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In the most recent WorldSmart podcast, Chief Legal Officer at ESI, Tony Aguilera, sits down with International Co-Chairs Hunter Carter and Malcolm McNeil to discuss supply chain challenges during the age of COVID-19 and what the future of business holds. Highlights of the discussion include: The ability to adapt under supply chain challenges COVID-19’s effect on different industries The future of...

On this podcast, DC Business & Policy Partner Jon Bouker discusses the highlights, implications, and potential council changes to the Mayor's proposed budget with Partner David Grosso and Senior Government Relations Director Oliver Spurgeon. Listen to learn more about: How the proposed budget will impact education, employment, housing, mental health, and policing in the District. How the budget wi...

In the most recent WorldSmart podcast, attorneys Jose Ugaz and Walfrido Warde discuss anti-corruption efforts in Latin America with International Co-Chairs Hunter Carter and Malcolm McNeil.

DC Business & Policy Practice Group Leader Jon Bouker speaks with Co-Leader David Grosso and Senior Government Relations Director Oliver Spurgeon about what you can expect from the DC budget process during this historic year. Listen to learn more about: How DC residents and businesses may be impacted How you can influence the budget process What the American Rescue Act recently passed by Congress...

In the most recent podcast of WorldSmart, Arent Fox Managing Partner Cristina Carvalho sits down with AF International Co-Chairs Malcolm McNeil and Hunter Carter for a lively, yet informative, conversation that focuses on both Cristina’s role as Managing Partner and Arent Fox's globally ranked Trademark Practice.

In this installment of Arent Fox’s Cannabis Counsel Cast, Partners Emily M. Leongini and Lynn R. Fiorentino discuss a recent proposal to require new Prop 65 warnings for cannabis products that expose consumers to THC and/or “marijuana smoke.” Our lawyers explain the proposed new warnings regarding reproductive toxicity risks and the importance of engaging in the rulemaking process. Mentioned in Po...

In today's episode of the returning to work podcast series, Partner Brian Schneider and Associate Alexandra Romero discuss the following topics: Managing and setting policies for remote working Partial in-office policies How to determine if an employee should work in-office or remotely Reimbursement for partial in-office employees Compensation for new out-of-state remote employees

In this installment of Arent Fox's Cannabis Counsel Podcast, Partners Emily Leongini and David Grosso and Senior Government Relations Director, Oliver Spurgeon, discuss what the new Congress could mean for federal cannabis reform. Shift in Political Power in Washington DC Sets Up Profound Changes to Federal Cannabis Laws: http://bit.ly/3c1HN18

In this inaugural podcast, Arent Fox Partner William Ordower, former Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Major League Soccer, joins Hunter and Malcolm to discuss the legal and business side of football (“soccer”) and its impact around the world. Topics include investment in football internationally, the 2026 World Cup, the impact of COVID-19, and the latest trends in sports betting.

In this recording of a recent Arent Fox event, former D.C. Councilmember and new Arent Fox Partner David P. Grosso talks with Government Relations Practice Co-Leader Jon S. Bouker and Senior Government Relations Director Oliver Spurgeon III about what the new D.C. Council’s legislative activity and Mayor’s agenda may mean for your business. Topics Include How will the 2021 budget process address t...

In our closing episode on COVID-19 related financial fraud, Scott Peeler, Lynn Fiorentino, and Susan Tran from our Government Enforcement & White Collar group focus the discussion on how to best prepare if the government comes knocking, especially for PPP borrowers applying for loan forgiveness.

In today’s episode, Scott Peeler, Lynn Fiorentino, and Susan Tran from our Government Enforcement & White Collar group keep the discussion going on COVID-19 related aid. The bottom line? Businesses and individuals who apply for aid must be prepared to defend their applications and/or use of aid.

In light of the development of a COVID vaccine, employers across all industries are beginning to plan for their employees to return to the workplace. In today’s episode, Partner Brian D. Schneider and Associate Alexandra M. Romero discuss the following frequently asked questions: Can employees be required to return to work? Can employers require employees to wear masks? Should employers take recor...

Earlier this week, the federal government reopened the Paycheck Protection Program – and emphasized a renewed focus on preventing fraud and abuse. In today’s episode, Scott Peeler, Lynn Fiorentino, and Susan Tran from our Government Enforcement & White Collar group chat about COVID-19 related Aid, PPP forgiveness, and what’s at stake for borrowers.

Arent Fox International Trade Group Partner Marwa Hassoun and Government Contracts Group Counsel Travis Mullaney chat about Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act. In today's episode, we focus on the U.S. government restrictions on procurement and usage of covered telecommunications equipment and services from certain Chinese-owned entities within the U.S. government supply chain.

In our first Cannabis Counsel Cast episode, Partners Emily Leongini and Lynn Fiorentino discuss the potential impact of California’s Prop. 65 on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of cannabis products, particularly in light of the January 4, 2021 enforcement date for new THC and marijuana smoke listings. Our lawyers explain how Prop. 65 could apply to businesses outside of California and tho...

In this video episode of Fashion Counsel, Arent Fox Fashion & Retail Practice Leader Anthony V. Lupo discusses lessons learned from COVID-19 with Eduardo Perez, CFO of Saint Laurent, Donatella Bordignon, CFO of Alexander Wang, and Richard Naranjo, VP Shared Financial Services of Kering Americas.

In this video episode of Fashion Counsel, Arent Fox Fashion & Retail Practice Leader Anthony V. Lupo discusses lessons learned from COVID-19 with Eduardo Perez, CFO of Saint Laurent, Donatella Bordignon, CFO of Alexander Wang, and Richard Naranjo, VP Shared Financial Services of Kering Americas.

In this video episode of Fashion Counsel, Arent Fox Fashion & Retail Practice Leader Anthony V. Lupo discusses lessons learned from COVID-19 with Eduardo Perez, CFO of Saint Laurent, Donatella Bordignon, CFO of Alexander Wang, and Richard Naranjo, VP Shared Financial Services of Kering Americas.

In this episode of Association Counsel, Partners Brian D. Schneider and Dan H. Renberg talk year-end activity on the Hill, the general election, and what it all means for trade associations as they plan their advocacy strategy for year-end and beyond.

In part two of this video of Fashion Counsel, Arent Fox Fashion & Retail Practice Leader Anthony V. Lupo talks about the retail crisis with WWD Executive Editor Arthur Zaczkiewicz.

Driven by national security concerns, over the past three years the US Government has taken a much more aggressive position on an array of technology issues involving China. These policy and regulatory changes range from significant new export controls to new supply chain screening of Chinese technology to efforts to jumpstart US R&D and “reshore” manufacturing in strategic technology areas. As a...

In this video episode of Fashion Counsel, Arent Fox Fashion & Retail Practice Leader Anthony V. Lupo talks about the retail crisis with WWD Executive Editor Arthur Zaczkiewicz.

In today’s episode, we continue our conversation on “Force Majeure” with Partners Barbara Wahl and Bernice Leber. Our lawyers cover a few of the first COVID-related lawsuits filed, important trends and ways to leverage mediation to avoid costly litigation.

You’ve secured a PPP Loan to help weather the pandemic. Now, the SBA and Treasury have released a Loan Forgiveness Application to help lighten your financial burden. In today’s podcast, Aaron Jacoby, Russ McRory, and Justin Goldberg discuss the rules, application, and impact on the automotive industry.