Big Law Redefined

In this episode of the Immigration Insights series on Greenberg Traurig's Big Law Redefined podcast, host Kate Kalmykov, co-chair of GT's Global Immigration and Compliance Practice, is joined by broker-dealer and EB-5 expert Marko Issever. Together, they delve into the pivotal role broker-dealers play in EB-5 offerings, guiding investors and projects in navigating the complex interplay of immigrat...

In part 3 of the Building the Blueprint podcast miniseries, host Jaret Davis, Senior Vice President of Greenberg Traurig and Co-Managing Shareholder of the Miami office, is joined by GT Shareholder Joshua Forman, who leads the firm's team in Miami focused on digital infrastructure and data centers. Together, they explore the critical role of data centers in Miami's tech growth and their broader im...

In this episode of Greenberg Traurig's Big Law Redefined Podcast Immigration Insights Series, Kate Kalmykov and Miriam Thompson delve into the topic of I-9 compliance, a concern for employers in light of evolving government regulations and enforcement priorities. From understanding the basics of the I-9 form and its completion requirements to navigating E-Verify, electronic systems, audits, and pe...

In part 2 of the Building the Blueprint podcast miniseries, host Jaret Davis, Senior Vice President of Greenberg Traurig and Co-Managing Shareholder of the Miami office, and guest Saif Ishoof, Managing Partner of Lab22c, continue exploring the rapid evolution of South Florida's tech ecosystem and the region's transformation into a global tech hub. Their conversation highlights pivotal moments, suc...

In this inaugural episode of the "Building the Blueprint" podcast miniseries, Jaret Davis, Senior Vice President of Greenberg Traurig and Co-Managing Shareholder of the Miami office, and guest Saif Ishoof, Managing Partner of Lab22c, explore the evolution of South Florida's tech ecosystem over the past 40 years. Using a space program analogy, they break down Miami's growth into key eras: the found...

This episode offers a comprehensive look at the evolving immigration landscape under the current administration, focusing on the impact of new executive orders and policies. Hosts Kate Kalmykov and Faraz Qaisrani delve into immigration directives, including increased visa scrutiny, changes to processing times, and new measures affecting business immigration. They address shifts in H-1B interpretat...

In this episode of Big Law Redefined Podcast's Immigration Insights series, Greenberg Traurig attorneys Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky examine President Trump's recent announcement about introducing a Trump Gold Card, a new $5 million investment-based green card, and its implications for the existing EB-5 Visa Program in the United States. Kate and Jen provide insights into the announcement'...

In this episode of Greenberg Traurig's Immigration Insights series, host Kate Kalmykov is joined by Albalira Montufar, Partner and Head of the Immigration Practice at Morgan and Morgan. They discuss what makes Panama unique for retirement and investment opportunities; the process of becoming a resident; restrictions and exceptions for foreign workers; and an overview on Panama's tax system.

In the episode of Greenberg Traurig's Immigration Insights series, host Kate Kalmykov is joined by Jill Jones, Head of Specialty Administration/General Counsel US, JTC, to discuss the EB-5 Reform & Integrity Act of 2022; how the Post RIA Fund Administrator is different from Pre-RIA; the value of a Fund Administrator in EB-5 securities offerings; and need for construction consultants.

In this episode of Greenberg Traurig's Immigration Insights series, host Kate Kalmykov is joined by GT colleague Jennifer Hermansky to discuss USCIS Regional Center Audits including an introduction of the RIA 2022, site visits, and debarment procedures for bad faith actors.

In this episode of Greenberg Traurig's Immigration Insights series, host Kate Kalmykov is joined by Kara Bombach, chair of Greenberg Traurig's Washington, D.C. International Trade Group to discuss export controls, inbound investment compliance issues, the new outbound investment regime, economic sanctions, and the potential impact of a Trump Presidency.

In this episode of Greenberg Traurig's Immigration Insights series, host Kate Kalmykov is joined by GT colleagues and Labor & Employment Shareholders Kristine Feher and Raquel Lord to discuss common employment law issues questions including wages, audits, merger & acquisitions, performance management and terminations.

In this episode of Greenberg Traurig's Immigration Insights series, host Kate Kalmykov is joined by GT colleague and Labor & Employment Shareholder Galit Kierkut to discuss the intersection of employment and immigration law in the employee hiring and termination process. They discuss employment at will, interviewing, compensation, Form I-9 requirements & E-Verify, and terminations.

In this episode of Greenberg Traurig's Immigration Insights series, host Kate Kalmykov is joined by James Sozomenou, Co-Head of Metropolitan Commercial Bank's EB-5 Private Client Group to discuss an overview of EB-5 and new integrity measures in the RIA. Together, they highlight how the RIA impacts services banks offer to Regional Centers, Working with Fund Administrators, Compliance on Behalf of...

In this episode of Greenberg Traurig's Immigration Insights series, host Kate Kalmykov is joined by GT colleague and Tax Practice Shareholder, Erez Tucner, to explore the intersection of U.S. immigration and tax considerations for high-net-worth individuals. They discuss the implications of U.S. tax residency, strategies for tax planning before moving to the U.S., and the complexities of the exit...

In the first episode of the Immigration Insights series on Greenberg Traurig's Big Law Redefined Podcast, attorneys Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky discuss the intricacies of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program. They cover the program's history, recent changes under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act, and strategies for navigating the reserved visa set aside categories. The episode highli...

In this episode, GT kicks off its second edition of its client spotlight series. GT Shareholder Shomari Wade hosts a discussion with John Thornton (Chief Legal Officer) and Jasmyne Henderson (VP of Legislative Affairs), of Indelible Solutions. Shomari, John, and Jasmyne discuss how Indelible has become one of the fastest growing minority-owned management consulting firms in the country within thei...

In this podcast episode, GT kicks off its client spotlight series. GT shareholder Shomari Wade hosts a discussion with retired Col. Lou Huddleston, CEO President of Operations Services, Inc. Shomari and Lou discuss his 32-year military career and how those skills developed during his service in the U.S. Army have informed his success in the private sector. Finally, Lou shares some thoughts and tip...

In this episode, Greenberg Traurig attorneys Tonya Esposito and Jennifer Gomez discuss the important legal considerations new cosmetic and personal care products brands will encounter when making a domestic marketplace debut, including corporate formation, the regulatory and litigation landscape, intellectual property, and third party contracts. 

The Texas Legislative Session has ended and there are a number of new policies that went into effect on September 1, 2023. This episode covers the high points from the 88th Texas Legislative Session, including new  laws  and policy changes of importance, key takeaways from special sessions, an overview of the legislative impeachment process, and state lobbying rules every Texas business should kno...

The panel discusses the current trends related to Venture Capital activity in connection with the recent economic trends affecting Latin America and the world.

The panel discusses the current trends related to Venture Capital activity in connection with the recent economic trends affecting Latin America and the world.

In this two-part discussion, Greenberg Traurig Latin America Practice Shareholder Oscar Stephens speaks to Todd Huckaby, founding partner of Hudson Bankers and Carol Barnhart, GT Corporate Practice Shareholder, about general trends in M&A activity in Latin America, what opportunities exist today, and what is the outlook for Latin America in the near term.  

In this two-part discussion, Greenberg Traurig Latin America Practice Shareholder Oscar Stephens speaks to Todd Huckaby, founding partner of Hudson Bankers and Carol Barnhart, GT Corporate Practice Shareholder, about general trends in M&A activity in Latin America, what opportunities exist today, and what is the outlook for Latin America in the near term.  

In this episode of the podcast, Tonya Esposito and Nilda Isidro discuss the post-pandemic beauty and personal care trends and changes to the industry, focusing specifically on new product trends, the associated marketing and advertising claims, and popular platforms used, including what the risks are in making these claims.