ArentFox Schiff Legal Podcasts

In this episode, Aaron H. Jacoby, who leads AFS Automotive, and Franjo M. Dolenac explore challenges dealerships face with the onslaught of DMV investigations into late title and registration transfers and resulting administrative, civil, and criminal actions. They discuss litigation strategies, best practices for dealerships during investigations and litigation, and the potential repercussions of...

This podcast comes on the heels of a whirlwind weekend of tariff headlines from Washington, DC, and reactions around the globe. It begins with news of the tariff “reprieve” for imports from Canada and Mexico and quickly turns to the impact of such tariffs on the North American vehicle and vehicle parts industries. President and CEO of Global Automakers Canada David Adams joins Birgit to take stock...

Welcome back to the AFS Fashion Insiders Executive Forum. Consumer Products Industry Group Co-Leaders Katia Asche and Matthew R. Mills discuss the ballooning legislation across states and in the federal government regulating “greenwashing” and the use of PFAS or “forever chemicals” in products ranging from food to apparel to kitchenware.  Katia and Matthew explain how mitigating exposure can help...

A quick glance on the Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) homepage reveals an impressive list of well-known corporate icons of the electric vehicle (EV) world. This special end-of-year installment of Five Questions, Five Answers comes on the heels of the November elections and the onslaught of headlines warning of new US tariffs affecting a wide range of the industry’s supply chain. Th...

In this inaugural episode, hosts Jon S. Bouker and Dan H. Renberg build on ArentFox Schiff’s Election Analysis to explore the implications of the 2024 Presidential election results. They are joined by former Congressman Philip S. English and Oliver Spurgeon III, distinguished members of ArentFox Schiff’s bipartisan Government Relations practice. Together, they discuss the Republican trifecta’s imp...

In the second and final part of this series, Chairman Anthony V. Lupo is joined by Diane von Furstenberg at the inaugural AFS Fashion Insiders Executive Forum, where Diane reflects on her journey from a young girl unsure of her path to a powerful woman, shaped by her iconic dress design. She shares insights from the DVF documentary, discussing her fearless and authentic life, and emphasizes the im...

Across the fashion and retail markets, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing design, marketing, and customer engagement. The legal implications surrounding intellectual property (IP) issues and the unchartered regulatory landscape puts companies at a crossroads. At last month’s AFS Fashion Insiders Executives Forum, our panel of industry insiders pulled back the curtain on how companies...

This episode of the Private Company Strategies podcast is the first of our series, From Start-Up to Stand-Out. Hosts Adam Diederich, Berin S. Romagnolo, and Sara Rosenberg discuss the essential legal considerations for starting a business in the United States. They cover topics such as the importance of forming a legal entity, the various types of entities available, tax implications, the signific...

In the latest installment of Five Questions, Five Answers, host Birgit Matthiesen is joined by Mr. Colin Bird, Canada’s Consul General in Detroit, Michigan. Consul Bird serves as Canada’s top representative for a large portion of the Great Lakes region. Among his many responsibilities, his job description is clear: to highlight the importance of one of the world’s most dynamic cross-border manufac...

In the first installment of a two-part series, Chairman Anthony V. Lupo is joined by Diane von Furstenberg at the inaugural AFS Fashion Insiders Executive Forum, where Diane spoke about her career as a designer and how key moments shaped her into a top executive.

In the latest installment of Five Questions, Five Answers, host Birgit Matthiesen is joined by colleagues Dan Renberg, former member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and Kelsey Griswold-Berger, former long-time Congressional senior staff member who served as senior trade advisor to Finance Committee member Senator Richard Burr (R-NC).  They delve into the d...

Just two weeks before the November elections, podcast host Birgit Matthiesen gathers her colleagues to talk US trade policy. Her guests are well known within the electric mobility industry — David R. Hamill, partner and International Trade & Investment practice leader, Antonio J. Rivera, Electric Mobility practice group leader, and Associate James Kim. Listen in as they untangle the news from Wash...

In the latest installment of Five Questions, Five Answers, host Birgit Matthiesen sits down with Thomas Boylan, regulatory director at Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA), to discuss the importance and benefits of transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs), specifically electric school buses, for public health, climate, and economic advantages. They delve into the need for public educati...

In the latest installment of Five Questions, Five Answers, host Birgit Matthiesen is joined by International Trade & Investment Partner Leah Scarpelli to discuss the recent developments in US-China tariffs, specifically the Section 301 tariffs. Birgit and Leah delve into the potential implications of a 100% tariff on electric vehicles (EVs) from China, the May 14 conclusion of the Biden Administra...

In the latest episode of Five Questions, Five Answers, Birgit Matthiesen sits down with Stephen Hanley, senior writer at CleanTechnica.com, to discuss the electric vehicle (EV) revolution and the concept of the "S curve."   They also discuss the factors that influence EV adoption, such as incentives, infrastructure, and consumer attitudes toward new technology.  Key Takeaways: - The EV revolution...

In the latest installment of Five Questions, Five Answers, host Birgit Matthiesen is joined by International Trade & Investment Associate Jessica DiPietro for a deep dive into the complex world of aluminum extrusions. These ubiquitous materials, found in a broad spectrum of manufactured goods and across a multitude of industries, are currently under the microscope of a sweeping trade investigation...

In this installment of Five Questions, Five Answers, Birgit Matthiesen is joined by Dr. Austin Brown, the Office Director at the US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office. In this conversation, Dr. Brown shares with listeners the role his Office plays in the Administration’s Clean Energy initiative. Highlights of the conversation include: - The Administration’s ongoing support for...

In the latest installment of Five Questions, Five Answers, Birgit Matthiesen is joined by Leah Scarpelli, a Partner with the firm’s International Trade & Investment Practice. In this end-of-year discussion, Birgit and Leah provide listeners with the latest news from Washington on US “special” 301 tariffs – where things stood at the end of 2023 and what to expect in 2024. Highlights of the conversa...

In the latest installment of WorldSmart, Hunter Carter is joined by Partner Malcolm McNeil and the CEO of FLOGEN Technologies, Dr. Florian Kongoli, to explore the intricate relationship between sustainability, technology, and the intersection of science, law, and medicine. Dr. Kongoli discusses his company’s work in the chemistry and metal industries and his involvement in FLOGEN Stars Outreach, a...

In the latest episode of Fashion Counsel, AFS Chairman Anthony V. Lupo is joined by Thomas Crispi, AFS Product Liability and Mass Torts Practice leader, to discuss how retailers and manufacturers can anticipate potential product issues and have a plan in place to handle US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) inquires, class actions, and probable liability.

In Part 2 of 15 Minutes on Congress: Appropriations Edition, ArentFox Schiff Government Relations partner and podcast host Dan Renberg is joined by Bruce Evans, former Senate Appropriations Committee Minority Staff Director and Capitol Hill veteran with over three decades of experience, to discuss the complexities of the appropriations process in Congress and provide insight into subcommittee allo...

The ArentFox Schiff’s Electric Mobility team was delighted to accept an invitation from the organizers of The Battery Show, billed as the largest advanced battery event in North America. This year’s conference was in Novi, Michigan, a strategic suburb of Motor Town Michigan. The team’s Antonio Rivera was the featured speaker on a panel titled: "Winning the Global EV Race." The conference attracted...

In this installment of Five Questions, Five Answers, Birgit Matthiesen hosts David Hamill, the International Trade & Investment Practice Leader at ArentFox Schiff. Later this month, David and the Electric Mobility Practice team head to Novi, Michigan, where they have been asked to speak to a corporate audience at the Battery Show, the largest advanced battery and H/EV event in North America. As a...

In the latest installment of 15 Minutes on Congress, ArentFox Schiff Government Relations partner and podcast host Dan Renberg and former Senate Appropriations Committee Staff Member Andrew Newton explore the intricacies of the appropriations process in the US Senate and House.

In the inaugural edition of 15 Minutes on Congress, host Dan Renberg is joined by his colleagues, former Sen. Byron Dorgan, former Congressman Phil English, and Reed Freeman, as they delve into the complexities of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation in Congress, addressing the challenges posed and the far-reaching implications of AI development on a global scale. Highlights of the conversation...