Speaking Sustainability: A Cost-Based Approach to Managing ESG Issues and Greenwashing Risks
OnAir with Akin
In the latest episode of our OnAir with Akin podcast, we continue our Speaking Sustainability series hosted by Chad Smith, a consultant in the New York office specializing in ESG. Chad is joined by guests Jim Deeken, an investment management partner in the Dallas office, and Kirk Anderson, an investment management counsel in the New York office. The trio explores the challenges of implementing ESG principles in the corporate world, highlights the importance of aligning ESG statements with actual practices to avoid legal issues and regulatory scrutiny and the risks involved with false...
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Speaking Sustainability: Navigating Delaware Law and Directors’ Duties
OnAir with Akin
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,...
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Regulatory Minutes: Part 4
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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...
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Regulatory Minutes: Part 3
OnAir with Akin
In this special 3 part series of OnAir with Akin, , an investment funds regulatory partner in the Dallas office and , 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...
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Regulatory Minutes: Part 2
OnAir with Akin
In this special 3 part series of OnAir with Akin, , an investment funds regulatory partner in the Dallas office and , 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...
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Regulatory Minutes: Part 1
OnAir with Akin
In this special 3 part series of OnAir with Akin, , an investment funds regulatory partner in the Dallas office and , 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...
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Unveiling the Highlights: A Recap of CES, the Global Technology Trade Show in Las Vegas | Akin Intelligence
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In this episode of OnAir with Akin, lobbying & public policy partner and senior counsel lead a discussion with international trade partner , senior policy advisor , and senior advisor 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...
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AI and Copyright: Navigating the Legal Landscape | Akin Intelligence
OnAir with Akin
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. -...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Executive Order | Akin Intelligence
OnAir with Akin
In this episode of OnAir with Akin, lobbying and public policy partner and lobbying and public policy partner senior counsel lead a discussion with international trade counsel 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...
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Reviewing the 2022 SCOTUS Term
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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? ...
info_outlineIn 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.”