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Trust Me2025 Legislation: New Laws That Trusts and Estates Practitioners Should KnowNew laws were enacted in 2025 that will affect California trusts and estates practitioners on January 1, 2026. Join our three speakers, attorneys Kristin Yokomoto, Paul Gruwell, and Mara Mahana, on this episode as they summarize the highlights of the new laws and how they affect estate planning, trust administration, incapacity, litigation, and more. Look for an in-depth article on the new laws in an upcoming issue of the Trusts & Estates Quarterly.About Our Podcast Panel: Kristin Yokomoto is a partner at Baker & Hostetler LLP in the Orange County office. She practices in the areas...
2026-01-0353 min
To the Extent That...Bad Boys of Bankruptcy: The Madoff Files: The Scheme Is Uncovered: “We Are Gonna Need a Bigger Boat”This first episode focuses on the first days after the shocking discovery that the Madoff multi-billion-dollar investment enterprise was a complete fraud. Unlike most Ponzi schemes, there were actually no investments at all in what on paper appeared to be a massive investment fund. Our guest, attorney David Sheehan of Baker & Hostetler LLP, is retained along with Irving Picard to begin the process of an orderly liquidation of the Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC. The enormity of the case is unveiled as David and his team learn that $64 billion in supposed investments have in fact never existed despite years...
2025-11-0453 min
AI Lawyer Talking TechOctober 28, 2025 - The AI Reckoning: Risk, Reliability, and the Reshaped Practice of LawThe AI era in law is no longer theoretical; it is operational, with leaders like LexisNexis defining themselves as AI-powered information providers and launching sophisticated agentic AI tools like Protégé. Large firms, exemplified by BakerHostetler’s strategic three-year partnership with vLex for its Vincent AI platform, are actively adopting domain-specific solutions to drive intelligent, transformative outcomes for clients. Legal workflow companies, such as Litera, are also intensifying the competition, rolling out tools like the Lito AI agent to simplify tasks and boost productivity for thousands of lawyers, often at no extra cost. LexisNexis CEO: the...
2025-10-2815 min
FedSoc ForumsA Seat at the Sitting - October 2025Each month, a panel of constitutional experts convenes to discuss the Court’s upcoming docket sitting by sitting. The cases covered in this preview are listed below. Villarreal v. Texas (October 6) - Sixth Amendment; Issue(s): Whether a trial court abridges a defendant's Sixth Amendment right to counsel by prohibiting the defendant and his counsel from discussing the defendant's testimony during an overnight recess. Berk v. Choy (October 6) - Civil Procedure; Issue(s): Whether a state law providing that a complaint must be dismissed unless it is accompanied by an expert affidavit may be applied in federal co...
2025-10-031h 27Trust MeHow to Prepare for the 2025 CSB Legal Specialization Examination in Estate Planning, Trusts & Probate LawListen to TEXCOM Members Kim McGhee, Ben Schwefel, Jadene Tamura, and Kristin Yokomoto discuss the benefits of becoming a Certified Legal Specialist and the five TEXCOM modules making up the Exam and You preparation course. The speakers will cover examination tips and briefly describe the examination topics, including professional responsibility, estate, gift, and tax planning through the use of revocable and irrevocable trusts, trust administration, accountings, probate law, powers of attorney, advance health care directives, incapacity, elder law and abuse, conservatorships, and trust and estate litigation. The Exam and You webinars discuss the five areas listed by the State B...
2025-08-2332 minTrust MeLessons for Estate Planning Lawyers Regarding Third Party Malpractice ClaimsThe aftermath of trust litigation brought by beneficiaries against trustees is too often a lawyer malpractice claim against the drafting lawyer. Listen to Sean McKissick and Kristin Yokomoto discuss the 1958 balancing test applied to lawyer malpractice cases and the messages from the courts in recent cases. About Our Guest: Sean McKissickSean McKissick is a partner at Downey Brand LLP in Sacramento, California, where he specializes in trust and estate litigation. He serves as the Vice Chair of the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the Sacramento County Bar Association. He is the curre...
2024-12-2335 minAI Lawyer Talking TechAI Innovation and Ethics: The Balancing Act in Legal Tech’s New Era
Today’s episode of AI Lawyer Talking Tech dives into the latest developments shaping the legal tech landscape, where innovation meets regulation. We explore how AI-driven efficiencies are transforming legal departments, yet raising fresh ethical and compliance challenges—from data security and algorithmic bias in hiring to copyright and privacy concerns. As general counsel and regulators alike call for a responsible approach, firms are weighing the potential of generative AI, not just for streamlined operations, but for groundbreaking shifts in client service, justice access, and legal practice structure. Join us as we discuss the headlines, challenges, and opportunities that will...
2024-11-1325 minTrust MeThe Magic of the Trust and Estate Mediation ProcessIn this episode of Trust Me!, Bette Epstein discusses the magic of the trust and estate mediation process to informally resolve disputes, which includes party engagement, active listening, patience and problem solving. About Our Guest:Bette Epstein is a mediator, arbitrator and referee with ADR Services, Inc. Ms. Epstein has been mediating trust and estate disputes since 2000. Following a remarkable career as a trust and estate litigator, she turned her focus to alternative dispute resolution 24 years ago and has been helping parties settle their disputes since. Ms. Epstein is located in Northern California and...
2024-04-2933 minTrust MeProtect Your Law License – Ethical Considerations Every Trust and Estate Lawyer Must KnowIn this episode of Trust Me!, Kristin Yokomoto discusses ethical considerations in the estate planning world. She covers issues relating to engagement letters, conflicts, communication, capacity and more.About Our Guest:Kristin Yokomoto is a partner at Baker & Hostetler LLP in Costa Mesa, California and focuses on tax and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals, trust administration and probate. She is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and the American Bar Association. Kristin is a member of the Executive Committee of the California Lawyer Association’s Trusts an...
2024-02-2638 min
Hollywood Wolfpack With Kaia AlexanderEntertainment Attorney Phillip Rosen, Rosen Law Group - What Creatives Need To Know!Phillip Rosen J. D. launched his career as an attorney for PolyGram’s music division, where he negotiated and drafted music publishing agreements and handled copyright matters. He subsequently spent five years at RCA, as Business Affairs Manager and Director of Program and Talent Negotiations, working in the arenas of pay, cable and syndicated television.Entering the Los Angeles market as Vice President of Business Affairs and Legal Affairs for New Line Cinema in 1989, Phillip ascended to Senior Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs. During his seven-year tenure he was responsible for business affairs and legal duti...
2024-02-2631 min
Hollywood Wolfpack With Kaia AlexanderEntertainment Attorney Phillip Rosen, Rosen Law Group - What Creatives Need To Know!Phillip Rosen J. D. launched his career as an attorney for PolyGram’s music division, where he negotiated and drafted music publishing agreements and handled copyright matters. He subsequently spent five years at RCA, as Business Affairs Manager and Director of Program and Talent Negotiations, working in the arenas of pay, cable and syndicated television.Entering the Los Angeles market as Vice President of Business Affairs and Legal Affairs for New Line Cinema in 1989, Phillip ascended to Senior Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs. During his seven-year tenure he was responsible for business affairs and legal duti...
2024-02-2630 minAI Lawyer Talking TechLegal Innovation Unleashed: Navigating the Intersection of Law and Technology
Welcome to the "AI Lawyer Talking Tech" podcast, where we delve into the intersection of law and technology and explore the latest innovations shaping the legal industry. In today's episode, we will be discussing groundbreaking advancements in legal technology, from the utilization of AI in legal research to the redefinition of knowledge management. Join us as we explore Fisher Phillips LLP's recognition for their innovative use of technology and the impact of gen AI on the legal profession. Additionally, we'll delve into the evolving landscape of decentralized autonomous organizations and their engagement with legal services. Stay tuned for an...
2024-01-1221 min
Emerging Cyber RiskNavigating the Legal Challenges of Artificial Intelligence with Scott Koller of Baker & Hostetler LLPOn this episode of the Emerging Cyber Risk podcast, our guest is Scott Koller, a skilled privacy and data security attorney and Partner at Baker & Hostetler LLP. Join us as we navigate the legal challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI), delving into the associated risks and possible future solutions. We further explore the ownership and copyright challenges that are currently facing the court systems and how these could trigger court reform. Tune in to discover how different Global Perspectives on AI regulations can help bridge the gap between the legal sector and the quickly developing technology sector.
2023-09-1838 min
AHLA's Speaking of Health LawAdTech on Health Care Websites: Legal and Regulatory ImplicationsLynn Sessions, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP, speaks with Jim Vint, Managing Director, Secretariat Advisors, about what the health law community needs to know about advertising technology on health care websites. They discuss what the technology is and how organizations are using it, why this is such a priority for the HHS Office for Civil Rights and other regulators, who is reviewing how organizations are using these technologies and the legal consequences that can arise from those reviews, recent OCR guidance, and steps that organizations can take to proactively mitigate risk.Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio
2023-08-2244 minFedSoc ForumsCourthouse Steps Decision: Moore v. HarperOn Tuesday, June 27, 2023, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Moore v. Harper. The case concerned the Elections Clause of the U.S. Constitution and “the claim that the Clause vests state legislatures with authority to set rules governing federal elections free from restrictions imposed under state law,” 600 U.S. ___ (2023). In a 6-3 decision, the Court rejected the “independent state legislature” doctrine recognizing the North Carolina Supreme Court’s authority to review the legislature’s rules for federal elections. Chief Justice Roberts issued the opinion of the Court; Justice Kavanaugh filed a concurring opinion; Justice Thomas filed a dissenting o...
2023-06-281h 00AI Lawyer Talking TechThe Rise of AI Chatbots in the Legal SectorWelcome to another episode of AI Lawyer Talking Tech, your daily review of the latest legal technology news. Today, we'll be discussing the growing adoption of AI chatbots in the legal sector and their potential to revolutionize court proceedings and improve efficiency. We'll dive into how the Punjab and Haryana High Court used the popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, to hear a bail petition and its implications for the future of the legal industry. Additionally, we'll look at how technology is being integrated into federal criminal appeal cases to gather evidence, prepare documents, and facilitate the appeal process. Finally, we'll...
2023-03-3118 min
SCOTUScastMoore v. Harper - Post-Argument SCOTUScastOn December 7, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Moore v. Harper.Following the most recent census, North Carolina gained a House seat, and its legislature adopted a new district map. The state’s supreme court deemed that map a partisan gerrymander and substituted in its place the court’s own map. That result, it concluded, was required by four separate parts of the state constitution, including clauses protecting the “freedom of speech” and guaranteeing “free” elections. Although the Supreme Court denied an emergency request to block that ruling for the 2022 election, it agreed to take the case to...
2023-02-2138 minFedSoc ForumsCourthouse Steps Oral Argument - Moore v. HarperOn December 7, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Moore v. Harper. Following the most recent census, North Carolina gained a House seat, and its legislature adopted a new district map. The state’s supreme court deemed that map a partisan gerrymander and substituted in its place the court’s own map. That result, it concluded, was required by four separate parts of the state constitution, including clauses protecting the “freedom of speech” and guaranteeing “free” elections. Although the Supreme Court denied an emergency request to block that ruling for the 2022 election, it agreed to take the case to...
2022-12-0758 minFedSoc ForumsA Seat at the Sitting - December 2022Each month, a panel of constitutional experts convenes to discuss the Court’s upcoming docket sitting by sitting. The cases that will be covered are included below. Percoco v. United States (Nov. 28) - Criminal Law; whether a private citizen who can influence government decision-making owes a duty to the public, so that he can be convicted of bribery. Ciminelli v. United States (Nov. 28) - Criminal Law; whether a defendant can be convicted under the federal wire-fraud statute based on a “right to control” theory. United States v. Texas (Nov. 29) - Immigration; a challenge to the Biden admini...
2022-11-221h 21
Hollywood Wolfpack With Kaia AlexanderSurprising intel on the entertainment business from attorney Phillip Rosen, on music, TV, film and the future of concertsPhillip Rosen received a B.A. in Economics from Vassar College in 1980, and a J.D. from Stanford Law School, Phillip launched his career as an attorney for PolyGram’s music division, where he negotiated and drafted music publishing agreements and handled copyright matters. He subsequently spent five years at RCA, as Business Affairs Manager and Director of Program and Talent Negotiations, working in the arenas of pay, cable and syndicated television.Entering the Los Angeles market as Vice President of Business Affairs and Legal Affairs for New Line Cinema in 1989, Phillip ascended to Senior Vice President of Business...
2022-08-3036 min
Hollywood Wolfpack With Kaia AlexanderSurprising intel on the entertainment business from attorney Phillip Rosen, on music, TV, film and the future of concertsPhillip Rosen received a B.A. in Economics from Vassar College in 1980, and a J.D. from Stanford Law School, Phillip launched his career as an attorney for PolyGram’s music division, where he negotiated and drafted music publishing agreements and handled copyright matters. He subsequently spent five years at RCA, as Business Affairs Manager and Director of Program and Talent Negotiations, working in the arenas of pay, cable and syndicated television.Entering the Los Angeles market as Vice President of Business Affairs and Legal Affairs for New Line Cinema in 1989, Phillip ascended to Senior Vice President of Business...
2022-08-3036 minFedSoc ForumsLitigation Update: State Legislatures, State Courts, and Federal ElectionsWho decides the rules for federal elections? The Constitution generally assigns that power to the “Legislature” of each state, but state courts are playing an increasing role. Recent elections have witnessed an increase in decisions applying broad provisions of state constitutions to override election laws and congressional maps adopted by legislators. That is what happened in Moore v. Harper, which the Supreme Court will hear in its upcoming term. Recently North Carolina gained a House seat, and its legislature adopted a new district map. The state’s supreme court deemed that map a partisan gerrymander and substituted in its place...
2022-07-281h 02AHLA's Speaking of Health LawHow Is Public Law 116-321 Impacting OCR Investigations?Signed into law on January 5, 2021, Public Law 116-321 requires HHS to take into consideration certain recognized security practices of covered entities and business associates when determining potential fines, audit results, or other remedies for resolving potential violations of the HIPAA Security Rule. Dawn Morgenstern, Chief Privacy Officer and Director of Consulting Services, Clearwater, speaks with Aleksandra Vold, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP, about Public Law 116-321’s impact on OCR investigations, how covered entities and business associates are approaching the question of recognized security practices, and recommended frameworks for meeting the expectations of Public Law 116-321. Sponsored by Clearwater....
2022-05-2055 min
Message Engineer for the Medtech Startup ShowClaims + Advertising POV – Startup Message with La Toya Sutton, now Director, Legal, Marketing + Communications, Clorox #messageengineerThis week, your Message Engineer Podcast host, Maureen Shaffer (CEO of Mingletoe LLC), sits down with La Toya Sutton, JD, Senior Attorney at the National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) National Programs to discuss claims and advertising for medical devices, healthcare, and consumers. La Toya Sutton, JD, shares compelling marketing and messaging insights that will drive future success in planning for and making marketing and health claims.Listen now to hear key takeaways, including: What constitutes a claim – including a discussion of emojisHow a founder speaking on the company’s IG live may cons...
2022-05-171h 04AHLA's Speaking of Health LawNoncompete and No Poach Agreements in the Health Care IndustryAnn O’Brien, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP, and Eric Grannon, Partner, White & Case LLP, discuss the intersection of antitrust, labor, and health care; recent trends; and criminal antitrust no poach and wage fixing cases. They also discuss the recent historical focus on labor and competition, current trends at the FTC and across the Biden Administration related to the intersection of competition and non-compete/labor markets, and tips for health care companies in this era of heightened enforcement.Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a da...
2022-02-0126 min
Hollywood Wolfpack With Kaia AlexanderPhillip Rosen: Unlimited Possibilities and The Ever Changing Legal LandscapeIn 1980, after receiving a B.A. in Economics from Vassar College and a J.D. from Stanford Law School, Phillip launched his career as an attorney for PolyGram’s music division, where he negotiated and drafted music publishing agreements and handled copyright matters. He subsequently spent five years at RCA, as Business Affairs Manager and Director of Program and Talent Negotiations, working in the arenas of pay, cable and syndicated television.Entering the Los Angeles market as Vice President of Business Affairs and Legal Affairs for New Line Cinema in 1989, Phillip ascended to Senior Vice President of Business and...
2021-12-301h 15
Hollywood Wolfpack With Kaia AlexanderPhillip Rosen: Unlimited Possibilities and The Ever Changing Legal LandscapeIn 1980, after receiving a B.A. in Economics from Vassar College and a J.D. from Stanford Law School, Phillip launched his career as an attorney for PolyGram’s music division, where he negotiated and drafted music publishing agreements and handled copyright matters. He subsequently spent five years at RCA, as Business Affairs Manager and Director of Program and Talent Negotiations, working in the arenas of pay, cable and syndicated television.Entering the Los Angeles market as Vice President of Business Affairs and Legal Affairs for New Line Cinema in 1989, Phillip ascended to Senior Vice President of Business and...
2021-12-301h 14
Legal Drugs Podcast25. How the Pandemic has Affected the Legal Drugs Manufacturing Business with Lee Rosebush of Baker & Hostetler, LLPOn today’s sponsored episode of Legal Drugs Podcast, Host Angela Stoyanovitch, speaks with Lee Rosebush, Partner at Baker & Hostetler, LLP. Lee is one of the scheduled speakers at the upcoming compounding pharmacy live stream salon hosted by PharmaSalon. To learn more about the Aug. 18-20th, 2020 event and to register, go to www.pharmasalon.com. Lee Rosebush is the Pharmacy & Reimbursement Team Leader and Co-Leader of the FDA Practice at Baker & Hostetler. With a unique background as a defense, regulatory, and registered patent attorney who has also worked as a pharmacist, Lee provides his clients with legal...
2020-06-2900 min
Necessary & Proper PodcastNecessary & Proper Episode 45: Agency Rule-making: Unnecessary Delegation or Indispensable Assistance?On June 18, 2019, the Federalist Society's Article I Initiative and Regulatory Transparency Project hosted a panel on "Agency Rulemaking: Unnecessary Delegation or Indispensable Assistance?" at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.In his recent article, “Strategic Institutional Positioning: How We Have Come to Generate Environmental Law Without Congress,” published in the Texas A&M Law Review, Donald Kochan lays out the argument that delegation of authority to agencies serves the interests of both sides of Congress. Those ostensibly elected to oppose further regulation can argue that any proposed rule changes are out of their control. Conversely, representatives elected to incr...
2019-07-181h 25
FedSoc EventsAgency Rulemaking: Unnecessary Delegation or Indispensable Assistance?On June 18, 2019, the Federalist Society's Article I Initiative and Regulatory Transparency Project hosted a panel on "Agency Rulemaking: Unnecessary Delegation or Indispensable Assistance?" at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.In his recent article, “Strategic Institutional Positioning: How We Have Come to Generate Environmental Law Without Congress,” published in the Texas A&M Law Review, Donald Kochan lays out the argument that delegation of authority to agencies serves the interests of both sides of Congress. Those ostensibly elected to oppose further regulation can argue that any proposed rule changes are out of their control. Conversely, representatives elected to incr...
2019-07-101h 23FedSoc EventsThird Party Litigation Financing: A Distorting or Reinforcing Practice?On June 11, 2019, the Federalist Society's Litigation Practice Group hosted a panel titled "Third Party Litigation Financing: A Distorting or Reinforcing Practice?" at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.Third party litigation financing (TPLF) is the practice of external financiers investing in lawsuits in exchange for a percentage of any settlement or judgment. TPLF is a global industry with approximately $100 billion available to funders and firms. Proponents argue that the practice makes it possible for marginalized plaintiffs to bring difficult cases that wouldn't otherwise be brought. Critics, however, claim that it harms the legal system, distorting the plaintiff and...
2019-07-101h 13
RTP's Fourth Branch PodcastDeep Dive 63 – Agency Rulemaking: Unnecessary Delegation or Indispensable Assistance?On June 18, 2019, the Federalist Society's Article I Initiative and Regulatory Transparency Project hosted a panel on "Agency Rulemaking: Unnecessary Delegation or Indispensable Assistance?" at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.In his recent article, “Strategic Institutional Positioning: How We Have Come to Generate Environmental Law Without Congress,” published in the Texas A&M Law Review, Donald Kochan lays out the argument that delegation of authority to agencies serves the interests of both sides of Congress. Those ostensibly elected to oppose further regulation can argue that any proposed rule changes are out of their control. Conversely, representatives elected to i...
2019-07-101h 24
The Knowledge Group PodcastsBefore The Show #1 - Significant Trends and Updates in Data Breach Class Action Lawsuits* Use code Podcast25 for 25% off this webcast *
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As the cyberthreat landscape evolves, so do data breach claims. Nowadays, more class action lawsuits are related to ransomware attacks and include intensified efforts to recover related costs. There are already a number of prominent data breach cases from the previous years and, every day, many smaller data breach class action suits are being filed.
In this LIVE Webcast, a seasoned panel of thought leaders and professionals will provide the audience with an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments relevant to...
2018-07-2705 min
AMERICAN DIAGNOSIS with Dr. Céline GounderS2E3 / The Opioid Overdose Crisis / The Rise of Fentanyl / Carole Rendon, Christopher Tersigni, Denise Paone, Thomas P. Gilson, Mark KinzlyHow has the rise of fentanyl led to a spike in drug overdose deaths? And why would anyone want to take or deal in such a deadly drug? Guests: Mark Kinzly, co-founder of the Texas Overdose Naloxone Initiative, staff member with the Austin Harm Reduction Coalition in Texas, board member for the National Harm Reduction Coalition, and former heroin user; Carole Rendon, former US attorney for the Northern District of Ohio and a partner at Baker Hostetler LLP; Dr. Thomas P. Gilson, medical examiner for Cuyahoga County, and executive director for the Cuyahoga County crime laboratory; Christopher Tersigni, Assistant...
2018-01-1730 minSCOTUScastZiglar v. Abbasi - Post-Decision SCOTUScastOn June 19, 2017, the Supreme Court decided Ziglar v. Abbasi, which was consolidated with the cases Ashcroft v. Abbasi , and Hasty v. Abbasi. Ziglar v. Abbasi was part of a series of lawsuits brought by Muslim, South Asian, and Arab noncitizens who were detained after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and treated as “of interest” in the ensuing government investigation. These plaintiffs contended, among other things, that the conditions of their confinement violated their constitutional rights to due process and equal protection. The defendants included high-level officials in the Department of Justice (DOJ) such as Attorney General John Ashcroft, FBI director Robe...
2017-07-2510 min
Federalist Society SCOTUScastZiglar v. Abbasi - Post-Decision SCOTUScastOn June 19, 2017, the Supreme Court decided Ziglar v. Abbasi, which was consolidated with the cases Ashcroft v. Abbasi , and Hasty v. Abbasi. Ziglar v. Abbasi was part of a series of lawsuits brought by Muslim, South Asian, and Arab noncitizens who were detained after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and treated as “of interest” in the ensuing government investigation. These plaintiffs contended, among other things, that the conditions of their confinement violated their constitutional rights to due process and equal protection. The defendants included high-level officials in the Department of Justice (DOJ) such as Attorney General John Ashcroft, FBI director R...
2017-07-2510 min
Federalist Society Practice Groups PodcastsZiglar v. Abbasi Decided - Are Government Officials Liable for Damages?International & National Security Law Practice Group PodcastZiglar v. Abbasi�is the result of over a decade of remands and appeals. The case was originally filed by the Center for Constitutional Rights on behalf of incarcerated Muslim, South Asian, and Arab non-citizens who were targeted after 9/11 by law enforcement as “terrorism suspects.� The defendants in the case, high level officials in the Bush administration, such as Attorney General John Ashcroft and FBI director Robert Mueller, and low level detention officials, filed a motion to dismiss, which was rejected by the in the District Court. In 2009, the Su...
2017-07-0719 minFederalist Society Practice Groups PodcastsImmigration Moratorium in the Supreme CourtInternational & National Security Law Practice Group PodcastOn Monday, June 26, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in�Trump v. International Refugee Assistance Project�and stay applications were granted in part. The case is based on the January 21�Executive Order No. 13780, “Protecting the nation from foreign terrorist entry into the United States.� The order suspended immigrant and nonimmigrant entry into the country by citizens of seven majority Muslim countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen for 90 days. It also suspended refugee admission into the United States for 120 days, and barred entry of Syrian refugees until further notice. The stated...
2017-06-271h 05Federalist Society Practice Groups PodcastsFairness in Class Litigation ActLitigation Practice Group PodcastOn Saturday, March 11 the House passed the Fairness in Class Litigation Act by a vote of 220-201. The stated purpose of the Act is to “(1) assure fair and prompt recoveries for class members and multidistrict litigation plaintiffs; (2) diminish abuses in class action and mass tort litigation; and (3) �restore the intent of the framers�by ensuring Federal court consideration of interstate controversies of national importance consistent with diversity jurisdiction principles� (H.R.985, 2017).The Bill amends the federal judicial code�s standards for the certification of class action. For example, the bill requires that propo...
2017-03-031h 01Federalist Society Practice Groups PodcastsRedistricting Tested in the Supreme CourtFree Speech & Election Law and Civil Rights Practice Groups PodcastOn December 5, the U.S. Supreme Court will hold oral arguments on two redistricting cases,�Bethune-Hill v. Virginia State Board of Electionsand�McCrory v. Harris. After the movement of population, both Virginia and North Carolina legislatures redrew plans for their state legislative districts. However, plaintiffs in each state challenged the plans as racial gerrymanders diluting the vote of African-American voters. Both cases raise the question of how to comply with the Voting Rights Act requirement that racial minorities have the ability to elect representatives of their choice, alon...
2016-12-0722 minFedSoc EventsThe Clean Power Plan Goes to Court 9-13-2016In August 2015 the President announced the Clean Power Plan, characterized by the Environmental Protection Agency’s website as “a historic and important step in reducing carbon pollution from power plants that takes real action on climate change.” Some six months later, on February 9, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court stayed implementation of the Plan, pending further judicial review. Later this month, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear en banc argument in that case, West Virginia et al. v. EPA. The suing states and power companies assert that the EPA has overstepped its authority in the Clean Air Act, and ha...
2016-09-151h 27
Federalist Society Event AudioThe Clean Power Plan Goes to Court 9-13-2016Environmental Law & Property Rights Practice GroupIn August 2015 the President announced the Clean Power Plan, characterized by the Environmental Protection Agency’s website as “a historic and important step in reducing carbon pollution from power plants that takes real action on climate change.” Some six months later, on February 9, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court stayed implementation of the Plan, pending further judicial review. Later this month, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear en banc argument in that case, West Virginia et al. v. EPA. The suing states and power companies assert that the EPA has ove...
2016-09-151h 27Federalist Society Practice Groups PodcastsClean Power Plan in the CourtEnvironmental Law & Property Rights and Federalism & Separation of Powers Practice Groups PodcastOn September 27, 2016, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral argument in�West Virginia, et al. v. EPA, a case testing the constitutionality of the Clean Power Plan. Among two procedural peculiarities (the U.S. Supreme Court has granted a stay in the implementation of the Plan, and the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has,�sua sponte, decided to hear the case�en banc�without a prior three-judge panel), the case includes myriad federalism and separation of powers issues. Our experts will discuss...
2016-09-1459 minFederalist Society Practice Groups PodcastsThe Climate Change Investigations � Fair Regulation of Markets or Executive Overreach that Chills Free Speech?Litigation Practice Group TeleforumClimate change activists have for the past year been urging the Department of Justice and state attorneys general to investigate ExxonMobil, think tanks, and other corporations and organizations that have expressed skepticism or otherwise presented contrary views either on the science or the policy of climate change regulatory action. These calls include members of Congress petitioning the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate whether Exxon and its “brain trust� violated civil RICO, an ongoing Martin Act investigation launched last fall by the New York Attorney General, and more recently, subpoenas issued by the...
2016-08-0859 minFederalist Society SCOTUScastEvenwel v. Abbott - Post-Decision SCOTUScastOn April 4, 2016, the Supreme Court decided Evenwel v. Abbott. As required by the Texas Constitution, the Texas legislature reapportioned its senate districts after the publication of the 2010 census, formally adopting an interim plan that had been put in place for the 2012 primaries. Plaintiffs, who are registered Texas voters, sued the Texas governor and secretary of state, asserting that the redistricting plan violated the one-person, one-vote principle of the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause, by failing to apportion districts to equalize both total population and voter population. A three-judge district court ruled in favor of the state officials. O...
2016-05-1621 minSCOTUScastEvenwel v. Abbott - Post-Decision SCOTUScastOn April 4, 2016, the Supreme Court decided Evenwel v. Abbott. As required by the Texas Constitution, the Texas legislature reapportioned its senate districts after the publication of the 2010 census, formally adopting an interim plan that had been put in place for the 2012 primaries. Plaintiffs, who are registered Texas voters, sued the Texas governor and secretary of state, asserting that the redistricting plan violated the one-person, one-vote principle of the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause, by failing to apportion districts to equalize both total population and voter population. A three-judge district court ruled in favor of the state officials. -- On ap...
2016-05-1621 min
ILTA VoicesTrial Support A-Z Series - TimelinesDescription: While no one can predict the exact route a case will
take, there is a general outline of various steps in civil litigation.
In this first podcast in a series, we discuss these steps and provide an
overview of the Trial Support A-Z Series.
This podcast series aims to provide useful information and tools for
everyone involved in litigation. We'll help you better understand the
process, the various components involved, and the work and needs of
different members of the entire litigation team -- lawyers, paralegals,
project managers, litigation support personnel and others.
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2016-03-1820 minFedSoc EventsThe Clean Power Plan: A Bridge too Far? 6-18-2015The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new regulations for CO2 emission reductions from existing power plants. The proposal requires states to implement the Agency’s Clean Power Plan. Proponents argue that it is an essential measure to protect vital natural resources; opponents argue that it will be massively costly and logistically difficult to implement (particularly given the timeframes required in the proposed regulations), and that it robs the states of their sovereign power. Our panel of experts will discuss the underlying legal authority for EPA’s proposal, the appropriate federalism model for regulation of CO2 emissions under the Clean Air Act...
2015-06-231h 26Federalist Society Event AudioThe Clean Power Plan: A Bridge too Far? 6-18-2015Third Annual Executive Branch Review ConferenceThe Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new regulations for CO2 emission reductions from existing power plants. The proposal requires states to implement the Agency’s Clean Power Plan. Proponents argue that it is an essential measure to protect vital natural resources; opponents argue that it will be massively costly and logistically difficult to implement (particularly given the timeframes required in the proposed regulations), and that it robs the states of their sovereign power. Our panel of experts will discuss the underlying legal authority for EPA’s proposal, the appropriate federalism model for...
2015-06-231h 26ILTA VoicesILTA 2013 Project of the Year Finalists - Jim ReichardtHear interviews with the three ILTA 2013 Project of the Year Finalists including a description of their project and a brief overview of implementation planning, communications strategies and Project Management processes leveraged to make their project a success for their Firm.
Interviewer: Mindy Rings, Baker & Hostetler and Steering Committee Member for ILTA's Professional Services Peer Group
Finalists:Andrew Baker - Seyfarth Shaw LLP Bill Caraher - von Briesen & Roper, S.C.Jim Reichardt - Fish & Richardson P.C.
2014-04-0918 minILTA VoicesILTA 2013 Project of the Year Finalists - Bill CaraherHear interviews with the three ILTA 2013 Project of the Year Finalists including a description of their project and a brief overview of implementation planning, communications strategies and Project Management processes leveraged to make their project a success for their Firm.
Interviewer: Mindy Rings, Baker & Hostetler and Steering Committee Member for ILTA's Professional Services Peer Group
Finalists:Andrew Baker - Seyfarth Shaw LLP Bill Caraher - von Briesen & Roper, S.C.Jim Reichardt - Fish & Richardson P.C.
2014-04-0915 minILTA VoicesILTA 2013 Project of the Year Finalists - Andrew BakerHear interviews with the three ILTA 2013 Project of the Year
Finalists including a description of their project and a brief overview of
implementation planning, communications strategies and Project Management
processes leveraged to make their project a success for their Firm.
Interviewer:
Mindy Rings, Baker & Hostetler and Steering Committee Member for ILTA's Professional Services Peer Group
Finalists:
Andrew Baker - Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Bill Caraher - von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Jim Reichardt - Fish & Richardson P.C.
2014-04-0919 min
Lawyer 2 LawyerLegal Challenges to the New Health Care LawUnder a storm of controversy and additional “fixes” to healthcare reform, President Obama finally signed the highly contested health care bill into law. At least 14 States have filed suits challenging the constitutionality of the new Health Care Law. Lawyer2Lawyer host, J. Craig Williams, and guest co-host, David E. Frank welcome Lanny J. Davis, partner in the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery LLP and David B. Rivkin, Jr., partner in the Washington office of Baker Hostetler LLP, to talk about these legal challenges to the new law.
2010-04-0134 min