Company investors and consequently, corporate boards, are acknowledging the importance of implementing good environmental, social, and governmental (“ESG”) policies to help mitigate risk, attract quality leadership, and...more
Our Asian markets expert, Paul Kim, joins the conversation with updates on the recovery efforts post-pandemic in Asia. We further explore China’s rise as a dominant figure in the world economy, the impact of the U.S.-China...more
12/8/2020
/ Asia ,
China ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Development ,
Health and Safety ,
Multinationals ,
Presidential Elections ,
Public Health ,
Trade Policy ,
Trade Relations ,
Trade Wars ,
US Trade Policies
For our Quarterly European check in, we’re looking at the latest updates with Brexit and the impact on multinational companies. We’re also discussing the regulation of Big Tech companies in the European Union (EU) and...more
The conversation about diversity and inclusion in the legal profession has become an increasingly significant and dire one. It’s time for the legal profession to take responsibility for implementing initiatives that ensure a...more
As European Union State aid rules evolve in their efforts to “level the playing field” among member states, we’re examining the impact of current events like COVID-19 and Brexit on general State aid rules and discussing...more
The Earth’s climate is changing. With unprecedented fires in California and the State’s litigation with the federal government, the Brazilian rainforest fires, and the aircraft industry’s inability to curb aircraft emissions,...more
11/4/2020
/ Air Pollution ,
Air Quality Standards ,
Airlines ,
Cap-and-Trade ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Clean Air Act ,
Climate Change ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Policies ,
Forestry ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Preemption ,
Transportation Industry ,
Wildfires
We are celebrating our 100th episode of the Nota Bene podcast by welcoming back our very first guest on the show, Scott Maberry, to examine the shifts over the past three years away from the world economic order that has...more
As we pivot into the next generation of technology for the 21st century, we’re taking a look at the only intellectual property rights to be mentioned in the U.S. Constitution – patents. We’re joined by Rob Masters to explore...more
10/6/2020
/ America Invents Act ,
Eligibility ,
Injunctions ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Inter Partes Review (IPR) Proceeding ,
Patent Filings ,
Patent Infringement ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patent-Eligible Subject Matter ,
Patents ,
Section 101 ,
Standard Essential Patents ,
Venue ,
Willful Infringement
The United States Supreme Court infrequently hears antitrust cases but when it decides to hear a case, the Court has the power to shape the framework of American antitrust laws. In this episode, we’re examining the...more
10/6/2020
/ Antitrust Violations ,
Appeals ,
Apple Inc v Pepper ,
Class Action ,
Direct Purchasers ,
Dismissals ,
Internet Retailers ,
iPhone ,
Mobile Apps ,
Monopolization ,
Reversal ,
SCOTUS
There is a massive transformation taking place with the U.S. energy infrastructure. As renewable energy increases in importance and continues to displace oil and gas, we’re taking a closer look at how North America’s energy...more
Antitrust litigation of cartels in the U.S. is a complex area of law that skilled attorneys must guide their clients through. To fully understand the nuances of this area of law, we’re exploring the development of the...more
While COVID-19 took the American capital markets by surprise, the resulting impact might be better than expected. We’re taking a look at how American capital markets are faring in these pandemic times, including a closer look...more
Multinational boards are facing a major dilemma in response to COVID and its impact on their business forecasting. Many companies are facing insolvency and are left to decide how to approach bankruptcy proceedings. We’re...more
8/28/2020
/ Board Meetings ,
Board of Directors ,
Breach of Duty ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Officers ,
Criminal Liability ,
Economic Downturn ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Financial Adviser ,
Financial Distress ,
Insolvency ,
Multinationals
Multinational companies face unique challenges when it comes to cybersecurity and privacy regulation compliance, especially those doing business in the European Union. Joining us to share his insight on how to best navigate...more
8/20/2020
/ Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
EU ,
Foreign Corporations ,
International Data Transfers ,
Multinationals ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Requirements
Nota Bene Episode 91: China Q3 Check In - Trade Wars, GDP Growth, Pandemic Comparatives, and Hong Kong with Michael Zhang
With tensions between the U.S. and China not likely to de-escalate any time soon, what is likely to...more
8/7/2020
/ C-Suite Executives ,
China ,
Colleges ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Downturn ,
Educational Institutions ,
Foreign Relations ,
Foreign Students ,
Hong Kong ,
Internet ,
Multinationals ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Trade Relations ,
Trade Retaliation ,
Trade Wars ,
Universities
While most agree that Congress must do something to help the U.S. economy and the American people, there is some disagreement as to how, when, and what needs to get done. That is precisely what we’re exploring in today’s...more
7/29/2020
/ Business Closures ,
Colleges ,
Congressional Committees ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Economic Downturn ,
Enforcement Authority ,
Federal Funding ,
Financial Assistance Policies ,
Financial Stimulus ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Law Enforcement ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Multinationals ,
Presidential Elections ,
Protests ,
Public Health ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Relief Measures ,
School Closures ,
School Districts ,
Small Business ,
Trump Administration ,
Unemployment Compensation System ,
Universities
There is a lot currently happening in the European Union. From the latest European Court opinions with respect to merger clearance, dominance violations, data protection and state aid to Brexit, we’re checking in with our...more
7/23/2020
/ Antitrust Violations ,
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
European Commission ,
Facebook ,
Germany ,
International Data Transfers ,
Mergers ,
Personal Data ,
State Aid ,
Technology Sector ,
Telecommunications ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
US-EU Safe Harbor Framework
We’re examining several topics that relate to competition regulation in a post-pandemic world. First, we’re exploring how the European Union (EU) is providing (or failing to provide) state aid to companies that need it. Then,...more
What is in store for companies that are on the cusp of financial distress and might be facing potential mergers and acquisitions (M&A) or liquidation? We’re discussing what buyers and sellers should keep in mind while...more
Almost five months after the first signs of the coronavirus outbreak in Asia, we’re checking in with our Asian markets expert, Paul Kim, to hear about the latest legal and economic developments in the fight against COVID-19...more
What is the next move in the China-U.S. trade war? Where does the U.S. currently stand, what changes in exports have been implemented since the beginning of the trade war, and how might the war impact the growth of the...more
The coronavirus pandemic has proven to be the most significant business crisis in global history. What will it take for multinational companies to aptly respond to the crisis while managing potential future harm from the...more
6/4/2020
/ Audits ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Crisis Management ,
Defense Production Act ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Loans ,
Investigations ,
OIG ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
Small Business Loans
With $3 trillion of stimulus money already disbursed and $3 trillion more scheduled to be distributed to the American people in the near future, we’re taking a look at the type of oversight provisions included in the CARES...more
5/29/2020
/ CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Loans ,
Financial Stimulus ,
Fraud ,
Insider Trading ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Relief Measures ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Whistleblowers
As Congress considers several proposed bills to help alleviate the impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. economy, we’re joined by returning guests Elizabeth Frazee and Jonathan Meyer to discuss the latest updates from the...more
Given the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic in the European Union (EU) and all over the world, we’re exploring the current economic and political climate of the various member states.
Joining Michael for this...more