ArentFox Schiff Legal Podcasts

In this WorldSmart podcast, host Hunter T. Carter is joined by ArentFox Schiff Partner Sarah A. W. Fitts, as well as PPO Legal & Tax Partners Carlos Pinto and Pablo Ordonez, to discuss the lithium mining industry in Bolivia, its economic impact, and the role of the private sector.  Bolivia is striving to balance the opportunities and risks associated with lithium mining, particularly given the glo...

The AFS team traveled to Sacramento June 13th to participate at EVS 36, hosted this year by the Electric Drive Transportation Association. The conversation covers the formal presentation the team gave to EVS 36 attendees as well as the separate session we offered entitled The Tangle of US Trade Rules for the Electric Mobility Industry. This podcast is moderated by Dan Deeb, partner and Energy & Cl...

In the inaugural episode of our Energy Podcast, join former US Senator Byron Dorgan, former US Congressman Phil English, and Amy Antoniolli as they discuss the intricacies of energy permitting reform, it’s critical role in the US’s clean energy transition goals, and the challenges arising under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Key issues include: • infrastructure development • biparti...

In this episode of Five Questions, Five Answers, Birgit Matthiesen speaks with Dr. John D. Graham of the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Dr. Graham has authored or coauthored a number of works including his latest book - The Global Rise of the Modern Plug-In Electric Vehicle: Public Policy, Innovation and Strategy (Elgar House Publishing. UK, 2021). Dr. Graham will j...

In this podcast, Birgit Matthiesen speaks with Bob Kirke, the Executive Director of the Canadian Apparel Federation, who will share the very latest about Canada’s efforts to ban imports suspected of having been made with forced and child labor. Given the nature of the North American apparel and textile market, how Canada will enforce S. 211, the Fighting Against Forced Labor and Child Labor in Sup...

In the inaugural episode of Corporate Corner, hosts Scott Adamson and William D'Angelo speak with AFS Partner Adam Diederich to discuss the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which will take effect in 2024.  The CTA requires private companies - both domestic and foreign - to report information about their beneficial owners to FinCEN to prevent illegal activities such as money laundering and terrori...

In the latest installment of Private Company Strategies, William D'Angelo and Adam Diederich are again joined by Kevin Matz, Private Clients, Trusts & Estates Partner at ArentFox Schiff, to discuss the hottest topics in estate planning for owners of private companies. In the second of this two-part series, Bill, Adam, and Kevin discuss in depth the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which will requ...

In the latest installment of Private Company Strategies, William D'Angelo and Adam Diederich are joined by Kevin Matz, Private Clients, Trusts & Estates Partner at ArentFox Schiff, to discuss the hottest topics in estate planning for owners of private companies.  In this Part 1 of a two-part series, Bill, Adam, and Kevin discuss (i) the temporary increase (until December 31, 2025) in the exclusion...

Canada’s 2023-2024 Budget was announced on March 28th, four days after the visit to Ottawa by President Biden. The budget introduces close to $20 billion (CDN) in clean energy investments and new tax credits for clean electricity and new equipment for the sector. Birgit Matthiesen talks to David Adams, President and CEO of Global Automakers Canada who was on Parliament Hill at the time of the budg...

In this installment of the Private Company Strategies podcast, William D'Angelo and Sarah Severson discuss the business risks of not having incapacity and succession plans in place, as well as the need for uniform processes and the positive effects that can result from addressing these issues proactively.

How does ESG factor into the fashion industry? AFS Chairman Anthony V. Lupo is joined by Amy Antoniolli to discuss major ESG issues the industry is facing, the potential impact of the Metaverse and other digital opportunities, and which luxury products are leading the way.

The US Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Will your Company be Ready in 2023? In this latest installment of Five Questions/Five Answers, Birgit Matthiesen speaks to her colleague, Samantha Overly, to get the latest from Washington on the roll out of the IRA. When will the rules kick in? Why the proposed rules will be important to watch. What will the rules dictate in regards to clean energy manufact...

In the first installment of the Private Company Strategies podcast, hosts and ArentFox Schiff partners William D'Angelo and Adam Diederich talk about how to get ahead of common causes of disputes in closely held companies to protect your business and prevent litigation.

In today's episode of Fashion Counsel, AFS Chairman Anthony Lupo is joined by Brian Schneider to discuss how brands can find the balance between risk and control over downstream pricing by wholesalers and retailers, while staying on the right side of the antitrust laws.

After pushing through the most challenging periods of COVID-19's impact on the global supply chains, companies have focused on streamlining manufacturing and distribution, putting Mexico in the spotlight. Hunter Carter and Malcolm McNeil speak with the executive regional director of the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, Marlen Marroquin, about why Mexico has captured the attention of US companies tod...

In this episode of 5Q5A, Birgit Matthiesen invites AFS Partner Kay Georgi to guide listeners through recent changes to US Export Controls surrounding a recent interim final rule. Companies will see ramifications on what they sell out of the country and to whom, directly impacting the future of our trade relationship with China. * This episode was recorded before the BIS FAQs were released.

The USTR is seeking public comments in their 4-year review process of these double-digit tariffs. It's an important time for importers and a critical opportunity. Birgit Matthiesen speaks to Leah Scarpelli to find out where things stand and what companies should be considering in the days ahead.

In this podcast, Birgit Matthiesen talks to Steve LeVine about the fast-paced electric vehicle industry and the global competition of its supply chain. AFS colleague, James Kim, joins the conversation with his thoughts on the Inflation Reduction Act and US trade rules and their important role in determining sourcing and production.

YPO Global Chairman Emeritus Anastasios Economou joins Hunter Carter and Malcolm McNeil in a discussion about merging American and European venture capital efforts to increase innovation. As the founder of iGroup and iGrow, Anastasios weighs in on the future of crypto, NFTs, and the impact of the Metaverse on companies.

In today’s podcast episode, Aaron Jacoby welcomes back Kim Linebarger and Lewis Fisher from Moss Adams to talk about how auto dealers can prevent and detect fraud in their businesses.

Birgit Matthiesen is joined by Tanya Bolden and James Liegghio of the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) to discuss how auto companies can stay ahead of changing compliance, performance, and sustainability requirements in their supply chains.

In the last few years, global insurance markets have faced unprecedented challenges from climate change disasters, cyber security threats, and cryptocurrency. Hunter Carter and Malcolm McNeil talk with Insurance & Reinsurance Partner Elliot Kroll about how the insurance industry is responding to the unique coverage needs of today.

The auto industry's attention has turned to Georgia, which has received over $5 billion in investment in its auto industry, with Hyundai and Rivian, respectively, announcing the construction of two new manufacturing facilities. Birgit Matthiesen chats with Georgia Automotive Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President, CEO, and Founder Rick Walker about Georgia's thriving and growing auto industry.

In the inaugural Energy & Cleantech podcast series, Sarah A. W. Fitts speaks with We Took the Risk (Expected Publication - Fall, 2022) author and renewable energy thought leader Tom Weirich about the future of renewable energy and the characteristics needed to encourage innovation in the industry.

Last November, President Biden signed a law that injected $108 billion into public infrastructure projects including clean energy targets. Birgit Matthiesen speaks with AFS Government Contracts Partner, Travis Mullaney, about how this law impacts the Buy America and Buy American Act. Sound clip via The White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/state-of-the-union-2022/