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In the latest episode of our OnAir with Akin podcast, we share our Speaking Sustainability series with Chad Smith, a consultant in the New York office. Joined by guest Jim Deeken, an investment management partner in the Dallas office to discuss the intricacies of Delaware law concerning directors' duties, emphasizing the importance of understanding the duty of care and loyalty to avoid potential liabilities. They highlight the limitations of the business judgment rule and the necessity for directors to ensure proper risk management and oversight, particularly in relation to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
To learn more, visit akingump.com.
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In the latest episode of our OnAir with Akin podcast, we continue our Regulatory Minutes series, hosted by investment management partners Barbara Niederkofler and Jason Daniel, with special guest William Wetmore, an investment management partner in Akin’s San Francisco office.
In this episode, we discuss various regulatory developments and cover topics such as the Internet Advisors Rule, climate disclosure for reporting public companies, enforcement actions related to 13D versus 13G filings and AI Washing, legal cases involving settlement agreements in proxy contests, and the SEC's case against Coinbase. We also highlight upcoming compliance deadlines, including the shortening of the settlement cycle and the delivery of fund documents.
To learn more, visit akingump.com.
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In this special 3 part series of OnAir with Akin, Jason Daniel, an investment funds regulatory partner in the Dallas office and Barbara Niederkofler, an investment fund partner in the New York office, will discuss the recent regulatory changes, the proposals that are still out there, and how all this will impact your fund documents and your practices and procedures.
Part 3: This section focuses on Regulatory Updates that specifically impact Funds Documents. It provides information on any recent changes or updates to the regulations that govern funds and their associated documents. This section is particularly relevant for professionals in the funds industry who need to stay up-to-date with the latest regulatory requirements.
To learn more, visit akingump.com.
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In this special 3 part series of OnAir with Akin, Jason Daniel, an investment funds regulatory partner in the Dallas office and Barbara Niederkofler, an investment fund partner in the New York office, will discuss the recent regulatory changes, the proposals that are still out there, and how all this will impact your fund documents and your practices and procedures.
Part 2: In this section, we discuss Material Proposals that have not yet been adopted. These are regulatory changes that are still in the proposal stage and have not been finalized or implemented. Readers can gain insights into potential upcoming changes and their potential impact on the industry.
To learn more, visit akingump.com.
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In this special 3 part series of OnAir with Akin, Jason Daniel, an investment funds regulatory partner in the Dallas office and Barbara Niederkofler, an investment fund partner in the New York office, will discuss the recent regulatory changes, the proposals that are still out there, and how all this will impact your fund documents and your practices and procedures.
Part 1: This section provides an overview of the Adopted Rules, Proposed Rules, Recent Enforcement Actions, and approaching or recent Compliance Dates for Adopted Rules. It covers the regulatory updates that have been implemented and enforced in the recent past, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of the current regulatory landscape.
Among the topics covered:
Adopted Rules Proposed Rules Recent Enforcement Actions from Jan Approaching or Recent Compliance Dates for Adopted Rules Staff GuidanceTo learn more, visit akingump.com.
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In this episode of OnAir with Akin, lobbying & public policy partner Hans Rickhoff and senior counsel Reggie Babin lead a discussion with international trade partner Christian Davis, senior policy advisor Virgil Miller, and senior advisor Ryan Thompson to recap their experience at CES, an annual trade show organized by the Consumer Technology Association that occurred from January 9th to 12th in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year, AI was a major theme at the conference, and in this discussion our team delves into how some of the new AI-powered technologies showcased at CES and how they could be impacted by federal policy.
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In this episode of OnAir with Akin, lobbying & public policy partner Hans Rickhoff, senior counsel Reggie Babin and intellectual property partner David Vondle discuss the current state of artificial intelligence (AI) and its intersection with intellectual property (IP) and copyright law. The speakers talk about the implications of AI-generated works in terms of copyright protection, the role of the courts in shaping copyright law in relation to AI, and the potential legislative responses to these issues.
Among the topics covered:
- The intersection of AI with IP and copyright law.
- The implications of AI-generated works on copyright protection.
- The role of the courts and Congress in shaping copyright law.
- The potential for legislative responses to these issues.
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In this episode of OnAir with Akin, lobbying and public policy partner Hans Rickhoff and lobbying and public policy partner senior counsel Reggie Babin lead a discussion with international trade counsel Alan Hayes on the current state of AI policy, with a specific focus on the recent Biden administration executive order (EO) on AI. They discuss the implications of the EO for clients, its potential impact on future legislation, and the broader themes coloring the AI conversation globally. They also discuss the role of various agencies in implementing the EO and the potential challenges they might face.
Topics include:
Overview of the AI EO Congressional activity on AI UK AI Summit Substantive analysis of the EO -
In this special episode, Akin Supreme Court and appellate practice head Pratik Shah and partner Aileen McGrath look back at the tumultuous 2022 Supreme Court Term.
Among the topics covered:
· Culture-war topics and dissent battles.
· The arrival and impact of Justice Jackson.
· Pumping the brakes on the Court’s rightward trend.
· Is the Court still friendly to business?
· Curtailing agencies’ power in the 2023 Term?
To learn more, visit akingump.com and search for “Supreme Court.”
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In this episode of OnAir with Akin, cybersecurity, privacy & data protection practice co-head Michelle Reed and counsel Molly Whitman and Lauren York discuss the newly published third edition of the firm’s annual CCPA Litigation and Enforcement Report, which, through analysis of hundreds of cases, provides readers with a clear view of the landscape in this fourth year of the California Consumer Privacy Act.
Among the topics covered:
· 2022 CCPA litigation overview.
· Key statistics and trends from the report.
· Industries hardest hit by CCPA lawsuits.
· Important takeaways for businesses in California.
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In this episode, Akin Gump Supreme Court and appellate practice senior counsel Aileen McGrath and labor and employment counsel Jonathan Slowik discuss California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and the significance of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana.
Among the topics covered:
· PAGA’s origins.
· An unusual decision in Viking River.
· The Court’s approach to arbitration cases.
· Significance for business.
To learn more, visit akingump.com and search for “PAGA.”
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In this special episode, Akin Gump Supreme Court and appellate practice head Pratik Shah and senior counsel Aileen McGrath discuss the momentous 2021 Supreme Court Term and look at notable upcoming cases in the October 2022 Term.
Among the topics covered:
· Stare decisis and Dobbs.
· The impact of originalism.
· Shifting views of precedent.
· Kennedy, Carson and the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses.
· The significance of the “major questions” doctrine.
· Chief Justice Roberts’ role on the Court.
· Justice Breyer’s legacy.
To learn more, visit akingump.com and search for “Supreme Court.”
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In this episode, Natasha Kohne and Michelle Reed, who head Akin Gump’s cybersecurity, privacy and data protection practice, and counsel Lauren York discuss the firm’s new CCPA Litigation Annual Report – 2021 Trends and Developments, which reviews the findings from their analysis of the second year of litigation and class actions under the California Consumer Privacy Act.
Among the topics covered:
· 2021 CCPA litigation overview.
· Major increase in data breach cases.
· Surprising findings.
· Litigation deterrence strategies.
To learn more, visit akingump.com and search for “CCPA.”
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In this episode, Akin Gump litigation partner Richard Hornshaw and counsel Aimee Smart look at the litigation aspects of environmental, social and governance, or ESG, issues in the U.K. and EU.
Among the topics covered:
· Bringing ESG-related claims in English courts.
· The trends in cases brought and the legal issues underpinning them.
· ESG-related cases in the EU and beyond.
· Shareholder activism and ESG litigation.
To learn more, visit akingump.com and search for “ESG.”
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In this episode, Akin Gump Supreme Court and appellate practice head Pratik Shah and senior counsel Aileen McGrath review the 2020 Supreme Court Term and preview the big cases and topics in the October 2021 Term.
Among the topics covered:
· What we can learn from the 2020 Term.
· Justice Barrett’s first Term.
· The rise of the shadow docket.
· Hot-button topics and the marquee cases of the 2021 Term.
· Justice Breyer and the Court.
To learn more, visit akingump.com and search for “Supreme Court.”
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In this episode, Akin Gump financial regulatory partner Helen Marshall and white collar defense and government investigations practice co-head Michael Asaro look at SEC and FCA’s annual reports to discuss similarities, differences and trends.
Among the topics covered:
Which is the more active regulator? COVID’s impact on investigations. Financial penalties in the U.S. and U.K.. Areas of heightened regulatory concern.To learn more, search for “financial regulatory” and “white collar” at akingump.com.
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In this episode, Akin Gump litigation partner Hyongsoon Kim and Supreme Court and appellate senior counsel Aileen McGrath and Crimcard founder and managing partner Dr. Kareem Crayton discuss redistricting and the impact of the 2020 Census.
Among the topics covered:
The Voting Rights Act Secs. 2 and 5 and redistricting. The role of legal counsel in redistricting. What the 2020 Census revealed. Redistricting and the Census: litigation.To learn more, search for “litigation” at akingump.com.
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In this special episode, Akin Gump labor and employment partners Bob Lian and Lauren Leyden welcome noted epidemiologist Dr. Stephen Ostroff to update listeners on workplace issues related to COVID-19.
Among the topics covered:
The nature and impact of the Delta variant. Employer vaccine mandates following the FDA’s vaccine approval. Employer obligations regarding vaccinations. Workplace considerations regarding vaccine boosters.To learn more, search for “labor and employment” at akingump.com.
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In this new episode of OnAir: Health Care, Akin Gump health care senior policy advisor Matthew Hittle and consultant Dr. Mario Ramirez welcome Akin Gump public law and policy partner Clete Willems and Centrient Pharmaceuticals chief legal and compliance officer Jim DeYonker.
Among the topics covered:
· The TRIPS waiver and vaccines.
· Global supply chains.
· Onshoring drug manufacturing.
· Enforcing IP outside the U.S..
To learn more, visit akingump.com and search for “health care.”
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In this episode, Akin Gump labor and employment practice head Bob Lian and partner Lauren Leyden discuss employer vaccine mandates related to coronavirus.
Among the topics covered:
· Challenges and complications in managing the pandemic in the workplace.
· What employers can require of employees.
· Should employers be mandating the vaccine?
· Who is exempt from vaccine mandates?
· What employers should be thinking about as offices reopen.
To learn more, visit akingump.com and search for “labor and employment.”
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