
Troutman Pepper Locke Podcasts
Troutman Pepper Locke is a multinational law firm that produces podcasts discussing legal issues relevant to its clients. Episodes cover topics such as litigation, transactions, and regulatory matters. The podcast provides insights from attorneys on current legal developments.
Episodes

Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation — Preparing for 2027 — Trump Accounts
In this episode of Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation — Preparing for 2027, Jim Earle and Jeff Banish, attorneys in Troutman Pepper Locke’s Employee Benefits + Executive Compensation practice, break down Trump accounts, a new type of individual retirement account established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act designed to build long-term wealth for children. Jim and Jeff walk through wh

Strategic Alignment With Collaboration Is Essential to a Life Sciences M&A Exit
As many life sciences companies prepare for strategic exits, existing collaboration partners can make or break the deal. Join Troutman Pepper Locke Partners Mindy Rudolph and Mandy Hassan as they discuss how targets can navigate M&A transactions when key assets are tied up in complex licensing and collaboration arrangements. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa

Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Preparing for 2026 – Mandatory Roth and Optional Super Catch-Up Contributions
In this installment of our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Preparing For 2026 series, hosts Constance Brewster and Jeff Banish walk employers through the new rules on mandatory Roth catch-up contributions and the optional "super catch-up contributions," as we approach 2026. This episode distills what's changing, who's affected, updated limits for 2026, and practical steps plan sponsor

Key Advantages of Using REITs by Funds for Foreign Investors
Welcome back to "The Tax Blueprint: Structuring Funds, Joint Ventures, and REITs." In the third episode of our three-part series, hosts Saba Ashraf, Aresh Homayoun, and Tom Phelan explore the advantages that may be offered to foreign investors in U.S. real estate funds by using REITs.This episode discusses how REITs can be utilized to minimize U.S. tax return filing obligations and tax liabilities

Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Preparing for 2026 – Top Five Health and Welfare Updates
Join Lydia Parker and Laura Ferguson, partners in Troutman Pepper Locke's Employee Benefits + Executive Compensation Practice, as they discuss the top five health and welfare updates from 2025 to prepare you for 2026, from significant legislative changes to emerging litigation trends that are reshaping the landscape for plan sponsors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com f

Key Advantages of Using REITs by Funds for Tax-Exempt Investors
Welcome back to "The Tax Blueprint: Structuring Funds, Joint Ventures, and REITs." In the second episode of our three-part series, hosts Saba Ashraf, Aresh Homayoun, and Tom Phelan explore the unique advantages real estate funds can offer to tax-exempt investors – including pension plans, university endowments, private foundations, and IRAs.This episode discusses key strategies for tax-exempt inve

Key Advantages of Using REITs by Funds for US Individuals and GP Stakeholders
Join hosts Saba Ashraf, Aresh Homayoun, and Tom Phelan for the inaugural episode of The Tax Blueprint: Structuring Funds, Joint Ventures, and REITs. This episode kicks off a three-part series exploring the strategic advantages of real estate investment trusts (REITs) for various investor groups. We explore the benefits for U.S. individuals, with a special focus on members of general partner (GP) e

From Legislation to Implementation: Understanding Section 1202 Changes
Join Troutman Pepper Locke Partners Morgan Klinzing and Jay Jumper, along with Independence Capital Partners President and CFO Eric Emrich, as they delve into the intricacies of Internal Revenue Code Section 1202, commonly known as the qualified small business stock exclusion. In this insightful episode, the hosts explore the transformative changes brought about by the taxpayer-favorable enhanceme

Navigating Legal Strategies for Covering GLP-1s in Self-Insured Medical Plans
In this episode of Troutman Pepper Locke's Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation podcast, hosts Lydia Parker and Lynne Wakefield explore the complex legal landscape surrounding the coverage of GLP-1s prescribed for weight loss purposes within self-insured medical plans. As these medications gain popularity, plan sponsors face the challenge of controlling costs while meeting participant dema

Medicaid Cuts: Potential Challenges and Legal Implications for Long-Term Care Facilities
Assisted Living and the Law, hosted by Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys Cal Stein and Emma Trivax, offers timely insights and practical advice on navigating the complex and evolving legal landscape of the long-term care industry.In this installment, Cal and Emma explore the potential impact of proposed Medicaid cuts on nursing homes and long-term care facilities. The discussion includes an overview

Key Takeaways From the OIG's New Compliance Guidance for Nursing Facilities
Assisted Living and the Law, hosted by Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys Cal Stein and Emma Trivax, offers timely insights and practical advice on navigating the complex and evolving legal landscape of the long-term care industry.In this installment, Cal and Emma explore the recently released Nursing Facility Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (ICPG) from the Office of Inspector G

Executive Compensation in Mergers and Acquisitions
In this installment of our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions podcast series, Partners Jeffery Banish and Joshua Gelfand discuss many of the complex issues surrounding employee benefits and executive compensation in M&A transactions. They cover key concerns, common pitfalls, and best practices relating to matters that are likely to arise in M&A

Preparing for CMS Staffing Mandates
Assisted Living and the Law, hosted by Troutman Pepper attorneys Cal Stein and Emma Trivax, offers timely insights and practical advice on navigating the complex and evolving legal landscape of the long-term care industry.In this installment, Cal and Emma dive into the staffing mandates issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). They discuss the background and specifics of these

Private Equity Investment in Long-Term Care
Assisted Living and the Law, hosted by Troutman Pepper attorneys Cal Stein and Emma Trivax, offers timely insights and practical advice on navigating the complex and evolving legal landscape of the long-term care industry.In this installment, Cal and Emma are joined by Partner Joe Kadlec to discuss the role of private equity investment in the long-term care industry. Topics include potential benef

Antitrust Considerations in Long-Term Care
Assisted Living and the Law, hosted by Troutman Pepper attorneys Cal Stein and Emma Trivax, offers timely insights and practical advice on navigating the complex and evolving legal landscape of the long-term care industry.In this installment, Cal and Emma are joined by Partners Melissa O'Donnell and Mike Hartman to discuss the intricacies of antitrust considerations within the long-term care space

Current Executive Compensation Trends in Private Equity Transactions
In this installment of our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions podcast series, Troutman Pepper Partners Joshua Gelfand and Michael Crumbock discuss current executive compensation trends and issues in the private equity M&A space, including employment contracts, severance, and equity compensation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.

Regulatory Uncertainty: Benefits-Related Legal Challenges in a Post-Chevron World
In this installment of our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation podcast series, Troutman Pepper Partners Jim Earle, Lynne Wakefield, and Lydia Parker discuss the impact of the Supreme Court's decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo on benefits-related regulations, including the Department of Labor's Fiduciary Rule; environmental, social, and governance regulations; protections bas

Multiemployer Pension Plans in Mergers and Acquisitions
In this insightful episode of our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions podcast series, attorneys Paul Porretta and Christopher Stock delve into the complex world of multiemployer pension plans. They discuss critical considerations for businesses contemplating the purchase of entities that contribute to these plans. Topics include evaluating the im

Long-Term Part-Time Employee Eligibility Rules Now in Effect
In the companion podcast to our recently published client advisory, Troutman Pepper Partners Emily Zimmer and Constance Brewster delve into the intricacies of the SECURE Act, also known as SECURE 1.0, and its successor, SECURE 2.0. They discuss the significant changes brought by these rules, the proposed regulations issued to clarify how these rules are applied, and the steps company-sponsored pla

A 2024 Economic Outlook
In this podcast episode, Genna Garver, a partner in the firm's Investment Funds + Investment Management Services practice, interviews Constance Hunter, a renowned economist known for her accurate predictions of important market and economic inflection points. Constance discusses MacroPolicy Perspective's unique approach to macroeconomics and shares her global economic outlook for 2024. Constance a

Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation: Getting Ready for 2024 – Top-Hat Plans
In the final installment of our three-part Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation podcast miniseries, hosts Jim Earle and Josh Gelfand discuss the basics of top-hat plans — what they are and the necessary steps to ensure ERISA compliance.We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our annual webinar in September 2024, which will provide a comprehensive look at the future landscape of

Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation: Getting Ready for 2024 - Health and Welfare Plan Developments
In the second episode of our three-part Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation podcast miniseries, hosts Lynne Wakefield and Lydia Parker discuss key health and welfare plan developments as we close out 2023 and head into 2024.Stay tuned for next week’s episode, where hosts Jim Earle and Josh Gelfand will cover the basics of top-hat plans and what you need to do to ensure ERISA compliance.We

Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation: Getting Ready for 2024 - Qualified Plans
In the inaugural episode of Troutman Pepper's three-part Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation podcast miniseries, hosts Lynne Wakefield, Constance Brewster, and Brianna Hourihan discuss recent legislative developments and pressing issues in the qualified retirement plan space. They delve into the key provisions of SECURE 2.0, proposed regulations on the use of forfeitures, the expansion of

New SEC Private Funds Rules – What Is Happening and What You Need to Know
On August 23, the Securities and Exchange Commission finalized the Private Funds Rules. Listen to Troutman Pepper Partner Genna Garver and Fairview General Counsel and Executive Vice President Amber Allen as they discuss the new rules. Topics covered include relief regarding some of the final changes versus the proposed version, potential headaches for clients, surprises, and recommended next step

Personal Devices and Messaging: Evolving Compliance Concerns and Best Practices
With methods of professional communication constantly evolving, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently revised its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs to address how prosecutors should evaluate the ways that companies are accounting for these developing risks. Corporate policies and procedures must keep pace with these changes as professional communication shifts to personal devices

Lessons Learned: A Government Litigation Case Study
Allegations of a sprawling poultry price-fixing scheme affecting millions of Americans. An “unheard-of” three trials. Two mistrials. The Assistant Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division personally explaining to the judge why a third trial would be necessary. And finally, one acquittal.The above elements of U.S. v. Penn, et. al. — a DOJ criminal price-fixing ca

New DOJ Guidance Tightens Corporate Enforcement Strategy
Join Troutman Pepper White Collar and Government Investigation Partners Callan Stein, Miranda Hooker, and Allison DeLaurentis for a podcast discussion on the DOJ's updated guidelines regarding corporate criminal enforcement. These guidelines take a tougher stance on white collar crime and a more aggressive approach to prosecution. During this podcast, our speakers summarize the guidance and revisi

Private Equity and Delaware Law – Part Two
Troutman Pepper attorneys Chris Chuff and Taylor Bartholomew are well-versed in M&A transactions that involve Delaware law. In the second episode of this two-part series, Chris and Taylor discuss the rules of the road for fraud as they relate to private equity acquisitions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da

Private Equity and Delaware Law – Part One
Troutman Pepper attorneys Chris Chuff and Taylor Bartholomew are well-versed in M&A transactions that involve Delaware law. In the first episode of this two-part series, Chris and Taylor discuss drafting considerations for holding company operating agreements in private equity acquisitions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and u

Opportunities and Optimism: M&A Deal Trends
Troutman Pepper Private Equity Partner Alec Watson recently moderated a panel at the ACG Atlanta M&A South Conference. In this podcast, Alec and fellow Partner Jeremy Levy discuss the following panel topics and takeaways:
• 2021 year-end review from a buy-side vs sell-side perspective
• Trends in deal processes
• Rep and Warranty insurance update
• COVID-19 effects on deal-making
• Macro-

Anatomy of a Successful Motion to Dismiss in RICO Case
Rarely do civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO) claims get dismissed at the motion to dismiss stage, and seldom does it happen twice. Troutman Pepper recently represented a lobster business in Maine and its family of longtime owners facing significant civil RICO claims in federal court, and twice won the dismissal of virtually all of the RICO claims against them. Here, the

Nursing Home Visitation Guidance Updated to Reflect Vaccine
Nursing home residents’ ability to receive visitors has been strictly limited during the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of the increasing number of vaccinated residents and visitors, CMS and the CDC released updated guidance for nursing homes that provides a significant step toward resuming pre-pandemic visitation standards. This is welcomed news for nursing home residents and their families, many of

COVID-19 Commercial Leasing Trends Part Two
Troutman Pepper is producing a series of podcasts to discuss legal and business issues companies are confronting in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode, Troutman Pepper business litigation partners Brian Watt and Justin Weber discuss litigation trends regarding commercial leases arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode is moderated by Troutman Pepper real estate partner Gary

EpiPen RICO Ruling Opens Door for Private AKS Enforcement
A federal district court recently decided that private litigants may proceed in a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO) lawsuit predicated on violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). The plaintiffs allege that rebates paid by EpiPen manufacturer Mylan to various pharmacy benefit managers violate the AKS and increase list prices for wholesale purchasers. Although violations

De Novos During the Time of COVID-19
Troutman Pepper has produced a series of podcasts on legal and business issues faced by companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This episode features Troutman Pepper Financial Institutions lawyers Zayne Tweed (moderator) and James Stevens, who discuss de novo banks and “neo-banks” and some of the challenges faced while launching them during COVID-19 (which could be swapped out for any shock to the

Private Placement Life Insurance Discussion
In this podcast, Troutman Pepper Partners Gregory J. Nowak and Justin H. Brown join Brian Divack and Harvey Feinberg of The PPLI Group for a discussion about private placement life insurance as an estate planning and tax planning tool. The group also examines the impact of the upcoming Georgia Senate runoff races will have on estate planning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi

COVID-19 Commercial Leasing Trends Part One
Troutman Pepper is producing a series of podcasts on legal and business issues faced by companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This episode features Troutman Pepper Real Estate Partners Monique Lashbrook (moderator), Gary Knopf, and Hannah Dowd McPhelin, who discuss commercial leasing trends on terminating and renegotiating commercial leases during COVID-19. Specific topics include:
• Terminating

Board Diversity Discussion
With a hot national spotlight on issues of racial diversity, equality, and inclusion, the composition of corporate boards of directors faces increased scrutiny from the American public, legislators, and the plaintiffs’ bar. The plaintiffs’ bar fired its first shot in July 2020 with a shareholder derivative complaint against the board of a Fortune 100 company, claiming that the directors allegedly

Enforcing IP in a Pandemic
Moderna, a biotechnology company that is currently advancing a leading COVID-19 vaccine candidate, recently stated that it would not enforce its vaccine patents during the current health crisis. In light of this announcement, Troutman Pepper Intellectual Property partners Maia Harris, Andrew Zappia and Louis DelJuidice discuss enforcing IP during the pandemic. Their discussion analyzes patent enf

Using Regulation D Rule 506(c) to Raise Capital
Raising investment capital through private offerings has always been a challenge, especially for new and emerging investment managers. COVID-19 has exasperated this challenge by significantly limiting traditional means of marketing, especially in-person pitches and due diligence meetings. This podcast explores an alternative to traditional marketing by engaging in general solicitation and adverti

Summer Enforcement Review and Raising Money in a Pandemic
Every month Troutman Pepper partner Gregory J. Nowak hosts a webinar for West LegalEdcenter. This month, Greg was joined by Evan Katz for a candid review of the investment management space after the summer of 2020.
Topics covered:
recent enforcement actions by the SEC –
crypto and MCAs
CFTC compliance manual release and enforcement priorities
expenses and disclosure issues
raising capital in a p

A Conversation with Elite Sportswear
Pepper has a proud history of advising pioneering and innovative businesses around the country. That work has continued even during the current COVID-19 crisis. In this podcast series, we are profiling some of our clients that are stepping up to help society during the pandemic.
In this episode, Pepper partner Justin Weber has a conversation with Todd Kyriss EVP, Operations, and Matt Cowan, Chief

Reopening Commercial Buildings
Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton are producing a series of podcasts to discuss legal and business issues companies are confronting in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode, Troutman Sanders partner Gary Knopf, Pepper Hamilton partner Hannah Dowd McPhelin, and Lisa Mize, Senior Vice President of Property Management and Construction Services for Shorenstein, discuss considerations for

A Conversation with Georgetown University
At Pepper, we have a proud history of helping universities protect and commercialize the innovations and new discoveries developed on their campuses. That work has continued even during the current COVID-19 crisis. In this podcast series, we are profiling some of our clients that are stepping up to help society during the pandemic.
In this episode, Shelley Jones, a patent attorney in the Health Sc

COVID-19 Impact for Health & Welfare Plans
Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton are producing a series of podcasts to discuss employee benefits, executive compensation, and labor and employment issues that employers are confronting in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and considerations for employers as they navigate their response to those issues.
In this episode, Pepper Hamilton Counsel Rebecca Alperin and Troutman Sanders Counsel Lisa Sha

MAE Clauses
Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton are producing a series of podcasts to discuss litigation topics that have been brought to the forefront by the COVID-19 pandemic and how businesses might be able to prepare and respond.
In this episode, Troutman associate Sean Ehni leads a discussion on Material Adverse Effect (MAE) clauses. Sean is joined by Pepper partners Matt Adler and Joanna Cline, and Tr

Back to Work Issues
Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton are producing a series of podcasts to discuss employee benefits, executive compensation, and labor and employment issues that employers are confronting in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and considerations for employers as they navigate their response to those issues.
In this episode, Pepper of counsel Tracey Diamond discusses back to work issues for employers

Manufacturing Masks-Protective Equipment in the Age of COVID
Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton are producing a series of podcasts to discuss litigation topics that have been brought to the forefront by the COVID-19 pandemic and how businesses might be able to prepare and respond.
In this episode, Troutman Sanders partner Robert Browne talks about considerations for limiting liability for manufacturers of masks and other protective gear for healthcare pro

CARES Act – Retirement Plan Distributions and Loans
Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton are producing a series of podcasts to discuss employee benefits, executive compensation, and labor and employment issues that employers are confronting in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and considerations for employers as they navigate their response to those issues.
In this episode, Troutman Sanders partner Mamta Shah and Pepper Hamilton partner Paul Porretta

A Conversation With Consortium
In this podcast series, we spend time talking to some of our clients that are stepping up to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Pepper partner Peter Wakiyama has a discussion with Sam Payrovi, Chief Executive of Consortium. They discuss some good tips for an emerging company in general and how Consortium quickly transformed their business to be able to move forward during COVID-

The Impact On Litigation
Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton are producing a series of podcasts to discuss litigation topics that have been brought to the forefront by the COVID-19 pandemic and how businesses might be able to prepare and respond.
In this episode, Pepper Hamilton partner Amy Foerster focuses on the impact on litigation itself, both ongoing and newly filed cases. Joining Amy for this podcast include Peppe

Commercial Leases - Navigating a New Normal
Pepper partners Hannah McPhelin and Justin Weber join this podcast to discuss issues regarding commercial real estate leasing in light of COVID-19. They explore what is currently occurring in the marketplace, what legal issues tenants and landlords are raising during the pandemic and the framework for examining these issues, and practical ways to approach these situations. They also focus on what

Regulatory Takings and Executive Power to Seize Property
Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton are producing a series of podcasts to discuss litigation topics that have been brought to the forefront by the COVID-19 pandemic and how businesses might be able to prepare and respond.
In this episode, Pepper Hamilton partner Tambry Bradford focuses on regulatory takings and executive power to seize property during the COVID-19 crisis, focusing on business clo

Securities Litigation and Disclosure Issues
Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton are producing a series of podcasts to discuss litigation topics that have been brought to the forefront by the COVID-19 pandemic and how businesses might be able to prepare and respond.
In this episode, Pepper Hamilton litigation partner Doug Herrmann focuses on securities litigation and disclosure issues. Joining Doug are litigation partner Tim Mast and corpo

Liability Issues for Open Businesses During the Crisis
Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton are producing a series of podcasts to discuss litigation topics that have been brought to the forefront by the COVID-19 pandemic and how businesses might be able to prepare and respond.
In this episode, Troutman Sanders partner Brian Watt focuses on liability issues for businesses that remain open during the crisis with Troutman Sanders partners Matt Aaronson a

Force Majeure Provisions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton are producing a series of podcasts to discuss litigation topics that have been brought to the forefront by the COVID-19 pandemic and how businesses might be able to prepare and respond.
In this episode, Troutman Sanders partner Alex Peurach discusses force majeure provisions and other common law defenses to contractual performance with David Meadows and James W

Protecting Intellectual Property
Gregory J. Nowak, a partner and practice leader for hedge funds in Pepper Hamilton’s Private Fund Services Practice Group, hosts a series of candid, interactive webinar discussions for West LegalEdcenter on what is going on now in the investment management world, including issues that affect private funds and their managers.
For this discussion, Mr. Nowak is joined by Pepper attorneys Lori E. Harr

Investment Mgmt Roundtable Discussion - Regulatory Update
Gregory J. Nowak, a partner and practice leader for hedge funds in Pepper Hamilton’s Private Fund Services Practice Group, hosts a series of candid, interactive webinar discussions for West LegalEdcenter on what is going on now in the investment management world, including issues that affect private funds and their managers.
For this discussion, Mr. Nowak is joined by Pepper attorneys Jay A. Dubow

Investment Mgmt Roundtable Discussion – Data Privacy
Gregory J. Nowak, a partner and practice leader for hedge funds in Pepper Hamilton’s Private Fund Services Practice Group, hosts a series of candid, interactive webinar discussions for West LegalEdcenter on what is going on now in the investment management world, including issues that affect private funds and their managers.
For this discussion, Mr. Nowak is joined by Kirsten Bay of Cysurance and

Investment Mgmt Roundtable Discussion - Personal Estate Planning
Gregory J. Nowak, a partner and practice leader for hedge funds in Pepper Hamilton’s Private Fund Services Practice Group, hosts a series of candid, interactive webinar discussions for West LegalEdcenter on what is going on now in the investment management world, including issues that affect private funds and their managers.
In this discussion, Mr. Nowak is joined by Brian Divack, vice president o

Investment Mgmt Roundtable Discussion - Internet 3.0
Gregory J. Nowak, a partner and practice leader for hedge funds in Pepper Hamilton’s Private Fund Services Practice Group, hosts a series of candid, interactive webinar discussions for West LegalEdcenter on what is going on now in the investment management world, including issues that affect private funds and their managers.
Internet 1.0 is HTML websites. Internet 2.0 is a social network and user-

A Discussion on Kollaritsch Decision
On December 12, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued its decision in Kollaritsch v. Michigan State University Board of Trustees, holding that, in order to be liable for deliberate indifference under Title IX, a school’s response must have failed to protect a plaintiff against actual further harassment. Listen to this podcast with partners Kristin H. Jones and Michael E. Baughman

International Litigation & Transactions in the Face of GDPR
On December 11, 2019, Pepper Hamilton will host our 10th Annual Antitrust Developments Update in Philadelphia. This interactive seminar will cover some of the leading topics in antitrust today and will provide attendees with practical guidance on how to minimize and manage their exposure in litigation.
In this podcast, we are joined by Jeremy Heep, co-chair of the Litigation and Dispute Resolutio

The Art of International Arbitration –
On October 11, 2019, Pepper Hamilton will host an interactive seminar entitled “The Art of International Arbitration.” Matt Adler, partner and chair of Pepper’s International and Domestic Arbitration Practice Group, Maia Harris, partner with the firm’s Intellectual Property Department, and Zach Torres-Fowler, associate in the firm’s Construction Practice Group, join this podcast to preview the t

Fund Fees and Expenses Trends
Julie Corelli, a Pepper partner and co-chair of the firm’s Private Fund Services Group, joins this Pepper podcast to discuss trends in fund fees and expenses. In 2014, 2016 and 2018, Julie spearheaded for Pepper surveys published by PFM, in which fund managers shared how they deal with fees and expenses. In addition, in 2015, Pepper and MergerMarket partnered to take a close look at the co-investm

Investment Management Update – "Alt Fi" Investment Opps
Gregory J. Nowak, a partner and practice leader for hedge funds in Pepper Hamilton’s Funds Services Practice Group, hosts a monthly webinar series for West LegalEdcenter.
This month, Mr. Nowak will host an in-depth discussion of "Alt Fi" investment opportunities, such as merchant cash advance, Regulation A+, factoring, syndication and participations. Mr. Nowak will be joined by Pepper Sp

Investment Management Update – Choosing the Best Structure
Gregory J. Nowak, a partner and practice leader for hedge funds in Pepper Hamilton’s Funds Services Practice Group, hosts a monthly webinar series for West LegalEdcenter.
This month, Mr. Nowak focuses on finding the best structure for your investment strategy/platform. Topics include: service or product; SAM or fund; open or closed-end; registered or unregistered; privately offered or some form of

Investment Management Update – Economics
Gregory J. Nowak, a partner and practice leader for hedge funds in Pepper Hamilton’s Funds Services Practice Group, hosts a monthly webinar series for West LegalEdcenter.
This month, Mr. Nowak will be joined by Pepper attorney Ausra Ragauskaite, Dave Dalzell from Dalzell Trading and Timothy V. Frazier from TriNet to discuss the economics and reasons for outsourcing. Topics will include:
• What are

Investment Management Update - Regulatory and Enforcement Update
Gregory J. Nowak, a partner and practice leader for hedge funds in Pepper Hamilton’s Funds Services Practice Group, hosts a monthly webinar series for West LegalEdcenter.
This month, Mr. Nowak will be joined by Pepper attorneys Jay A. Dubow, Richard J. Zack and Cassandre L. Juste to provide an SEC, FINRA and DOJ regulatory and enforcement update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.

Investment Management Update - Exit Strategies
Gregory J. Nowak, a partner and practice leader for hedge funds in Pepper Hamilton’s Funds Services Practice Group, hosts a monthly webinar series for West LegalEdcenter.
This month, Mr. Nowak, is joined by Richard Juliano, chief operating officer at Emerald Asset Management, Inc., Frederic Way, director of asset management industry vertical of the financial institutions group of Barclays Capital,

Fixed-Price Contracts Are Simple – Or Are They?
Fixed-price contracts are well-known among contractors. These agreements seem simple — they do not allow the contract price to be modified after the award unless the parties expressly agree. But is it really that simple? In reality, there is very little case law guiding the practical approach to these types of contracts.
In this podcast, Marion Hack, a partner in Pepper’s nationally recognized Con

When Can a State Require a Vendor to Collect Sales Tax?
In this podcast, Pepper tax attorney Lance Jacobs takes a look at the case of South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. Oral arguments were heard by the U.S. Supreme Court in April 2018, and a decision is expected this June. This case affects any company that handles sales over the internet.
Mr. Jacobs discusses the state of U.S. sales tax law leading up to this case, explains the South Dakota law at issue i

Innovative Fund Structures
Gregory J. Nowak, a partner and practice leader for hedge funds in Pepper Hamilton’s Funds Services Practice Group hosts a series of candid, interactive discussions on what is going on now in the investment management world, including issues that affect private funds and their managers for West LegalEdcenter.
This month, Mr. Nowak was joined by Angel Colon of Turing Funds and Gil Mendez of Red Ivy

Cryptocurrency Regulatory Developments
Gregory J. Nowak, a partner and practice leader for hedge funds in Pepper Hamilton’s Funds Services Practice Group hosts a series of candid, interactive discussions on what is going on now in the investment management world, including issues that affect private funds and their managers for West LegalEdcenter.
This month, Mr. Nowak was joined by Pepper attorneys Joseph C. Guagliardo, Todd R. Kornfe

A Discussion on Independent Sponsors
Pepper Hamilton has been a sponsor of iGlobal’s Independent Sponsors Summit in New York City for the last couple of years. In this podcast we are joined by Pepper attorneys Julie Corelli, Ben Mittman and Jeremy Levy. Julie joined a panel at the conference this year and was also able to give a ten minute talk to the conference on “Structuring an Independent Sponsor Program,” while Ben and Jeremy

The Impact of the Tax Act on Funds
Gregory J. Nowak, a partner and practice leader for hedge funds in Pepper Hamilton’s Funds Services Practice Group hosts a series of candid, interactive discussions on what is going on now in the investment management world, including issues that affect private funds and their managers for West LegalEdcenter.
This month, Mr. Nowak was joined by Pepper partners Joan C. Arnold and Jennifer A. O’Lear

Cannabis Podcast — Update on Sessions Memo
On January 4, 2018, Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memo to all U.S. Attorneys discussing marijuana enforcement. The one-page memo rescinds previous DOJ guidance on marijuana enforcement, and has been seen by some as Sessions’ crackdown on the legal cannabis industry.This podcast is a discussion with Alva Mather and Jay Dubow, leaders of Pepper’s Cannabis Industry Group, about the Sessions

View of Venture Capital and Emerging Companies
Pepper Hamilton was the coaching sponsor of the 2017 New England Venture Summit at the end of last year. Pepper had a nice team at the conference over the two days, and we are joined by most of them for this podcast. Pepper attorneys Shirley Kuhlmann, Steve London, Nick Stawasz, and Dan Sieck joined me to discuss a recap of the themes, insights and concerns they heard from the VCs and companies

Cannabis Podcast — A New Jersey Update
The New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act was passed in 2010, legalizing marijuana use for patients with certain approved debilitating medical conditions.In the 2017 election for New Jersey’s next governor, both candidates promised changes to the state’s laws surrounding marijuana. With Democrat Phil Murphy set to take office on January 16, we sat down with Alva Mather and Jessica Bae

Cannabis Industry FAQ – December 2017
In July of 2017 Pepper Hamilton formalized our cannabis industry group by drawing together attorneys from a variety of practice areas to make a multidisciplinary team. Those practices included attorneys with experience in health sciences, pharmaceuticals, intellectual property protection and alcohol and food regulations.We are joined on this podcast by the three partners leading this team – Alva M
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