Legal Listening: The Fox Rothschild Llp Podcast

Episode One: Get Refusal Talk Domestic abuse comes in all forms, and in the Jewish faith, it can potentially manifest as a “Get refusal,” where a husband refuses to release the spouse and free them to remarry. In this inaugural episode, Eliana is joined by Keshet Starr, Executive Director of the Organization for Resolution of Agunot (ORA), a nonprofit organization that seeks to eliminate abuse from the Jewish divorce process, with a particular focus on advocacy for the timely and unconditional issuance of a Get. They explore the causes for and solutions to resolving Get refusals within the Orthodox Jewish community and explain the critical role that an experienced legal team can play in guiding the process.

Episode Eighteen: A Deep Dive Into Antitrust Violations and the Procurement Collusion Strike Force Unwittingly walking into an antitrust violation can be easier than it seems. In our latest podcast episode, listen as Fox Rothschild partners Ryan Becker and Kristen Broz explore the recent spike in enforcement activity by the Justice Department’s Procurement Collusion Strike Force. The duo also share PCSF’s upcoming priorities, as well as offer tips to government contractors to help avoid actions that could potentially violate the Sherman Antitrust Act.

ESG-related consumer protection class actions are an increasing trend in federal courts. Maureen Mitchell, a partner in Fox Rothschild’s Environmental Litigation Practice, joins podcast host David Colvin, Co-Chair of the firm’s ESG Practice Group, for a deep dive into a recent case before the Superior Court of the District of Columbia: Earth Island Institute v. The Coca-Cola Company. This must-listen episode also explores the reasons for the uptick in ESG litigation alleging violations of consumer protection statutes and suggests best practices for companies looking to minimize risk when publicizing their ethos on environmental sustainability.

Episode Four With a recession looming, learn how and why communication with stakeholders can help companies minimize legal risks.

Construction was Eddie Stewart’s first job, and he never looked back. Now President and CEO of Caddell Construction, Eddie shares his insights from 40+ years in the industry with Dirk Haire, Co-Chair of Fox Rothschild’s national Construction Law Practice, and Brian Perlberg of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Together, they discuss Eddie’s views on the workforce, inflation and supply chain problems that are plaguing construction, as well what the future holds with the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. Eddie also explains how stumbling into a mentorship was the best move of his career and gives advice on how to succeed as a construction executive.

New Department of Labor regulations go into effect on January 30, 2023 that permit plan fiduciaries to consider ESG factors in retirement plans. José Jara, counsel in Fox Rothschild’s ERISA Litigation Practice, joins podcast host David Colvin, Co-Chair of the firm’s ESG Practice Group, to break down these new regs, titled “Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights.”

Episode Three Episode three discusses why boards and officers need to be particularly thoughtful about the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI. Stephanie and John will explain how DEI presents a truly unique set of legal concerns because companies can be faulted both for doing too little or for doing too much.

Episode Seventeen: The IRS Annual Dirty Dozen List: Avoiding Tax Scams and Schemes Dig into the IRS 2022 “Dirty Dozen” list of nefarious tax schemes with Matt Adams and Matt Lee, Co-Chairs of the firm’s White-Collar Criminal Defense and Regulatory Compliance Practice. They discuss these potential traps for the unwary, highlight current enforcement patterns and share other fraud trends on the horizon.

Episode Two Resnick and Fuller focus on the potential legal liabilities in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Together they discuss how the change in reproductive health law will impact company decisions on corporate culture and employee benefits, and the risks for directors and officers as they seek to adapt. A podcast series in collaboration with PLUS.

Listen as David Colvin and Karen Davis, Co-Chairs of Fox Rothschild’s Environmental, Social & Governance Practice Group, explore how local and national laws intersect with stakeholder desires in the ESG realm. Together, they theorize and discuss the future of ESG in the United States based on recent news and data.

The construction industry is often a family affair. Tracy Hart, President of Tarlton Corporation, shares how she grew in the industry, from attending AGC conferences during family vacations to running a construction company once owned by her grandfather. Interviewed by Dirk Haire, Co-Chair of Fox Rothschild’s national Construction Law Practice, and Brian Perlberg of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), the trio explore how current events shape the future of construction and how the industry continues to morph and pivot in today’s economic environment.

Episode Sixteen: An Appealing Conversation: Insights From a Former Court of Appeals Judge Podcast guest Marsha Piccone, Co-Chair of Fox Rothchild’s Appellate Practice and a former judge on the Colorado Court of Appeals, is well-versed in the process. She joins host Matt Adams, Co-Chair of the firm’s White-Collar Criminal Defense and Regulatory Compliance Practice, for a discussion on how to think a few steps ahead and establish a record that will come in handy down the road.

Episode One Resnick and Fuller focus on two shareholder lawsuits that illustrate the impact of COVID on the responsibilities of board members and how the unprecedented disruptions brought on by the pandemic can be used against Directors and Officers. A podcast series in collaboration with PLUS.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Erika Levin joins host Sahara Pynes to discuss how Erika’s Brazilian roots inform and enhance her practice.

Episode Fifteen: Compliance: On the Minds of In-House Counsel This episode, which will resonate with listeners regardless of the industry in which they may operate, features Ricardo Solano, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at CareOne. He joins host Matt Adams, Co-Chair of the firm’s White-Collar Criminal Defense and Regulatory Compliance Practice, to discuss the complex patchwork of legal, ethical and professional standards in-house counsel navigates on a daily basis.

Alicia Fazio and Amanda Levit, the duo behind The Agency Worx, a strategic staffing and workforce solution provider, join Sahara to discuss talent management and how the pandemic has changed the talent market.

Episode Fourteen: Follow the Money This episode, which highlights the intersection of criminal conduct and financial forensic investigations, features Michael Shanahan, Senior Director of Alvarez & Marsal's Dispute and Investigations Practice. He and host Matthew Lee, Co-Chair of the White-Collar Criminal Defense and Regulatory Compliance Practice at Fox Rothschild, discuss the role of receivers in following the money, marshalling assets and recovering assets for victims of fraud.

Host David Colvin, Co-Chair of Fox Rothschild’s Environmental, Social & Governance Practice Group, is joined once again by firm colleague and environmental law attorney Adam Cutler. Together, they discuss a variety of companywide recycling considerations and practices and highlight the steps Fox Rothschild has implemented to strengthen its waste management efforts.

Companies that wish to differentiate themselves in the marketplace can use supply chain transparency to their ESG advantage. With an accurate and precise map of all their suppliers, businesses are better prepared to meet increasing compliance demands and consumer preferences and to rise above the reputational risk that can hamper companies with unknowingly problematic suppliers. Host David Colvin, Co-Chair of Fox Rothschild’s Environmental, Social & Governance Practice Group, is joined by Leo Bonanni, Ph.D. in this latest episode. Dr. Bonanni is the founder and CEO of Sourcemap, a software program that maps and monitors a company’s supply chain to help guard against a host of potential ESG issues: deforestation, forced labor, counter-terrorism and more. Together, David and Dr. Bonanni explain the history and importance of supply chain transparency and how thinking of suppliers as part of your social network can lead to better understanding.

Episode Thirteen: The Science Behind Psychology in the Courtroom In this compelling episode, psychologist and trial consultant Ann Greeley, Ph.D., Vice President of the Northeast Division of DecisionQuest, joins host Matt Adams, Co-Chair of the firm’s White-Collar Criminal Defense and Regulatory Compliance Practice, to discuss the psychology behind successful jury selection and trial presentation.