Sheppard's Nota Bene

In this special crossover episode, Scott Moritz, President of White Collar Forensic LLC and host of the Fraud Eats Strategy, and Scott Maberry, host of Nota Bene, discuss important considerations in internal investigations and how integrating each into your process can improve efficiency and lead to better and more consistent results.   Key Issues Discussed in This Episode Why is it important that...

In today's episode, we're joined by Erika Trujillo, Managing Director of SEIA GmbH. We discuss the impact of evolving U.S. export control regulations on global supply chains, particularly in Europe.    Our conversation explores the European response to aggressive U.S. extraterritorial regulation, how rules in the EU and the United States are diverging, and how multinational companies can best mana...

In today's episode, we're joined by Navroze Palekar, Vice President and Global Head of Legal and Compliance for Cyient, and Ann O'Brien, a partner at Sheppard Mullin and head of the firm's Criminal Antitrust and Cartels Team. Our conversation explores the complexities of doing business in India, including issues related to antitrust law, artificial intelligence, and international trade.   What We...

In this episode, we are joined by the Honorable Jonathan Meyer, former General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and a partner at Sheppard Mullin. We discuss what the Trump administration's national security team will look like, and what we can expect in the first 100 days.    What We Discussed in This Episode: Who are the key personnel that President-Elect Trump has selected for...

In this episode, Ann O'Brien, a partner at Sheppard Mullin and head of the firm's Criminal Antitrust and Cartels Team, joins us to discuss recent trends in international antitrust enforcement, including emerging cartel issues related to government procurement, artificial intelligence, and ESG.   What We Discussed in This Episode: What is a cartel from the antitrust perspective? How does the DOJ in...

In this episode, Lisa Mays, an international trade attorney with Sheppard Mullin and leader of the firm's Supply Chain Industry Team, joins host Scott Maberry to discuss the state of the global supply chain, including the impact of the war in Russia, and the intensifying trade war with China.   What We Discussed in This Episode: Most trade lawyers are on the East coast. What benefits do you bring...

In this episode, Reid Whitten, Managing Partner of Sheppard Mullin's London office, joins host Scott Maberry to discuss the state of the semiconductor industry, including the U.S. regulatory approach and the lessons it holds for other industries centered on advanced technologies.   Why is there so much focus on the semiconductor industry? What's new and different about the U.S. regulatory approach...

In this episode, Harper Batts, partner in Sheppard Mullin Silicon Valley's Intellectual Property Group and co-leader of its Semiconductor Industry Team, joins host Scott Maberry to discuss the different forums for patent lawsuits, the complex nature of resolving semiconductor patent disputes, the timing to resolve the lawsuits and more.   What We Discussed in This Episode: What are the different v...

In this episode, Michael Zhang, managing partner of Sheppard Mullin's Shanghai office, and Reid Whitten, managing partner of the firm's London office, join host Scott Maberry to discuss a new law that, for the first time, will prevent some U.S. investments in China.    What We Discussed in This Episode: Why would the United States impose a new trade restriction on its third-largest trading partner...

In this episode, Dr. Thomas Franklin and Dr. Marina Nikhinson of the Mindwork Group join host Scott Maberry to explore what the best companies in the world are doing to promote the mental health and well-being of their people.   What We Discussed in This Episode What does a mentally healthy organization look like?  What do great organizations do to support the mental health and well-being of their...

In this episode, we speak with Lisa Fine of Pearson PLC, and co-host of the Great Women in Compliance podcast. We discuss how companies can maintain vibrant compliance programs in an increasingly complex world.   What We Discussed in This Episode: How do the best companies assess business risk and legal risk together? How does a deep understanding of the organization's culture help in creating the...

In this episode, Sheppard Mullin attorneys Melissa Eaves and Ray Marshall join host Scott Maberry to explore how the best companies in the world are navigating between directly conflicting regulatory guidance on Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives.   What We Discuss in this Episode: What is the SEC doing regarding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing right now? What ar...

In this episode, Paul Kim, a partner in Sheppard Mullin's Corporate and Securities Practice Group, joins host Scott Maberry to discuss recent developments in international policy and law impacting the U.S.-South Korea relationship, including the business significance of President Yoon Suk Yeol's state visit, the North Korean nuclear threat, and efforts to contain China.   What We Discussed in this...

In this episode, futurist Gerd Leonhard, founder of The Futures Agency, joins host Scott Maberry to discuss the future, including the role of futurism in corporate strategy, and how multinational companies should be planning for the "good future."   What We Discussed in This Episode: What are the tools for futurism, and how do they apply to running a global business? Why is it accurate to say "the...

In this episode, Andreas Stargard, a co-founding senior member of Primerio, joins host Scott Maberry to discuss recent international law and policy developments in Africa, including the competition for business on the continent, the anticipation of further AfCFTA integration, and the evolving antitrust enforcement environment.   What We Discussed In This Episode: With the United States, China, and...

In this episode, Sheppard Mullin partner Oliver Heinisch joins host Scott Maberry to discuss international law and policy trends in Europe, including the race for green energy, greater protectionism, and the outlook for competition enforcement.   What We Discussed in This Episode: What are some implications of new signs of protectionism between the EU and the United States, particularly in terms o...

In this episode, Elizabeth Frazee, CEO and Co-founder of TwinLogic Strategies, and Chani Wiggins, Principal at TwinLogic, join host Scott Maberry to discuss what's likely on the horizon for the 118th Congress, including prospects for the debt limit and the potential for bipartisan action on a farm bill, tax extenders, and immigration reform.   What We Discussed in this Episode: What are the bigges...

In this episode, Reid Whitten, Managing Partner of Sheppard Mullin's London office and a frequent Nota Bene guest, joins host Scott Maberry to discuss the U.S. China-trade war, including its origins, where the conflict could be headed in the future, and the potential implications for trading partners, multinationals, and individuals.   What We Discussed in this Episode: What are the origins of the...

Sheppard Mullin's Nota Bene is a horizon-scanning podcast targeted at the C-suite that explores the risks facing multinationals doing business without borders. Multinational businesses have always been affected by major developments in international trade, global risk, and geopolitical shifts. The importance of these issues is increasing every day in light of events such as the U.S.-China trade wa...

This episode was originally published on December 2, 2020 as Episode 106. Company investors and consequently, corporate boards, are acknowledging the importance of implementing good environmental, social, and governmental ("ESG") policies to help mitigate risk, attract quality leadership, and establish satisfied employees. In this episode, we're exploring the benefits of implementing ESG's for all...

This episode was originally published on September 8, 2021 as Episode 142. Companies are struggling to understand how to comply with rapidly changing and sometimes conflicting privacy obligations. For entities outside of the U.S. seeking to do business in the States, approaching and understanding the patchwork of state and federal privacy laws can be daunting, especially since U.S. privacy laws va...

This episode was originally published on September 22, 2021 as Episode 144. Green hydrogen is a new form of green energy, a clean and safe energy carrier that can be used as a fuel for electricity production and transportation. As with any new industry, there is much that is up in the air as far as its regulation, industrialization, and progress goes. Janice Lin and Tony Toranto pull from their ro...

This episode was originally published on June 3rd, 2020  as Episode 84. The coronavirus pandemic has proven to be the most significant business crisis in global history.  What will it take for multinational companies to aptly respond to the crisis while managing potential future harm from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) audits and investigations? Michael is joined by two guests, Jonathan Aro...

In the last episode of the season, we connect with Reid Whitten again to discuss the latest in trade and economic developments. He walks through the latest in the supply chain issues, from steel to AI and how these factors add to the growing uncertainty in the economy. Reid also discusses the differences in administration economic oversight between Trump, Biden and even the Greek rulers. He also w...

We connect with David Garcia again to discuss the latest in healthcare and antitrust developments. Much has changed since his last visit three years ago and he walks us through some of those trends. He highlights how M&A transactions continue to rise and predicts what may finally put a halt on them. David discusses the race for innovation and how it has impacted the entire healthcare system in the...