James Brosnahan one of the nation's most revered trial lawyers and author of the newly released book Justice at Trial.Questions for Jeff his guests? Please call, toll free, at (866) 798-8255.

Last year, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, we asked our experts: What's Next? Are other rights in jeopardy?With recent decisions at the close of this years term, replete with a bit of activism, we again find ourselves asking: What's Next?YLR host, Jeff Hayden, and co-host Dean Johnson, are joined by Ben Feuer of the Complex Appellate Litigation Group, and Anne Voigts from King & Spalding.Questions for Jeff, Dean and their guests? Please call, toll free, at (866) 798-8255.

On February 27, 2023, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument in Dubin v. United States. At issue in the case is whether, when using (reciting, mentioning, or employing) someone else's' name or identifying information in the committing a predicate offense, one also commits aggravated identity theft.Petitioner David Dubin was convicted of healthcare fraud for submitting a factually inaccurate reimbursement claim to Medicaid that mischaracterized the nature of the provider, the time spent on the testing in question, and the date of the test. Additionally, because he used the name and identifying information of a real patient, Dubin was also convicted of one count of aggravated identity theft. Both the district court and the Fifth Circuit upheld the convictions on appeal.Dubin claims that the Fifth Circuit's decision, if upheld, has massive and undesirable implications for a spectrum of other white collar crimes.Join us as we break down and analyze how oral argument went before the Court. Featuring:John C. Richter, Partner, King & Spalding

In this new episode Margrethe Vestager (European Commission) speak for Foreign Subsidies: Towards enforcement of the eu regulation conference organised by Concurrences in partnership with King & Spalding, Willkie Farr & Gallagher and Avisa Partners Video available on Concurrences Youtube channel Follow us on Twitter @CompetitionLaws and join the Concurrences page on Linkedin to receive updates on our next podcast episodes. If you want to read more about this topic, check the Concurrences website where you can find all relevant articles: 1. Lise Damelet, Règlement européen relatif aux subventions étrangères, Dictionnaire de droit de la concurrence, Concurrences, Art. N° 107803, 1er février 2023 2. Carole Maczkovics, Johan Ysewyn, Peter D. Camesasca, Sophie Bertin, Christian Ahlborn, Sibel Yilmaz, The EU Parliament and Council Foreign Subsidies Regulation designed to prevent the distortion of the internal market enter into force, 12 janvier 2023 3. European Commission, The EU Commission sees the Foreign Subsidies Regulation enter into force, 12 janvier 2023 4. Kyriakos Fountoukakos, Lode Van Den Hende, Morris Schonberg, The EU Council adopts the Foreign Subsidies Regulation and the EU Commission schedules publication of the draft implementing regulation for the start of 2023, 28 novembre 2022 5. Alain Ronzano, Politique de concurrence : Le Parlement européen adopte à une très large majorité le règlement relatif aux subventions étrangères faussant le marché intérieur, 10 novembre 2022 6. Kyriakos Fountoukakos, Lode Van Den Hende, Morris Schonberg, The EU Commission reaches agreement on foreign subsidies regulation with the new regime scheduled to enter into force in 2023, 30 juin 2022

On the latest episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, our hosts are joined by Greenberg Traurig Shareholder and Co-Chair of the firm's Labor & Employment Practice's Employment Litigation & Trials Group, Lindsay Hutner. Lindsay discusses how being herself has helped her achieve success in her legal career, what she looks for when building her team at Greenberg, the challenges that she faces with the ever-changing employment laws of California, and what advice she would give younger associates that are trying to come up in the ranks. For their notable moves, David and Zach highlight litigation additions by Boies Schiller Flexner and King & Spalding. As always, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

The Justice Department recently announced the issuance of a revised internal policy for charging cases brought under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), our nation's main computer crime statute. This revised policy was issued in the wake of the Supreme Court case of United States v. Van Buren, which held that the CFAA's “exceeds authorized access” provision does not cover those who have improper motives for obtaining information that is otherwise available to them. Additionally, the new DOJ policy for the first time directs federal prosecutors that good-faith security research should not be charged under the CFAA, but also acknowledges that claiming to be conducting security research is not a free pass for those acting in bad faith.Does the new DOJ charging policy strike a reasonable balance between privacy and law enforcement interests? Do its protections for security research go far enough, or do they extend too far? In the wake of Van Buren and this policy, does the federal government have adequate tools to address insider threats, especially where such threats are focused on invasions of privacy and confidentiality instead of being motivated by financial gain?Join us as our panel of experts break down these questions.Featuring:--Prof. Orin Kerr, Willam G. Simon Professor of Law, University of California, Berkeley School of Law --Prof. Michael Levy, Adjunct Professor of Law, Penn Carey Law, University of Pennsylvania --[Moderator] John Richter, Partner, King & Spalding

If you're in the world of Biglaw, odds are you've come across various law firm rankings, including the Vault 100, Am Law 100, Global 100, Legal 500, and Chambers rankings. What are the differences between all these different rankings? What are their uses—and their limitations? How do firms move up or down on these lists? As an attorney, what should you consider when looking at these rankings? Our hosts explain all this and much more in this week's episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers. Also, Zach breaks down a notable hire from the in-house world by Latham & Watkins, while David talks about a leading litigator jumping from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP to King & Spalding. As always, please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

King & Spalding associates Christian Craft-Ellison (Funds & Real Estate), Will Jordan (M&A and Capital Markets), and John Hale (Funds & Real Estate) are joined by special guest Carolyn Pitt, RICE Pacesetter and CEO of Productions.com, to discuss the firm's pro bono initiative with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, Carolyn's journey as an entrepreneur and the challenges black business owners face in the U.S.

It is estimated that 80 percent of our health is governed by our behavior. This is particularly true for chronic diseases. Yet chronic diseases are notoriously resistant to the traditional model of treatment, which relies on infrequent interactions with healthcare professionals. AndHealth is changing that model via a mobile app that provides continuous support from specialist physicians and health coaches, facilitating patient participation and behavioral modifications to target the root cause of chronic disease and to reverse such conditions. In this episode, King & Spalding partner Bob Cooper talks to AndHealth founder and CEO Matt Scantland about this revolutionary development and what it and other digital technologies mean for the future of healthcare.

Are we in the midst of a genuine constitutional crisis?After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, we asked our experts: what's next? Are our other constitutional right in jeopardy.It has been a mere two weeks since that show aired. In those few days, many of the dire consequences that our guests mentioned have come true. Many others are on the horizonTwo weeks ago we asked: are reproductive rights safe? Tonight, we ask: are we in the midst of a genuine constitutional crisis? Are any of our rights safe?YLR guest host, Dean Johnson, is joined by Ben Feuer, Chairman California Appellate Law Group, Professor Lawrence Douglas, the James J. Grosfeld Professor of Law, Jurisprudence and Social Thought at Amherst College, and Anne Voigts, partner at King & Spalding.Questions for Dean and his guests? Call us, toll-free, at (866) 798-8255.

After a short break, Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers: The Biglaw Lateral Market is back with A LOT to unpack! David Lat breaks down SCOTUS rulings from the past two weeks and their impact on Biglaw, while Zach Sandberg discusses which markets are growing in 2022—and how, despite some negative sentiment, the lateral market is actually doing better in 2022 compared to 2021. For their big moves, our hosts discuss the departure of Paul Clement and Erin Murphy from Kirkland & Ellis and recent additions by King & Spalding in California. Please join us as you begin your long July 4th weekend, and be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! 

One week ago today, people woke up in a nation that allowed medical personnel to provide a safe and effective care for women seeking to terminate unwanted pregnancies, and, that strived to make it safe by limiting the ability carry guns. In two decisions handed down in as many days, the world has changed in fundamental ways.At least one justice suggests this is but the beginning.YLR Host Jeff Hayden and tonight's co-host, Dean Johnson, are joined by Ben Feuer, chairman of the california appellate law group, Anne Voigts, a partner at King & Spalding in the firm's appellate, constitutional and administrative law group, Professor Rory Little, Joseph W. Cotchett Professor of Law at U.C. Hastings, and San Carlos city councilmember and former mayor Laura Parmer-Lohan, a businesswoman, working mom and candidate for San Mateo County Supervisor.Question for Jeff, Dean and their guests? Please call, toll free, at (866) 798-8255.

In this episode, Kathryn speaks with Tamra Moore, partner at King & Spalding, about the twists and turns of her career that led her to her role at K&S. Tamra shares what latering during a pandemic was like, and how she decided on a firm that worked for her. She also discusses the differences between Biglaw, in-house, and government service. Tamra additionally talks about what a day in the life of a Government Matters attorney is like. Episode Highlights Why she decided to go to law school An incredible intimidating industry Where is the best place to be a lawyer What is being a healthcare lawyer There are many different paths to take when you're in healthcare One of the biggest challenges The process of joining a new firm Tips for people that are starting their career Working In-house Subscribe, Share and Review To get the next episode subscribe with your favorite podcast player. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

This episode of Restructure THIS! features a panel discussion held live April 29th at the American Bankruptcy Institute's Annual Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C.  Guests Matthew Guill of Configure Partners, Maja Zerjal Fink of Arnold & Porter and Jeffery Dutson of King & Spalding discuss the challenges that secured creditors now face in bankruptcy asset sales, including imperfect information and potential caps to credit bidding post-Fisker. They also explore ways that a secured lender can maximize optionality in a sale process, the procedural or regulatory pitfalls that secured lenders may face post-filing, and how to placate other parties in the capital stack (e.g., an unsecured creditors' committee) that oppose a proposed asset sale.    Matthew Guill As a Director with Configure Partners, Matt has advised companies, lenders, sponsors, and governments on an array of complex financing and restructuring issues, M&A activity, and general strategic advisory assignments. Matt came to Configure Partners from Greenhill & Co.'s Financing Advisory and Restructuring practice, where he most recently served as a Principal.   Maja Zerjal Fink As a Partner at Arnold & Porter in New York City, Maja presents clients in distressed situations, corporate reorganizations, distressed investment litigation, and insolvency proceedings in the United States and across the globe. She has represented clients in numerous high-profile restructurings and some of the nation's largest reorganization, including restructuring Puerto Rico's outstanding debt load of more than $74 billion.    Jeffery Dutson  As a Partner in King & Spalding's Leveraged Finance and Restructuring Group, Jeff represents banks and other investors in connection with their most complex financings, restructurings, and bankruptcy matters. He also frequently represents corporate debtors in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases throughout the country, as well as buyers and sellers in distressed M&A transactions.    What We Discussed in This Episode:   What strategies can be employed when a client isn't willing to be flexible? What risks are inherent when a client is willing to be flexible? What hurdles need to be overcome when advising a secured lender group? Are any overriding themes applicable no matter where the lender sits? What are some pre-petition debt-acquisition themes related to opportunity? How are clients typically advised when a sales process is on the horizon? When is it time to push for a sale? If it's apparent that Chapter 11 will be necessary, is it wise to begin the filing process first? Or does it make more sense to commence the sales process pre-petition? What strategies might a lender employ in a consensual vs. non-consensual sales situation? Is representation & warranty insurance necessary? What is credit bidding? How can a credit bid be leveraged, either as a strategy or a defense? Can there be a fair process that permits a committee to test liens while at the same time promoting the sale of a going concern? What are the pros and cons of a stand-alone sale vs. a planned sale? What are some considerations for lender groups that will own an asset on the back-end? Is collusion really that big of an issue? Contact Information:   Matthew Guill    Maja Zerjal Fink   Jeffrey Dutson This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

Today on the podcast, Robin and Lester interview Ray Persons, Senior Litigation Partner at King and Spalding and President of the International Society of Barristers.   Ray Persons: W. Ray Persons is a senior litigation partner at King & Spalding, an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 900 lawyers in 23 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.  Ray has a national practice focused on product liability, mass tort, class action and complex litigation.  Ray has represented more than 50 of the Fortune 500 as counsel or national coordinating counsel for clients in the pharmaceutical, automotive, chemical and energy industries; he has served as lead counsel in 92 jury trials, 90 percent of which went to verdict.  He has served as lead counsel in over 25 Engle progeny tobacco jury trials.  He serves as national counsel in In re UST Litigation for one of the world's largest petroleum companies in claims brought by dozens of states alleging fraudulent overpayment of claims for reimbursement of costs associated with cleanup of underground storage tanks.  He served as national coordinating counsel and lead trial counsel for Union Carbide Corporation in the successful defense against claims of an alleged industry-wide conspiracy to subject workers to cancer-causing chemicals.  He represented one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies in a 442-plaintiff case involving claims of exposure to arsenic and chromium stemming from the 60- year operation of a manufacturing facility in New Jersey.  Ray successfully defended against claims brought by 1,200 homeowners and residents who lived in the vicinity of a fertilizer plant; the chemicals of concern were arsenic, lead, mercury and sulfur dioxide.  Ray is regarded as one of the best trial lawyers in the country, as evidenced by his election as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Society of Barristers and the Litigation Counsel of America.  He holds the rank of Advocate in the American Board of Trial Advocates.  He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in four categories:  Commercial Litigation, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Mass Torts, and Product Liability; Chambers USA:  America's Leading Lawyers for Business; Lawdragon 500; The Legal 500; Georgia Trend magazine's “Legal Elite,” and Atlanta Magazine's Georgia Super Lawyers (Top 10 for eight consecutive years).  He is a member of the Defense Research Institute, Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, International Association of Defense Counsel, and American Health Lawyers Association.  Ray received his undergraduate degree in 1975 from Armstrong State College and his law degree in 1978 from The Ohio State University.  He was awarded the Armstrong State University Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2000, the Moritz College of Law 2005 Distinguished Alumnus Award, The Ohio State University 2006 Distinguished Service Award, and The Ohio State University 2012 John B. Gerlach, Sr., Development Volunteer Award. Read Full Bio   Links: King and Spaulding International Society of Barristers http://www.akintate.com/ https://www.gatriallawyers.net/ See You In Court Website To learn more about the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation, visit fairplay.org

In The Jabot's 100th episode, Kathryn is joined by Jennifer Schramm, a partner at King & Spalding. They discuss Jennifer's career highs and lows, and how she balances her professional life with other interests. Jennifer also speaks about what it was like to make partners during a pandemic, and how to make the best of your career during tumultuous times. Episode Resources https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferschramm https://www.kslaw.com/people/jennifer-schramm  Episode Highlights The reason why Jennifer decided to go to law school. - 0:45 How she wound up to where she is now. - 1:50 What does a typical day look like for Jennifer? - 4:27 The impact of societal influences on how she views her career. - 6:09 Perspective on firm life: From moving to being a counsel to a partner, did her perspective change? - 9:24 The highs and lows of Jennifer's career. - 12:26 Figuring out the work-life balance. - 16:14 One of the biggest frustrations people can have first thing in their careers. - 17:26 The lessons of management Jennifer learns from her career. - 19:11 How working from home has allowed or makes it harder to balance all the work that she does. - 20:55 Subscribe, Share, and Review To get the next episode subscribe with your favorite podcast player. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Illumina's acquisition of GRAIL is the first deal caught by the European Commission's reinterpretation of its jurisdictional reach under the EU merger control laws. Why is it so controversial and what are the broader implications? Salomé Cisnal de Ugarte, partner at law firm King & Spalding in Brussels, joins Christina Ma and Matthew Hall to discuss the Commission's jurisdictional grab under Article 22 of the EU Merger Regulation, which other deals might be affected and the practical implications for dealmakers. Listen to this episode to learn more about this new uncertainty in merger control in the EU and how to identify and mitigate the risk. Related Links: European Commission Guidance on the application of Article 22 of the EU Merger Regulation to certain cases (March 2021) European Commission case page Illumina/GRAIL merger investigation European Commission case page Illumina/GRAIL interim measures Hosted by: Christina Ma, partner, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Matthew Hall, partner, McGuireWoods London LLP

There's so much to learn at PLI's 53rd Annual Institute on Securities Regulation! Chris and Kurt sit down with program Co-Chairs Meredith Cross of WilmerHale, Keir Gumbs of Broadridge Financial Solutions, and Carmen Lawrence of King & Spalding to hear what the program has to offer.  Please visit https://www.pli.edu/insecurities for more information.

Today's episode of Trade Wins is the third in a special series of interviews conducted as part of the WTCA's General Assembly, held April 26-30, 2021. Hamid Mamdouh, Senior Counsel at King & Spalding and former Director of Trade in Services and Investment Division at the World Trade Organization (WTO), shares the future of trade as it pertains to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Hamid also explains changes that need to be considered within the WTO and how SMEs can play a role in this reform by actively engaging within the private sector. Hamid identifies four challenges that SMEs are currently facing including regulatory burdens, access to information, access to financing and digitalization. 1:24Reform is needed within the WTO's three legs - dispute settlement, negotiation and the deliberative function - in order to see progress made within the trading system. 8:11Hamid describes three practical actions that can be taken immediately to support SMEs within the trade industry. 12:50Creating a political vision is a major first step that can be taken to see reform take place within the WTO. 16:53The private sector can further the cause of trade reform by actively engaging and supporting trade reform. 22:39Trade Wins is a podcast designed specifically to be thought-provoking and to provide insights from leading experts to help us navigate today's changing environment. We aim to contribute to the empowerment of our global membership and their business networks in the world of global trade and investment.

Melinda Lemke is the Head of Information Security at King & Spalding with a decade of leadership experience in the cyber industry. In this episode, Melinda joins the No Password Required team to talk about her experience as a woman and leader in this field, how professional mentors can enhance success, and the best yacht-rock bands of all time. Maybe most importantly, the team discusses the John Hughes movie universe and why Kevin McAllister is a better problem-solver than Ferris Bueller. Additionally, Ernie and Clabby explore the importance of password security and real-world ransomware attacks, including the ransomware attacks on Miami-Dade county schools. In the “Positively Cyber” segment, Pablo Torres explores the reasons why John Wick would be the perfect candidate for an elite penetration-tester position in our fictitious cybersecurity organization.

Are you prepared for the aftermath of the pandemic's impact on the medical device industry? It may be time for device professionals to start bracing for a new normal. In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, Jon Speer talks to Steven Niedelman and Eric Henry from King & Spalding LLC about post-pandemic readiness for the medical device industry and how companies can prepare for and embrace the new medical device landscape that's expected to take shape from 2021 onward. Steven, a former FDA deputy associate commissioner and COO for the agency's Office of Regulatory Affairs currently serves alongside Eric as the Quality Systems and Compliance lead consultants in the FDA and Life Sciences practice of their law firm. With more than 50 years of combined industry experience between Steven and Eric, the insights and knowledge of this episode's guests, specifically as it relates to this topic is a MUST listen for any medical device professional. Some of the highlights of the show include: Steven and Eric discuss how COVID is pushing the FDA toward a voluntary pilot program for agency investigators to conduct virtual facility inspections. Steven describes the current state of FDA inspections as challenging to work remotely and conduct follow-ups when appropriate. The FDA has established a paradigm to continue on-site mission critical inspections. Eric expands on the logistical challenge for inspections by explaining that since the FDA has put a hiatus on its inspection scheme, many organizations are following the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP). The Medical Device Coordination Group's (MDCG) 2020-4 Guidance lists four circumstances where organizations under MDSAP or EU notified bodies have remote audits—surveillance, re-certification, change notification, and termination. Impact of the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) program and the influx of requests on FDA. Some EUA submissions require pre-approval inspections. Before EUAs are revoked, build a remediated QMS, prepare for inspection, and decide whether to continue manufacturing a product after the pandemic. King & Spalding's FDA and Life Sciences team offers a full-service approach, including cardiologists to help with health assessment risks, premarket and postmarket mergers and acquisitions, and warning letters. Pre-submission is an initial but formal way to build communication, collaboration with the FDA. A pre-submission can be an effective means for understanding regulatory requirements.

During this historic election, lawyers nationwide are working around the clock to protect our most precious right, our right to vote. In this episode, guest host Caitlan McCafferty speaks with Georgia-based attorney Harold E. Franklin, Jr. about the work of the Lawyers'​ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and Election Protection. Harold is among thousands of lawyers volunteering to serve as a crucial line of defense to safeguard voting rights throughout the United States. A partner at King & Spalding, Harold serves as regional vice chair of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and the Georgia Election Protection legal committee.

Welcome the owner of Mpowered You Meredith Viguers and the founder of Bunnell Idea Group Mo Bunnell Inside the Greenroom!    Join us as Meredith and Mo give the key insight you need on how you can grow your business while leveraging your time, partnering with your team in a new way, and how to foster the entrepreneurial spirit within a large organization.   Whether you’re a large business that’s looking to go to the next level or a solopreneur that is wanting to build a dream team, Mo and Meredith show us just how easy it can be. Learn how to strengthen relationships, empower your employees, and upgrade your systems to expand your impact and influence.    BONUS: Listen to the end to hear about the FREE gifts  Mo and Meredith have for you. Here’s what we cover:   How Meredith moved from corporate to owning her own company How to build your Dream Team Hiring for skill VS. Hiring for value 3 levels of growth for your business Partnering with your clients with speaking  How to build systems to grow your small business Finding opportunity in crisis Being an entrepreneur in a corporate setting How to find success during COVID Speakers finding more opportunities to speak What event planners need to be thinking of right now How doubling down on relationships can make you stronger in the long run Finding ways to present physically in a socially distant time And much more!   LINKS:   Connect with Meredith:   Website: mpoweredyou.com Speaker Kit: PDF Here Insta: @MpoweredYou  Twitter: @MpoweredYou LinkedIn:@MpoweredYou     Connect with Mo:  Get Mo’s marquee video-based training at no charge. It teaches sound Business Development Habits that help professionals grow their relationships, their book of business, and their career. It’s perfect for client-facing roles at professional service companies and service-based organizations.   Sign up at bdhabits.com    BONUS: If you put on events, Mo is happy to provide a gratis signature talk for groups that can sign up 50 or more people for the program.    Website: www.bunnellideagroup.com or www.bunnellideagroup.com/speaking   Homepage/website for us is here: www.bunnellideagroup.com Twitter: @mobunnell Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-relationships-real-revenue-video-edition LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mobunnell/        Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: ​​www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website:​​ advanceyourreach.com Email​: ​info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Learn More About our Stage Agency:  elitespeakersagency.com stageagency@advancyourreach.com Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 What to expect today 2:15 Meet Mo and Meredith  4:55 How Meredith started to serve entrepreneurs  8:27 How Mo started to serve entrepreneurs 11:01 Tips for building a winning team 13:42 Mo’s three levels of growth  16:10 How Meredith leveraged speaking to grow her business 19:37 Tips for growing your career within an organization 21:29 An overview of the snowball system 24:26 Businesses can’t grow past the owner 28:55 How Mo helped his clients pivot in the pandemic  34:25 How Meredith has kept growing 39:51 How to stop being overwhelming and start creating 44:20 Doing something physical during virtual events 47:18 Mo and Meredith’s  gift for you More About Meredith: Meredith Viguers was born and raised in St Petersburg, FL, and relocated to Central Texas when her husband Jonathan received orders from the Army to Fort Hood. After years in the Insurance, Banking, and Real Estate world, she was ready to take a huge risk, and start her own business. She is the Owner of the Award Winning Central Texas catering company Let Us Do The Cooking and a Certified John Maxwell Speaker, Trainer, and Coach. Meredith’s years of experience in the Corporate and Customer Service world have led her to become passionate about empowering others to discover, believe in, and act on their full potential. That passion had led to her most recent endeavor with the start of Mpowered You. She equips Entrepreneurs to smash through the ceiling of their limiting beliefs and develop the right team to put systems and processes in place that allow them to grow more profitably with less of their own time.   More about Mo:  Mo Bunnell helps complex organizations grow by scaling business development skills across their organizations and creating a growth-oriented culture. He’s the author of The Snowball System, the host of the video podcast Real Relationships Real Revenue, and the founder of Bunnell Idea Group (BIG), who has trained over 15,000 seller-experts at over 400 clients, all over the world. BIG’s clients have used Mo and his team’s GrowBIG® training to give their experts a system for growth that creates ravings fans, gives a comprehensive business development framework, and is, dare we say, is fun to use. Mo started out his career as an expert himself, passing all the actuarial exams to earn their highest designation: Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. Today, Mo gets most excited working with BIG’s clients that usually fall into two camps: professional service firms like BCG, King & Spalding, and Sotheby’s and service-based companies like Aetna, Constellation Energy, and TransUnion. Mo lives in Atlanta with his wife of nearly 30 years, his two daughters (when they’re home from college), and their miniature donkey, Louie Hamilton.

A federal appeals court ruled last week that Florida can require former felons to pay all outstanding fines and fees before gaining the right to vote, overturning a judge who said the requirement was an unconstitutional “pay to vote” system that would bar nearly a million people from the ballot box. This week we’re breaking it all down, including the backstory, the ruling itself, and a scathing dissent. Also this week: a Ninth Circuit ruling that could clear the way for the Trump administration to potentially deport almost 400,000 people; a former King & Spalding lawyer who is now battling both his ex-firm and his current attorneys; and Chuck E. Cheese makes an unusual play in its ongoing federal bankruptcy.

The False Claims Act, which imposes civil and criminal liability on those who submit false claims for payment to the federal government, serves as a primary tool in the federal government’s enforcement arsenal. At the same time, the global COVID-19 pandemic and the CARES Act have led the federal government to disburse unprecedented amounts of money to the private sector, raising the possibility of future enforcement action.This teleforum will provide an update on the DOJ’s False Claims Act enforcement priorities to date, and discuss potential trends and activity that could emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and related stimulus spending.Featuring: -- John C. Richter, Partner, King & Spalding

The False Claims Act, which imposes civil and criminal liability on those who submit false claims for payment to the federal government, serves as a primary tool in the federal government’s enforcement arsenal. At the same time, the global COVID-19 pandemic and the CARES Act have led the federal government to disburse unprecedented amounts of money to the private sector, raising the possibility of future enforcement action.This teleforum will provide an update on the DOJ’s False Claims Act enforcement priorities to date, and discuss potential trends and activity that could emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and related stimulus spending.Featuring: -- John C. Richter, Partner, King & Spalding

The World Trade Organization (WTO) was intended to be the principal forum for setting the rules of international trade and for the resolution of international trade disputes. The United States has expressed its concern with the WTO’s dispute settlement system and the Administration has blocked new appointments to the Appellate Body such that there are now insufficient judges necessary to hear new appeals. The situation does not appear likely to be resolved soon. Please join Stephen Vaughn, the former General Counsel to the United States Trade Representative and previous acting U.S. Trade Representative, for a conversations regarding the ongoing conflict, relevant issues, and thoughts regarding the future of the US and the WTO. The discussion will be moderated by Daniel Pickard.Featuring:-- Stephen Vaughn, Partner in the International Trade Team of King & Spalding, former General Counsel for the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and acting U.S. Trade Representative. -- Moderator: Daniel Pickard, Partner in the International Trade practice and Co-Chair of the National Security practice, Wiley Rein LLP

The World Trade Organization (WTO) was intended to be the principal forum for setting the rules of international trade and for the resolution of international trade disputes. The United States has expressed its concern with the WTO’s dispute settlement system and the Administration has blocked new appointments to the Appellate Body such that there are now insufficient judges necessary to hear new appeals. The situation does not appear likely to be resolved soon. Please join Stephen Vaughn, the former General Counsel to the United States Trade Representative and previous acting U.S. Trade Representative, for a conversations regarding the ongoing conflict, relevant issues, and thoughts regarding the future of the US and the WTO. The discussion will be moderated by Daniel Pickard.Featuring:-- Stephen Vaughn, Partner in the International Trade Team of King & Spalding, former General Counsel for the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and acting U.S. Trade Representative. -- Moderator: Daniel Pickard, Partner in the International Trade practice and Co-Chair of the National Security practice, Wiley Rein LLP

Kent Alexander was the Presidentially-appointed U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia during the 1996 Centennial Olympics. After the bombing on July 27, 1996, he spent hundreds of hours working closely with the FBI to find the terrorist. Initially, the media identified Richard Jewell as the culprit. Ultimately, Kent personally wrote and hand-delivered Jewell’s clearance letter. He kept a journal the entire time.Six years ago, he teamed with former Wall Street Journal editor Kevin Salwen to explore the Olympic bombing story and the three bombings that followed. After five years of research, they penned The Suspect as a character-driven historical nonfiction book focusing on three main characters: Jewell, the colorful blonde bombshell reporter who broke the story, and the crusty FBI agent with a dark past who made the case that wasn’t. Midway through they weave in an additional character: the real bomber. In 2019, Warner Bros. purchased the film rights to The Suspect for Clint Eastwood’s movie “Richard Jewell movie,” and brought both authors on as consultants. Following its national release, the movie will be out this month on Blu Ray and DVID.Kent has enjoyed an unusually diverse legal career, beyond his four years as U.S. Attorney. He has served as a partner at King & Spalding law firm; Sr. V.P. and General Counsel of Emory University; General Counsel of CARE (the global anti-poverty organization); Assistant U.S. Attorney; and chief of staff of a U.S. Senate campaign. A graduate of Tufts University and the University of Virginia School of Law, he lives in Atlanta with his wife, Dr. Diane Alexander. They have two grown daughters.

Kent Alexander was the Presidentially-appointed U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia during the 1996 Centennial Olympics. After the bombing on July 27, 1996, he spent hundreds of hours working closely with the FBI to find the terrorist. Initially, the media identified Richard Jewell as the culprit. Ultimately, Kent personally wrote and hand-delivered Jewell's clearance letter. He kept a journal the entire time.Six years ago, he teamed with former Wall Street Journal editor Kevin Salwen to explore the Olympic bombing story and the three bombings that followed. After five years of research, they penned The Suspect as a character-driven historical nonfiction book focusing on three main characters: Jewell, the colorful blonde bombshell reporter who broke the story, and the crusty FBI agent with a dark past who made the case that wasn't. Midway through they weave in an additional character: the real bomber. In 2019, Warner Bros. purchased the film rights to The Suspect for Clint Eastwood's movie “Richard Jewell movie,” and brought both authors on as consultants. Following its national release, the movie will be out this month on Blu Ray and DVID.Kent has enjoyed an unusually diverse legal career, beyond his four years as U.S. Attorney. He has served as a partner at King & Spalding law firm; Sr. V.P. and General Counsel of Emory University; General Counsel of CARE (the global anti-poverty organization); Assistant U.S. Attorney; and chief of staff of a U.S. Senate campaign. A graduate of Tufts University and the University of Virginia School of Law, he lives in Atlanta with his wife, Dr. Diane Alexander. They have two grown daughters.

Carmen is a partner in the Atlanta office of King & Spalding, where she specializes in defending toxic tort and complex litigation matters.

Jonathan Sparks is the Founder of Sparks Law. He took his firm from 0 to 7 figures in 5 years. He works as an in-house counsel for small to medium sized businesses. Before forming Sparks Law, Jonathan worked at the United States Department of Justice, the United States Senate Office, the Attorney General’s office for the District of Columbia, and as an attorney at King & Spalding in Atlanta, Georgia.On this episode we discuss…- How to properly network at networking events and what kind of networking events to avoid- Exploring Billable Hours Vs. Flat Fees- Re-inveting your firm as you growSparkslawpractice.com

Shelby Guilbert, a partner with King & Spalding, addresses the Uniform Mediation Act in Georgia in the latest episode of “The Future of Resolution” Podcast.  Shelby aids large businesses and financial institutions in insurance recovery actions, high-stakes contract disputes and cross-border litigation. As a partner in King & Spalding's Insurance Coverage and Recovery and Contracts and Business Torts practices, Shelby has helped his clients recover nearly a billion dollars from insurance companies in the U.S., London and Asian markets. Stephen McKinney, Miles neutral and Chair of the Georgia Bar's Dispute Resolution Section,serves as the host of this episode. McKinney shared: "In conjunction with other positive developments in international dispute resolution, like the U.S. becoming a signatory to the Singapore Convention on the enforcement of mediated settlements, passage of the Georgia Mediation Act will provide foreign parties with the level of confidence they need to increasingly look at Atlanta as a premier venue for the mediated and arbitrated resolution of international disputes. Shelby's wide-ranging experience representing foreign and domestic parties in commercial arbitrations and mediations makes him the ideal promoter of the Georgia Mediation Act and Atlanta's larger dispute resolution ambitions.  

A tremor rolled through the legal industry recently when Thomson Reuters announced that it had sold its managed services business, Pangea3, to global Big Four professional services firm Ernst & Young, a sign of Ernst & Young’s increasing expansion into legal services. On this episode of LawNext, host Bob Ambrogi speaks with two of the leaders of Pangea3, Joe Borstein, global director at Pangea3, and Ed Sohn, vice president of product and partner management there. They provide further details on the deal and discuss its broader implications for the legal industry. Joe Borstein is a global director with Pangea3, helping to oversee over 1,000 full-time legal, compliance, and technology professionals in offices across the globe, and also director of innovation for Thomson Reuters’ corporate segment. Prior to joining Pangea3, Borstein practiced law at Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman, LLP, where he managed complex litigation in federal, state, and administrative courts. He is a 2005 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Ed Sohn is the vice president of product management and partnerships for Pangea3. He oversees an award-winning product portfolio that tech-enable managed services, products built in-house or from third-party partners. Sohn has served in a variety of leadership roles within Pangea3. Prior to joining Thomson Reuters, he was a business litigation associate at King & Spalding in Atlanta, GA, where he is still based. Sohn has a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s in computer science from the University of Illinois. Borstein and Sohn also co-author the alt.legal column on Above the Law, where they write about innovative technologies and businesses in the legal industry. NEW: We are now Patreon! Subscribe to our page to be able to access show transcripts, or to submit a question for our guests. Comment on this show: Record a voice comment on your mobile phone and send it to info@lawnext.com.

Special interview with Gov. Robert Ehrlich (former Maryland governor) on his book “Bet You Didn’t See That One Coming: Obama, Trump, and the End of Washington’s Regular Order”. Takeaways: - Trump’s America-first agenda ushers in new and unconventional tactics - “Hit and hug” and “art of the deal” negotiating is the new norm in D.C. - Entitlements like Social Security, Medicare, and ObamaCare are a challenge to replace.  New strategies will be needed moving forward.   Guest: Gov. Bob Ehrlich Partner at King & Spalding in Washington, D.C. https://www.facebook.com/Bob-Ehrlich-12251529043/ “Bet You Didn’t See That One Coming” - https://amzn.to/2rxmwo8

We interview James Berger, Partner at King & Spalding. James talks about how he turned a random case assignment into a specialized career in international disputes.

Mario Leissner is the founder and Managing Partner of the Frankfurt office of King & Spalding. Together Mario, Robert and David talk about the importance of firm culture and how it attracts talent, and what Mario has done to establish high standards (and rates).   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 https://www.kslaw.com/people/Mario-Leissner   Episode Highlights The importance of law firm culture and how it attracts top talent. How Mario started his career as a lawyer. Strengths and weaknesses of the German legal market. What King & Spalding has done to establish high standards (and high standard rates). Mario’s view on the German government and the strength of its economy. Strategies for retaining and keeping clients.   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

Hot Pocket flavors divide the Wed & Woke household. Ryan is a date night magician. Lane confuses reality with celebrity gossip.  In this weeks episode, we take a deep dive into understanding DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.) We speak with Brian Stansbury & Alejandra Apecechea from King & Spalding. We discuss issues facing DACA & speak to their client, Leo, regarding his DACA status.  DACA Resources: King & Spalding: https://www.kslaw.com/  Email: daca@votolatino.org  United We Dream: https://unitedwedream.org/

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao are proposing to roll back the Obama Administration’s fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards for model years 2022 to 2025. The proposed rollback will have vast political and economic consequences for automakers, auto dealers, and drivers. Is the rollback legally justified and appropriate? Is it good for consumers? Will the proposed rollback prompt California to enforce its own more stringent standards? If so, what are the legal and policy ramifications of overlapping federal and state standards? This live podcast will discuss these and other questions related to the Trump Administration’s proposed rollback of the fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards.Featuring:- Sean H. Donahue, Partner, Donahue, Goldberg & Weaver, LLP- Jacqueline Glassman, Partner, King & Spalding, LLP- [Moderator] James Conde, Associate, Boyden Gray & Associates, PLLCVisit our website – RegProject.org – to learn more, view all of our content, and connect with us on social media.

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao are proposing to roll back the Obama Administration’s fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards for model years 2022 to 2025. The proposed rollback will have vast political and economic consequences for automakers, auto dealers, and drivers. Is the rollback legally justified and appropriate? Is it good for consumers? Will the proposed rollback prompt California to enforce its own more stringent standards? If so, what are the legal and policy ramifications of overlapping federal and state standards? This live podcast will discuss these and other questions related to the Trump Administration’s proposed rollback of the fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards.Featuring:- Sean H. Donahue, Partner, Donahue, Goldberg & Weaver, LLP- Jacqueline Glassman, Partner, King & Spalding, LLP- [Moderator] James Conde, Associate, Boyden Gray & Associates, PLLCVisit our website – RegProject.org – to learn more, view all of our content, and connect with us on social media.

Reverberations from the 2016 Presidential election continue to rattle the national political stage. In Bet You Didn’t See That One Coming, former Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich offers his analysis of the unexpected election of Donald J. Trump, the resultant earth-shattering changing of the guard in Washington, how it’s turned establishment politics on its head, and what it all means for the future of the nation.The 24/7 media circus that follows President Trump distracts from the fundamental issue of what his election means for America going forward. Bet You Didn’t See That One Coming explains how Barack Obama’s progressive policies helped ignite the ultimate anti-Obama political warrior – and how a neophyte politician’s new blend of populism, nationalism, and traditional Republican policies is pulling a polarized country back toward the right.Governor Robert L. Ehrlich is a graduate of Princeton University and Wake Forest University School of Law and is a former Governor of Maryland as well as a former United States Congressman and state legislator. He is also the author of Turn This Car Around,America: Hope for Change, and Turning Point, in addition to columns and opinion pieces that have appeared in America’s leading newspapers and periodicals, including The Washington Examiner,The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, The Washington Times, The Weekly Standard, and National Review. Currently, Governor Ehrlich is a partner at the firm of King & Spalding in Washington, D.C. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Taylor is a senior fellow at the Meridian Institute and an advisor to the Food and Society Program at the Aspen Institute. His primary interests are food safety globally and food security in Africa and other developing regions. Until June 1, 2016, Mr. Taylor was Deputy Commissioner for Foods and Veterinary Medicine at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He led the comprehensive overhaul of FDA’s food safety program Congress mandated in the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011 and oversaw all of FDA’s food-related activities, including its nutrition, labeling, food additive, dietary supplement and animal drug programs. Mr. Taylor served previously at FDA as a staff attorney and as Deputy Commissioner for Policy (1991–1994) and at the U.S. Department of Agriculture as Administrator of the Food Safety and Inspection Service and Acting Under Secretary for Food Safety (1994–1996). Prior to joining FDA in July 2009, he spent nearly a decade in academia conducting food safety, food security and public health policy research, most recently at George Washington University’s School of Public Health. He also served during that time as a Senior Fellow at the Partnership to Cut Hunger and Poverty in Africa, where he conducted research on U.S. policies affecting agricultural development and food security in Africa. In the private sector, Mr. Taylor founded the food and drug practice and was a partner in the law firm of King & Spalding. He also was vice president for public policy at Monsanto Company and served on the boards of the Alliance to End Hunger and RESOLVE, Inc. He is currently a board member of STOP Foodborne Illness and Clear Labs, Inc. He is a graduate of Davidson College and the University of Virginia School of Law. In this episode, we speak to Mike Taylor about: His role at the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service following Jack-In-the-Box, when he advocated for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) for meat and poultry and Escherichia coli O157:H7 being labeled an adulterant. His tour of the country in support of Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) implementation and how comments effected rulemaking How after a 10-year break, academic kibitzing about implementing a modern risk-based system led to his tenure at FDA.  His advocacy for a single food agency and HACCP for all foods.  How he believes we’ve turned the corner from reaction to prevention in the age of FSMA.  His work on food safety and security issues in Africa.  His role at the Aspen Institute and oversight of the next wave of gene technology.  How the conversation has changed from what we should do to how we are going to do it.  His thoughts about the important role of food safety culture.  Also in the Episode: Checking in with Adriene Cooper, senior event manager for the Food Safety Summit (http://www.foodsafetysummit.com) on their Food Safety Theater programming (http://www.myprocessexpo.com/process-expo-university-session-descriptions/)  at this years’ Process Expo.  News and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: FDA Approves New Labels for Peanut-Containing Foods https://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/news/fda-approves-new-labels-for-peanut-containing-foods/ FSMA Produce Safety Rule Now Final https://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/news/fsma-produce-safety-rule-now-final/ Link to Food Safety Magazine’s articles on FSMA https://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/?Keywords=Food+Safety+Modernization+Act&display=search&newSearch=true&noCache=1 FDA Delays Water Testing Compliance https://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/news/fda-delays-water-testing-compliance/ Fixing FSMA’s Ag Water Requirements https://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/magazine-archive1/augustseptember-2017/fixing-fsmae28099s-ag-water-requirements/ Presenting Sponsor: SafetyChain Software (http://www.safetychain.com) SafetyChain suite of food safety and quality management solutions - Supplier Compliance, Food Safety, Food Quality, CIP Optimization & Material Loss - provide the program visibility, data intelligence, and tools needed to more effectively manage your food safety and quality operations. With SafetyChain, companies throughout the food supply chain are more effectively reducing risks, controlling costs, and ensuring everyday compliance. Learn How SafetyChain Can Help Your FSQA Operations Achieve Better Results Watch this video for a quick intro to SafetyChain’s FSQA solutions  https://marketing.safetychain.com/acton/attachment/2194/u-007a/0/-/-/-/-/ Access SafetyChain Overview datasheet https://marketing.safetychain.com/acton/attachment/2194/u-007b/0/-/-/-/-/

A recent Supreme Court ruling is threatening to end a single Texas town's outsized role in American patent law, but one local judge isn't taking the ruling lying down. Ryan Davis, senior patent reporter at Law360, comes on the show to talk us through what’s happening down in the Lone Star State. Also on this week’s show, the hosts discuss internet giants including Google and Facebook opposing a bill aimed at combating sex trafficking, an ex-King & Spalding associate suing the firm for allegedly firing him in retaliation for reporting ethical breaches, and the ACLU’s defense of John Oliver’s constitutional right to be mean on television.

On March 6, 2017, the Supreme Court decided Pena-Rodriguez v. Colorado. Miguel Angel Pena-Rodriguez was convicted of unlawful sexual conduct and harassment in state trial court. Two jurors later informed Pena-Rodriguez’s counsel that another juror made racially-biased statements about Pena-Rodriguez and an alibi witness during jury deliberations. The trial court authorized counsel to contact the two jurors for their affidavits detailing what the allegedly biased juror had said. Pena-Rodriguez moved for a new trial after learning from the affidavits that the juror had suggested Pena-Rodriguez was guilty because he was Hispanic (and this juror considered Hispanic males to be sexually aggressive toward females). According to the affidavits, the juror also deemed the alibi witness not credible because, among other things, that witness was “an illegal.” The trial court denied the motion and a divided Supreme Court of Colorado ultimately affirmed, applying Colorado Rule of Evidence 606(b)--which prohibits juror testimony on any matter occurring during the jury deliberations--and finding that none of the exceptions to the rule applied. In the dissenters’ view, however, Rule 606(b) should have yielded to “the defendant’s constitutional right to an impartial jury.” -- The question before the U.S. Supreme Court was whether a no-impeachment rule constitutionally may bar evidence of racial bias offered to prove a violation of the Sixth Amendment right to an impartial jury. -- By a vote of 5-3, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the judgment of the Supreme Court of Colorado and remanded the case. Justice Kennedy delivered the opinion of the Court, while held that when a juror makes a clear statement indicating that he or she relied on racial stereotypes or animus to convict a criminal defendant, the Sixth Amendment requires that the no-impeachment rule give way in order to permit the trial court to consider the evidence of the juror's statement and any resulting denial of the jury trial guarantee. Justice Kennedy’s majority opinion was joined by Justices Ginsburg, Breyer, Sotomayor, and Kagan. Justice Thomas filed a dissenting opinion. Justice Alito filed a dissenting opinion, in which Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Thomas joined. -- To discuss the case, we have John C. Richter, who is Partner at King & Spalding.

On March 6, 2017, the Supreme Court released its 5-3 decision in Pena-Rodriguez v. Colorado. The majority opinion, written by Justice Kennedy, reveresed and remanded the case holding that when there is a juror's clear statement that he or she relied on racial stereotypes or animus to convict a criminal defendant, the Sixth Amendment requires that the trial court consider the evidence of the statement and any resulting denial of the jury trial guarantee. John Richter, Partner at King & Spalding, joined us to discuss the important ramifications of the Court's striking decision. -- Featuring: John Richter, Partner, King & Spalding.

In the last year, the Department of Justice lost three major cases against Fed Ex, Vascular Solutions and Warner Chilcott. Critics argue that each case was an example of over-enforcement by DOJ and overcriminalization by Congress. Proponents assert that it is a critical role of government to police and dissuade bad acts by private citizens and corporations. Are there too many federal agencies, giving prosecutors too much power over individuals and corporations? Is it good policy to prosecute individual employees of a corporation, as suggested in the Yates memorandum? Panelists, including lawyers in each of these three cases, will discuss the limits of federal criminal law and prosecutions. -- This panel was held on December 8, 2016, at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. -- Speakers: Cristina C. Arguedas, Partner, Arguedas, Cassman & Headley LLP; Leslie R. Caldwell, Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, The United States Department of Justice; Ben Hatch, Partner, McGuireWoods; John Richter, Partner, King & Spalding; and Joseph Savage, Partner, Goodwin Proctor. Moderator: Stuart S. Taylor, Contributing Editor, National Journal.

On October 11, 2016, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Pena-Rodriguez v. Colorado. Miguel Angel Pena-Rodriguez was convicted of unlawful sexual conduct and harassment in state trial court. Two jurors later informed Pena-Rodriguez’s counsel that another juror made racially-biased statements about Pena-Rodriguez and an alibi witness during jury deliberations. The trial court authorized counsel to contact the two jurors for their affidavits detailing what the allegedly biased juror had said. Pena-Rodriguez moved for a new trial after learning from the affidavits that the juror had suggested Pena-Rodriguez was guilty because he was Hispanic (and this juror considered Hispanic males to be sexually aggressive toward females). According to the affidavits, the juror also deemed the alibi witness not credible because, among other things, that witness was “an illegal.” The trial court denied the motion and a divided Supreme Court of Colorado ultimately affirmed, applying Colorado Rule of Evidence 606(b)--which prohibits juror testimony on any matter occurring during the jury deliberations--and finding that none of the exceptions to the rule applied. In the dissenters’ view, however, Rule 606(b) should have yielded to “the defendant’s constitutional right to an impartial jury.” -- The question now before the U.S. Supreme Court is whether a no-impeachment rule constitutionally may bar evidence of racial bias offered to prove a violation of the Sixth Amendment right to an impartial jury. -- To discuss the case, we have John C. Richter, who is Partner at King & Spalding.

On Tuesday, October 11, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Pena-Rodriguez v. Colorado. This case involves the constitutionality of a Colorado rule that bars a defendant from introducing evidence that a juror was racially biased. The justices will consider whether applying a no-impeachment rule to block evidence in this context violates the Sixth Amendment right to an impartial jury. -- Featuring: John C. Richter, Partner, King & Spalding.

Barry Goheen is a partner in King & Spalding’s Litigation Practice Group, and leads the firm’s privacy litigation practice. He focuses on consumer class actions and data breach and privacy litigation. He has been lead or co-counsel in dozens of class actions and individual cases in all aspects of privacy-related litigation, including actions arising from data breaches, employee background screening, and consumer credit/identity theft such as the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act and its Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act amendment, and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Mr. Goheen has served as lead or co-counsel in over 25 privacy-based class actions in state and federal courts, including over 20 class actions against consumer reporting agency alleging violations of Fair Credit Reporting Act, representing such clients as SunTrust Banks, Shell, Countrywide, Equifax, Bank of America, and Capital One.

Suffolk Law Professor Andrew Perlman discusses King & Spalding's withdrawal from defending the Defense of Marriage Act in this podcast. Learn more about Professor Perlman by visiting his faculty page, http://bit.ly/ma3iWS.