ArentFox Schiff Legal Podcasts

In this episode of Five Questions, Five Answers, Birgit Matthiesen, David Hamill, James Kim, and Antonio J. Rivera break down the June 3, executive order, Strengthening Customs Enforcement — not a tariff, but potentially one of the year’s most consequential trade actions for US importers.  They cover the order’s expanded disclosure demands, its 90-day overhaul of the US Customs and Border Protecti...

In the latest episode of Five Questions, Five Answers, host Birgit Matthiesen is joined by ArentFox Schiff colleagues Jackson David Toof and Mario A. Torrico for a conversation on the False Claims Act (FCA), its origins, and its continued importance as a tool to combat fraud against the federal government. The discussion examines how US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the US Department of...

Following recent episodes that examined specific US tariff announcements, today’s discussion takes a wider view. Host Birgit Matthiesen is joined by AFS Customs and Tariff Practice Leader Antonio J. Rivera to explore how tariff policy and enforcement are increasingly a fiscal and strategic risk across industries, elevating them into a core enterprise risk issue. What the Episode Covers - Defining...

In the latest episode of “Tax Stuff You Should Know,” hosts Bob Pluth and Gene Magidenko unpack the complexities of federal self-employment tax through the lens of the Fifth Circuit’s decision in Sirius Solutions. The discussion centers on how self-employment taxes apply to limited partners, how limited partners are defined for this purpose, and where the Fifth Circuit’s approach in Sirius Solutio...

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In the latest episode of Beyond the Lot, Kevin Timson speaks with Zach Kuzemka, CEO of NBB, about the current state of the dealership buy-sell market, with a focus on the need to “grow or go”, bring in outside capital, optimize rooftop mix and implement long-term succession plans and estate plans. Drawing on insights from the recent NADA convention in Las Vegas, the discussion explores the challen...

In the latest episode of “Tax Stuff You Should Know,” hosts Bob Pluth and Gene Magidenko unpack the CFM Insurance decision, spotlighting the complexities of captive insurance arrangements and the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) scrutiny of them. They underscore the importance of tax planning needing to correspond with economic and substantive reality, the audit risks, including those tied to refu...

On January 20, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the World Economic Forum. Coming a week after his meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping, his remarks made headlines globally.   In this episode of Five Questions, Five Answers, we asked Automotive News Toronto Bureau Chief David Kennedy for his perspective on where the prime minister is taking Canada’s trade policy and what the bilat...

In the latest episode of “Tax Stuff You Should Know,” hosts Bob Pluth and Gene Magidenko unpack the income tax consequences of partnership liquidations and related traps for the unwary. They demystify the treatment of hot assets, the mixing-bowl rules, and special rules that apply to the distribution of cash and marketable securities — common traps that can convert what looks like a simple wind‑do...

In this episode of Five Questions, Five Answers, Birgit Matthiesen and Jessica DiPietro explore the historical context and implications of the Nixon Shock and the Trade Expansion Act, focusing on Section 232 investigations and their impact on US trade policy. Birgit and Jessica discuss the complexities of these investigations, the broad scope of tariffs, and the importance of understanding product...

Kevin Timson talks with Mercer Capital’s David Harkins, who shares insights into automotive dealership valuation. The discussion highlights (1) the importance of understanding value drivers like brand, real estate and fixed operations (2) the wealth of insights found in factory financial statements and (3) the impact of local market dynamics on dealership valuations. David also emphasizes focusing...

In the fourth episode of “Tax Stuff You Should Know,” hosts Bob Pluth and Gene Magidenko delve into the concept of profits interests, a valuable tool for partnerships and limited liability companies to reward service providers without triggering immediate adverse income tax consequences. They examine Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance on profits interests, including the criteria for non-taxab...

Join AFS Life Sciences Partner Stephanie Trunk and Darshan Kulkarni, Life Sciences regulatory and compliance attorney, to unpack the recent acceleration of mergers and acquisitions across the life sciences sector. They examine why deal flow is increasing, why buyers are favoring asset purchases over mega-deals, and how drug pricing and compliance priorities under the Trump Administration are shapi...

In episode three of “Tax Stuff You Should Know,” hosts Bob Pluth and Gene Magidenko delve into the intricate world of S corporations, tracing their historical development, examining the qualifications for electing S status, and identifying the missteps that can inadvertently revoke that designation. Bob and Gene unpack the consequences of the termination of an S election, pinpoint frequent trigger...

In this episode of Five Questions, Five Answers, host Birgit Matthiesen welcomes AFS attorney James Kim to explore the current state of US tariffs and their impact on importers and various industries, with a special focus on the electric vehicle sector. The conversation highlights evolving trade policies, challenges faced by businesses in navigating tariffs, and the importance of compliance with t...

In this episode of Tax Stuff You Should Know, hosts Bob Pluth and Gene Magidenko delve into the complexities of profits interests, a compensation tool for partnerships and limited liability companies (LLCs) taxed as partnerships. They discuss the differences between profits interests and capital interests, tax implications, and the importance of structuring these interests to comply with Internal...

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Welcome to the first episode of Tax Stuff You Should Know, hosted by Robert R. Pluth, Jr. and Evgeny Magidenko. In this episode, Bob and Gene discuss the assignment of income doctrine, its implications in tax law, and the recent Hoensheid case. They explore the nuances of tax planning, the importance of timing in charitable contributions, and the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) scrutiny of such t...

Life Sciences Partner Stephanie Trunk and Life Sciences Regulatory and Compliance Attorney Darshan Kulkarni delve into the nuances of direct-to-patient (DTP) and direct-to-consumer (DTC) models in the pharmaceutical industry. This encompasses advertising on drug prices, the intricacies of cash pay programs, and the evolving role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). They also discuss the Trump Admi...

They say, “timing is everything.” This podcast comes to our listeners as Washington, DC, contemplates next moves on the US tariff front, including new tariffs on products key to the e-mobility sector. Birgit Matthiesen speaks with Antonio J. Rivera, who was live from The Battery Show South in Atlanta, Georgia, where he presented on uncertainty and tariffs, what they affect, at what rates, and thei...

Welcome to “Beyond the Lot,” a podcast series hosted by Kevin Timson that invites industry experts to weigh in on trends and auto retail business topics. In the first episode, Kevin speaks about the state of the 2025 buy-sell market with JT Taylor, managing director of Automotive Retail at Truist Securities. They examine JT’s experiences working on both the retail and original equipment manufactur...

The fashion and textile industries have seen a marked uptick in customs enforcement, riding a “roller coaster of trade policy” that is likely to get more chaotic under the Trump Administration.  At the AFS Fashion Insiders Executives Forum, Chairman Anthony V. Lupo moderated an insightful panel featuring Angela M. Santos, leader of the firm’s Customs Practice Group and Forced Labor Task Force, and...

Join AFS Life Sciences Partner Stephanie Trunk and Darshan Kulkarni, Life Sciences regulatory and compliance attorney, as they explore the major shifts occurring in the pharmaceutical industry under the Trump Administration. Highlights of the conversation include: Evolving regulations for off-label pharmaceutical promotion. Enhancing a firm’s global footprint by building trust with sovereign gover...

In this episode of Five Questions, Five Answers, Birgit Matthiesen and Ryan Greer of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) discuss the current challenges facing Canadian manufacturers due to impending US tariffs and the broader implications for the bilateral trade relationship. Ryan emphasizes the interconnectedness of Canadian and US manufacturing sectors and the potential negative impac...

In the second installment of the Private Company Strategies podcast series, From Start-Up to Stand-Out, hosts Adam Diederich, Berin S. Romagnolo, and Sara Rosenberg are joined by AFS Partner Alexandra M. Romero to discuss essential employment law considerations for startups. They cover federal, state, and local laws and regulations, with an emphasis on the importance of compliance, especially in a...