Money Box Live: Changes to Rights at Work
The episode breaks down the new Employment Rights Act, highlighting key changes such as statutory sick pay from day one, expanded eligibility, and the introduction of two weeks of paternity leave from the start of employment. Experts John Palmer (ACAS) and employment lawyer Karjul Nathwani explain how these reforms affect both workers and employers, noting the modest cost increase for sick pay and the need for updated policies. Employer perspectives from small businesses and larger firms illustrate both support for greater certainty and concerns about managing short‑term absences. Employment Rights Minister Kate Dearden discusses the government's broader parental‑leave review, acknowledging that two weeks of paternity leave may still be insufficient.
The Growing Role of Technology for State Attorneys General with NAAG Executive Director Brian Kane
In this episode, Brian Kane, Executive Director of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAG), explains how the association supports 56 state AG offices through bipartisan collaboration, training, and policy initiatives, highlighting recent successes like the $5 billion Master Settlement Agreement...
IFH 853: The Legal Mistake That Can Destroy Your Film Career with Nellie Akalp
In this episode of Indie Film Hustle, host Alex Ferrari and guest Nellie Akalp, CEO of CorpNet, discuss the legal foundations essential for indie filmmakers, focusing on choosing the right business entity—LLC versus S‑Corp—for film projects. Akalp explains that each...
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[PODCAST] Railroaded by the Government of Canada and Alto: Why Has the High-Speed Rail Consultation Gone Off the Rails in...
In this episode, host Erin Durant, a lawyer and resident of the Alto high‑speed rail corridor, details her personal discovery of the project and the chaotic, opaque consultation process affecting rural Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. She critiques the government's...
Clavicular X Polymarket, the CLARITY Act, and What MegaETH Tells Us About Retail | The Breakdown
The episode covers three hot topics: a viral nightclub clip of influencer Clavicular chatting with Polymarket’s CMO, the latest legislative language of the CLARITY Act restricting stable‑coin interest but preserving usage‑based rewards, and the early performance of the MegaETH network...
Chicago Family Court Horrors
The episode delves into the alleged failures of Chicago’s family court system, focusing on Dr. David Finn’s custody evaluations and the massive financial and emotional toll on parents like George Kostakis. Kostakis recounts a decade‑long battle costing over $150,000 in...
Australia, How Do We Get Rid of AHPRA? Melinda Richards, Dr Paul Oosterhuis and MGG in the Cafe
In this episode, host and guests Melinda Richards and Dr. Paul Oosterhuis discuss the controversial role of Australia's health regulator AHPRA, arguing it has become a tool for political control rather than patient safety. They cite multiple doctors who were...
Investors Are a Threat to Farmland ...and Not Just the Foreign Ones
In this episode, host discusses the growing controversy over farmland ownership and access in Ontario, focusing on how domestic investors and speculators—not just foreign buyers—drive up land prices and push for rezoning. Guest Dean Orr, a master's student and farmer,...
A Guide to the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act Decision
In this episode of Wake Up to Politics, host Gabe and redistricting expert Zachary Danini dissect the Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Louisiana v. Calais, which narrows Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act as it applies to racial gerrymandering. They...
BREAKING NEWS: DISBARMENT COMPLAINT FILED AGAINST CHIEF JUSTICE ROBERTS FOR CORRUPTION
In this episode, host and guest Christopher Armitage discuss a disbarment complaint filed against Chief Justice John Roberts, alleging massive undisclosed income—estimated at $10‑$20 million—derived from his wife Jane Sullivan Roberts' lucrative legal recruiting business and undisclosed equity stakes. They link...
Dealing with Active Conflict Within Families With Dan Spector
In this episode, FoxCast host Peter Mustukirsky talks with Dan Spector, a veteran trust and estate litigator turned mediator, about "active conflict" in families—situations where disputes have escalated to formal litigation or the threat of it. Spector explains how active...
Former Judges Break Their Silence as Trump Undermines the Rule of Law
In this episode of Midas Touch Legal AF, former Pennsylvania Governor and ex‑federal prosecutor Tom Corbett and former federal judge Bob Sindrich discuss Law Day and the vital role of the rule of law in America. They explain why judicial...
The Ethics of Autonomous Weapons Systems
In this episode, law professor Yuval Shani discusses the rapid integration of AI into warfare, highlighting how autonomous weapon systems—ranging from fully autonomous drones to AI-driven decision‑support tools—are already in use by militaries such as Israel, the United States, and...
SCOTUS Bulldozes Through VRA. Is TPS Next?
In this episode of All Rise News, immigration attorney Andrea Flores discusses the Supreme Court’s 6‑3 decision that gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, explaining how the ruling enables aggressive partisan gerrymandering and threatens Black and Latino representation, especially...
Above Board: What Boards Need to Know About Prediction Markets
In this episode of Above Board, Morrison & Foerster partners Haima Marlier, Scott Lesmus, Trevor Levine (CFTC specialist) and Ryan Adams (SEC specialist) explain what prediction markets are, how they are regulated by the CFTC, and why board members should...
“They Just Walked Away”: Maine Senate Kills Transparency Bill Amid DHHS Controversy - MWTV
The episode covers the heated fight over Maine’s LD‑127 transparency bill, which would let a bipartisan oversight committee access DHHS records on child welfare deaths. Host Tom Shattuck and panelists detail how the Senate rushed to adjourn and “sign‑die” the...
Mexico Tax Update: Nearshoring, Audits, and Treaty Twists
In this episode of Cross‑Border Tax Talks, PwC International Tax Partner Adriana Rodriguez provides a deep dive into Mexico’s corporate tax landscape, covering the 30% federal corporate rate, withholding taxes, the new 2024 MLI rules, inflation‑adjusted interest deductions, CFC (REFIPRE)...
5 Beneficiary Designation Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Estate Plan
In this episode of the College Investor Audio Show, host Eric discusses five common beneficiary designation mistakes that can undermine an estate plan, such as failing to update beneficiaries after life events, assuming a will overrides designated accounts, neglecting contingent...
The Push for New York for All
The episode is a lyrical commentary on New York’s political gridlock, focusing on a controversial state act that could shift power to federal authorities and affect local control over infrastructure like airports and public transit. It criticizes leaders—dubbed “Mom Donnie”—for...
How ADR Notable Helps Mediators And Arbitrators Run Secure, Efficient Cases
In this episode, Gary Dornhafer, founder and CEO of ADR Notable, explains how his platform addresses the unique workflow needs of mediators and arbitrators, from secure document handling and private vs. public communications to specialized billing and scheduling tools. He...
Taylor Swift Files to Trademark Her Voice and Likeness Amid Crackdown on AI Deepfakes
The episode explores Taylor Swift's recent move to trademark her voice and likeness as a preemptive strike against AI-generated deepfakes. It explains how the trademark system works, the legal precedent for protecting a performer's vocal identity, and the broader industry...
A Conversation with MI Attorney General Nominee Eli Savit
In this episode, Michigan Attorney General nominee Eli (Ellie) Savit discusses her diverse legal background—from teaching and civil‑rights litigation to environmental and consumer protection work—and how it shapes her vision for the AG’s role as the state’s “people’s lawyer.” She...
#169 - Preston Bryne - Britain Isn't A Free Country Anymore
In this episode, Preston Bryne, a former banking lawyer turned free‑speech advocate, explains how he began defending controversial online platforms like 4chan, Kiwi Farms, and Gab against the United Kingdom’s Online Safety Act, which seeks to enforce British censorship laws...
#725 Making Digital Government Accessible with Rebecca Bond and Kristin Stitcher
In this episode, GovLove host Tony Thompson talks with former DOJ disability‑rights attorneys Rebecca Bond and Kristen Stitcher about the newly released ADA Title II interim final rule that extends website and mobile‑app accessibility deadlines for large public entities to April 26, 2027...
What’s in a Pronoun?
In this episode, the host examines the debate over employers requiring employees to use preferred pronouns, exploring arguments that view pronoun usage as a sign of respect for trans identities, a reflection of gender identity over biological sex, or simply...
Hales Admits Danesh Collaboration – VIDEO
In this episode, journalist Luthman discusses how he was targeted by coordinated mass‑reporting attacks—known as brigading—on his YouTube channel by Jeremy Hales and Dinesh Neshirvan, who used bots and fake accounts to trigger copyright, harassment, and pornography claims. He explains...
Watchdog Group: Michigan Secretary of State Enforcing Laws She Wrote Herself
In this episode, host Dave interviews Patrice Johnson, founder of Michigan Fair Elections and Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, about a flurry of new election rules issued by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in early 2025. Johnson explains that roughly 40...
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader CEO Miguel Zaldivar on Orchestrating a $4 Billion Big Law Merger
In this episode, Hogan Lovells CEO Miguel Zaldivar walks host Patrick Smith through the unprecedented $4 billion merger with Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, detailing the transparent, partner‑centric process that secured a 99% approval vote. Zaldivar emphasizes his consensus‑building leadership style, extensive...
The Business of Law with Kunoor Chopra
In this episode of Clock Talk, Janessa Nelson talks with Kunoor Chopra, co‑founder of Elevate, about modernizing legal departments through the "business of law" – applying operations, technology, data, and process design to legal service delivery. Chopra explains why companies...
U.S. Department of Justice Launches Criminal Probe Into Beef Industry Practices
The DOJ has opened a criminal investigation into the beef industry's pricing practices, focusing on concerns that packers may be manipulating cash‑less, formula‑driven pricing systems like gridding. Host Sean Haney explains that ranchers worry about reduced price discovery and packer...
Election Plot Trump Lawyer Taken Down by CA Supreme Court
In this episode, Ray Brescia breaks down the California Supreme Court’s April 15 ruling that disbarred John Eastman, the chief legal architect behind attempts to overturn the 2020 election. He explains how Eastman violated multiple ABA Model Rules by filing...
Could Hollywood Actually De-Monopolize?
The episode examines recent antitrust actions affecting major media and entertainment conglomerates, focusing on the blocked $6.2 billion Nexstar‑Tegna TV‑station merger and the jury verdict that Live Nation’s Ticketmaster operates as a monopoly. Host Matt Belony and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw discuss...
EP273 From CISA to Cloud: AI Assurance, Concentration Risk, and the New Regulatory Frontier
In this episode, Google Cloud’s VP of Risk and Compliance, Jeanette Manfra, discusses how moving to the cloud reshapes security, privacy, and regulatory compliance for organizations, emphasizing the benefits of scale, transparency, and auditable controls. She explains that cloud introduces...
Unlocking New Space Broadband Capacity, and the Consequences of ‘On Hold’
The episode examines three major developments reshaping space broadband: the FCC’s draft order to replace the outdated EPFD framework with performance‑based spectrum sharing rules, a move that could unlock over $2 billion and boost capacity up to sevenfold; Amazon’s pending acquisition...
How Vable Helps Law Firms Turn News Into Insight and Action
In this episode, host Charlie Uniman interviews Matthew Dickinson, CEO of Vable, about his unconventional journey from philosophy student to lawyer to tech entrepreneur and the evolution of Vable from a simple law‑firm newsletter aggregator to an AI‑enhanced SaaS platform...
This AG Fought the Ticketmaster Monopoly and Won
California Attorney General Rob Bonta discusses the landmark antitrust victory against Live Nation/Ticketmaster, detailing how a coalition of 33 states and D.C. proved the company’s monopoly practices—forcing performers, venues, and promoters to use its services—were illegal and harmful to consumers....
Banking Borders: New Mandates for Citizenship Tracking and the Shackled Grandma
The episode examines how new U.S. banking mandates requiring banks to collect citizenship data are being used to expand state surveillance and weaponize financial systems against immigrants and dual citizens. It highlights personal tragedies, such as a 61‑year‑old Canadian green‑card...
Rep. Gwen Moore on the Dangers of the SAVE Act
In this episode, Representative Gwen Moore of Wisconsin explains why the proposed SAVE Act is a voter‑disenfranchisement measure, not merely a voter‑ID law. She highlights how the bill’s requirement for a passport‑level proof of citizenship would disproportionately affect low‑income voters, women...
Ayana Dow on Updating Crypto Regulation and Preserving the Freedom to Build (Senior Counsel, Defi Education Fund)
In this episode, Chad Main talks with Ayanna Dow, Senior Counsel at the DeFi Education Fund, about the evolving regulatory landscape for decentralized finance and the need for updated crypto legislation. Ayanna shares how her experience on Capitol Hill, at...
Childhood Vaccine Schedule: Court Ruling Raises Questions About Who Decides
The episode examines a recent federal court ruling that upheld the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) authority over the childhood vaccine schedule, blocking attempts to scale it back. Guest Dr. Ryan Cole, head of medical and scientific affairs at the Independent...
E640: How Much Money Can You Sue Competitors For on Amazon for IP Infringement?
In this episode, Dave interviews Alan Lee of Copycatch.ai, which helps Amazon and Shopify sellers identify and sue competitors for IP infringement using Schedule A group lawsuits on a contingency basis. Alan explains the types of infringement they encounter—trademark, copyright,...
Culture & Compliance Chronicles: Wonder, Creativity and the Power of Play - Inspiring Change in Compliance with Rebecca Mayfield
In this episode of Culture & Compliance Chronicles, Group Compliance Director Rebecca Mayfield shares her unconventional career path—from a teenage England golfer to a compliance leader at Merlin Entertainment—highlighting the power of curiosity, mentorship, and play. She explains how Merlin’s...
Seventh Circuit Orders New Trial In Non-FCPA, FCPA Enforcement Action And Orders That Individuals Be Released From Prison
In this appellate briefing, former Solicitor General Paul Clement argues before the Seventh Circuit that the government’s reliance on a Pinkerton instruction and a general conspiracy verdict created irreparable error, making any claim of harmless error untenable after the Supreme...
Boasberg’s Contempt Proceedings Blocked, Again
The episode dissects the latest setback in Judge Bozberg’s criminal contempt case concerning the 2025 deportation flights of Venezuelan migrants. A three‑judge D.C. Circuit panel, led by two Trump appointees, granted a writ of mandamus that halts Bozberg’s contempt proceedings,...
Exclusive: Former Biden DOJ Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer on Trump’s Corrupt Pardons
In this Raw America episode, former DOJ Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer explains how President Trump has transformed the presidential pardon power into a political, pay‑for‑play system, promising preemptive pardons to staff and donors and bypassing the traditional, merit‑based vetting process....
Private Trust Company Design Considerations for Family Wealth Planning
In this episode, ACTEC Fellow Elise McGee explains the key design considerations for private trust companies (PTCs) used by ultra‑high‑net‑worth families. She clarifies why a PTC should be separate from a family office, outlines regulatory choices between regulated and unregulated jurisdictions,...
Back to Basics in a Deepfake World with Jean Chung
In this episode of Risky Women Radio, Jean Chung, Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer for Hong Kong, Greater China and North Asia at Standard Chartered, discusses how global commonalities outweigh regulatory differences, the emerging role of AI in AML...
How To Avoid The Pain of Estimated Tax Payments in Retirement #301
In episode 301 of Retire with Ryan, host Ryan Morrissey explains why underpayment penalties for estimated taxes are soaring—$1.3 billion in 2024, triple the 2021 amount—and how retirees can avoid them. He outlines the IRS’s safe‑harbor rules (paying 90% of the...
The Outlook for the Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Landscape
In this episode of The Decision Advantage, senior analyst Beth Seeger breaks down the 2026 Legal, Regulatory and Compliance (LRC) outlook, focusing on how President Trump's second‑term agenda is deepening federal‑state and international regulatory divergence, especially around tariffs. She explains...
Meta Pays Up/Impeachment Symposium
In this episode of the Ralph Nader Radio Hour, policy counsel Haley Hinkle of Fair Play discusses recent jury verdicts—$375 million against Meta in New Mexico and a similar ruling against Google/YouTube in California—highlighting how big‑tech platforms knowingly design addictive features...