Podcasts by HUB Talks

Working Wise: New Pay-Data Reporting Requirements from 2019-06-03T19:36:59

In this episode of the Working Wise Podcast Series, K&L Gates Los Angeles Associate Jimmy Ma discusses recent developments in the EEOC’s reporting requirements for employee pay data.

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Digital Crisis PR: Best Practices for Corporate Social Media Use from 2019-05-28T20:13:11

Companies are vulnerable to all sorts of social media attacks, from a disgruntled employee spreading negative information to irresponsible social media use by a member of the C-suite. In this ep...

Congressional Investigations 101: Practice, Practice, Practice. from 2019-05-20T15:44:53

In this interview, R. Paul Stimers, partner in the public policy and law practice group, explains why companies should prepare thoroughly, prepare often, and prepare for the worst when dealing w...

Working Wise: Tips and Common Mistakes to Avoid for Employers in California from 2019-05-08T18:20:31

In this episode of the Working Wise Podcast Series, K&L Gates Los Angeles Associate Saman Rejali provides an overview of tips and common mistakes to avoid for employers doing business in Califor...

Digital Crisis PR: London Calling: Digital Crises in the UK from 2019-04-30T15:29:07

In this episode, we are flipping the script. Rosie Naylor in our London office plays podcast host and interviews partners Elisa D’Amico and Desiree Moore to address key questions on the minds of...

FinTech Forward: Regulatory Due Diligence in Deal Transactions from 2019-04-25T16:13:17

In this episode, Linda Odom and Ernest Simons discuss the increase of M&A deals and investors’ due diligence regulatory concerns. The episode also addresses the implications of contracts for consum...

OnRisk: What U.S. Policyholders Should Know About GDPR from 2019-04-23T19:35:55

In this episode of OnRisk, Lucas Tanglen and Jeff Meagher discuss the cyber insurance implications of the European Union’s new privacy regulation—the General Data Protection Regulation ...

Talking Sports Law: Interview with Michael Hammond, GC of Stack Sports from 2019-04-23T17:59:10

This episode of Talking Sports Law features a discussion with Michael Hammond, General Counsel for Stack Sports, a leading sports technology company.   This episode features an in-depth conversa...

Congressional Investigations 101: Get Professional Help from 2019-04-08T19:47:23

In this episode, Mike explains that just as you would not consider setting foot in a courtroom without competent trial counsel, you should not even consider appearing before a congressional comm...

Legal Tropics: The Florida Public Records Act: A Primer for Private Entities from 2019-04-03T20:47:07

The Florida Public Records Act requires state and local government entities and agencies to make their records available to the public. But the Act also has many implications for private entitie...

FinTech Forward: The OCC FinTech Charter from 2019-04-02T21:17:27

In this episode, John ReVeal discusses the background of OCC special purpose charter for FinTechs, including authority and scope. The episode also addresses the concerns and requirements for most F...

Digital Crisis PR: Dealing with Negative Online Reviews from 2019-03-26T13:44:38

Whether posted by customers, employees, or others, negative online reviews can be damaging to your business. In this episode, Elisa D’Amico and Desiree Moore offer four tips to manage and minimi...

Talking Sports Law: Interview with Boston Red Sox Counsel from 2019-03-14T15:48:27

This episode of Talking Sports Law features a discussion with in-house counsel for one of the most iconic sports properties in the world, the Boston Red Sox.  Hosts John Wilson and Caleb Ginsber...

FinTech Forward: State Money Transmitter Licensing Regime from 2019-03-12T17:58:08

In this episode, Jennifer Crowder discusses State Money Transmitter Licensing (“MTL”) exemption and related challenges to implementing a nation-wide solution. The episode also addresses MTL licensi...

Congressional Investigations 101: The Real Audience Is Not The Committee from 2019-03-11T20:34:35

If there is a hearing, it will likely be televised.  In this episode, Stavroula E. Lambrakopoulos explains that, in congressional investigations, the real audience is not the committee and that ...

Distressed Solutions: Insolvency Changes in Saudi Arabia and the UAE from 2019-03-06T15:43:40

 As their economies continue to expand, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have recognized that their insolvency regimes need to change to fit modern commerce. Of course, they also have t...

Stopping Traffick: How to Plan for a Digital Crisis Before it Strikes from 2019-02-28T22:10:12

As companies strive to comply with rules and regulations to ensure that their supply chains are compliant, efforts can be impacted by false information discussed digitally. In this episode, we d...

FinTech Forward: Blockchain, ICOs, and Cryptocurrencies from 2019-02-25T17:38:26

In this episode, Jeremy McLaughlin and Dan Cohen discuss blockchain use cases, and the regulatory trends and associated frameworks for ICOs, and cryptocurrencies. In particular, they provide an ove...

Legal Tropics: Changes to Judgment Enforcement in Florida from 2019-02-20T18:13:56

So you’ve won a judgment against a Florida company or individual. Now what? Creditors that want to enforce and collect upon a judgment in Florida should be aware of recent changes to Florida sta...

Digital Crisis PR: Removal of Unlawful Content from Digital Platforms from 2019-02-19T15:00:42

Whether you are an individual, a start-up, or a multi-million dollar corporation, there is an art to removal?or “takedowns”? of unlawful content or negative reviews that have been posted about y...

Congressional Investigations 101: Congressional Investigations Are The Big Time from 2019-02-11T15:46:10

The Democrats have taken control of the U.S. House of Representatives and have promised an aggressive agenda of investigations and oversight.  Although their majority is slim, Democrats now chai...

Congressional Investigations 101: Congressional Investigations Are Political Events from 2019-02-11T15:21:29

The Democrats have taken control of the U.S. House of Representatives and have promised an aggressive agenda of investigations and oversight.  Although their majority is slim, Democrats now chai...

Talking Sports Law: Inside Interview with Guiselle Torres Associate General Counsel, Marketing and International Affairs at United States Olympic Committee from 2019-02-06T19:52:10

In the episode, John Wilson interviews Guiselle Torres Associate General Counsel, Marketing and International Affairs at United States Olympic Committee. We cover her typical day at the USOC and...

Digital Crisis PR: Taking the Stress Out of Distressed Companies from 2019-02-05T19:47:29

Distressed businesses can be particularly vulnerable to digital crises as news about their financial health can spread quickly on the internet. In this episode, Elisa D’Amico and Desiree Moore j...

Distressed Solutions: Energy Bankruptcies and the Intersection of Contract Rejection and FERC from 2019-01-16T21:24:13

We have seen an increase in energy companies filing for bankruptcy, and more may be on the horizon. This is a great time to review and discuss an interesting ruling in the FirstEnergy case regar...

Distressed Solutions: The Global Reach of the US Bankruptcy Code and Litigation Between Financial Institutions from 2019-01-15T17:23:12

“Only in New York” can cover a lot of ground, but there are certain types of cases that you will likely only see in the Southern District of New York. Listen in as John Bicks (New York) and Robe...

Talking Sports Law: Top Recruit Joins Our Sports Law Roster from 2019-01-11T15:10:05

John Wilson welcomes Caleb Ginsberg, the newest member of K&L Gates’ sports practice group. Their discussion centers around Caleb’s experience in the sports industry, which spans from catching M...

Working Wise: Proactive Strategies for Pay Equity Issues from 2019-01-09T20:35:39

In this episode of the Working Wise Podcast Series, K&L Gates Orange County Partner Spencer Hamer discusses recent trends in pay equity law, as well as proactive strategies employers can impleme...

Digital Crisis PR: Top five digital precautions for universities from 2019-01-08T14:53

When it comes to digital threats, universities must protect not only a broad and deeply layered infrastructure, but also vast populations of students.  In this episode, Elisa D’Amico and Desiree...

Digital Crisis PR: What Is a Digital Crisis and Are You Prepared? from 2019-01-02T21:29:40

Digital crises spread at a rapid-fire pace and have a lasting impact on your brand, reputation, goodwill and bottom line. In this episode, we define what constitutes a crisis and discuss the leg...

Working Wise: Five Tips to Prepare for a Union Organizing Drive from 2018-12-18T15:45:54

In this episode, K&L Gates Seattle Of Counsel Catherine Smith discusses five key tips to help employers prepare for a union organizing drive and union representation election. Employers will lea...

Distressed Solutions: Preparing For and Dealing With Appeals from 2018-12-18T14:55:19

Appeals happen. Maybe you won in the trial court and the other side wants to challenge, or maybe you lost (but that must have been a mistake, right?). Either way, you need to preserve your argum...

An Introduction to Talking Sports Law from 2018-12-12T16:49:27

John Wilson and Trevor Gates discuss the goals for the Talking Sports Law podcast, provide an introduction to future episodes, and each discusses a timely topic from the world of sports law.

Distressed Solutions: USA Gymnastics: A Brief Overview of the Bankruptcy Issues from 2018-12-07T20:20:55

In 2016, Rachel Denhollander and another former gymnast revealed that they had been sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar, a doctor working with USA Gymnastics. Since then, there have been over 250...

Legal Tropics: Ensuring Your Holiday Party Doesn’t Turn into a New Year’s Liability from 2018-12-05T21:31:11

In this episode, K&L Gates Miami partner April Boyer and associate Yamilet Hurtado discuss a number of key issues on “How To Keep Your Holiday Party Festive While Still Complying with Employment...

Distressed Solutions: The Ins and Outs of Receiverships from 2018-11-27T19:14:12

Receiverships are an extraordinary remedy that can maximize the return to creditors by freezing assets and allowing a third party to conduct necessary litigation. John Gardner (Raleigh) and David N...

Working Wise: Use of Credit Checks by Employers from 2018-11-19T21:15:15

In this episode, Suzanne Thomas discusses federal and state regulations regarding employers' use of credit checks, and offers some helpful practices for employers.

Legal Tropics: Digital Crisis Planning & Response for Natural Disasters from 2018-11-19T16:14:18

In this episode, K&L Gates Miami partner Elisa D’Amico brings you five digital crisis management “best practices” to help business plan for and recover from the digital effects of any natural disas...

Digital Crisis PR: Top Five Items to Include in a Digital Crisis Plan from 2018-11-15T19:07:11

Today’s world demands a multifaceted approach to digital content that can negatively affect your business. In this episode, we outline the five key steps to take in the face of a digital crisis, fr...

Legal Tropics: Practical Implications for Marinas during Hurricane Season from 2018-11-08T14:35:12

In this episode, K&L Gates Miami lawyers Charles Wolf and Josh Carpenter discuss the practical implications of hurricane season on boat and marina owners, with a particular emphasis on Florida law ...

Distressed Solutions: UK Insolvency Amendments from 2018-11-01T18:58:15

The United Kingdom has a very different legal structure relating to restructuring and insolvency than one finds in the United States. But listen in as Jonathan Lawrence (London) joins host Jeffrey ...

Stopping Traffick: UK’s Modern Slavery Act of 2015 - What Now? Are Companies in Compliance? from 2018-10-31T18:45:20

The legislation has been hailed for blazing a trail globally with nations from Australia to India poised to pass similar laws as the world seeks to meet a United Nations goal of ending by 2030 a cr...

OnRisk: Insurance for Cyber Risk in M&A Transactions from 2018-10-29T15:25:32

Cyber due diligence is quickly becoming the “new normal” for buyers in M&A transactions as they seek to protect themselves against cyber risk. Cyber due diligence, however, is only part of the sol...

Distressed Solutions: Representing Non-US Entities in US Bankruptcy Cases from 2018-10-18T18:04:32

U.S. Bankruptcy Courts present unique challenges for non-US entities. In this episode, Lee Hogewood (Raleigh), Sven Nylen (Chicago), and host Jeffrey Kucera (Miami) discuss how they have helped non...

Working Wise: United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-9 from 2018-10-08T17:57:52

In this episode, Hayes Stover discusses the obligations of employers to complete and retain United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-9 for each of their new employee hires. 

Working Wise: Protecting Confidential Business Information and Trade Secrets; Enforcement Options from 2018-09-26T19:45:41

In this episode of the Working Wise Podcast Series, Sam Hernandez discusses trade secrets, key regulations governing them, and considerations for employers before, during, and after employment.

Stopping Traffick: Actions Before the U.S. International Trade Commission to Stop Unfair and Unethically-Sourced Competition from 2018-09-13T17:24:41

While alleged unfair acts at issue before the U.S. International Trade Commission tend to take the form of IP infringement, the Commission’s mandate is broader, and can be construed to include unfa...

Stopping Traffick: Developing Corporate Best Practices for Ethical Supply Chains from 2018-09-05T19:45:17

Matt Friedman is an expert on modern slavery in corporate supply chains and corporate best practices. He is the president and founder of the Mekong Club in Hong Kong which is a leader in uniting an...

Working Wise: Tips for Avoiding Independent Contractor Misclassification from 2018-08-28T16:35:45

In this episode, Joshua Rinschler discusses misclassification of employees as independent contractors and provides tips to employers for avoiding misclassification.

Stopping Traffick: Anti-Modern Slavery Legislation Affecting Business: Australia Joins the Fray in Unique Ways from 2018-08-22T17:00:15

Simon Salter, a senior partner in the Perth, Australia office of K&L Gates and a senior member of the of the Energy, Infrastructure and Resources practice, addresses questions about the pending Ant...

Working Wise: Recent Anti-Harassment Measures in New York State and New York City from 2018-08-17T15:38:01

In this episode of the Working Wise Podcast Series, Laura Scully addresses some recent, key anti-harassment measures legislated in New York State and New York City.

Stopping Traffick: Are There Slaves in Your Company's Supply Chain? from 2018-08-02T18:59:59

Are there slaves in your company’s supply chain?  How do you know, and what should you do to find out?  In our first episode of Stopping Traffick: Ethical Supply Chains & Corporate Risk, John Sulli...

Working Wise: Employer Responsibilities in a Natural Disaster from 2018-07-13T14:06:44

In this episode, Nickolas Spiliotis discusses employer responsibilities when a natural disaster hits. He covers wage and hour issues, employee protections, and tips for employers.

Arbitration World 36th Edition - Calling All “Insurance” Arbitrators – or Not: Arbitrator Qualifications in Insurance Coverage Arbitrations from 2018-07-12T16:00

In this episode of the Arbitration World podcast series Carolyn Branthoover and Julian Veintimilla from the K&L Gates Pittsburgh office discuss arbitration clauses which specify eligibility criteri...

Arbitration World 36th Edition - Arbitrability in the United States: To Decide or Not to Decide, That Is the Question from 2018-07-09T16:00

In this episode of the Arbitration World podcast series Carolyn Branthoover and Max Gelernter from the K&L Gates Pittsburgh office review the approach in the United States to the question of who ge...

Working Wise: Workplace Considerations Related to the Opioid Epidemic from 2018-06-29T17:04:01

In this episode, Ryan Redekopp discusses some of the major workplace considerations related to the opioid epidemic, including potential signs that an employee might be suffering from addiction; con...

Arbitration World 36th Edition - Documents and Data in Complex, Multi-issue Offshore Engineering and Construction Disputes – How to Get Ahead of the Game and Gain Strategic Advantage from 2018-06-21T19:50:47

In this episode of the Arbitration World podcast series listeners will hear from Jeremy Farr and Clare Kempkens, partners in the K&L Gates London office, regarding disputes in offshore engineering...

Arbitration World 36th Edition - New Arbitration Rules of the German Institution for Arbitration from 2018-06-21T19:49:39

In this episode of the Arbitration World podcast series Johann von Pachelbel, a partner in the K&L Gates Frankfurt office, discusses the new arbitration rules of the German Arbitration Institute (D...

Arbitration World 36th Edition - Leveraging Machine Translation Technology for Multi-Lingual Arbitrations from 2018-06-21T19:48:05

In this episode of the Arbitration World podcast series listeners will hear from Julie Anne Halter, a partner and practice group coordinator of the K&L Gates eDiscovery, Analysis and Technology pra...

Working Wise: Age (Discrimination) Is More Than Just a Number: Job Applicants and the ADEA from 2018-06-08T18:48:13

In this episode, Erinn Rigney discusses a recent Seventh Circuit court decision that opens the door for job applicants to assert claims of disparate impact under the Age Discrimination in Employmen...

OnRisk: Biometric Insurance from 2018-06-08T18:19:16

Issues of digital privacy are multi-faceted and extend far beyond the now-routine data breaches that make headlines.

Working Wise: United States Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division – Pilot PAID Program from 2018-05-15T14:45:33

In this episode, Leann Walsh provides an overview of the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) new Payroll Audit Independent Determination Program (PAID). PAID is a six-month nationwide pilot program of...

Working Wise: How the Supreme Court’s New Overtime Decision May Impact the Future of FLSA Exemptions from 2018-05-03T18:42:44

In this podcast, David Lindsay discusses the Supreme Court's recent decision in Encino Motor Cars v. Navarro et al., finding that auto service advisers are exempt employees and not covered by the o...

OnRisk: Introduction to Cyber Insurance from 2018-04-23T18:11:50

In this episode of OnRisk, Jim Scheuermann provides an introduction to cyber insurance, including practical advice for policyholders thinking about purchasing cyber insurance. He also discusses the...

OnRisk: Arbitration Provisions in Insurance Policies from 2018-03-21T14:29:20

In this episode of OnRisk, Carolyn Branthoover and Sarah Turpin talk about the increasing frequency of arbitration clauses in insurance policies, the enforceability of arbitration agreements in bot...

Working Wise: Navigating State and Local Paid Sick Leave Laws from 2018-03-19T17:26:13

In this episode, we discuss issues employers should be aware of regarding the ever-increasing number of state and local laws that require employers to provide paid sick leave.

OnRisk: Business Interruption Insurance for Hurricane Losses from 2018-03-05T15:17:24

In this episode of OnRisk, K&L Gates attorneys John Sylvester and Paul Fuener discuss business interruption insurance for hurricane losses, highlighting important steps that policyholders can take ...

Working Wise: Recent Developments at the NLRB from 2018-02-21T15:19:13

In this episode, we review recent transitions at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) under President Trump, discuss four significant Board decisions issued in late 2017, and highlight what we...

OnRisk: The Misrepresentation Defense from 2018-02-14T20:20:25

In this episode of OnRisk, Max Louik and Carolyn Branthoover address the rescission defense, also known as the misrepresentation defense, often pursued by insurers. As a matter of perspective, the ...