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Perpetual Motion® PodcastSmart Radios Weaving Together the “Internet of WorkersIn this episode, Michael and Colin are joined by their Perkins Coie partner, Janice Ta, as they speak with Ben Burrus and Kevin Turpin of Weavix. Weavix is a company that combines real-time communication with AI-powered analysis of worker-interaction data to transform everyday conversations into actionable insights.
2026-01-281h 15
The Non-Billable PodcastInside Perkins Coie’s London play: City veteran Ian Bagshaw on launching a US firm in a crowded market, attracting the best talent, and the rise of private capitalIan Bagshaw is a City law private equity partner now heading up the London office of US law firm Perkins Coie which he launched in 2024. A highly experienced corporate lawyer with nearly 30 years in the field, he is recognised for his leadership in the private equity market at both UK and US law firms.Before joining Perkins Coie, he was co-head of private equity at White & Case, where he built one of London’s top private equity practices. Before that, he held senior roles at Linklaters (co-head of private equity) and was also a partner at Clifford Ch...
2025-06-1039 min
Justice Matters with Glenn KirschnerJudge Rules Trump's Attempt to Punish Law Firm Perkins Coie is "UNCONSTITUTIONAL" and "NULL & VOID"In a meticulously and persuasively reasoned 112-page legal opinion, DC Federal Court Judge Beryl Howell ruled that Donald Trump's Executive Order punishing the law firm Perkins Coie is unconstitutional.The case is over, as Judge Howell granted summary judgment in favor of plaintiffs - Perkins Coie (though the case likely will be appealed by Trump).In a particularly powerful passage, Judge Howell notes that Trump has put a "cringe-worthy twist" on the Shakespeare line, "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers." The judge wrote that Trump's approach in his unconstitutional Executive Order...
2025-05-1412 min
Washington in FocusComplaint Alleges WA AGO ‘Actively Deceived’ Court About Contract With Perkins Coie(The Center Square) – Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown last month filed an amicus brief in support of Perkins Coie, a private law firm that filed a lawsuit in response to President Donald Trump’s executive orders seeking to end federal contracts with the firm and revoke its security clearance. Although The Center Square reported that the AGO had recently subcontracted with Perkins Coie, it has now obtained documents showing that the contract with the law firm was renewed and set to expire later this year, which was not disclosed in the amicus brief. Support this podcast: https...
2025-04-0308 min
Workplace RulesUpdate: Labor Law Today—2024 Year in ReviewIn this episode, Alex and Adrienne discuss Perkins Coie’s newly published sixth edition of Labor Law Today—Year in Review, which summarizes the past year’s most noteworthy and influential developments in traditional labor law. They delve into key topics such as the overturning of the captive audience ban, constitutional challenges to the NLRB's structure, the impact of artificial intelligence on labor laws, and the potential changes under the new Trump administration. Listen to learn more about these developments, the surprises we've already seen, and a glimpse into what the future of labor law may hold.
2025-02-1313 min
The Room PodcastS11E9: A Law Firm for Founders with Agatha Kluk and Sonia Farber, Co-Founders of Kluk Farber Law, Now Part of Perkins Coie (Bonus Holiday Episode)In this special holiday episode of The Room Podcast, we sit down with Agatha Kluk and Sonia Farber, the co-founders of Kluk Farber Law (now part of Perkins Coie), a specialized law firm dedicated to supporting innovative founders and startups. Their firm provides strategic legal guidance to entrepreneurs navigating the complex landscape of building and scaling companies. This candid conversation takes us through the evolution of their practice, from its founding in 2017 to its strategic partnership with Perkins Coie. Throughout our discussion, we explore the intersection of law and entrepreneurship, highlighting how the right legal partnership can e...
2024-12-2051 min
The Tech Law HangoutTrade Secrets: Their Role in Protecting a BusinessThis week on the Tech Law Hangout, host Jordan Becker is joined by John Gray, firmwide co-chair of Perkins Coie’s Trade Secret practice and vice chair of its Trademark, Copyright, Advertising & Internet practice, to discuss the importance of trade secret protection in the technology industry. They highlight the differences between trade secrets and patents, outlining the pros and cons of each. John covers the types of trade secrets technology companies typically possess, the challenges of identifying and protecting trade secrets, and measures companies can implement. Additionally, John discusses various aspects of trade secret protection, such as labeling, ways trade se...
2024-08-2840 min
The Persuasion OccasionBehavioral Economics and Persuasion Featuring Dan ArielyOn this show, Dan Ariely, Duke University professor and noted author, discusses behavioral psychology and persuasion, the dangers of misbelief, and the growing phenomenon of identity polarization in the digital age. Dan shares how misbelief can lead to a distorted view of reality, where everything is seen through the lens of a particular belief or perspective. We also dive into the significance of clear and concise communication in legal settings and the importance of navigating difficult conversations with empathy and respect. Dan is the James B. Duke Professor of Psychology & Behavioral Economics at Duke University and founded the C...
2024-06-1158 minThe Tech Law HangoutNavigating China’s IP Landscape featuring Scott PalmerOn this episode of The Tech Law Hangout, host Jordan Becker welcomes Perkins Coie Beijing Office Managing Partner Scott Palmer to share more about changes in intellectual property enforcement in China and his experience working in intellectual property practice in China. Scott and Jordan dig into China’s IP enforcement and litigation systems, including the significant improvements in the legal system over the past three decades and the sophisticated laws and enforcement mechanisms. “From the trajectory I’ve seen in terms of black letter law and the improvement of the enforcement mechanisms and litigation in China, the future looks opt...
2024-06-1144 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Tues 5/14 - Perkins Coie Expands to London, Menendez Corruption Trial Jury Selection, DE Hearing on Fees, Challenges to Youth Climate Lawsuit and Pentagon Leaker Teixeira's ProceedingsThis Day in Legal History: Constitutional Convention AssemblesOn May 14, 1787, a pivotal moment unfolded in American history as delegates from each state began to gather in Philadelphia for what would be known as the Constitutional Convention. This assembly was critical in shaping the nation's future, aimed at addressing the deficiencies of the Articles of Confederation—the loose framework that initially bound the states together after independence.As the delegates arrived, the stakes were incredibly high. The existing government structure under the Articles was proving inadequate in managing various critical issues, such as interstate disputes and fi...
2024-05-1409 minThe Tech Law HangoutUsing NDAs To Protect Confidential Information With Eric EvansOn this episode of The Tech Law Hangout, host Jordan Becker welcomes Perkins Coie Partner Eric Evans to discuss how nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) can be used to protect confidential information. Discover how NDAs provide safeguards, how to avoid common pitfalls, and the intricacies of labeling potential trade secrets. Jordan and Eric also examine the truth about the imperfections and costs of using NDAs to protect trade secrets in the tech industry. “Well, the key thing to know about NDAs is that having just a single standard NDA can actually get incredibly complicated.” - Eric Evans
2024-05-1431 minThe Tech Law HangoutTrademark Law With Britt AndersonOn this episode of The Tech Law Hangout, we’re excited to welcome Perkins Coie partner Britt Anderson to talk about trademark law. We discuss how trademark law overlaps with business and advertising, which can create complex legal issues for technology companies. Britt also digs deeper into why trademark rights may not be automatically granted with a company name and how you can apply for trademark registration in the United States and the rest of the world. “Salespeople often prefer descriptive trademarks, even with their weaknesses, because their descriptiveness makes it so easy for customers to understand the underl...
2024-04-1853 minWorkplace RulesPart 2: How Americans' Views of Corporations Are Changing—for Better or WorseIn part two of our series on how Americans' views of corporations are changing, Senior Counsel Chris Wilkinson is joined by Perkins Coie's persuasive communications advisor, Senior Litigation Consultant Karen Lisko, to discuss how these views are playing out in the courtroom. Karen provides insights into the impact of public perception of corporations on jury decisions, shares strategies for corporations to use when defending a case, and describes her own experience educating lawyers and judges in presenting their best case at trial.
2024-03-0744 minThe Tech Law HangoutThe Tech Law Hangout: E9 – Talking Venture Capital and Private Equity With Troy FosterOn this episode of The Tech Law Hangout, host Jordan Becker is excited to welcome his colleague Troy Foster, a partner and co-chair of Perkins Coie’s Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice, to discuss the differences and similarities of venture capital and private equity. Troy provides insight on when businesses should start to consider the type of investment that will take them forward and details the key differences in structure of venture capital and private equity firms. “In the absence of significant resources within your network to grow a business and really have it take off, you're going to n...
2024-02-2019 minWorkplace RulesLabor Law Today—2023 Year in ReviewGet a preview of the fifth edition of Perkins Coie’s Labor Law Today—Year in Review report in this latest podcast episode. The speakers delve into the National Labor Relations Board and its general counsel’s aggressive employee-friendly actions; explore summaries of influential decisions like McClaren McComb, Cemex, and Stericycle; and unravel the notable uptick in strike activity. Listen to this insightful episode for analysis on the evolving landscape of labor law.
2024-02-0517 min
Perpetual Motion® PodcastHarold and Kumar Go to PerkinsIn this episode, Michael and Colin talk to Kumar Gaurav, a former manager on Perkins Coie’s Finance Digital Transformation team. While at the firm, Kumar developed an artificial intelligence (AI) platform named Harold, for presenting varied manners of complex financials to firm partners. Kumar describes what the process was like for developing new inventions from within the unique law firm environment.
2024-01-0230 minThe Persuasion OccasionWelcome to the Persuasion OccasionHosted by Perkins Coie Consumer Products and Services litigators David Biderman and Jasmine Wetherell, each episode features a conversation with noted professionals about achieving success in disputes and negotiations. The discussions are not limited to the legal realm, as success demands incorporating teachings from a breadth of perspectives. David, a baby boomer, and Jasmine, a millennial, enhance the discussions with their multigenerational perspectives.Episode guests include negotiators and behavioral scientists. They provide practical advice, real world examples, and thoughtful strategies for surmounting the inevitable hurdles encountered in the worlds of litigation, business, and life.At the...
2023-11-0100 min
Minimum CompetenceThurs 10/12 - Ban on High Capacity Gun Magazines Mostly Stays Alive in CA, Blum Drops Perkins Coie Affirmative Action Case and Pzifer Agrees to $50m EpiPen SettlementOn this day in legal history, October 12, 1977, the US Supreme Court heard arguments in the landmark case of Allan Bakke, which centered around the contentious issue of "reverse discrimination." Bakke, a white student, had been denied admission to the University of California Davis Medical School, with the school reserving a specific number of seats for minority applicants. Bakke argued that this affirmative action policy amounted to racial discrimination against him. The case was seen as a significant challenge to affirmative action programs aimed at redressing past racial injustices.During the oral arguments, the justices grappled...
2023-10-1207 min
Minimum CompetenceWeds 8/23 - Perkins Coie Sued Over DEI, JPMorgan Bigwigs Sentenced, WV Denied Cert in CFPB Case, Meta Problems in Norway and WGA Strike UpdatesOn this day in legal history, August 23 1927, Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were executed in the United States. They were Italian-born American anarchists who were controversially convicted of murdering a guard and a paymaster during an armed robbery in 1920. Their trial and execution sparked protests and debates about the justice system, immigration, and political radicalism.Many were critical of the trial and its outcome, including Felix Frankfurter, who was at the time a professor at Harvard Law School and would go on to be appointed to the Supreme Court by Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The trial o...
2023-08-2307 minWorkplace RulesUpdate: Compliance Next Steps: Employment and B2B Data in California | Perkins CoieThe exemption for employment-related and business-to-business (B2B) data under California’s privacy law expired on January 1, 2023. Without this exemption, information previously allowed to be excluded now falls within the scope of California’s extensive privacy requirements, including notice and transparency, data minimization, and data subject rights requests. Listen for an overview of the now-expired exemptions and next steps on the new requirements that pertain to employment and B2B data.
2023-06-2209 minWorkplace RulesUpdate: New York City Adopts Final Rules for Law Governing Automated Employment Decision Tools | Perkins CoieThe New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) adopted final rules for Local Law 144. This landmark law prohibits employers from using automated employment decision tools (AEDTs) to evaluate job candidates or employees when making employment decisions, unless certain bias audit and notice requirements are met. Enforcement of the law will begin on July 5, 2023. Listen to learn more about the final rules, who is covered by the law, which technology is implicated in the law, the law's notice and bias audit requirements, and steps employers should take to comply.
2023-06-2209 minWorkplace RulesUpdate: Governor Hochul Signs Amendment to New York State Pay Transparency Law | Perkins CoieNew York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed an amendment to the New York State Pay Transparency Law (NYSPTL). The law, which Governor Hochul first signed on December 21, 2022, requires employers to list compensation ranges for certain job, promotion, or transfer opportunities. The amendment clarifies some aspects of the original law, which is scheduled to go into effect on September 17, 2023. With the passage of this law, New York state joins a list of other jurisdictions, including New York City, that have recently enacted pay transparency laws. Listen to learn more about the NYSPTL, recent amendments related to this law, and answers to...
2023-06-2212 minWorkplace RulesUpdate: NLRB General Counsel: Workplace Discussions of Race Are Protected Under the NLRA | Perkins CoieEmployees alleging racism in the workplace received favorable guidance from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in a recent general counsel memorandum. The NLRB’s Office of the General Counsel (the general counsel) released a previously confidential advice memorandum setting forth its position that workplace discussions about racial discrimination are protected as concerted activity under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and, therefore, employees who engage in such discussions are protected from employer retaliation under the NLRA. The NLRB’s position applies not only to union organizing activity but also to a broad range of activities that frequently occu...
2023-06-2211 min
Minimum CompetenceThurs 6/22 - Perkins Coie Delays Start Dates, US Needs Global Minimum Tax, NY Ban on Noncompetes Coming, FTC Wants MS Activision Acquisition PausedOn this day, June 22nd, in legal history, the Supreme Court handed down their decision in Escobedo v. Illinois, which held that suspects have the right to an attorney when they are questioned by the police.The decision established that defendants have the right to counsel even before they are formally charged with a crime. The impact of the Escobedo decision was overshadowed by the subsequent Miranda decision two years later. Although later court decisions limited the application of Escobedo, the Supreme Court never directly overruled it.The case involved Danny Escobedo, who was initially...
2023-06-2209 minWorkplace RulesUpdate: Labor Law Today | 2022 Year in ReviewPerkins Coie published the fourth edition of Labor Law Today—Year in Review, offering a summary of the past year’s most noteworthy and influential developments in traditional labor law. It was anticipated that the aggressive employee-friendly actions from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the general counsel that we saw in 2022 would continue into 2023. So far, that has been the case along with many more new developments. Listen to learn more about these developments, the surprises that we've seen already seen, and a glimpse into what the future of labor law may hold.
2023-05-0926 min
THE 411 ON 420Distressed Cannabis Companies: Considering Options Amid Bankruptcy Limitations – Episode 20Cannabis companies can find themselves in financial distress but are generally locked out of the federal bankruptcy courts. What are their options? Perkins Coie Associate Tommy Tobin sits down with Billy Organek, program fellow at Harvard Law School’s Bankruptcy Project, to discuss the importance of bankruptcy law and options companies can seek outside of the federal bankruptcy process.
2023-03-0941 min
Movers, Shakers & RainmakersEpisode 35: Brian Potts, Environment & Energy Partner, Perkins CoieBig law partner? Check. Entrepreneur? Check. Inventor? Check. Mentor? Check. This week, on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, our hosts are joined by a true mover and shaker, Perkins Coie Environment & Energy partner Brian Potts. Brian is not your typical Biglaw partner and in this episode, he discusses how rejections from every Am Law 200 firm ultimately lead to him launching The Legal Mentor Network, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting law students and recently barred attorneys with legal mentors. Join us as Brian chronicles his legal career from a small-town law school to partnership at Perkins Coie, and the many ventures along the w...
2023-02-0239 minMovers, Shakers & RainmakersEpisode 35: Brian Potts, Environment & Energy Partner, Perkins CoieBig law partner? Check. Entrepreneur? Check. Inventor? Check. Mentor? Check. This week, on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, our hosts are joined by a true mover and shaker, Perkins Coie Environment & Energy partner Brian Potts. Brian is not your typical Biglaw partner and in this episode, he discusses how rejections from every Am Law 200 firm ultimately lead to him launching The Legal Mentor Network, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting law students and recently barred attorneys with legal mentors. Join us as Brian chronicles his legal career from a small-town law school to partnership at Perkins Coie, and the many ventures along the w...
2023-02-0239 min
MITA Unshackled Cannabis Business PodcastMITA Unshackled: Learn about the Regulatory Structure of the Cannabis Industry from Andrew Kline of Perkins Coie LLP & Ricky Williams Brand Highsman Demitri Downing J.D. interviews Andrew Kline J.D. of Perkins Coie LLP, Former NFL Athlete Ricky Williams Founder of Highsman, and discusses the regulatory structure & Highsman.ISPIRE: https://www.getispire.com/Sponsored by https://schedule6.org/PERKINS COIE: https://www.perkinscoie.com/HIGHSMAN: https://www.highsman.comWATCH YOUTUBE VIDEO https://youtu.be/K42eDTm3xuMMITA Website https://mita.us/MITA LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/1828...MITA INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mitausa/MJBIZCON: https://mjbizconference.com
2022-12-2824 min
The HLEP PodcastBrian Potts - Partner, Perkins Coie & Founder, Legal Mentor NetworkOn episode 11, we speak to Brian Potts, a partner at Perkins Coie. Brian posted a picture of a rejection letter he received from Perkins Coie when he was a Summer Associate applying to jobs. Today, he’s a partner at the same firm. Brian is also widely known as the Legal Mentor on Linkedin. He is also an inventor, a founder of several companies, and a published author. We talk about his journey from the first Linkedin post he made to the movement that’s grown into the Legal Mentor Network, Brian’s networking tips, his experience founding companies while...
2022-11-171h 00
Movers, Shakers & RainmakersEpisode 27: Laura Zagar, Office Managing Partner, Perkins CoieThis week on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, our hosts chat with Laura Zagar, an energy and environmental lawyer at Perkins Coie, where she serves as Office Managing Partner for San Francisco. Laura discusses trends in the energy- and environmental-law spaces and the trajectory of her own career, including how she entered energy law and how she took on the role of Office Managing Partner. She and our hosts then talk about what Biglaw is doing wrong when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion—and how it can do better—along with strategies that have worked for Perkins Coie. For thei...
2022-09-2236 minMovers, Shakers & RainmakersEpisode 27: Laura Zagar, Office Managing Partner, Perkins CoieThis week on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, our hosts chat with Laura Zagar, an energy and environmental lawyer at Perkins Coie, where she serves as Office Managing Partner for San Francisco. Laura discusses trends in the energy- and environmental-law spaces and the trajectory of her own career, including how she entered energy law and how she took on the role of Office Managing Partner. She and our hosts then talk about what Biglaw is doing wrong when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion—and how it can do better—along with strategies that have worked for Perkins Coie. For thei...
2022-09-2236 min
The AMP MomentFTC Enforcement Hot Topics – Episode 9Jason Howell and Amanda Beane talk with Janis Kestenbaum, partner at Perkins Coie and former Federal Trade Commission (FTC) attorney, about the makeup and direction of the FTC as it relates to advertising and marketing law. They focus on how the aggressive tendencies of the current commission will affect marketing and advertising-related enforcement trends.
2022-03-3116 min
Perpetual Motion® PodcastWhat Does It Mean to be an Inventor?Michael Glenn and Colin Fowler chat with fellow Perkins Coie patent attorney Vikram Iyengar about the pathway from inventor-engineer to intellectual property attorney, interwoven with an immigrant origin and the cultural expectations of Generation X in India. Vikram further contemplates the meaning of the word “inventor,” the environment of inventing in teams, and reflects on his early experiences interacting with patent attorneys from his current perspective as an attorney.
2022-03-311h 00THE 411 ON 420Educating the Cannabis Industry: A Conversation with Maureen McNamara and Danny Gold – Episode 19Regardless of the industry, education and training your workforce is important. In the cannabis industry, it is critical and can significantly impact how consumers purchase cannabis moving forward. Perkins Coie associate Juan Fonseca Angel is joined by Maureen McNamara, Founder and Chief Facilitator of Cannabis Trainers, and Danny Gold, Co-Founder and CEO of ZolTrain an industry like cannabis, to discuss the importance of training both the workforce and the consumer. Maureen and Danny discuss the evolving regulatory framework that cannabis operators are currently working in and what best practices look like when it comes to consistently training their workforce. Juan...
2022-03-011h 01THE 411 ON 420Research and Regulation for the Cannabis Industry: A Conversation With Sheri Orlowitz – Episode 18The discussion about federal regulation for the cannabis industry is complex. The Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation wants to ensure that federal regulations are informed by and grounded in science, best business practices, sound public policy, and social justice principles. Sheri Orlowitz, founder and chairman of the board of the Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation, joins Perkins Coie partner Barak Cohen to discuss how additional regulatory oversight can benefit the cannabis industry. Sheri brings more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, turnaround expert, board director, corporate leader, attorney, and former federal prosecutor. Among other things, Barak and...
2022-02-0433 minTHE 411 ON 420E-Commerce and Cannabis: A Conversation With Lauren Thomas, General Counsel of Dutchie - Episode 17Given that technology shapes, enhances, and intersects with nearly every aspect of our lives, it is unsurprising that e-commerce is emerging as a key component of the cannabis industry. Dutchie, a leading e-commerce platform with a particular focus on financial technology, is at the vanguard of this phenomenon. Dutchie General Counsel Lauren Thomas joins Perkins Coie Partner and Cannabis Industry Group Chair Barak Cohen to discuss the unique challenges that technology companies face in the cannabis industry, her experiences moving from a well-established white-shoe law firm to an in-house legal role in a cutting-edge industry, and what it’s like to...
2021-12-0232 min
White Collar BrieflyFalse Claims Act Enforcement Risks and Healthcare Compliance: A Conversation With Pete Jensen, Global Chief Compliance Officer for ArthrexIn this second episode of a Perkins Coie White Collar & Investigations series regarding False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement, firm attorneys Barak Cohen and Alex Canizares are joined by their guest, Pete Jensen, global chief compliance officer for Arthrex, Inc., one of the world’s largest medical device companies. In the podcast, Pete discusses the myriad challenges healthcare companies face when managing compliance risks, including related to whistleblowers. Barak, Alex, and Pete also discuss how current enforcement positions by the U.S. Department of Justice are especially troubling given the densely regulated muddle of law, sub-regulatory guidance, and policies that compliant he...
2021-11-0133 minTHE 411 ON 420The Role of State AGs in Cannabis Policy and Regulation: A Conversation with Austin Bernstein – Episode 16State Attorneys General (AGs) play a central role in enforcing cannabis laws and protecting consumers. As legalization continues to sweep the country, the interplay between state and federal law demands particular attention. In this edition of The 411 on 420, Perkins Coie senior counsel Andrew Kline discusses the role of the State AGs with Austin Bernstein, Director of the Cannabis Project at the AG Alliance and an Assistant AG in Colorado. Austin shares background on the bipartisan nature of the AG Alliance and how private sector groups can engage with AGs on cannabis issues.
2021-09-2955 min
The DRich ShowPERKINS COIE THE SEC AND Q (17)*** This is not Financial Advice; I am not a Financial Advisor ***Coinmarketcap.comThedrichshow.comThedrichshow.wordpress.com/Rumble.com – The DRich ShowAnchor.fm – The DRich Show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Radio Public, Pocket Casts & OvercastFollow me on Twitter @drich5531 or on Gab @drich5531Articles:1. https://www.sygna.io/blog/occ-approves-crypto-custody-services-of-us-banks/2...
2021-09-2429 minTHE 411 ON 420Delta 8, CBD, 1% THC, and Other Issues Affecting the Hemp Industry: A Conversation with Eric Steenstra – Episode 15To say that the United States has a complicated relationship with hemp is an understatement. In this edition of The 411 on 420, Perkins Coie partner Barak Cohen discusses hemp’s complicated past and promising future with Eric Steenstra, founding member of the Hemp Industries Association, Vice President of the California Hemp Council and President of Vote Hemp, the political advocacy organization that he co-founded in 2000. Eric shares insights on how the industry was able to self-regulate prior to the Farm Bill, how the passing of the Farm Bill resulted in a lawsuit against the DEA, and the future of the industry.
2021-09-2229 minWorkplace RulesThe Era of Disability as SuperpowerOur country has entered a new era, in which disabilities are increasingly viewed as superpowers and informed employers recognize them as the keys to unlocking employee performance. But obstacles remain, especially at the intersection of race, poverty, and disability. Join Andy Imparato, executive director of Disability Rights California, and Janice Ta, senior counsel at Perkins Coie, as they discuss their own disability journeys and provide a look toward the future of disability law in the United States.
2021-09-131h 03
Coie's QuestionsNew Jersey StereotypesThis week we have Matt from The Educator Podcast on to talk all about New Jersey and the stereotypes. We talk about food and how Courtney needs to have a Fat Coie named after her, the fact that the whole state doesn't smell like butthole, what's up with all the weird NJ things, and of course RHONJ and Jersey Shore. Spoiler alert: Matt is not in the Mob. You know Courtney asked.
2021-09-071h 05THE 411 ON 420Actionable Insights for Winning Product Development and Branding Strategies – Episode 14In this edition of The 411 on 420, Perkins Coie partner Megan Morrissey was joined by Nancy Whiteman (CEO of Wana Brands), Gail Rand (CEO and Founder of grand consulting), and Allison Pugina (Category Manager of Canopy Growth Corporation) to discuss product development and branding strategies within the cannabis industry. As co-authors of the recently-released white paper series entitled “Building New Foundations in the Cannabis Industry: Creating Gender Parity through Ownership, Leadership, Boards, Pay Equality, Branding, and Capital”, the group specifically discusses how cannabis companies can thoughtfully market to the female consumer base and increase overall revenue.
2021-09-0329 minWhite Collar BrieflyFalse Claims Act Investigations and Litigation: a General Counsel’s Perspectives (Part 1 of a Series)In this first episode of a series that will explore emerging developments related to the False Claims Act (FCA), Perkins Coie attorneys Barak Cohen and Alexander Canizares are joined by guest Marc Bonora, general counsel of a consortium of companies in the healthcare services and nursing industries, to discuss practical issues and effective strategies for companies to mitigate risks related to FCA investigations and qui tam whistleblower lawsuits. As the general counsel of Fastaff LLC, US Nursing Corp., trustaff Management Inc., CardioSolution LLC, and Stella.ai Inc., and a former DOJ trial attorney with experience in private law practice, Marc...
2021-08-2646 minTHE 411 ON 420The Future of Cannabis and Psilocybin as Plant-Based Medicine: A Conversation with Stephen Dahmer and Betty Aldworth – Episode 13Millions of Americans are utilizing medical cannabis and psilocybin to treat specific medical conditions each day. However, scientific and medical research in the U.S. lags behind other nations. Dr. Stephen M. Dahmer, Chief Medical Officer at Vireo Health, and Betty Aldworth, Director of Communications and Events at the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) join Perkins Coie senior counsel Andrew Kline to discuss the current dilemma and a path forward. During the podcast, the group discusses the current state of cannabis and psilocybin research, the barriers faced by researchers, and why it is critically important to have people who...
2021-08-191h 02White Collar BrieflyDiscussion with Eric F. Grossman, Chief Legal Officer, Morgan StanleyPerkins Coie LLP White Collar & Investigations partners Lee S. Richards III and David B. Massey are joined by Eric F. Grossman, the Chief Legal Officer of Morgan Stanley, for an in-depth discussion of hot topics in the financial services enforcement area, including big banks’ readiness for another financial crisis; Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing; the “gamification” of trading; SPACs; corporate criminal investigations and resolutions; and the influence of politics on law enforcement. Mr. Grossman also reflects on the importance of diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.
2021-08-1055 minTHE 411 ON 420The Role of State-Level Cannabis Associations: A Conversation with Truman Bradley – Episode 12While most people are discussing federal legalization of cannabis these days, the industry operates at a local level and the role of state-level cannabis associations is crucial. Perkins Coie associate Michael Bleicher is joined by Truman Bradley, Executive Director of the Marijuana Industry Group (MIG), the oldest and largest trade association in Colorado for the legal cannabis industry. During the podcast, Michael and Truman discuss how cannabis regulation currently varies all the way down to the city level and whether a one-size-fits-all approach to federal legalization would be effective or if a more nuanced approach is needed. Truman also shares...
2021-08-0522 minWorkplace RulesWhat to Expect When You’re Expecting Change in D.C.Will the Biden administration be Obama 2.0 for employers, or could we see a more progressive agenda? Will the independent contractor rule be applied more broadly to the gig economy? How will Biden’s Department of Labor (DOL) regulate a post-COVID-19 workplace? What is the future of diversity and inclusion training for federal contractors? Join Perkins Coie Senior Counsel Christopher Wilkinson for a discussion of what it takes to actually get things done in D.C., based on experience gained as the associate solicitor for civil rights and labor management for the U.S. Department of Labor during the Obama administration.
2021-08-0343 minTHE 411 ON 420Cannabis Lab Testing and Standards Post Descheduling: A Conversation with Alena Rodriguez – Episode 11As cannabis is legalized on a state-by-state basis, individual states are creating their own cannabis testing requirements to ensure consumer safety, and many of these requirements differ from one state to the next. Perkins Coie associate Michael Bleicher is joined by Alena Rodriguez, Managing Director of Rm3 Labs, a leading cannabis testing laboratory in Colorado. During the podcast, Michael and Alena discuss the different testing guidelines for marijuana and hemp as well as new testing for delta-8 and delta-10. Alena also shares her thoughts on the role for state labs in a post descheduling world.
2021-06-2129 minTHE 411 ON 420Packaging and Labeling Post Descheduling: A Conversation with Doug Fischer – Episode 10It is well known that the varying state regulations for cannabis give this industry a complex legal landscape. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the state regulations related to cannabis packaging and labeling. Perkins Coie senior counsel Andrew Kline is joined by Doug Fischer, General Counsel of Greenlane, the leading global platform for the development and distribution of premium cannabis accessories and lifestyle products. Throughout the podcast, Doug shares his thoughts on how descheduling could impact the cannabis industry. Doug and Andrew also touch on delta-8 and the medical community’s involvement in the industry.
2021-06-1453 minThe AMP MomentLoyalty and Rewards Programs - Episode 6Jason Howell and Amanda Beane team up with Miriam Farhi, co-chair of Perkins Coie’s Privacy & Security practice, to discuss common legal issues and pitfalls associated with loyalty and rewards programs, including in the areas of marketing, privacy, and litigation.
2021-06-0914 minTHE 411 ON 420The Cannabis Industry for Veterans: A Conversation with Nick Etten – Episode 9Medical marijuana is playing an increasingly significant role in the quality of life for Americans, especially veterans. Perkins Coie partner Barak Cohen is joined by Nick Etten, Founder and Chairman of the Veterans Cannabis Project and Head of Government Affairs at Acreage Holdings. As veterans themselves, Barak and Nick discuss how veterans are utilizing cannabis as a way to cope with certain war-related injuries, such as post-traumatic stress and depression. Nick also shares his thoughts about current treatment options through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and how the VA needs to evolve to effectively meet veterans’ healthcare ne...
2021-05-2849 minTHE 411 ON 420The Big Questions Facing Federal Cannabis Legalization: A Conversation with Andrew Freedman - Episode 8Perkins Coie senior counsel Andrew Kline is joined by Andrew Freedman, Colorado’s first cannabis czar under Governor Hickenlooper and current Executive Director of the Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation (CPEAR). Andrew’s role in developing a successful operating model for cannabis regulation and stakeholder collaboration was identified as one of the reasons for the State of Colorado’s success in implementing adult-use cannabis legalization by the Brookings Institution. Throughout the podcast, Andrew provides his perspective on how various players in the cannabis industry would be impacted by federal legalization and why the industry needs to come together to mov...
2021-05-1755 minWhite Collar BrieflyTrauma-Informed Investigation Techniques in the Workplace - Episode 28In this episode, Perkins Coie White Collar & Investigations partners Gina LaMonica and Caryn Trombino are joined by Dr. Brenda Ingram, EdD, LCSW, of the University of Southern California, to discuss the use of trauma-informed investigation techniques during internal investigations at higher learning institutions and in corporate settings. Dr. Ingram, who serves as the director of relationship and sexual violence prevention and services at USC Student Health, shares her experience in conducting survivor-centered investigations in cases of sexual and racial trauma and other instances of power-based harm. She reflects on how corporate employers can deploy trauma-informed investigative techniques and foster a...
2021-05-1249 minWhite Collar BrieflyDiscussion with the Honorable Denny Chin - Episode 27Perkins Coie LLP White Collar & Investigations partners Lee Richards and Margaret Meyers are joined by the Hon. Denny Chin of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to discuss litigating in the federal district and appellate courts. Informed by his 26 years of federal experience, Judge Chin shares some best practices for attorneys appearing in the district and appellate courts, describes his experience sentencing white-collar criminal defendants under the post-Booker guidelines, and reflects on the importance of diversity in the legal profession.
2021-04-2855 minWorkplace RulesWill Survivor-Centered, Trauma-Informed Techniques Revolutionize Workplace Investigations? - Episode 4During the investigation process, survivor-centered, trauma-informed techniques are used to keep investigation participants empowered and safe—physically, emotionally, and economically. Arising from sexual abuse and domestic violence contexts, these techniques are now being recognized for their usefulness and success in more traditional corporate settings. Join Perkins Coie white collar investigation partner, Caryn Trombino, as she provides an overview of survivor-centered, trauma-informed techniques and how they can be a powerful tool in white collar investigations.
2021-04-2044 minWhite Collar BrieflyAn Insider’s View on Responding to Federal OIG Investigations - Episode 26Perkins Coie White Collar & Investigations Partner Caryn Trombino talks with Stephen Ravas, Counsel to Inspector General at AmeriCorps Office of Inspector General, about his experience in various roles at several federal Offices of Inspector General—including at the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and now AmeriCorps. Stephen provides several insights for individuals (and their counsel) who may find themselves involved in an OIG investigation, including what to expect from agents and investigating attorneys, and how various strategies might lead to less favorable outcomes. Stephen also addresses some common misconceptions about OIG in...
2021-04-2036 minTHE 411 ON 420The Future of Cannabis: State Legalization and Private Sector Perspective – Episode 7On March 3, 2021, Perkins Coie partner Barak Cohen moderated a panel to discuss the future of the cannabis industry. Panelists included Michelle Rutter Friberg, Deputy Director of Government Relations at the National Cannabis Industry Association, Steve Hawkins, Executive Director of the Marijuana Policy Project, Yoko Miyashita, Chief Executive Officer of Leafly, and Andrew Kline, Senior Counsel of Perkins Coie and former public policy director for the National Cannabis Industry Association. This recap focuses on discussion related to state legalization and the private sector perspective.
2021-04-0237 minTHE 411 ON 420The Future of Cannabis: Federal Perspective (MORE Act, SAFE banking, 280E) – Episode 6On March 3, 2021, Perkins Coie partner Barak Cohen moderated a panel to discuss the future of the cannabis industry. Panelists included Michelle Rutter Friberg, Deputy Director of Government Relations at the National Cannabis Industry Association, Steve Hawkins, Executive Director of the Marijuana Policy Project, Yoko Miyashita, Chief Executive Officer of Leafly, and Andrew Kline, Senior Counsel of Perkins Coie and former public policy director for the National Cannabis Industry Association. This recap focuses on discussion related to the federal perspective.
2021-04-0241 minWorkplace RulesWhy Corporate Ethics Helps the Bottom Line - Episode 3Today, former Airbnb, Inc. General Counsel and Chief Ethics Officer Rob Chesnut joins Perkins Coie San Francisco Partner Heather Sager for a frank discussion addressing the realities of establishing a vibrant, accountable, corporate ethics program, and why integrity must start at the top and engage your entire workforce to be truly effective.
2021-02-171h 00THE 411 ON 420Growing Talent: A Conversation With Bryan Passman, Cannabis Industry Executive Recruiter - Episode 5In our latest podcast, chair of Perkins Coie’s Cannabis Law group Barak Cohen interviews Bryan Passman, founder of two talent acquisition firms that focus on the cannabis industry. Barak and Bryan discuss the critical need for strong leadership in the industry, particularly during the ongoing pandemic. They also discuss some of the unique issues that cannabis businesses face, as well as recent cannabis legislation and what it portends, and what this may mean for industry leadership.
2021-02-1728 minWhite Collar BrieflyInvestigative Journalist Cam Simpson on the Dangers of Forced Labor and other Supply Chain Risks - Episode 22Today's guest is Cam Simpson. Cam is an award-winning London-based writer and investigative journalist who has focused on supply chain, corruption, and forced labor and trafficking issues. He is the senior international correspondent for Bloomberg Businessweek in London and Bloomberg News. Previously, he worked for The Wall Street Journal, with posts in the Middle East and Washington, and as a foreign correspondent for the Chicago Tribune. Cam and Perkins Coie White Collar & Investigations Chair Markus Funk discuss Cam's diverse career, with a particular focus on Cam's work relating to human trafficking and other forms of forced labor. They...
2021-02-1558 minWhite Collar BrieflyAI for ABAC: Using Artificial Intelligence to Support Anti-Corruption Compliance - Episode 21In this episode, Perkins Coie White Collar & Investigations partners Gina LaMonica and Caryn Trombino discuss the role of artificial intelligence in anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABAC) compliance programs. Our guest, Megan Zwiebel, from The Anti-Corruption Report (anti-corruption.com), joins us to discuss her research into the use of AI in compliance programs, including trends in AI-based compliance, steps companies can take to utilize AI in their compliance programs, and how regulators view the use of data and AI in compliance programs.
2021-01-2835 minTHE 411 ON 420Entrepreneurship in the Cannabis Industry: A Conversation with Dr. Tim Shu, Founder and CEO of VetCBD - Episode 4In our latest podcast, Perkins Coie associate Michael Bleicher is joined by Dr. Tim Shu, founder and CEO of VetCBD, a startup marketing CBD-infused supplements for pets. Tim and Michael discuss the rewards and challenges of launching a business amid the current patchwork of cannabis laws, the scientific context for VetCBD’s products, and policy changes that would help cannabis industry entrepreneurs and promote consumer well-being.
2021-01-2730 minWhite Collar BrieflyLeyla Seka: The Next Right Action for Gender Equality and Racial Equity in Tech - Episode 20In this episode, Paul Hirose, former president of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association and co-chair of Perkins Coie’s Supply Chain Compliance and Corporate Social Responsibility practice, speaks with Leyla Seka about her leadership in confronting gender equality and racial equity issues in the tech industry.Leyla Seka is a partner with Operator Collective, a venture capital firm in Silicon Valley, and co-founder of the Black Venture Institute. She was one of the most senior female executives at Salesforce when she tackled pay equity.
2021-01-0535 minTHE 411 ON 420The Shape of Things to Come: A Conversation with Andrew Kline, Director of Public Policy for the National Cannabis Industry AssociationIn our latest podcast, Perkins Coie partner Barak Cohen is joined by Andrew Kline, Director of Public Policy for the National Cannabis Industry Association, the youngest—and largest—cannabis trade association in the U.S. and the only organization representing state-sanctioned cannabis-related businesses at the federal level. Among other things, Barak and Andrew discuss key policy and legal issues faced by the cannabis industry as it confronts federal legalization, an economy-crippling pandemic, and the fallout of the Drug War.
2020-12-2527 minWhite Collar BrieflyTwo University Leaders Confronting the Twin Pandemics of COVID-19 and Racism - Episode 19In this episode, Perkins Coie partner and former dean of the University of San Diego School of Law, Stephen Ferruolo, speaks with Pradeep Khosla, chancellor of the University of California San Diego (UCSD), and Kurt Schmoke, president of the University of Baltimore, about how they, and the universities they lead, have confronted the challenges posed by the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and systemic racism. President Schmoke and Chancellor Khosla speak compellingly about the important role universities can play in combatting both of these pandemics, as well as about their visions for the future of higher education in a post-pandemic world.
2020-12-1757 min
Coie's QuestionsEating Through The Holidays and Amanda DonahueJay wants to make sure there is a **WARNING** at the beginning of the show notes letting everyone know we are talking about food for an hour so if you are hungry you should get something to eat.
This week we bring back the official dietitian of Coie's Questions to talk all about eating healthy during the holidays and how to go about getting back on track if you don't eat quite so healthily. Any conversation about food would not be complete with out mentioning Courtneys new bff Eric and how he taught us about...
2020-12-0100 minTHE 411 ON 420Race, Social Equity, and the Cannabis Industry - Episode 2Perkins Coie Partner Barak Cohen is joined by Natalie Papillion, a drug policy expert and organizer who serves as the executive director of The Equity Organization and sits on the Board of Directors for the Last Prisoner Project. Natalie and Barak discuss the disparate impact that the war on drugs has had on marginalized communities, particularly communities of color, and how the cannabis industry can help address this through social equity legislation.
2020-11-2441 minWorkplace RulesHow New Title IX Regulations Affect Higher Ed Employers’ Ability to Rein in Harassment - Episode 2In this Perkins Coie podcast, Senior Counsel Michael O’Brien discusses the effects of long-awaited regulatory changes to Title IX, the federal law that addresses sexual harassment in schools. Mike is joined by Amy Klosterman, a former attorney for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, who now advises colleges, universities, and school districts through Title IX compliance, and Alicia Arant, an attorney and Title IX coordinator at the University of Montana.The podcast explores how substantial changes to Title IX’s jurisdiction and due process requirements are playing out at colleges and universities, as well a...
2020-11-1248 minWhite Collar BrieflyWorld Wildlife Fund VP Discusses Corporate Supply Chain Compliance - Episode 17Perkins Coie partners Markus Funk and Kevin Feldis speak with Corey Norton, Vice President for Supply Chain Legality at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), about the important role that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can play in corporate supply chain compliance. NGOs have both outside credibility and an insiders on-the-ground understanding of local supply chain issues that can be invaluable to companies when it comes to understanding and protecting their supply chains for everything from raw materials to commodities to finished consumer products. Corey explains how WWF and other NGOs engage with corporations to help them improve traceability and better understand and...
2020-10-2855 minTHE 411 ON 420From General Counsel to CEO: A Conversation with Yoko Miyashita, CEO of Leafly - Episode 1To kick off our new podcast, Perkins Coie Partner Barak Cohen is joined by Yoko Miyashita, CEO of Leafly. Yoko and Barak discuss her transition from General Counsel of a leading cannabis company to CEO. They dive into the unique features of the cannabis industry compared to other industries, the unique business challenges of the cannabis industry as well as predictions for the industry’s future.
2020-10-1733 minWhite Collar BrieflyCOVID-19 Impacts on the Mortgage Industry: Response to Crisis and What to Expect in Enforcement, a Discussion With Craig LackeyIn this episode of White Collar Briefly, Perkins Coie’s David Biderman, firmwide chair of the Consumer Products & Services Litigation group, sits down with Craig Lackey, general counsel of Rushmore Loan Management Services, a major servicer of residential mortgages nationwide. Their discussion covers topics such as the COVID-19-related downturn on the economy and mortgage servicer responses to COVID-19 and the CARES act. Craig and David also discuss what to expect from enforcement arising from COVID-19 and how to best respond, as well as the likely changes to the enforcement environment in the event of a change in administration.
2020-10-021h 01White Collar BrieflyInterview Techniques: Building Rapport and Getting in SyncPerkins Coie partner Kevin Feldis, a former federal prosecutor, talks with retired Special Agent Colton Seale about recent research on conducting interviews in a way that improves results. Colton spent 22 years with the FBI, including serving as a member of the High Value Detainee Interrogation Group (HIG), interviewing suspects around the world. The goal of any interview is to learn accurate and complete information, but rigid approaches and common misconceptions about how to conduct interviews can go nowhere and lead to incomplete and inaccurate answers. This podcast provides a first-hand account of how to add science...
2020-09-1742 minWhite Collar BrieflyPolicing Online Child Care Platforms: A Conversation with Sittercity's General Counsel Jeremy Gottschalk and the Hon. Virginia M.KendallWhite Collar Briefly host, Markus Funk, chair of Perkins Coie’s White Collar & Investigations Practice, welcomes two Chicago-based guests. Jeremy Gottschalk is general counsel for Sittercity.com and founder of the education, networking, and information-sharing platform Marketplace Risk. The Hon. Virginia M. Kendall of the U.S. District Court for the District of Northern Illinois is a former federal prosecutor and one of the nation's leading experts in the area of child exploitation. The episode discussions include potential threats facing companies operating in the childcare space, concrete steps companies can take to identify and root out potential abusers fr...
2020-09-0239 minWhite Collar BrieflyCOVID-19 Relief Fraud Investigations and Litigation: Areas of Focus and Risk Mitigation StrategiesIn this episode of White Collar Briefly, Perkins Coie’s Barak Cohen, David Fletcher, and Alexander Canizares discuss the landscape for increased fraud investigations and enforcement actions related to COVID-19 stimulus spending, including False Claims Act investigations and qui tam whistleblower litigation, as well as steps companies can take to reduce their potential exposure. Barak, David, and Alex discuss new and emerging enforcement issues related to Paycheck Protection Program loans and other spending under the CARES Act and anticipated areas of focus for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) with respect to the False Claims Act. The episode also pr...
2020-08-2834 minWhite Collar BrieflyGlobal Investigation Trends – India (Part 2): A Discussion With Arpinder Singh of EY Forensics & Integrity ServicesIn Part 2 of our examination of internal investigation trends in India, Perkins Coie partners Markus Funk and Chelsea Curfman speak with Arpinder Singh, a partner with EY Forensics & Integrity Services and head of their India and Emerging Markets group. Topics discussed include trends in both the subject matter and scope of internal investigations in India; the increasing number of whistleblower reports being lodged in India and how companies are responding to those reports; and tips on how companies and outside counsel can best investigate potential wrongdoing, including where to look for relevant data.
2020-08-2645 minWhite Collar BrieflyGlobal Investigation Trends – India (Part 1): A Discussion With Sherbir Panag of Panag & Babu Law OfficesContinuing our series of episodes regarding investigation and enforcement trends around the globe, Perkins Coie partners Markus Funk and Chelsea Curfman interview Sherbir Panag, firm co-founder and head of the Compliance and Investigations Practice at the Law Offices of Panag & Babu, in New Delhi, India. Sherbir discusses recent trends in enforcement of corruption-related cases in India, as well as how changes to India’s anti-corruption laws over the past few years are being implemented. Sherbir also addresses the importance of involving local counsel early on in any India-based investigation, in light of India’s stance on legal privileges and trial-based appr...
2020-08-1943 minWorkplace RulesThe Science Behind COVID-19 and Return to Work - Episode 1Misinformation is rampant in our current COVID-19 world. On this episode, Perkins Coie partners Ann Marie Painter and Jill Louis are joined by Dr. Carolee Estelle, M.D., an infectious disease specialist at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas, who provides some straight answers about the COVID-19 virus, what we know about its transmission, its effect on the body, and how best to avoid spread in the workplace.
2020-08-141h 00White Collar BrieflyThe Changing Landscape of Internal Investigations: Italy, A Discussion with Ilaria Curti, Counsel at Portolano CavalloIn this first of our series of episodes regarding trends in, and the future of, internal investigations and enforcement around the globe, Ilaria Curti, head of the Internal Investigations Group at Portolano Cavallo in Rome, and Perkins Coie partner Chelsea Curfman discuss how recent amendments to Italy’s anti-corruption laws are starting to affect both when and how companies choose to conduct internal investigations, as well as attitudes toward self-reporting of potential wrongdoing. Curti also addresses the 2019 European Directive on Whistleblowing and its implications for companies operating in Europe and offers a word of caution to foreign companies whose conduct, th...
2020-08-0424 minCoie's QuestionsThe Mandela Effect and what might be causing itMake sure you have your tin foil hat this week as Jay goes in depth telling Courtney about how big brain people aka scientists have a theory where creatures can travel through dimensions. We talk about Jays inability to take a selfie, knights fighting coronavirus, and how Covid 19 is at fault for a bank robbery. Courtney tells Jay about Fionna Broome and how she coined the term the Mandela Effect and we briefly touch on markers like the colors red and blue and the letters A and E. We talk about Mandela Effect residue pertaining to Looney Tunes/Toons...
2020-07-211h 13White Collar BrieflyCRO Ben Purser Discusses Risk and Compliance in Mortgage Lending in a Financial Crisis - Episode 8Ben Purser, chief risk officer for mortgage lender, Roundpoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation, and Barak Cohen, partner in Perkins Coie’s White Collar & Investigations practice and lead for the firm’s Commercial Litigation in Washington, D.C., discuss the challenges of legal compliance and risk in an industry that has been directly affected by two global financial crises in one decade. Ben has 34 years of experience in financial services, including service as chief audit executive in two public companies, chief compliance officer in the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and chief risk officer at t...
2020-07-2148 minCoie's QuestionsGood Food and a dietitians point of viewThis week join Courtney and Jay as they interview Dietitian Amanda Donahue MS, RD, LD. We learn the difference between a Dietitian and a Nutritionist, Amanda teaches Courtney a new word "comorbidities". We discuss the ability of food to make you feel better both emotionally and physically and how good nutrition is all about fueling your body. Amanda talks about how she doesn't judge what other people eat but she's always there for people close to her to get nutritional advice from and how eating at her house for a cook out may look a little different than what...
2020-07-1552 minWhite Collar BrieflyFrom New York to the Rockies: A Fireside Chat With Former Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Bender - Episode 7On this episode of White Collar Briefly, Perkins Coie’s White Collar & Investigations practice attorneys Markus Funk and Lili Timmermann interview special guest (and colleague) retired Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Bender. A true original, Justice Bender discusses far-ranging topics, including his important civil rights work in the 1960s, his representation of white supremacist David Lane, who was charged with the 1984 murder of original “shock jock” Alan Berg, what caused Justice Bender to move from his New York home to Colorado, his ascension to the bench, the inner workings of the Colorado Supreme Court, life in BigLaw, and tips for pr...
2020-07-1332 minCoie's QuestionsPersonality Types and why they aren't the best way to tell a persons character PART IThis week Courtney and Jay have a two part episode discussing personality types and why Courtney thinks her way of telling a persons character beats defining people by zodiac signs, Myers-Briggs types, or Enneagram numbers. Jay finds out all about how Kanye is running for President and Courtney decides her new favorite hashtag is #Coie2024 because she thinks she can be president just as well as anyone else, but she's not old enough to show us that this year. Courtney still is struggling to learn Twitter and Jay enjoys listening to her rant about hashtags and how people don't...
2020-07-0854 minWhite Collar BrieflyA Conversation with Author Dave Eggers About Criminal Justice Reform - Episode 6Dave Eggers and Perkins Coie’s Firmwide White Collar & Investigations Chair (and former Chicago federal prosecutor) Markus Funk have a candid and probing conversation about today’s calls for fundamental criminal justice reform. Dave and Markus cover a wide range of topics, including why we need to fundamentally rethink the state’s treatment of suspects, defendants, and inmates; whether non-violent offenders like actress Lori Loughlin and Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff ought to receive prison sentences; what it means to “defund” the police; the tragic George Floyd, Rayshard Brooks, Ariel Roman, and Ahmaud Arbery cases; how to improve law enforcement recruitment and traini...
2020-06-221h 29White Collar BrieflyA Candid Conversation with Joel Esquenazi (Defendant in the Landmark US v. Esquenazi FCPA case) – Episode 3This episode features a candid conversation with Joel Esquenazi. Joel, joined by Perkins Coie White Collar & Investigation lawyers Chelsea Curfman and Markus Funk, reflects on, among other things, his time as a defendant in the high-profile US v. Esquenazi trial and follow-on appeal, the prosecution of his case, the attention his case has received, FCPA enforcement generally, and what it feels like to be out of prison and in home confinement.
2020-06-1126 minCoie's QuestionsMeet The HostsIn our first podcast episode sit down with Courtney and Jay as they introduce themselves to you. Find out all about how Courtney is more than a business owner and dog mom and why she is useful at buffets and how Jay is more than a Dad and a soldier and how he can demystify some emojis for you. We find out how and why Courtneys questions get her in trouble and why she sometimes goes by Coie. Hear all about how Jay thinks she is worse than being interrogated by the KGB and how Courtney still hates...
2020-06-0248 minWhite Collar BrieflySupply Chain & Trafficking Chat with a Federal Judge - Episode 2On today's episode we will hear from Chicago-based U.S. District Judge (and former Assistant U.S. Attorney) Virginia Kendall. Judge Kendall and Perkins Coie firmwide White Collar & Investigations chair (and former AUSA colleague) Markus Funk's conversation covered a wide range of topics. In addition to discussing Judge Kendall's journey from being a federal prosecutor to getting involved in the challenging field of fighting human trafficking, indentured servitude, child labor, and other forms of forced labor that taint the supply chains for goods and services we use every day, Judge Kendall also shared her perspective on common public misconceptions when...
2020-05-2229 minWhite Collar BrieflyA Corporate Insider’s Guide to Internal Investigations - Episode 1On this episode of White Collar Briefly, Perkins Coie’s White Collar & Investigations Attorneys Markus Funk and Chelsea Curfman interview special guest Caroline McMichen, Global Ethics and Compliance Chief for Molson Coors Beverage Company, about the hallmarks of a successful internal investigation. Topics include tips for outside counsel on how best to be an effective partner in internal investigations and predictions regarding how the current pandemic and related economic challenges may change the structure of internal investigations in the future.
2020-05-1834 min
Innovating EmploymentEpisode 10: Empowering older workers to adopt an entrepreneurial mindsetHelen Hirsch Spence, CEO and Founder at Top Sixty Over Sixty joins the program to discuss empowering older workers (over the age of 55) to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset.
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Top 60 Over 60
https://www.topsixtyoversixty.com
2019-01-2225 min
Innovating EmploymentBonus Episode: A year in review - conversations about employment innovationIn this bonus episode, we look back at our first year, and revisit a favourite moment from each episode.
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2018-12-1121 min
Innovating EmploymentEpisode 9: Preparing employees and employers for the future of workJohn Prgomet, Business Development Manager at SSMIC, and featured guest Lisa Taylor, Founder and President of Challenge Factory, join the program to discuss preparing employees and employers for the future of work.
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2018-11-2018 min
Innovating EmploymentEpisode 8: Making work practices more inclusive for persons with disabilitiesLouie DiPalma, Discover Ability Project Coordinator, and featured guest Tiffany Kelly, Program Lead of the Disability Confident Employer Program, join the program to discuss how to provide employers with the tools to make work practices more inclusive for persons with disabilities.
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2018-10-2336 min
Innovating EmploymentEpisode 6: Employment readiness programming for girls and young adultsHanna Kitchingman, Program Director at Girls Inc. Limestone, joins the program to discuss employment readiness programming for girls and young adults. We also check in with OCWI Research Associate, Dr. Christopher Rastrick. He provides his insights on how employment service providers within his research portfolio at OCWI are working towards better serving youth.
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2018-08-2126 min
Innovating EmploymentEpisode 5: Successful apprenticeships in the skilled trades - methods and modelsDanielle Scott, Ontario Adult Apprenticeship Program Lead at The Centre for Skills Development & Training, joins the program to discuss effective methods for supporting successful apprenticeships and promising models, such as the shared apprenticeship model.
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Danielle Scott, responsable du Programme d'apprentissage pour adultes de l'Ontario au Centre for Skills Development and Training, se joint à nous pour discuter des méthodes efficaces à l'appui des programmes d’apprentissage réussis et des modèles prometteurs, comme le modèle d'apprentissage partagé.
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2018-07-2433 min
Innovating EmploymentÉpisode 4: Les défis de la main-d'œuvre dans les métiers spécialisésDenis Shank, directeur général de la Northeastern Ontario Construction Association, se joint à notre émission pour discuter des points de vue des employeurs sur les défis de la main-d'œuvre dans les métiers spécialisés, y compris les défis uniques que représente le travail dans le Nord, les possibilités d'emploi pour les jeunes en apprentissage et les pratiques exemplaires pour combler les lacunes dans les compétences.
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Denis Shank, Executive Director of the NorthEastern Ontario Construction Association, joins the program to discuss employer perspectives on workforces challenges in the skilled trades – including the unique chal...
2018-06-2732 min
Innovating EmploymentBonus Episode: The Future of Creative WorkIn this special episode, we speak to Professor Mark Banks of the University of Leicester and Dr. Miranda Campbell of Ryerson’s School of Creative Industries, at the Ryerson Faculty of Communication and Design (FCAD) Future of Work Conference. Recorded in partnership with CJRU 1280AM, this episode explores important questions and challenges that both employers and employees in the cultural sectors face in regards to the future of work.
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Dans cet épisode spécial, nous nous entretenons avec les professeurs M. Mark Banks de l'Université de Leicester et Mme Miranda Campbell de l'école des industries créatives de l'Unive...
2018-06-2727 min
LeftFoot - Fresh Conversations on the Business of Law54: Scoping with Perkins Coie’s Toby BrownAnd ‘the Magic Bucket of Pricing’
Toby Brown Bio
Today’s guest is the Chief Practice Management Officer at Perkins Coie, Toby Brown. He leads his firm’s revenue management and efficiency programs, legal project management, pricing, process improvement, practice innovation, alternative staffing and new partner integration. An industry leader he is the founder of LMAs P3 conference and co-founder of the blog ‘3 Geeks in Law’. He also co-authored the book Law Firm Pricing Strategies, Roles, and Responsibilities.
Listen in as we talk about:
The addition of business professionals in both law firms and...
2017-03-1400 min