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GeTtin' SALTy PodcastGeTtin' SALTy 2025 Year in Review: OB3, Digital Ad Taxes, California Surprises & SALT Policy TrendsJoin host Nikki Dobay for the 2025 GeTtin' SALTy Podcast Year-In-Review, where she revisits some of the biggest state and local tax (SALT) policy stories of the year. This episode recaps key moments, starting with the sweeping "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OB3) and its impact on state tax conformity, bonus depreciation, and the shift from GILTI to NCTI—with special insights from Jared Walczak. It then dives into Washington state's new digital advertising and sales tax on services, featuring a lively debate between Rep. April Berg and Professor Richard Pomp about the policy and constitutional questions raised.
2025-12-1938 minGeTtin' SALTy PodcastFrom Railroad Tracks to SALT Stacks: Welcoming Nicki Howard to GT's State & Local Tax TeamIn this engaging episode of Gettin' Salty, host Nikki Dobay sits down with the newest member of Greenberg Traurig's SALT team, Nicki Howard. Nicki shares her journey into the world of tax law, from her early days at UPS to her in-house leadership at CSX, and now her transition to private practice. The conversation covers the evolving landscape of state and local tax, the strategic importance of SALT in mergers and acquisitions, and how Nicki's practical in-house experience enhances GT's national SALT capabilities. Listeners will also hear why Nicki chose GT, the power of...
2025-11-1927 minGeTtin' SALTy PodcastUnpacking California's Retroactive Tax Law: Litigation, Standing, and What's NextIn this GeTtin' SALTy episode, Nikki Dobay hosts Shail Shah (Greenberg Traurig) and Joseph Bishop-Henchman (National Taxpayers Union Foundation) to break down the latest developments in NTU's case, challenging the constitutionality of California's 2024 budget changes. NTU's legal challenged focuses on SB 167 and the creation of Section 25128.9, a statute that redefined "receipts" for purposes of California's apportionment calculation that applies retroactively on an unlimited basis. The guests discuss why NTU brought this constitutional challenge and then delve into the court's surprising ruling, granting the Franchise Tax Board's Motion for Summary Judgment on procedural grounds. The...
2025-10-2230 minGeTtin' SALTy PodcastCalifornia Property Tax Update: Unpacking the Olympic & Georgia Partners DecisionIn this episode of GeTtin' SALTy, host Nikki Dobay welcomes back Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Colin Fraser to break down the California Supreme Court's recent decision in Olympic & Georgia Partners. They address the complexities of property tax assessments for hotels and other businesses receiving government subsidies, focusing on three key issues: the treatment of a unique city subsidy, the "key money" payment for hotel management agreements, and the application (and limits) of the "Rushmore" method for excluding intangibles from property tax valuations. Colin walks listeners through the Supreme Court's reasoning, including its nuanced distinction between intangible a...
2025-10-0933 minGeTtin' SALTy PodcastRethinking Audit Relationships in State & Local Tax In this episode of GeTtin' SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is joined by Breen Schiller, shareholder in Greenberg Traurig's Chicago office, and Zachary Wyatt, Legislative Director at the Missouri Department of Revenue. Together, they dive into a crucial topic in state and local tax: how agencies and private sector professionals can move beyond adversarial mindsets to foster collaboration, trust, and efficient resolutions. The conversation explores the importance of communication, setting expectations, and building accountability between auditors and taxpayers. Zach shares Missouri's approach, emphasizing education and collaboration over punitive audits. Breen discusses the impact of p...
2025-09-1034 minGeTtin' SALTy PodcastCalifornia SALT Update: AG Opinion Shakes Up OTA Authority, Conformity, and Litigation LoomsIn this episode of GeTtin' SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is joined by fellow Greenberg Traurig shareholder Shail Shah to discuss the latest developments on the California state tax front. They start with a breakdown of the Attorney General opinion affirming the Office of Tax Appeals' (OTA) authority to apply statutes over conflicting regulations, a shift that should positively impact taxpayer appeal rights and case outcomes. They discuss the history of California Board of Equalization's authority to review regulations, and how the AG opinion is a deviation from past authority and what this means for future ta...
2025-08-2725 minGeTtin' SALTy PodcastEPR Lawsuits & SALT Surprises: Compliance Season in Oregon, New State Laws, and the Future of Extended Producer Responsibility In the latest episode of the GeTtin' SALTy & Beyond podcast, host Nikki Dobay is joined by Greenberg Traurig colleague Madeline Orlando for a deeper dive into the evolving world of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws and their impact on state policy landscape. The duo recaps major developments since their last discussion (https://www.gtlaw.com/en/insights/2025/5/gettin-salty-episode-53) including newly passed EPR laws in Maryland and Washington, Oregon's first EPR compliance season, and the complexities of multi-state reporting. They then highlight the recent lawsuit challenging Oregon's EPR program—raising constitutional due process questions, as well as no...
2025-08-1332 minGeTtin' SALTy PodcastBack in the SALT: Breen Schiller on Returning to Private Practice and Navigating New Illinois Tax ChallengesIn this episode of GeTtin' SALTy, host Nikki E. Dobay welcomes Shareholder Breen Schiller both to the podcast and to Greenberg Traurig State and Local Tax (SALT) Practice. Breen shares her unique path into the world of SALT, her recent experiences, and what inspired her to return to private practice. Nikki and Breen address the latest legislative changes in Illinois – including the controversial removal of the add-back safe harbor provision – and what these developments mean for taxpayers. Breen also discusses her "procedural soapbox" issue: the need for more ef...
2025-07-3026 minGeTtin' SALTy PodcastCalifornia Property Tax Update: The Supreme Court Tackles the Local Tax Subsidy CaseIn this episode of GeTtin' SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is joined by fellow Greenberg Traurig shareholders Brad Marsh and Colin Fraser for a comprehensive catch-up on California property tax developments as Q2 2025 draws to a close. The discussion covers key legislative updates, including the impending expiration of the state's solar energy facility exclusion and ongoing reforms to the parent-child exclusion under Proposition 19. The main event is a deep dive into the high-profile Olympic and Georgia Partners v. County of Los Angeles case, recently argued by Colin before the California Supreme Court. The team...
2025-06-1829 minGeTtin' SALTy PodcastConformity—Policy or Politics? In this episode of GeTtin' SALTy, host Nikki Dobay dives into the complex and timely topic of tax conformity with two state tax guests, Shail Shah, Greenberg Traurig shareholder based in San Francisco, and Jeff Newgard, President and CEO of Peak Policy. The discussion centers on the challenges and implications of how states align—or don't align—with the federal Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Key topics include: Oregon's Proposed Shift to Static Conformity California's Static Conformity Challenges Administrative and Compliance Impacts Broader Implications for Tax Policy Future Outlook In a lighthearted conclusion, Nikki, Shail, and Jeff...
2025-03-2627 minGeTtin' SALTy PodcastTexas Legislative Insights, Politics, and State Tax PrioritiesIn this episode of Gettin' Salty, host Nikki Dobay is joined by colleagues Elizabeth Hadley and Catalina Baron from Greenberg Traurig's Texas offices to discuss the ongoing Texas legislative session and its implications on state and local tax policy. Elizabeth is a member of Greenberg Traurig's Government Law and Policy team and joins the GT SALT team to get in the weeds on Texas policy and politics. The conversation explores the nuances of Texas's legislative process as well as some of the key priorities the Texas legislature will be focused on this year. Elizabeth goes on to d...
2025-02-2533 min
Zur ImmobilienWirtschaft – Die BranchenkneipeFolge 11: Ich plädiere auf durstig – Die wunderbare Welt der Immobilienanwälte mit Greenberg Traurig
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2025-01-2747 minGeTtin' SALTy PodcastCalifornia 2025 SALT OutlookIn the latest episode of the GeTtin' SALTy podcast, host Nikki Dobay and guest Shail Shah, both shareholders at Greenberg Traurig, discuss the complexities of California's state and local tax landscape as 2025 begins. The episode kicks off with a surprising announcement from Governor Gavin Newsom: California has shifted from a significant budget deficit to a surplus. The discussion delves into the implications of this fiscal roller coaster, with Shail offering insights into Governor Newsom's positioning on taxes. The conversation explores indirect tax increases through adjustments in apportionment factors and deductions. Nikki and Shail address the...
2025-01-1524 minGeTtin' SALTy PodcastA Conversation about the Lone Star StateIn this episode of GeTin' SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is joined by Catalina (Cat) Baron, an associate in Greenberg Traurig's Houston office, for a big old conversation about Texas state tax isues. Cat and Nikki discuss the Comptroller's recent amendments to the data processing regulation; what is happening on the R&D credit front, oil, and gas taxes; and whether there will be property tax reform in 2025. Cat has been following all these issues closely and will continue to be engaged during the 2025 Texas legislative session. Finally, the two end with a surprise non-tax question about their favorite holiday t...
2024-12-1228 min
Trade Secret Law Evolution PodcastEpisode 70: The First Circuit Addresses Two States' Competing Noncompete PoliciesIn this episode, co-host Gregory Bombard, a Shareholder in Greenberg Traurig's Boston office, returns to discuss a federal Court of Appeals decision addressing Massachusetts' and California's competing public policies on the enforcement of noncompete agreements.
2024-10-3012 min
Legal Tech Verzeichnis - Legal Tech & Legal KI TalkKI-Assistent Chat@GT in der Kanzlei Greenberg TraurigInterview mit Willy Kleinoth
In der aktuellen Folge des Legal Tech Verzeichnis Video-Podcast interviewt Legal Tech Experte und LTV Herausgeber Patrick Prior den „Senior Legal Innovation Manager“ Willy Kleinoth von der Kanzlei Greenberg Traurig Germany. Thematisch geht es um den Einsatz von Künstlicher Intelligenz im Kanzleialltag und konkret um den selbst entwickelten KI-Assistent Chat@GT. Folgende Themen wurden besprochen:
1. Einführung von Chat@GT: Die Berliner Niederlassung der Kanzlei Greenberg Traurig hat im Rahmen ihrer globalen Legal-Innovation-Bemühungen einen KI-Assistenten namens „Chat@GT“ entwickelt. Dieser unterstützt bei verschiedenen juristischen Prozessen und arbeitet mit internationalen Teams zusammen.
2. Entwicklung des KI-Systems...
2024-10-3035 min
POWERS#355 - Michael Fishman & Michael Baum - Shareholders of Global RE Practice @ Greenberg Traurig, LLP - Legal Best Practices & The Egoless PartnershipIn today’s episode I sit down with Michael Fishman & Michael Baum are Co-Chairs of Global RE Practice @ Greenberg Traurig, LLP - one of the world's largest real estate practices. Their practice focuses on real estate, real estate finance, private equity and real estate fund formation.Their clients include institutional investors, investment advisors, public and private real estate companies, REITs, and financial institutions. They’ve worked to form domestic and cross-border real estate funds and joint ventures and regularly represent lenders on real estate projects throughout the United States and globally. In addition, their experience with mezzanine fina...
2024-05-281h 28POWERS#355 - Michael Fishman & Michael Baum - Shareholders of Global RE Practice @ Greenberg Traurig, LLP - Legal Best Practices & The Egoless PartnershipIn today’s episode I sit down with Michael Fishman & Michael Baum are Co-Chairs of Global RE Practice @ Greenberg Traurig, LLP - one of the world's largest real estate practices. Their practice focuses on real estate, real estate finance, private equity and real estate fund formation.Their clients include institutional investors, investment advisors, public and private real estate companies, REITs, and financial institutions. They’ve worked to form domestic and cross-border real estate funds and joint ventures and regularly represent lenders on real estate projects throughout the United States and globally. In addition, their experience with mezzanine fina...
2024-05-281h 28
Greenberg Traurig's Legal Food TalkEpisode 24: Tracking Top Food & Beverage Trends in 2024In this episode of the Legal Food Talk podcast, host Justin Prochnow welcomes Greenberg Traurig colleague Peter Arhangelsky to discuss 5 Trends in the Food and Beverage Industry. After some background on Peter and his journey to GT, they breakdown some of the top trends affecting FDA-regulated industries in 2024. With Natural Products ExpoWest back for another year, Justin and Peter discuss the interplay between digital marketing and in-person tradeshows and how companies are deciding where to put their marketing dollars. They also discuss how PFAS and other chemicals are in the cross-hairs of class action plaintiff lawyers in 2024, even as...
2024-03-1948 minGreenberg Traurig's Legal Food TalkEpisode 21: Has Our Food Become Self-Aware? Greenberg Traurig’s Barry Schindler Talks AI in FoodIn this episode of Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow welcomes colleague Barry Schindler, Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Patent Prosecution Group, to the mic to talk about the influence of AI and other technology in food. First, Barry and Justin talk about what is on everyone’s mind – AI – and the first AI-created energy drink. The guys talk about what that means for the industry and how a patented mechanical mouth can assess mouthfeel. Drones dusting and harvesting crops, 3D printing of dietary supplements, and increasingly personalized medicine. How far off are we from your own personal Baymax as...
2023-08-1430 min
Minimum CompetenceMon 7/10 - No MAGA Hats for Mail Carriers, Greenberg Traurig Moves Towards Private Credit, IRS Changes to Dirty Dozen, SVB Sues FDIC and Van Houten ReleaseOn this day in history, in 1991, Boris Yelstin was elected Russia’s first popularly elected president. Boris Yeltsin, a Soviet and Russian politician, served as the first president of Russia from 1991 to 1999. Initially a member of the Communist Party, he later distanced himself from the party and aligned himself with liberalism and Russian nationalism. Yeltsin was born in Butka, Ural Oblast, and after studying at the Ural State Technical University, he worked in the construction industry. Rising through the ranks of the Communist Party, he became known as an anti-establishment figure when he resigned from the Politburo in...
2023-07-1006 minGeTtin' SALTy PodcastEpisode 6: Maryland Digital Advertising Tax — An In-Depth ConversationIn this episode of GeTin' SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is joined by Greenberg Traurig Of Counsel DeAndré Morrow for a conversation about the Maryland Digital Advertising Tax, which was recently upheld by the Maryland Supreme Court on a procedural issue. DeAndré and Nikki discuss the taxes extensive legislative history, the ongoing litigation, and where the current state of this tax stands. For more information about the Maryland Digital Advertising Tax, please see the GT alert.
2023-05-3140 min
The Performance ReviewEpisode 20: All Secrets Revealed: Employee Investigations Sue Ann Van Dermyden, co-founder and senior partner at one of the nation’s top investigations law firms, joins Greenberg Traurig's Philip Person and Ryan Bykerk to discuss the ins and outs of employee investigations.
2023-04-2421 minGreenberg Traurig's Legal Food TalkEpisode 19: Walking the Highwire of Affiliate Marketing and Advertising ClaimsIn this episode of the podcast, host Justin Prochnow takes the mic solo and discusses the highwire act that many advertisers and affiliate marketers must navigate to promote products while staying on the right side of the law. Justin runs through his own “Top 10” list of topics that federal regulators like the FDA and the FTC are focused on, including parameters for substantiating claims, requirements for disclosing material connections, the necessity of vetting customer testimonials, and generally making permissible claims. Whether you are looking to tout that secret ingredient found in a hidden village in the Himalayas or the late...
2023-02-1737 minGreenberg Traurig's Legal Food TalkEpisode 18: Regulatory Review – Looking Back and ForwardYou are invited to listen to Episode 18, "Regulatory Roundtable – What's on the Menu in 2022?." In this episode of the podcast, host Justin Prochnow along with GT colleague and golf partner Jim Prochnow discuss happenings from 2022 and issues to look out for in 2023. The boys discuss a wide ranges of topics, moving from sesame as the newest food allergen to homeopathics to the FDA’s regulation of NMN. Other topics include potential regulation of CBD/hemp, updates to the Green Guides and the definition of healthy. Listen in to hear where the GT regulatory team see trends heading in 2...
2023-01-0636 min
E2 Law PodcastEmpire Environmental – New York State Climate Action Council Plan to Reduce Carbon EmissionsIn this episode of Greenberg Traurig’s E2 Podcast, Steven Russo, co-chair of the firm’s Environmental Practice and Chair of its New York Environmental Practice, is joined by Todd Kaminsky, Shareholder, and Jane McLaughlin, Of Counsel, in Greenberg Traurig’s Government Law & Policy Practice to discuss the New York State Climate Action Council’s adoption of the final scoping plan, which will serve as a roadmap to achieve the climate change mandates set forth in New York’s landmark climate law – the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).
2022-12-2233 min
Movers, Shakers & RainmakersEpisode 32: Lindsay Hutner, Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig's Labor & Employment Practice’s Employment Litigation & Trials GroupOn the latest episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, our hosts are joined by Greenberg Traurig Shareholder and Co-Chair of the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice’s Employment Litigation & Trials Group, Lindsay Hutner. Lindsay discusses how being herself has helped her achieve success in her legal career, what she looks for when building her team at Greenberg, the challenges that she faces with the ever-changing employment laws of California, and what advice she would give younger associates that are trying to come up in the ranks. For their notable moves, David and Zach highlight litigation additions by Boies Schiller Flexner and...
2022-12-0833 minMovers, Shakers & RainmakersEpisode 32: Lindsay Hutner, Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig's Labor & Employment Practice’s Employment Litigation & Trials GroupOn the latest episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, our hosts are joined by Greenberg Traurig Shareholder and Co-Chair of the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice’s Employment Litigation & Trials Group, Lindsay Hutner. Lindsay discusses how being herself has helped her achieve success in her legal career, what she looks for when building her team at Greenberg, the challenges that she faces with the ever-changing employment laws of California, and what advice she would give younger associates that are trying to come up in the ranks. For their notable moves, David and Zach highlight litigation additions by Boies Schiller Flexner and...
2022-12-0833 min
Workplace Safety ReviewEpisode 30: Interview with Houston Fire Department Chief Samuel PeñaIn the latest episode of Greenberg Traurig’s Workplace Safety Review podcast, OSHA Practice Chair Mike Taylor and Shareholder Adam Roseman talk to Samuel Peña, Houston Fire Department chief. Samuel discusses the structure of fire departments, nuances in emergency response, and what can be done to develop more thorough emergency plans for private organizations.
2022-10-2021 minWorkplace Safety ReviewEpisode 29: Interview with Tim RobsonIn the latest episode of Greenberg Traurig’s Workplace Safety Review podcast, OSHA Practice Chair Mike Taylor and Shareholder Adam Roseman talk to Tim Robson, director of Tribalco's Rescue and Safety Division. Tim discusses his role in supervising onsite technical rescue teams globally and leading training courses around the world in confined space, high angle structural collapse, tactical, trench, and fall protection rescue.
2022-10-0427 minGreenberg Traurig's Legal Food TalkEpisode 17: Setting the Table: Greenberg Traurig's Riley Lagesen and the Restaurant IndustryIn this episode of the podcast, host Justin Prochnow joins colleague Riley Lagesen at the counter to talk about the restaurant industry. Riley breaks down how he got started working with restaurants and what led to creating a restaurant-focused practice. Riley also talks about joining Greenberg Traurig and how he and the other Portland-based members of the Global Restaurant Industry Group have transitioned to GT’s global platform. The duo discusses the effects of COVID on the restaurant industry and how they worked with clients to manage the many hurdles created before and after COVID. Riley also talks about some...
2022-08-1739 minWorkplace Safety ReviewEpisode 28: Interview with Nadine ManciniIn the latest episode of Greenberg Traurig’s Workplace Safety Review podcast, OSHA Practice Chair Mike Taylor and Shareholder Adam Roseman talk to Nadine Mancini, General Counsel for the federal Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission in Washington, DC. Nadine discusses her role in the litigation and appeal process before the OSHRC.
2022-08-0122 minE2 Law Podcast‘Fairness’ in Superfund Allocation Matters, Part 2BIn Part 2B of Greenberg Traurig Environmental Shareholder David Mandelbaum’s conversation with William Hengemihle of FTI Consulting on Superfund allocation disputes under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the federal program for cleaning up sites contaminated by historic operations, they discuss fault and when it may trump cost causation, “transactional fairness,” use of contracts experts, cooperation, and recalcitrance.
2022-05-1113 minE2 Law PodcastFairness in Superfund Allocation Part 2aGreenberg Traurig Environmental Shareholder David Mandelbaum is joined by William Hengemihle of FTI Consulting for a second conversation on Superfund allocation disputes under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the federal program for cleaning up sites contaminated by historic operations. In Part 2A, David and Bill discuss building a suggested allocation methodology, and advocating the choice among alternative methodologies for the same case.
2022-05-0923 minE2 Law Podcast“Fairness” in Superfund Allocation Matters, Part 1Greenberg Traurig Environmental Shareholder David Mandelbaum is joined by William Hengemihle of FTI Consulting for a discussion of how Superfund allocation problems are resolved and what is meant by “fairness” in them. The conversation is in the context of allocation disputes under the federal Superfund statute – the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).
2022-03-0727 min
Good In Practice2,500 miles apart: Two GT offices reunite child with custodial grandmotherIn this episode, Caroline speaks to Michael R. Sklaire, Jacob D. Bundickeg, Shirin Afsous, and Christian T. Spaulding about how they helped reunite a grandmother in Washington, D.C. with her 10 year old granddaughter. The group discusses the complexities of working with clients in two different states on a deadline and how, because of Greenberg Traurig’s global presence, we were able to help.
2022-03-0730 minGreenberg Traurig's Legal Food TalkEpisode 14: Bioengineering in 2022 - What’s in My Food?In this episode of Greenberg Traurig’s Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow and frequent co-host Michael Goodman discuss the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard which was implemented in 2020 but became mandatory for compliance as of January 1, 2022. Justin and Michael start their discussion by breaking down the history of GMO and bioengineered labeling campaigns and how the new Standard came to pass. They then address various aspects of compliance, including what foods must comply, what crops are on the list of bioengineered foods, and what proof is needed to support being exempt from the Standard. Finally, the duo discuss the implica...
2022-02-2343 minE2 Law PodcastEnvironmental Justice Checklist for BusinessesWith President Joe Biden’s prioritization of Environmental Justice issues, Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Maribel Nicholson-Choice and Libby Stennes discuss the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s historical and current definition of Environmental Justice, steps for corporations to protect their brands, and how to effectively work with communities and stakeholders.
2022-02-0932 min
GTDRIVES: Dynamic DialoguesEp 7: How Inclusion Powers the Economy: Greenberg Traurig Courageous Conversation with Head of Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Pt. IIIThis episode of GTDRIVES: Dynamic Dialogues podcast is a Courageous Conversation about “How Inclusion Powers the Economy” – with Dr. Raphael Bostic, president and chief executive officer of the Atlanta Fed. The three-part episode will focus on the link between racial and economic inequality, particularly regarding the impact limited educational and occupational opportunities can have on the lives of many underserved communities.
2022-02-0314 minGTDRIVES: Dynamic DialoguesEp 6: How Inclusion Powers the Economy: Greenberg Traurig Courageous Conversation with Head of Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Pt. IIThis episode of GTDRIVES: Dynamic Dialogues podcast is a Courageous Conversation about “How Inclusion Powers the Economy” – with Dr. Raphael Bostic, president and chief executive officer of the Atlanta Fed. The three-part episode will focus on the link between racial and economic inequality, particularly regarding the impact limited educational and occupational opportunities can have on the lives of many underserved communities.
2022-02-0319 minGTDRIVES: Dynamic DialoguesEp 5: How Inclusion Powers the Economy: Greenberg Traurig Courageous Conversation with Head of Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Pt. IThis episode of GTDRIVES: Dynamic Dialogues podcast is a Courageous Conversation about “How Inclusion Powers the Economy” – with Dr. Raphael Bostic, president and chief executive officer of the Atlanta Fed. The three-part episode will focus on the link between racial and economic inequality, particularly regarding the impact limited educational and occupational opportunities can have on the lives of many underserved communities.
2022-02-0320 minGreenberg Traurig's Legal Food TalkEpisode 13: Regulatory Roundtable - What’s on the Menu in 2022?In this episode of Greenberg Traurig’s Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow rings in the new year with colleagues Jim Prochnow and Michael Goodman to discuss hot topics on the agenda in 2022. The trio starts by volleying a wide array of topics ranging from the upcoming end to the temporary rules on making hand sanitizers during COVID to increased scrutiny from the FTC on the use of endorsements and testimonials in Social Media to now mandatory USDA requirements for declaring bio-engineered ingredients. Other topics include an expected uptick in CBD regulation, renewed discussions of the exclusionary clause surrounding NA...
2022-01-1835 minE2 Law PodcastThe Government’s Role in Hydrogen Development – Part 2This episode is part two of a two-part series that focuses on the US and European federal and state governmental roles in hydrogen development with Greenberg Traurig attorneys, Marijn Bodelier of Amsterdam, Martin Borning of Berlin, Pietro Caliceti of Milan, and the firm’s Energy Practice Co-chair Bill Garner. Special guests include Heike Bernhardt of the German engineering firm of DEEP.KBB of Hanover, Frederik de Vries from Dutch consulting firm, Rebel Group, of Rotterdam, and Katrina Fritz, the Executive Director of the California Stationary Fuel Collaborative in the United States. They discuss US federal and state policies, as well...
2021-12-2144 minE2 Law PodcastThe Government’s Role in Hydrogen Development – Part 1This episode is part one of a two-part series that focuses on the US and European federal and state governmental roles in hydrogen development with Greenberg Traurig attorneys, Marijn Bodelier of Amsterdam, Martin Borning of Berlin, Pietro Caliceti of Milan, and the firm’s Energy Practice Co-chair Bill Garner. Special guests include Heike Bernhardt of the German engineering firm of DEEP.KBB of Hanover, Frederik de Vries from Dutch consulting firm, Rebel Group, of Rotterdam, and Katrina Fritz, the Executive Director of the California Stationary Fuel Collaborative in the United States. They discuss US federal and state policies, as well...
2021-12-2118 minE2 Law PodcastNY's new constitutional amendment on environmental lawThe first episode in Greenberg Traurig’s 2022 Evolving Environmental Law Series, addresses the New Environmental Rights Amendment to the New York Constitution. The Amendment was recently enacted and will go into effect in January of 2022. It is a very short provision, but has the potential, as we're going to discuss, to provide a fair amount of uncertainty and questions about what it exactly is going to mean for New Yorkers.
2021-12-0319 minGood In PracticeHonoring Those Who Served with Pro Bono ServiceIn honor of Veterans Day, Caroline speaks with Greenberg Traurig’s Adam Siegler, of counsel in the firm’s Los Angeles office and its co-pro bono coordinator, veteran, and founder of Greenberg Traurig’s Military & Veterans Program. They discuss Siegler’s work with both veterans and active military members as well as his own service and why it is so important to him to continue to give back to those who served our country. Siegler explains the different legal barriers members of the military, both active and retired, may face over time, and Heller discusses how non-veteran attorneys can help.
2021-11-1123 min
GT ABC PodcastGT ABC Podcast Thirteen: Biden Administration Anti-Corruption Initiative – Three Former U.S. Attorneys Weigh-InIn episode 13, host Cuneyt Akay welcomes John Pappalardo, Ben Greenberg, and John Huber, all shareholders in Greenberg Traurig’s White Collar Defense & Special Investigations Practice and former U.S. Attorneys. The group discusses the National Security Study Memorandum recently issued by the Biden administration, including its development and implementation, and how it may affect anti-corruption enforcement. The team explains how the memorandum will affect private companies within the United States as well as foreign banks, and the ways different government agencies may interact to enforce the new guidelines.
2021-09-2130 minGreenberg Traurig's Legal Food TalkEpisode 10: Saddling Up with Greenberg Traurig’s Equine GroupIn this episode of Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow begins the podcast’s new Equine Industry mini-series. Justin is joined by Greenberg Traurig’s Michael Nicodema as they discuss the firm’s Equine Industry Group, some of the legal issues facing the industry, and how the Equine Group relates to the food, beverage, and agribusiness industry. They discuss equine sports and the impact COVID-19 had on horse competitions, as well as the importance of having experienced counsel familiar with the horse world.
2021-08-2428 minGreenberg Traurig's Legal Food TalkEpisode 09: Running Down the Field of Sports Performance Drinks with Terrell Davis and Megan Bushell from DEFYIn this episode of Greenberg Traurig’s Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow teams up with former Denver Bronco and NFL HOFer Terrell Davis and COO Megan Bushell, co-founders of DEFY. Megan and Terrell break down how they got involved in the hemp space and what led them to bringing a Hemp Performance Drink to market. Terrell talks about life after football and how being more than just the face of the business continues to fuel that competitive drive that helped bring two Superbowl victories to Denver. The trio also discuss the less than clear regulatory climate around CBD and...
2021-08-1339 minGood In PracticeYou Can’t Put a Price on It: An Unaccompanied Minor’s Path to CitizenshipIn this episode, Caroline talks to Greenberg Traurig Shareholder and Houston Co-Pro Bono Coordinator Jennifer Tomsen and her client, Oscar, an unaccompanied minor from Honduras for whom Jennifer obtained a green card. Oscar discusses his life in Honduras, why he fled to the United States to be with his mother when he was 17 years old, and how he acclimated to his new life. Tomsen discusses the lengthy step-by-step process and barriers along the way of attaining legal residency for young refugees, and the joy of successfully helping a child find safety in the United States.
2021-07-2030 minGreenberg Traurig's Legal Food TalkEpisode 08: Testify! Using Endorsements and Testimonials in AdvertisingIn this episode of Greenberg Traurig’s Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow breaks down the parameters for legally using endorsements and testimonials in advertising. He discusses the regulation of claims in endorsements and testimonials by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the need to vet them to ensure only appropriate claims are made. Justin discusses FTC regulations of endorsements and testimonials and requirements for disclosing material connections. Justin also discusses the use of various types of endorsements, including “Before and After” pictures, customer reviews, and influencer statements on Social Media.
2021-07-1229 minGT ABC PodcastGT ABC Podcast Twelve: Unexpected Challenges of Doing Business in ChinaIn Episode 12, host Cuneyt Akay and special guest John Huber, a Greenberg Traurig shareholder and former U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah, discuss the unexpected challenges of doing business in China. Cuneyt and John explore potential threats to U.S. companies operating or investing in China and discuss strategies that may help mitigate corruption risk and the theft of information.
2021-07-0830 minGood In PracticeMore Than Just a Name: The Importance of Pro Bono Name Changes in the Trans Community (Part 2)In this episode, Caroline continues the conversation with Greenberg Traurig Associate and Atlanta Office Pro Bono Chair Andrew Z. Smith and Lauren Duncan, one of Smith’s pro bono clients. They discuss the difference between transgender individuals legally changing their name and changing their gender identification markers, access and barriers to comprehensive medical care, and the importance of transgender visibility in media. Heller, Smith, and Duncan also discuss what people and firms can do to be allies to the LGBTQ+ community.
2021-06-2924 minGood In PracticeThis is always who I’ve been: The Importance of Pro Bono Name Changes in the Trans CommunityIn this episode, we talk with Greenberg Traurig Associate and Atlanta Office Pro Bono Chair Andrew Z. Smith about his pro bono work assisting transgender individuals legally change their names. They are joined by Lauren Duncan, one of Andrew’s pro bono clients, and discuss Lauren’s decision to legally change her name, as well as the legal process and the practical and emotional aspects of Lauren’s decision.
2021-06-2224 minThe Performance ReviewEpisode 12: “Labor Pains”: Why Every Employer Should Understand UnionsRyan and Philip interview Greenberg Traurig attorney Jonathan Sack about labor unions and discuss why every California employer needs a baseline understanding of the rules governing unions.
2021-06-1627 minGreenberg Traurig's Legal Food TalkEpisode 07: Getting Nutty with Madeline Haydon and NutpodsIn this episode of Greenberg Traurig’s Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow welcomes client and queen of plant-based creamers, Madeline Haydon, founder of Nutpods. Justin and Madeline chat about their initial meeting out on the beverage conference circuit and Madeline’s early trials and tribulations to get a company off the ground. Madeline talks about the uphill battles for a smaller company fighting against some of the giants in the industry and provides some great insights on fundraising for small companies. The two discuss the growing category of plant-based alternatives and how Nutpods focus on shelf-stable products really helpe...
2021-06-1539 minGood In PracticeSecuring Spaces and Dreams with Make A WishIn this episode, Caroline speaks with Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Iris Escarra and Danielle Gonzalez along with Associate Devon Vickers about how Greenberg Traurig helped the non-profit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida relocate its headquarters. GT attorneys assisted with finding, acquiring, rezoning, and developing a new site that will not only house Make-A-Wish offices, but also serve as a place to grant wishes to children. As the three discuss the undertaking, Vickers relays why this was a deeply personal chance for her to give back to an organization that once granted her a wish.
2021-06-0827 minGood In PracticeThe Right Place at the Right Time: Reuniting South Sudan RefugeesIn this episode, we talk with Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Nicole Goodwin and Kristen Ng along with Associate John A. Shumate about being in the right place at the right time to help a family who had fled from war-torn South Sudan. When Malith Chan fled from Sudan and came to the United States, he had to leave behind his 13- year-old orphan brother, Makulang. When Malith crossed paths with Goodwin and she heard his story, she rose to action to help reunite Makulang with his older brother in the United States. Malith joins the podcast and details th...
2021-05-1129 minGreenberg Traurig's Legal Food TalkEpisode 06: Testing the Potency of California’s Proposition 65In this episode of Greenberg Traurig’s Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow is joined by colleague Will Wagner, to break-down the trials and tribulations of dealing with California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, known by many more affectionately, or maybe more fittingly, notoriously, as Proposition 65. Proposition 65 or “Prop 65” is the California law passed by voters in 1986 requiring California businesses to provide warnings before exposing consumers to any of 900+ chemicals listed by the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive toxicity. Justin and Will discuss the basics of the law, some of the most commonly...
2021-04-3034 minGood In PracticeCommitted to Community: Non- profit Transactional Work and Cultural CompetenceIn this episode, we talk with Greenberg Traurig Chicago office Associate LaQuenta C. Rudison about her transactional non-profit work. Rudison discusses growing up in south Chicago, how that helped shape her pro bono practice, and what led her to commit to work for and with the community that she used to call home.
2021-04-2725 minE2 Law PodcastWhat the Largest Litigation Cases and Law Decisions of 2020 Mean to the PractitionerTune in for analysis from Greenberg Traurig shareholders Bernadette Rappold and Christopher Torres on some of the most significant environmental enforcement, litigation, and agency decisions and actions in 2020. They review the EPA’s National Compliance Initiatives and outline key takeaways from notable civil and criminal cases and settlements involving the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. They also break down two notable environmental Supreme Court rulings and what those decisions mean to the legal practitioner.
2021-04-2642 minWorkplace Safety ReviewEpisode 14: Interview with Mark Rothstein, University of Louisville ProfessorIn this episode, Michael Taylor, chair of Greenberg Traurig's Occupational Safety and Health Group, interviews Mark Rothstein, University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law and the School of Medicine Director. Professor Rothstein discusses employer mandated vaccines dealing with COVID-19
2021-04-1433 minGood In PracticeCourageous Conversation: Taking Action on Criminal Justice ReformThis episode features the President/CEO of Unincarcerated Minds, Inc. Bobby Harris; Greenberg Traurig Government Law & Policy Shareholder Karen M. Kennard; and Caroline Heller who discuss the social issue of criminal justice reform as it relates to wrongful convictions and rehabilitation of the incarcerated. Moderated by Greenberg Traurig Shareholder and Chief Diversity Officer Nikki Lewis Simon, the group discusses ideas for tangible actions that can be taken through legal pro bono work and more to create lasting impact.
2021-04-1342 minE2 Law PodcastBringing new disinfectants to market: a primer on FIFRA dos and dont'sGreenberg Traurig Shareholder Bernadette Rappold and her guest, Travis Kline, Geosyntec’s Senior Principal Toxicologist, discuss the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act or FIFRA. Listen as they offer tips and pointers for bringing disinfectants to market – especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss what to avoid and provide suggestions for navigating the highly data-dependent steps through this complex regulatory process of registration, permits, labeling, testing, and application submission.
2021-04-0731 minGood In PracticeCommitted to Community: East Harlem Tutorial Program (Pt. 2)In the final episode of this two-part series, Heller continues her conversation with East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP) CEO Jeff Ginsburg and Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Real Estate Practice Stephen L. Rabinowitz. Ginsburg and Rabinowitz detail what it has been like working together to support the East Harlem community, the importance of understanding and serving the communities in which we live, and how critical the GT-EHTP partnership has been for the organization and the community at large.
2021-03-3022 minGreenberg Traurig's Legal Food TalkEpisode 05: Breaking Down the Beverage World with BevNETIn this episode of Greenberg Traurig’s Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow is joined by Ray Latiff, Managing Editor/Producer at BevNET and host of BevNET’s Taste Radio podcast, to talk about the world of beverages. They first break down the recent travails of their favorite English Premier League football club, Manchester United, and the Marvel universe before diving into beverage talk. Justin and Ray talk about the progression of the Taste Radio podcast, how BevNET has pivoted during the pandemic, and trends in the beverage industry. Pop open your favorite beverage, settle back, and listen in.
2021-03-2546 minGreenberg Traurig's Legal Food TalkEpisode 04: Weighing in on Weight-Loss ClaimsIn this episode of Greenberg Traurig’s Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow is joined by Greenberg Traurig’s Michael Goodman, who advises clients on FDA regulatory compliance in various industries including food & beverage. The two weigh in on the world of weight loss claims, including weight-loss products catered to New Year’s resolution goals. Justin and Michael also address the FTC’s and the FDA’s heightened interest and scrutiny of such claims and the need for strong substantiation of such claims. They break down some of the common advertising techniques like “Before and After” pictures and consumer testimonials and...
2021-03-1636 minGood In PracticeCommitted to Community: East Harlem Tutorial ProgramIn this episode, Host Caroline Heller is joined by East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP) CEO Jeff Ginsburg and Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Real Estate Practice Stephen L. Rabinowitz. The first in a two-part interview, Ginsburg details how the local organization supports its community in East Harlem and Rabinowitz shares his involvement in the organization and how Greenberg Traurig supports EHTP’s growth.
2021-03-1627 minWorkplace Safety ReviewEpisode 11: Diversity in the Environmental, Health, & Safety Community – What Needs to Be Done?In this episode, Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s OSHA Practice Michael T. Taylor speaks with Francene Diehl, Corporate Director of Safety for Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. Diehl discusses her own experience as an environmental, healthy, and safety professional, and how to increase diversity in the industry.
2021-03-0428 minGreenberg Traurig's Legal Food TalkEpisode 03: The Growing Business of AgribusinessIn this episode of Greenberg Traurig’s Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow welcomes colleague Arleen Nand, chair of the firm’s Global Agribusiness Practice. Justin and Arleen talk about the different sectors of the Agribusiness world, challenges during COVID-19 for the industry, and the outlook in 2021 under the new Biden Administration. And, of course, with Arleen hailing from Minnesota, a little Minnesota weather talk thrown in for good measure as well.
2021-03-0224 minGood In PracticeLobbying For a CauseIn this episode of Good in Practice, Host Caroline Heller is joined by Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Elisabeth Ross Hadley and Senior Director Agustin G. Corbella. Hadley and Corbella share how lobbyists can offer unique insight in pro bono cases, their work with the Tahirih Justice Center, and how they helped end the practice of child marriage in Texas and Florida.
2021-03-0235 minGood In PracticePro Bono & Its Importance, A View From Legal LeadersIn this episode, Caroline speaks with Greenberg Traurig’s CEO Brian Duffy and its Co-Presidents Brad Kaufman and Ernest Greer. The four discuss the critical role pro bono plays in times of crisis, especially in light of COVID-19; personal experiences that drive Brian, Brad, and Ernest to prioritize pro bono at the firm; Greenberg Traurig’s collaboration with clients and the community on pro bono work; and why these firm leaders focus on “doing well by doing good.”
2021-02-0221 minWorkplace Safety ReviewEpisode 9: A Look Ahead at 2021 - More of the Same for EHS or a Whole New Ballgame?Greenberg Traurig’s Michael T. Taylor and Adam Roseman review the bellwether events of 2020 and what environment, health, and safety (EHS) professionals can expect in terms of regulatory and enforcement actions and trends under the new Biden Administration.
2021-01-2134 minGood In PracticeWellspring Living & its Work to Help Survivors of Human TraffickingIn this episode, Heller is joined by Wellspring Living’s Founder and Executive Director, Mary Francis Bowley, and colleagues from the firm’s Atlanta office, Associate Christopher Walker, who has provided pro bono work for Wellspring Living, and Marketing Director August Trammell, who is a current board member of the organization. The episode delves into how Wellspring Living came to be; the needs it addresses of those who are survivors of sexual abuse, trafficking, and exploitation; and how Greenberg Traurig’s Atlanta office not only supports the organization but helps individual women in its programs. Atlanta’s Managing Sh...
2021-01-1930 minGTDRIVES: Dynamic DialoguesEp 4: A Courageous Conversation with Karen Kennard, Part TwoGreenberg Traurig Shareholder Karen Kennard shares more of her personal connection to criminal justice reform. She and her family have been involved with the Innocence Project of Texas for more than a decade. Kennard’s oldest brother, Tim Cole, was wrongfully convicted of rape more than two decades ago and died in prison in 1999, at the age of 39. In 2009, DNA testing proved his innocence, and he was the first person in Texas to receive a posthumous exoneration and posthumous pardon. In addition, the Texas exoneration compensation system and the Texas Innocence Commission are named in his honor.
2021-01-0823 minWorkplace Safety ReviewEpisode 8: Interview with Doug Parker, Cal-OSHA ChiefIn this episode, Greenberg Traurig's Michael T. Taylor, Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Group, and Adam Roseman speak to Doug Parker, Cal-OSHA Chief, about the ins and outs of Cal-OSHA, his first 15 months as chief, and what Cal-OSHA is planning for 2021.
2021-01-0723 minGood In PracticeA Year in Review: Pro Bono Work in 2020In episode 5 of Good in Practice, host Caroline J. Heller takes a look back at 2020 and describes Greenberg Traurig’s pro bono efforts amid a difficult year. Specifically, Heller highlights the recipients of the firm’s pro bono awards and their impactful work in 2020.
2021-01-0525 minGTDRIVES: Dynamic DialoguesEp 3: A Courageous Conversation with Karen Kennard, Part OneThis episode continues Greenberg Traurig’s Courageous Conversations series, where members of the firm and others share parts of their journeys. Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Karen Kennard shares her personal connection to criminal justice reform. She and her family have been involved with the Innocence Project of Texas for more than a decade. Kennard’s oldest brother, Tim Cole, was wrongfully convicted of rape more than two decades ago and died in prison in 1999, at the age of 39. In 2009, DNA testing proved his innocence, and he was the first person in Texas to receive a posthumous exoneration and posthumous pardon. In a...
2020-12-1023 minGood In PracticePro Bono & Its Impact in Mexico CityIn episode 4 of Good in Practice, Host Caroline J. Heller is joined by Elba B. Gutiérrez, Greenberg Traurig associate and the pro bono coordinator in the firm’s Mexico City office. Their conversation highlights the differences between pro bono work in the U.S. and Mexico, the impact the firm has made through pro bono work, and how the office partners with local organizations and other law firms to continue to support the community.
2020-12-0823 minThe Performance ReviewEpisode 5: Crime Doesn’t Pay: White Collar Crime in the WorkplaceJoin Ryan and Philip as they explore the intersection of employment and white collar crime with Todd Pickles, former Assistant U.S. Attorney and current of Counsel here at Greenberg Traurig.
2020-12-0231 minGood In PracticeA ‘Perfect Storm’ of Injustice (Pt. 3)In episode 3, the Greenberg Traurig shareholders who led the firm’s team representing Theophalis Wilson, Kelly Dobbs Bunting and Brian T. Feeney, return as guests. Host Caroline J. Heller, Bunting, Feeney, and Wilson discuss the challenges they faced, what eventually led to a break in their case, and reflect on the day Wilson was eventually exonerated, Jan. 21, 2020. The three-part “Perfect Storm” tells the story of Theophalis Wilson who was wrongfully-convicted and incarcerated for 28 years before being fully exonerated in January 2020. Greenberg Traurig represented Wilson in his fight for innocence alongside the non-profit public interest law firm Phi...
2020-11-2434 minWorkplace Safety ReviewEpisode 7: Accident Investigations: What You Need to KnowIn episode seven of Workplace Safety Review, Greenberg Traurig’s OSHA podcast, host Mike Taylor interviews Quentin Baker, President of Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants. The two discuss accident investigations and what they entail. Quentin Baker has over 40 years’ experience in in the fields of combustion, explosions, and blast effects. He has investigated over 120 explosion incidents in a wide variety of industries. Workplace Safety Review, is a Greenberg Traurig Podcast, hosted by Michael Taylor, Chair of the firm’s OSHA Group. Taylor interviews influential environmental, health, and safety professionals across the country in a broad range of...
2020-11-2326 minE2 Law PodcastWhat A Biden Administration Means for New York Environmental and Energy Policy | Empire Environmental Mini-Series (Pt. 4)With former Vice-President Joe Biden declared President-Elect on Nov. 7, 2020, Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Steven C. Russo and Zackary D. Knaub discuss how the new administration may impact energy and environmental law in New York. The two discuss how Biden's election could unleash a flurry of new infrastructure projects, prioritize climate change and renewable energy, and increase enforcement of environmental law and regulations in the state.
2020-11-1026 minGood In PracticeA ‘Perfect Storm’ of Injustice (Pt. 2)Episode two, “A ‘Perfect Storm’ of Injustice (Pt 2),” picks up where episode one left off – Theophalis “Bilaal” Wilson was wrongfully-convicted and sentenced to life in prison. The second part of a three-part interview, Host Caroline Heller and Bilaal talk about what life was like during his 28-years in prison, how he maintained his innocence, and what led to meeting Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Kelly Dobbs Bunting and Brian T. Feeney, who also join as guests on this episode.
2020-11-0923 minGTDRIVES: Dynamic DialoguesEp 2: A Courageous Conversation with A. Michael Pratt: Part Two.Greenberg Traurig’s Chief Diversity Officer Nikki Lewis Simon, a Shareholder with the firm, engages in part two of a “Courageous Conversation” with A. Michael Pratt, an accomplished litigator at GT and a leader in Philadelphia’s legal and civic communities. This two-part “Courageous Conversations” episode is part of a highlight of Michael’s ALM Op-Ed, “A Black Father’s Letter to His Black Son: ‘My Mission is to Keep You Safe’” that captured the inescapable duality of celebrating his son’s college graduation marked by the pain and sadness of grieving the death of George Floyd and so many others. Michael and Nik...
2020-10-3024 minThe Performance ReviewEpisode 2: Gig Economy Alphanumeric Soup: AB-5, AB-2257, Prop 22 - The ongoing battle over the gig economy and independent contractors in CaliforniaGreenberg Traurig labor & employment attorneys Ryan Bykerk and Philip Person interview guest Rina Wang, Head of Legal at Silvaco, Inc., and discuss all things independent contractors: AB 5, recent changes to independent contractor legislation, the latest case law, and Prop 22, the ballot measure that could change it all.
2020-10-0727 minGTDRIVES: Dynamic DialoguesEp 1: A Courageous Conversation with A. Michael Pratt: Part OneGreenberg Traurig’s Chief Diversity Officer Nikki Lewis Simon, a Shareholder with the firm, engages in a “Courageous Conversation” with A. Michael Pratt, an accomplished litigator at GT and a leader in Philadelphia’s legal and civic communities. This two-part “Courageous Conversations” episode is part of a highlight of Michael’s ALM Op-Ed, “A Black Father’s Letter to His Black Son: ‘My Mission is to Keep You Safe’” that captured the inescapable duality of celebrating his son’s college graduation marked by the pain and sadness of grieving the death of George Floyd and so many others. Michael and Nikki discuss Michael’s...
2020-10-0218 minE2 Law PodcastHow Equine Law is Hurdling COVID-19 | Getting Through Mini-Series (Pt. 5)In part 5 of the Getting Through mini-series, Shareholder Michael A. Nicodema discusses equestrian law, its intersections with environmental law, industry-specific challenges and legal issues arising during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the industry and Greenberg Traurig’s industry team have adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Environmental Shareholder Bernadette M. Rappold hosts the episode.
2020-09-2318 minThe Performance ReviewEpisode 1: 2020, A Snapshot ReviewGreenberg Traurig labor & employment attorneys, Ryan Bykerk and Philip Person, provide their review on the major California employment topics so far in 2020, including COVID-19, upcoming legislation, and other important subjects that impact the workplace.
2020-09-1825 minGT ABC PodcastGT ABC Episode Three: Bribes and Washing Money, What Do They Have in Common?In Episode 3 of Greenberg Traurig's ABC Podcast, host Cuneyt Akay, Administrative Shareholder of the firm's Denver office and member of the White Collar Defense & Special Investigations Practice and special guests discuss the intersection between money laundering and anti-corruption. Special guests in this episode are Kyle Freeny, a Shareholder and member of GT’s White Collar Defense & Special Investigations Practice and a former federal prosecutor for the Special Counsel’s Office and former member of the DOJ’s Criminal Division’s Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS), as well as Michael Marinelli, Shareholder and member of GT’s White Collar Def...
2020-08-1821 minGT ABC PodcastGT ABC Episode Two: ABCs of DOJ’s Corporate Compliance EvaluationIn Episode 2 of Greenberg Traurig's ABC Podcast, host Cuneyt Akay, Administrative Shareholder of the firm's Denver office and member of the White Collar Defense & Special Investigations Practice and special guest Michael Marinelli, Shareholder and member of GT’s White Collar Defense & Special Investigations Practice, provide a summary of recent revisions to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Program guidance, along with some key takeaways for compliance professionals from these revisions
2020-08-0415 minGT ABC PodcastGT ABC Episode One: The ABCs of Recent FCPA EnforcementThe GT ABC Podcast is presented by host Cuneyt Akay, Administrative Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig. This episode provides a summary of corporate and individual FCPA enforcement cases and trends over the last 18 months. In addition, the episode provides compliance suggestions to help companies mitigate risk based on these recent enforcement cases.
2020-07-1621 minWorkplace Safety ReviewEpisode 4: Interview with Greg Richey of Colden Corporation on COVID-19 and Returning to Work, the Non-EssentialsGreenberg Traurig’s Mike Taylor and Adam Roseman interview Greg Richey of Colden Corporation regarding OSHA’s recent guidance to the regulated community on non-essential workers coming back to work. They discuss how an employer would detect COVID-19 in the workplace, preventative measures to consider including PPE for employees and sanitizing, and OSHA citations, and more.
2020-07-1634 min
E2 Law PodcastLegal Environmental Insights: Getting Through Episode 4, Implementing Protection Measures as Employees Return to WorkIn episode four, Shareholder Michael T. Taylor discusses myriad occupational health and safety considerations as employers reopen their businesses and restart operations. Taylor, who serves as chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Occupational Safety and Health Practice, focuses on the factors that may influence a business’s decision to select and implement appropriate control measures. Environmental Shareholder Bernadette M. Rappold hosts the episode.
2020-06-2612 minWorkplace Safety ReviewEpisode 2: Interview with Mike Hazzan, from Acutech Consulting, on PSM Auditing During the COVID-19 PandemicHost Michael Taylor, Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s OSHA Group, interviews Mike Hazzan of Acutech Consulting for episode two of the Work Place Safety Review, a Greenberg Traurig podcast. Taylor asks Hazzan questions regarding how COVID-19 is impacting PSM Auditing, including implementing virtual audits.
2020-06-1128 min
Workplace Safety ReviewEpisode 1: Interview with NIOSH Director John Howard on COVID-19’s Impact on Workplace SafetyHost Michael Taylor, Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s OSHA Group, interviews John Howard, Director at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health for episode one of the Work Place Safety Review, a Greenberg Traurig podcast. Taylor asks Howard questions regarding the realities of workplace safety in the face of COVID-19, including the difficulty of determining whether the virus is actually in the workplace, OSHA/NIOSH/CDC guidance regarding how to protect employees returning to work, personal protective equipment, the feasibility and enforcement of social distancing, as well as other aspects of returning to work that employers may be co...
2020-06-0241 min
E2 Law PodcastLegal Environmental Insights: Getting Through Episode 3, Before Making Pandemic Response Products, Consider Environmental RegulationsGreenberg Traurig Environmental Shareholder Bernadette Rappold interviews her colleagues, Jillian Kirn and Candee Wilde, about the environmental compliance regulations companies should consider if they intend to shift their production. process. Visit www.gtlaw.com/environmental for more information.
2020-05-2109 min
E2 Law PodcastLegal Environmental Insights, Getting Through - Episode one: EPA & Enforcement Discretion During COVID-19Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Bernadette Rappold is the host of the Legal Environmental Insight’s mini-series, Getting Through, addressing environmental concerns in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Episode 1, Bern discusses the recent EPA announcement granting enforcement discretion for virtually all civil violations of federal environmental laws during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-1407 min
Trade Secret Law Evolution PodcastEpisode 01: PilotHosts Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Jordan Grotzinger and Associate Jena MacCabe welcome you to the podcast! Link to disclosure statement here. Show notes: A trade secret is comprised of information that (1) is not generally known, (2) has independent economic value from its secrecy, and (3) is subject to reasonable efforts to maintain its secrecy. Misappropriation is (1) acquisition a trade secret by improper means, or (2) disclosure or use of the trade secret without the owner's consent by someone who (i) acquired it by improper means, or (ii) knew that it was acquired by improper means...
2019-06-2520 min
Questions for Lawyers & CandidatesJeff Adelman interviews Brian Koch of Greenberg Traurig regarding corporate litigationeff's guest is business attorney Brian Koch of Greenberg Traurig in Ft. Lauderdale who will be discussing employment law, contract disputes, and non-compete agreements LIVE on Facebook. Brian is a shareholder in the firm's Fort Lauderdale Litigation Practice and has a diverse commercial litigation practice. Brian has represented regional, national and international clients in state and federal courts. For more information about Brian Koch and his practice, go to https://www.gtlaw.com/en/professionals/k/koch-brian-h
2019-05-0130 min