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ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsTrump Tariffs: The View From Canada’s Global AutomakersThis podcast comes on the heels of a whirlwind weekend of tariff headlines from Washington, DC, and reactions around the globe. It begins with news of the tariff “reprieve” for imports from Canada and Mexico and quickly turns to the impact of such tariffs on the North American vehicle and vehicle parts industries.
President and CEO of Global Automakers Canada David Adams joins Birgit to take stock of what has been (officially) announced and what lies ahead from Ottawa, Washington, and Mexico City. Listeners are encouraged to check out ArentFox Schiff’s Trump Tariffs 2.0: The Tariff Tracker and our latest alert...2025-02-0421 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal Podcasts2024 Election Insights: Policy Implications and Political DynamicsIn this inaugural episode, hosts Jon S. Bouker and Dan H. Renberg build on ArentFox Schiff’s Election Analysis to explore the implications of the 2024 Presidential election results.
They are joined by former Congressman Philip S. English and Oliver Spurgeon III, distinguished members of ArentFox Schiff’s bipartisan Government Relations practice. Together, they discuss the Republican trifecta’s impact on federal policy, the challenges facing the Trump administration, and the dynamics of trade policy. The conversation also examines the Democratic response and the future direction of policy, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation.2024-12-0220 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsTariffs and Trade Policy: A Roundtable With the ArentFox Schiff Electric Mobility GroupJust two weeks before the November elections, podcast host Birgit Matthiesen gathers her colleagues to talk US trade policy. Her guests are well known within the electric mobility industry — David R. Hamill, partner and International Trade & Investment practice leader, Antonio J. Rivera, Electric Mobility practice group leader, and Associate James Kim. Listen in as they untangle the news from Washington, DC, and its real-world implications for the electric mobility sector — from investment strategy to procurement options.
They dive into ongoing US tariff applications, the complexity and tangle of trade regulations, and the importance of understanding critical legal definitions such as subs...2024-10-2126 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsWorldSmart: Unraveling Sustainability, Technology, and Interdisciplinary CollaborationIn the latest installment of WorldSmart, Hunter Carter is joined by Partner Malcolm McNeil and the CEO of FLOGEN Technologies, Dr. Florian Kongoli, to explore the intricate relationship between sustainability, technology, and the intersection of science, law, and medicine.
Dr. Kongoli discusses his company’s work in the chemistry and metal industries and his involvement in FLOGEN Stars Outreach, a nonprofit organization committed to increasing the visibility of scientists and engineers in society.
From November 27 - December 1, Hunter Carter will join SIPS' Carter International Symposium in Panama, honoring his distinguished work and lifetime achievements in international arbitration and human rights ad...2023-10-2837 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsSubstantial Product Hazard: Preparing for Product LiabilityIn the latest episode of Fashion Counsel, AFS Chairman Anthony V. Lupo is joined by Thomas Crispi, AFS Product Liability and Mass Torts Practice leader, to discuss how retailers and manufacturers can anticipate potential product issues and have a plan in place to handle US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) inquires, class actions, and probable liability.2023-10-1108 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal Podcasts15 Minutes on Congress: Appropriations Edition Part 2In Part 2 of 15 Minutes on Congress: Appropriations Edition, ArentFox Schiff Government Relations partner and podcast host Dan Renberg is joined by Bruce Evans, former Senate Appropriations Committee Minority Staff Director and Capitol Hill veteran with over three decades of experience, to discuss the complexities of the appropriations process in Congress and provide insight into subcommittee allocations and the continuing resolution (CR) process.
Highlights of the conversation include:
• Factors influencing subcommittee allocations: chairman's priorities, committee members' priorities, and minority party consultation;
• Coordinate challenges between the US Senate and House when setting 302B allocations;
• Stakeholders influencing 302B allocations by focusing on significant amount...2023-09-2015 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsThe ArentFox Schiff Electric Mobility Team at the Battery Show 2023The ArentFox Schiff’s Electric Mobility team was delighted to accept an invitation from the organizers of The Battery Show, billed as the largest advanced battery event in North America.
This year’s conference was in Novi, Michigan, a strategic suburb of Motor Town Michigan. The team’s Antonio Rivera was the featured speaker on a panel titled: "Winning the Global EV Race."
The conference attracted thousands of corporate representatives and over 800 exhibitors involved in the electric vehicle battery industry.
In their latest podcast, host Birgit Matthiesen is joined by team members David Hamill, Antonio Rivera, and James Kim who share...2023-09-1912 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsFive Questions, Five AnswersIn this installment of Five Questions, Five Answers, Birgit Matthiesen hosts David Hamill, the International Trade & Investment Practice Leader at ArentFox Schiff.
Later this month, David and the Electric Mobility Practice team head to Novi, Michigan, where they have been asked to speak to a corporate audience at the Battery Show, the largest advanced battery and H/EV event in North America.
As a lead up to that event, Birgit and David talk strategy and the sophisticated use of trade rules. Listen as they discuss critical policy and rule developments from Washington affecting the entire vehicle supply chain and how...2023-09-0728 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal Podcasts15 Minutes on Congress: Appropriations EditionIn the latest installment of 15 Minutes on Congress, ArentFox Schiff Government Relations partner and podcast host Dan Renberg and former Senate Appropriations Committee Staff Member Andrew Newton explore the intricacies of the appropriations process in the US Senate and House.2023-09-0615 minArentFox Schiff Legal Podcasts15 Minutes on Congress: AI EditionIn the inaugural edition of 15 Minutes on Congress, host Dan Renberg is joined by his colleagues, former Sen. Byron Dorgan, former Congressman Phil English, and Reed Freeman, as they delve into the complexities of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation in Congress, addressing the challenges posed and the far-reaching implications of AI development on a global scale.
Highlights of the conversation include:
• The increasing attention to the concept of AI regulation, with both Republicans and Democrats seeking to develop regulatory frameworks.
• Various approaches to AI regulation, such as creating a National Commission, an AI agency, and a Bill of Rights.
• The importance of sta...2023-08-2315 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsWorldSmart: Clean Energy Opportunities in Bolivian LithiumIn 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 global demand for lithium in electric vehicle batteries. Lithium production is expected to grow significantly in the next five years, with international companies investing in the country. The emphasis in the coming years will be on tra...2023-08-0358 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsThe ArentFox Schiff Electric Mobility Team at Electric Vehicle Symposium 36!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 & Cleantech Industry Group co-leader. Dan is joined by the team’s David Hamill, Antonio Rivera, James Kim, and Birgit Matthiesen.
If you attended this important global event or were unable to, this latest podcast is organized to gi...2023-07-0621 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsEnergy Permitting Reform - An AFS PodcastIn 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
• bipartisan reform efforts in Congress
• litigation reform
• energy security transmission projects2023-06-2629 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsThe Tangle of US Trade Rules – A Market Builders' Panel at EVS 36In 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 join Birgit on a panel at EVS 36 in Sacramento on June 13, 2023.
This conversation is a preview of their panel and their insight into the challenges and opportunities ahead for the EV sector. Topics include the trade concepts introduced in...2023-06-0712 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsCanada Passes Legislation to Ban Imports Produced by Forced Labor – Now What?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 Supply Chains Act, will be important to watch. Canada’s direction does not precisely mirror Washington’s Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, leaving executives to decide whether the U.S. reporting and disclosure requirements should be ado...2023-05-3032 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsCorporate Corner - Episode 1 - The Corporate Transparency ActIn 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 terrorism financing. The CTA exempts certain categories of entities that already disclose this information to other regulatory bodies, as well as certain large operating entities.
Scott, Bill, and Adam will also discuss the penalties for willful false or fraudulent information or...2023-05-1036 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsHot Topics On Estate Planning For Owners Of Private Companies - Part 2In 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 require certain covered private companies (such as LLCs that don’t qualify for exemption) to disclose information about themselves, their company applicants, and their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the US Department of Treasury. Th...2023-04-2737 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsHot Topics In Estate Planning For Owners Of Private Companies - Part 1In 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 amount for federal estate and gift tax purposes and its significant impact on estate planning; (ii) gifting and leverage transfer strategies for owners of interests in private companies; and (iii) the IRS’s recent challenges to grantor retained annuity trusts (GRA...2023-04-1931 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsElectric Vehicle News From Canada with David AdamsCanada’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 budget’s release.2023-03-2918 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsIncapacity and Succession Planning for Closely Held Businesses and the People who Operate ThemIn 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.2023-03-1653 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsESG: Identifying Opportunities and Risks in the Fashion IndustryHow 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.2023-03-1315 minArentFox Schiff Legal Podcasts5Q5A A Forward Look at IRA’s Sweeping Impact on the EV SectorThe 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 manufacturing and investment credits? Who can take advantage of these important incentives presented by the IRA?2023-03-0219 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsPartnership Disputes and Business DivorcesIn 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.2023-01-1932 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsPricing Strategies and Antitrust ConsiderationsIn 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.2023-01-1013 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsWorldSmart: The Move to Mexico— Why Companies are Setting Sights on Mexico Post COVIDAfter 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 today, covering current issues in the maquiladora industry and trends like nearshoring.2023-01-0927 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsWashington’s Latest Action on US Export Controls – “This is a Huge Expansion!”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.2022-11-0218 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsThe Future for US 301 Tariffs: Will They Remain? USTR is AskingThe 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.2022-10-1809 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsElectric Vehicle Batteries and Geopolitics: A Conversation With Steve LevineIn 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.2022-10-1120 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsWorldSmart: How A Global Community of Leaders Can Drive Innovation, Business Growth & DEIYPO 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.2022-10-1043 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsPreventing and Detecting Fraud: How to Protect Your DealershipIn 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.2022-09-2132 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsFive Questions, Five Answers: A Conversation with the Automotive Industry Action GroupBirgit 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.2022-08-2913 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsWorldSmart: Navigating the New Global Insurance MarketIn 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.2022-08-2927 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsDriving the I-75 with Rick Walker of GAMA GeorgiaThe 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.2022-07-2615 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsWill We Take the Risk?: The Future of Renewable EnergyIn 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.2022-07-2117 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsBiden’s Plan to Build America and Buy AmericanLast 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-2022/2022-06-1421 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsWorldSmart: Un Puente Entre Dos Mundos— Inversiones Entre EEUU y América LatinaUna latina orgullosa y asesora de confianza, Gabriela E. Palmierise enfoca en el manejo de transacciones transfronterizas y multijurisdiccionales. En el primer episodio de WorldSmart grabado completamente en español, Gabriela y Hunter Carter hablan sobre los retos enfrentados por los inversionistas mientras protegen su capital frente a la incertidumbre política y económica.2022-05-1735 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsBuy-Sell Market: Factors to Consider in Transactions of Automotive DealershipsIn today’s podcast episode, Aaron Jacoby speaks with Breanne Eagles and Kim Linebarger from Moss Adams to discuss the current state of the buy-sell market for automotive dealerships and factors to consider when going to market.2022-05-1038 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsElectric Mobility Canada on Its Promises for a Cleaner EconomyCompanies in Canada and the United States are moving forward to advance electric mobility and its promises for a cleaner economy. Birgit Matthiesen speaks with Daniel Breton, President and CEO of Electric Mobility Canada.2022-05-0417 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsComment Deadline Approaching: Proposed Amendments Restricting Use of Prop 65 Short-Form WarningsIn this inaugural episode of ArentFox Schiff’s Consumer Product Industry Group’s podcast series, the Group’s co-leaders Michelle Mancino Marsh and Lynn Fiorentino discuss the potential implications of California’s latest proposed changes to the Proposition 65 short-form warnings currently used on all types of consumer products sold in California.
Need help drafting your comments? Contact Lynn Fiorentino at Lynn.Fiorentino@afslaw.com
Additional Resources:
https://www.afslaw.com/perspectives/alerts/california-dials-back-proposed-amendments-restricting-use-proposition-65-short2022-04-1910 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsPodcast: The Voice of Canadian Automotive Parts ManufacturersIs Canada ready for the EV boom? Can it lead? And will the USMCA create the regional hub envisioned by negotiators?
Join Birgit Matthiesen as she talks trade policy with Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers of Canada.2022-03-3120 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsThe Impact of the USMCA on International Business in MexicoMexico is an attractive trade destination because of trade policies and agreements, a global manufacturing base, and regimes like the maquiladora export promotion program. Still, USMCA has brought many challenges dealing with enhanced rules of origin, certification of origin, and compliance audits. We also discuss Chinese offshoring of finish manufacturing (“nearshoring” to the US), brought on during COVID, in industries such as automotive, domestic appliances, fiber optics, and electronics, and how Mexican businesses react to global sanctions against Russia and Belarus.2022-03-3036 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsWashington Invests $17 Million for Electric Mobility: How the USMCA Plays a RoleWith Washington's latest investment in electric mobility for public transportation, Birgit Matthiesen and Antonio J. Rivera talk with Steve Griffith, Senior Industry Director of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), about what NEMA vehicle components manufacturers need to know.2022-03-2218 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsWorldSmart: The Extraordinary Sanctions Against Russia - What Happens Next?WorldSmart: The Extraordinary Sanctions Against Russia - What Happens Next? by ArentFox Schiff LLP2022-03-0437 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsHGPII Report Details GPO’s Role in Helping Health Care Supply Chain Navigate COVID-19National HGPII Co-Coordinators Phil English and Byron Dorgan joined HGPII Forum Executive Director Oliver Spurgeon to discuss highlights from the 2021 annual report.
Podcast Highlights
Problems facing the healthcare supply chain today
Solutions that Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) have provided to organizations in the healthcare industry during the pandemic
Public concerns about GPOs2022-02-0222 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsNavigating the USMCA Impact on the North American Battery IndustryIn this installment of the Five Questions, Five Answers podcast, Birgit Matthiesen, Antonio J. Rivera, and James Kim invite Steve Christensen, the executive director of the Responsible Battery Coalition, to discuss how the USMCA impacts the North American battery industry.
Highlights of the conversation include:
What the Responsible Battery Coalition is and what it aims to accomplish
The definition of a responsible battery
The general provisions of the USMCA, its benefits, and its risks
The Remanufacture Provision and how it works
Other regulatory international issues companies in the battery industry should be mindful of2022-02-0118 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsWorldSmart: More of Ecuador in the World — Considerations for Modern Fair Trade AgreementsIn this WorldSmart podcast, Ecuadorian politician and diplomat Ivonne Baki joins Hunter Carter and Malcolm McNeil to discuss women in politics, fair trade agreements with Ecuador, and the art of diplomacy.
Highlights of the conversation include:
Women leadership in diplomacy
How to develop modernized and fair trade agreements between countries
Increasing national security via fair trade agreements
What it means to be a politician for the people2022-01-1934 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsUS China Tariffs and Your Supply ChainRising tensions between Washington and Beijing have had significant impacts on international trade in the form of US 301 Tariffs on a wide range of imports. In this episode, Birgit Matthiesen and Leah Scarpelli highlight what businesses need to know.
Highlights of the conversation include:
Do these 301 tariffs apply to all products entering the United States?
Can an importer request an exemption or waiver of these duties, and if so, under what conditions and how?
Do the tariffs apply to products with inputs or components from China that were assembled and exported from elsewhere?
Is the 301 tariff applied at the time o...2021-12-2007 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal Podcasts10 Minutes for Small Firms and Nonprofits to Better Manage ContractsIn this podcast, Brian Schneider and Megan Daily discuss frequently asked questions from small businesses and nonprofits about contract management.
During this 10-minute podcast, Brian and Megan cover:
• Do you always need a contract for everything a contractor does?
• Do you need a lawyer to look over all your contracts?
• Common mistakes organizations make when negotiating contracts
• The importance of negotiating legal terms
• How to store, track, and manage contracts2021-11-3012 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsWorldSmart: The Impact of Export Control and Economic Sanctions on International BusinessIn this WorldSmart podcast, International Trade & Investment Practice Leader Kay Georgi discusses the current and future issues of export controls and economic sanctions, with International Group Co-Chairs Hunter Carter and Malcolm McNeil.
Kay Georgi leads the Arent Fox International Trade group, She has more than 30 years’ experience advising clients on all aspects of international trade, export controls, sanctions, customs, ranked by Chambers as one of America’s leading international trade lawyers. Highlights of the conversation include:
The challenge of pivoting during COVID to new priorities such as international trade and restrictions in PPE, COVID export controls, and COVID testing
Counseling clients...2021-11-2423 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsIs there Forced Labor in Your Supply Chain? Prevent Costly Import Detentions at the BorderIn this installment of the Five Questions, Five Answers podcast, Director of North American Manufacturing Birgit Matthiesen, Partner Angela Santos, and Associate Christine Hintze discuss the impact of US Customs' crackdown on forced labor in company supply chains.
Highlights of the conversation include:
What kind of products are subject to Withhold Release Orders (WROs)
How Customs decides to issue a WRO
How a WRO may impact goods sent to the US via another country
What companies should do if their goods are held at the time of entry
Congress' stance on forced labor and WROs
How companies can ensure that forc...2021-11-2215 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsAnti-Money Laundering Act Priorities Released: Takeaways for CompaniesFormer Senator and Arent Fox Counsel Doug Jones and former National Security Adviser and Arent Fox Counsel Cissy Jackson discuss the Anti-Money Laundering Act and what businesses should keep in mind moving forward.
Highlights of the conversation include:
Recent developments in the Anti-Money Laundering Act (the Act)
Where things stand on the Act
What the priorities of the Act are2021-11-0911 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsUsing the USMCA to Enhance Your Company's Competitive Edge: Five Questions, Five AnswersIn this installment of the Five Questions, Five Answers podcast, Director of North American Manufacturing Birgit Matthiesen explores the impact of the USMCA on the electric mobility sector with Antonio J. Rivera and James Kim.
Today's Five Questions:
When it comes to the USMCA, what's new for the electric mobility world?
How are batteries treated in the USMCA, what are the current regional content requirements, and how will they increase over the years?
Is there an option B or C if the regional value content of a battery falls short of USMCA requirements?
What is CBP looking for in terms of t...2021-10-2512 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsFive Questions, Five Answers How the First Sale Rule Can Lower Your Duties by up to 30%In the first installment of the Five Questions, Five Answers podcast, Director of North American Manufacturing Birgit Matthiesen breaks down the First Sale Rule with Customs & Import Compliance Partner Angela Santos.
Today's Questions:
What is the First Sale Rule (the Rule), and how does it work?
What costs are not included in the value that the Rule is assessed upon?
Are only certain industries or product lines eligible for the Rule?
Do products have to be produced in a specific country to be eligible?
How can Arent Fox help your company take advantage of the Rule?2021-10-1907 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsWorldSmart: Arent Fox and Its Sovereign Representation in the International MarketplaceIn this WorldSmart podcast, Arent Fox’s Senior International Advisor, Richard Griffiths, sits down to discuss the firm’s Sovereign Representation Group and its presence in the international market with the International Group’s Co-Chairs Hunter Carter and Malcolm McNeil.2021-10-0621 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsInside DC Podcast: FY2022 Budget Recap and the DC Council’s Fall AgendaIn this installment of the Inside DC podcast, DC Business & Policy Partner Jon Bouker recaps the FY2022 budget and looks ahead to the DC Council’s fall agenda with Partner David Grosso and Senior Government Relations Director Oliver Spurgeon.
Highlights include:
Tax increases and police funding in the District
Increased budget funds to education, leave benefits, and public housing
What policy choices and funding decisions mean for residents
Upcoming hearings2021-10-0425 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsResponding to Disruptive Practitioners: Pitfalls and TipsIn this podcast, Partner Lowell C. Brown discusses how physician and hospital leaders can best prepare for and manage disciplinary action against disruptive practitioners.2021-09-1410 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsLooking Ahead to the Chopra and Biden CFPBConsumer Financial Services Partner Jenny Lee recently spoke with American Banker reporter Kate Berry about key enforcement issues surrounding the newly led Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The wide-ranging interview touched on pressure points for companies and industries regulated by the CFPB.2021-08-0617 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsWorldSmart: How Businesses Can Mitigate Risk of Forced Labor in Their Supply ChainsIn the latest WorldSmart podcast, International Co-Chairs Hunter Carter and Malcolm McNeil sit down with Customs & Import Compliance Partner Angela Santos to discuss the global forced labor problem, how forced labor can impact company supply chains, steps that should be taken to mitigate forced labor import risks, as well as what to do if goods are detained at the border.
For more resources on forced labor, please visit our webpage:https://www.arentfox.com/services/international-trade-investment/forced-labor/forced-labor-resources2021-08-0626 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsWorldSmart: Policing International Corporate Crime as the World Recovers from COVID-19In the most recent WorldSmart podcast, International Co-Chairs Hunter Carter and Malcolm McNeil sit down with Peters & Peters Partners Keith Oliver, Head of International, and Michael O’Kane, Head of Business Crime, to discuss the effects of covid in the international world of white collar crime and fraud recovery.2021-07-0839 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsWorldSmart: Policing International Corporate Crime as the World Recovers from COVID-19In the most recent WorldSmart podcast, International Co-Chairs Hunter Carter and Malcolm McNeil sit down with Peters & Peters Partners Keith Oliver, Head of International, and Michael O’Kane, Head of Business Crime, to discuss the effects of covid in the international world of white collar crime and fraud recovery.2021-07-0838 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsNational Security Podcast: How the USICA Could Aid Your BusinessArent Fox National Security Partner David R. Hanke and Government Relations Practice Co-Leader Dan H. Renberg discuss what's considered the most significant U.S. industrial policy legislation in decades.2021-06-1509 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsWorldSmart: The Future of Business and Supply Chain Challenges During the Age of COVIDIn 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 business and strategic advice for other industry executives2021-06-0336 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsInside DC: Highlights and Implications of the FY 2022 BudgetOn 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 will impact existing businesses and facilitate the development of new businesses.
How Councilmembers may react to the Mayor's proposed budget.
How businesses and residents can get involved in the budget review process.2021-06-0118 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsWorldSmart: Fighting Corruption in Latin America, With Jose Ugaz and Walfrido WardeIn 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.2021-05-1932 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsInside DC: What To Expect From the DC Budget ProcessDC 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 that makes billions of dollars available for the District means for District budget priorities2021-05-1310 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsWorldSmart: A Conversation with Arent Fox Managing Partner Cristina CarvalhoIn 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.2021-05-0631 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsProposed Prop 65 Regulation Requires Cannabis Products to Warn of Impacts on Child BehaviorIn 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.
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Cannabis Counsel Cast: What Cannabis Companies Need to Know About California’s Prop. 65 (Even if They Aren’t in California: https://bit.ly/3e52DxG2021-04-3015 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsWill Employees Come Back After COVID? Top Legal Considerations to Continue Remote WorkIn 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 employees2021-03-2209 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsNew Congress Plants Opportunities for Federal Cannabis ReformIn 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/3c1HN182021-03-1911 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsThe Legal & Business Side of Football ("Soccer")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.2021-03-1827 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsThe Legal & Business Side of Football ("Soccer")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.2021-03-1627 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsPreviewing The 2021 D.C. Council Session With Partner David P. GrossoIn 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.
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How will the 2021 budget process address the most important issues facing the city, including COVID response, education equity, public safety, and tax policy?
What will be the Mayor’s priority projects in the new year and how will they affect economic develo...2021-02-0251 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsPreviewing The 2021 D.C. Council Session With Partner David P. GrossoPlease join the Arent Fox DC Business & Policy practice for an informal cocktail-hour discussion of what to expect from the 2021 D.C. Council session with former D.C. Council member and new Arent Fox Partner David P. Grosso.
David will talk 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.2021-01-2951 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsPPP Loan Recipients at Risk - Part ThreeIn 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.2021-01-2813 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsPPP Loan Recipients at Risk - Part TwoIn 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.2021-01-2107 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsCOVID Vaccination and Returning to Work: What Employers Need to KnowIn 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 record of COVID symptoms in employees upon arrival to the workplace?
Can employers require employees to receive the COVID vaccine?2021-01-1510 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsPPP Loan Recipients at Risk - Part OneEarlier 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.2021-01-1209 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsNavigating Section 889 Of The 2019 National Defense Authorization ActArent 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.2021-01-0716 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsWhat Cannabis Companies Need to Know About California’s Prop. 65 (Even if They Aren’t in California)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 those that market hemp-derived edibles, tinctures, and topical products, and discuss strategies for avoiding potentially costly litigation.2021-01-0413 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsPart Three: Lessons Learned During the PandemicIn 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.2020-12-0212 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsPart Two: Lessons Learned During the Pandemic from Saint Laurent, Alexander Wang, and KeringIn 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.2020-11-2008 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsLessons Learned During the Pandemic: CFO Perspectives from Saint Laurent, Alexander Wang, and KeringIn 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.2020-11-1014 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsYear-End and 2021 Advocacy Strategy: Top Tips for Trade AssociationsIn 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.2020-10-1409 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsFashion Counsel: How Retail Can Bounce Back Post-VaccineIn 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.2020-08-2709 minArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsUS Government Zeros in on China: Technology Rules and Policy Changes in the Era of DecouplingDriven 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 result, business between the US and China is more challenging than ever. Here to walk you through these new and evolving changes are Partners David R. Hanke and Marwa M. Hassoun.2020-08-1222 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsFashion Counsel: How Retail Can Survive Until The VaccineIn 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.2020-07-2416 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsMediation & Force MajeureIn 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.2020-05-2716 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsPPP Loan Forgiveness - What Dealers Need to KnowYou’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.2020-05-2221 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsDealing with Health-Related Issues in the Workplace Under the ADAWhat questions may employers ask their employees about their health status in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic? In today’s episode, Valerie Samuels and Michael Stevens address what’s permissible under the ADA and state and local equivalents.2020-04-1412 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsForce Majeure, Impossibility, and Impracticability After CoronavirusIn today’s episode, we talked with Barbara Wahl about “Force Majeure” and possible defenses that may be available to avoid performance under a contract due to Coronavirus and the Government Orders related to the pandemic.2020-04-0915 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsThe CARES Act Investment in Health Care WorkersIn part two of our discussion of the CARES Act, we talked with Aaron Jacoby and Oliver Spurgeon about how the new legislation is helping practitioners, including those on the frontlines fighting the pandemic.2020-04-0612 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsBusiness Interruption Coverage, Do You Have a Claim?With businesses facing reduced hours or closures because of the COVID-19 pandemic, business interruption coverage is top of mind. In today’s episode, we talked to James Westerlind about the types of coverage and policy exclusions that can impact your ability to make a claim.2020-04-0317 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsThe CARES Act Makes Key Investments in TeleHealth & Medicare ReimbursementsThe recently passed CARES Act makes critical investments in telehealth and medicare reimbursements. We talked with Aaron Jacoby and Douglas Grimm about the impact the CARES Act will have on key components of the health care industry.2020-04-0209 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsOnline Auto Sales in the Age of COVID-19Dealers’ service and parts departments have been deemed “essential.” Sales operations are not so clear. With scaled-down to zero onsite sales operations, ramping up online sales efforts is critical. We spoke with Aaron Jacoby and Russ McRory about the rules and regulations governing online sales in today’s podcast.2020-04-0204 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsMitigating Claims on Construction ProjectsProject delays and work stoppages are increasing the likelihood of claims. In part three of our conversation with Mark Bloom and Andrew Ross, we discuss ways to limit your exposure and mitigate claims that may arise related to the COVID-19 pandemic.2020-04-0108 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsSecuring CARES Act Business LoansThe CARES Act includes two new federal financing programs for businesses and nonprofits of all sizes. What should companies know about these programs? We talked with Aaron Jacoby and Dan Renberg about how and when companies can start applying for new loans.2020-04-0109 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsSafety Requirements on Essential Construction ProjectsYour construction project is deemed essential, but how do you keep workers safe on the job site? In part two of our conversation with Mark Bloom and Andrew Ross, we discuss critical safety requirements for construction projects during the COVID-19 pandemic.2020-03-3104 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsEmployer Obligations Under the Proposed Families First Coronavirus Act (H.R. 6201)With the COVID-19 pandemic, dealers are handling complicated health and business issues. We talked with Aaron Jacoby about the impact of FMLA amendments and how they are designed to provide relief for employees and employers.2020-03-3107 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsCan Construction Projects Move Forward?Stay at home orders. Social distancing measures. We talked with Mark Bloom and Andrew Ross about the impact state and local orders are having on the construction industry. The top question on everyone's mind: can projects move forward right now?2020-03-3004 min
ArentFox Schiff Legal PodcastsAuto Dealers & Stay at Home OrdersConsumers are stuck at home. How does business continue? We talked with Aaron Jacoby and Russ McRory about the impact of state and local "Stay at Home" orders in California and New York and how dealers and manufacturers can navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.2020-03-2707 min