Episode 84 – Pro Bono: Shabir Kabiri’s Remarkable Journey from Afghanistan to Asylum in the US
Release Date: 08/20/2024
Episode 108 – UK FinReg Focus Areas in 2026
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In this episode of Connected with Latham, complementing Latham’s “ in 2026” report, London partners and and counsel discuss the key trends for financial services firms in 2026. Amongst other topics, they discuss the Leeds Reforms, the ESG landscape, and enforcement trends. This podcast is provided as a service of Latham & Watkins LLP. Listening to this podcast does not create an attorney client relationship between you and Latham & Watkins LLP, and you should not send confidential information to Latham & Watkins LLP. While we make every effort to assure that the...
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Episode 107 – Drug Pricing and Market Access: “Think of It as a Loop” — Succeeding in an Evolving Policy Landscape
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The pharmaceutical industry has seen major legal and policy changes in recent years, from the Inflation Reduction Act to the Trump administration’s aggressive pricing policies. In this episode of Connected With Latham, Mike Domanico, a pharmaceutical industry veteran with experience in Big 4, brand drugs, biosimilars, and generics, and most recently Vice President of Revenue Finance, joins Washington, D.C. partner and associate to discuss how organizations can best respond to the changing environment. As Mike explains, think of meeting the challenge as a loop that connects the business,...
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Episode 106 – The FDA’s New Playbook: Biosimilars, National Priority Vouchers, and the Plausible Mechanism Pathway
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Recent FDA actions are reshaping key aspects of drug and biologic development, including the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher program, the “plausible mechanism” pathway for personalized therapies, and new draft guidance aimed at streamlining biosimilars and interchangeables. Join Washington, D.C. partner and counsel and as they discuss how these moves differ from traditional policy-making, as well as the practical implications for pricing, manufacturing, M&A, and litigation risk in the healthcare and life sciences industry. This podcast is provided as a service of...
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Episode 105 – Drug Pricing and Market Access: Government Pricing Assessment Expectations and Benefits
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Government pricing assessments are an important tool to help pharmaceutical manufacturers review their government price reporting function. They can also help uncovering strategic benefits and opportunities. In this episode of Connected With Latham, , Managing Director at Ernst & Young LLP, joins Washington, D.C. partner and associate to explore how these assessments are conducted, the compliance benefits they offer, and the strategic insights they can provide. Also check out our bi-weekly on the website or to receive future editions in your inbox. This podcast is provided...
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Episode 104 – Drug Pricing and Market Access: Deep Dive on the FDA Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher Program Awards
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The new FDA Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) pilot program promises to reduce recipients’ application review times from 10-12 months to just 1-2 months. As part of the Trump administration’s push for most favored nation (MFN) pricing, drug affordability is one criterion for vouchers, marking FDA’s entry into the drug pricing fray. In this episode of Connected With Latham, Washington, D.C. partner and counsel explore the in detail and discuss how the accelerated review period might affect launch strategies, whether companies with no voucher will be disadvantaged, and...
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Episode 103 – Drug Pricing: Takeaways from the Chicago Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Summit
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Stakeholders from across the healthcare industry — from manufacturers and consultants to outside counsel and government officials — recently convened in Chicago for the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Summit 2025. In this episode of Connected With Latham, Washington, D.C. partner , counsel , and associate share impressions and key takeaways from the conference, including action items like readying litigation support to address likely future challenges. Also check out our bi-weekly on the website or to receive future editions in your inbox. This podcast is provided as a service of...
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Episode 102 – EU Data Act: Spotlight on Switching Requirements for Data Processing Services
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In this episode of Connected With Latham, London partner , Paris partner , and London counsel discuss significant new switching requirements due to take effect for data processing services under the EU Data Act. This podcast is provided as a service of Latham & Watkins LLP. Listening to this podcast does not create an attorney client relationship between you and Latham & Watkins LLP, and you should not send confidential information to Latham & Watkins LLP. While we make every effort to assure that the content of this podcast is accurate, comprehensive, and current, we do...
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Episode 101 – EU Data Act: Implications for Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
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In this episode of Connected With Latham, London partner and Frankfurt partner discuss the EU Data Act, and what this means for data privacy and cybersecurity practices. This podcast is provided as a service of Latham & Watkins LLP. Listening to this podcast does not create an attorney client relationship between you and Latham & Watkins LLP, and you should not send confidential information to Latham & Watkins LLP. While we make every effort to assure that the content of this podcast is accurate, comprehensive, and current, we do not warrant or guarantee any of those...
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Episode 100 – The Leeds Reforms: Implications for UK Financial Services
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In this episode of Connected with Latham, London partners and discuss the UK government’s plans for the financial services sector, and key takeaways for financial services firms. This podcast is provided as a service of Latham & Watkins LLP. Listening to this podcast does not create an attorney client relationship between you and Latham & Watkins LLP, and you should not send confidential information to Latham & Watkins LLP. While we make every effort to assure that the content of this podcast is accurate, comprehensive, and current, we do not warrant or guarantee any of...
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Episode 99 – Drug Pricing: Takeaways from the Philadelphia Pricing and Contracting USA Conference
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Current developments, such as most favored nation (MFN) pricing, grabbed much of the spotlight when key industry stakeholders met in Philadelphia for the Pricing and Contracting USA Conference. In this episode of Connected With Latham, Allan Thoen, Director & Associate General Counsel with Sandoz, joins Washington, D.C. partner and associate to discuss impressions and takeaways from the conference. And read our bi-weekly on the website or to receive future editions in your inbox. This podcast is provided as a service of Latham & Watkins LLP. Listening to this podcast does...
info_outlineIn this episode of Connected with Latham, we explore the remarkable story of Shabir Kabiri, an Afghan refugee who secured asylum in the United States with the help of a Latham pro bono team. Shabir shares his harrowing journey, his time as a cadet at West Point, and the dangers he faced upon returning home. When Kabul fell to the Taliban in 2021, Shabir experienced the chaos and fear firsthand, as his former West Point roommate and a group of West Point classmates worked to orchestrate Shabir’s evacuation. New York partner Michèle Penzer and Director of Global Pro Bono Laura Atkinson-Hope discuss with Shabir the legal intricacies of his asylum case and the coordinated efforts of the Latham team to ensure his family’s safety.
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