HUB Talks

In this episode, partners Jackie Celender and Lindsay Sampson Bishop, along with associate John Gavin, discuss the oral argument recently heard by the U.S. Supreme Court in Morgan v. Sundance dealing with the question of whether parties to arbitration agreements can be found to have waived their right to compel arbitration only where the other party is prejudiced in some way.

Urban flooding is one of the most economically damaging impacts of climate change on metropolitan areas, and is only increasing in degree and frequency.  On this episode of Sustainable Outlook, host Molly Barker is joined by Erin Rothman , CEO and founder of StormSensor , a climate technology company working with cities across the nation to combat this problem by helping them manage climate risk t...

On this episode of Talking Sports Law, co-hosts John Wilson and Trevor Gates talk with Brandon Briggs, Deputy General Counsel of Inter Miami CF, one of the most recent expansion clubs in Major League Soccer.  The conversation covers Brandon's path to Inter Miami, the differences between the NFL and MLS legal operations, his view on hot topics from the world of sports law, and much more.

In this episode, partners Lindsay Bishop, Carolyn Branthoover, and Jackie Celender, along with associate John Gavin, discuss the recent oral argument heard by the Supreme Court concerning a circuit split over two consolidated cases dealing with the scope of discovery available through U.S. courts in assistance to foreign arbitrations.

Our global economy has never produced as much food as it is generating today. This requires an immense amount of land, water, energy and packaging materials, and at end use produces a huge amount of carbon and waste. On this episode, we talk with Rhode Island's Director of Food strategy to hear what the State of Rhode Island is doing to ensure the most productive, efficient, and sustainable use of...

In this episode, partners Jeff Meagher and Lucas Tanglen, along with associate Reymond Yammine, discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict and insurance for state-sponsored cyberattacks, including lessons learned from the NotPetya cyberattack, a recent policyholder-friendly decision in New Jersey, and insurer-proposed changes to the war exclusion at renewal.

On this week's episode of Sustainable Outlook, Molly Barker of K&L Gates interviews Courtney Blodgett of Edo, which is a startup energy venture that works to enable building-to-grid integration and reduce building costs for clients by utilizing clean energy and innovative design solutions. At the intersection of environmental, social, and economic sustainability, Edo's mission is to transform grid...

Chambers & Partners say of Professor Jones that "He is regarded by many as 'the leading construction arbitrator in the world'". In this Podcast we discuss with Professor Jones his thoughts on different ways to more efficiently and effectively deal with expert evidence in international arbitration. In a candid exchange Professor Jones shares his thoughts on what works and addresses some of the myth...

On this episode of Sustainable Outlook, host Elizabeth Crouse discusses sustainable economic development through Community Development Financial Institutions (CFDIs) with Johanna Bartee, director of JST Capital and a board member of the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce. The organization was created to provide financial services and stimulate economic activity to the Jamestown S'Klallam Tr...

On this episode of Talking Sports Law, co-hosts John Wilson and Trevor Gates interview Justin Sievert, General Counsel for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL and their affiliated company Bold Events.  Justin describes his path to the Jags, shares the story of his transition from private practice to in-house counsel, and provides his perspective on upcoming trends in the world of sports law.

On this episode of Sustainable Outlook, host Elizabeth Crouse discusses sustainability and equity in the maritime industry with Jennifer States, VP of Projects and Strategy at Washington Maritime Blue. The organization is a strategic alliance for maritime innovation and sustainability, and focuses on the development of the state's Blue Economy. Jennifer also speaks on her role in Washington's Blue...

In this episode, Judie Rinearson and John ReVeal discuss class action litigation and regulatory enforcement concerns arising from overdraft fee disclosures and practices. John also shares his insight about possible legislative or regulatory actions to limit overdraft fees, require banks to alter their practices or forgo fee income.

In this episode of Sustainable Outlook, host Elizabeth Crouse speaks with Holly Christie, the General Counsel of Hecate Energy. Hecate Energy is a leading renewable energy power plant developer, and Holly oversees the legal aspects of all projects. She speaks on creative partnerships in developing communities, emerging trends in solar technology, and human rights and environmental justice issues w...

Peter Morton and Tim Fox of K&L Gates discuss the practical implications of recent English case law on the question of which law will govern agreements to arbitrate, including for those drafting an arbitration clause in a cross-border contract.

In the final part of this three-part series podcast, partners Raja Bose, Ian Meredith, Matt Weldon, and associates Robert Houston and Hena Sial discuss potential pandemic-related claims and concerns a Host State may have related to measures implemented, such as social distancing regulations, the closure of borders, export and travel restrictions, measures having the effect of suspending certain co...

In this part two of this series with Acorn International, host Elizabeth Crouse continues her discussion with Grace Russell, a biologist and environmental consultant with a focus on marine policy for Acorn International. They discuss why environmental justice is a concern for the energy industry on the U.S.'s Gulf Coast, and the role that Acorn International plays in managing social and environmen...

In the second part of this three-part series podcast, partners Raja Bose, Ian Meredith , and Matt Weldon, along with associate Robert Houston, discuss the scope for, and how investors might be able to recognize, potential claims in Investor-State arbitration arising from the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, our panel will touch on how a pandemic-related claim may look in the travel and tourism cont...

In this two-part series of Sustainable Outlook, host Elizabeth Crouse talks environmental and social responsibility with Acorn International, a full-service consulting company to global businesses. For the first episode, Clarita Montant, a social consultant with Acorn International, discusses human rights in the energy industry and how the supply chain shortage in the times of COVID-19 impacts wor...

In the introductory episode of this three-part series, partners Raja Bose, Ian Meredith, and Matt Weldon, along with associates Ed Brown-Humes and Rob Houston, provide an overview of Investor-State arbitration in the context of investment disputes arising from government measures taken to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. In this short introduction to investment treaties at a time of pandemic, our pane...

On this episode of Sustainable Outlook, Elizabeth Crouse of K&L Gates speaks with Elizabeth Jones on The Equality Equation's mission to facilitate economic equality by developing impoverished communities into flourishing neighborhoods. Their two-fold process begins by working with non-profits and investors to build new facilities and develop them into viable economic sources, then by empowering th...

In this episode, Judie Rinearson and Drew Hinkes discuss the common fears behind cryptocurrency, such as its use for ransomware, securities, the energy required, monetization, and more. Drew also explains the importance of decentralized finance cryptocurrency in complex transactions.

Host Elizabeth Crouse speaks with Suzanne Tedrow, Director of Sustainability - Global Store Development at Starbucks, on its mission to make a positive impact on the environment while still being a profitable company. With a "people positive agenda", Starbucks aims to put people, planet, and profit as its core values when it comes to sustainability. Tedrow's role is to lead eco-friendly operations...

Host Elizabeth Crouse of K&L Gates sits down with Sandra Kwak, founder of 10Power, on this week's episode of Sustainable Outlook. Sandra discusses the social mission behind 10Power's renewable energy projects in developing nations and the importance of reinvesting their revenue to empower local communities through education and technology.

In this episode, Jeremy McLaughlin and Justin Wales discuss the state of the cryptocurrency industry, the allure of NFTs, the potential impact of industry regulation, concerns about money laundering, and more.

Desiree and Andy discuss strategies to anticipate and prepare for a future crisis, and steps professionals can take to address a crisis from a position of strength.