Cannabis Law
Startup LAWnchpad Podcast
Startup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Alice Millerchip (Fordham Law ‘24) and Zachary Schwartz (Fordham Law ‘24) interview Cannabis Attorney Michael McGuire about cannabis law, the emerging cannabis industry, and considerations for new and existing businesses operating in New York’s evolving cannabis market. Episode Roadmap: [:34]Fordham Law students...
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Considerations at The Intersection of Technology and Law
Startup LAWnchpad Podcast
Startup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Amanda Rudolf (Fordham Law ‘24) and Kristopher Vahle (Fordham Law ‘24) interview Jeff Neuburger, Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP about considerations entrepreneurs and startups should keep in mind at the intersection of technology and law, as well as best practices to address common issues in this area. Episode Roadmap: ...
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Artificial Intelligence and Transactional Practice
Startup LAWnchpad Podcast
Startup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Michael Regan (Fordham Law ‘24) and Jennifer Greenberg (Fordham Law ‘24) interview Daren Orzechowski, Partner, Global Co-Head of Technology, Allen & Overy LLP about artificial intelligence and transactional practice. They cover the impact of the growth of AI on legal practice for entrepreneurs, key AI considerations for...
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Exit Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Startup LAWnchpad Podcast
Startup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Lauren Hutwelker (Fordham Law ‘23) and Arman Borazjani (Fordham Law ‘23) interview Darren Bartlette, Associate, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP about exit strategies for entrepreneurs. They cover what the options for exit strategies are, timelines for their effective implementation, and the common pitfalls that...
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The Impact of Emerging Technology on The Law and Startups
Startup LAWnchpad Podcast
Startup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Third year Fordham Law students Abby Kucharczyk (‘23) and Chelsea Lim (‘23) welcome lawyer Alina Kipnis for a discussion about the impact of emerging technologies on the law and lawyering, specifically how recent technologies such as ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence have raised novel legal questions and how these questions have...
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Multimedia Rights and NIL Considerations for Sports Startups
Startup LAWnchpad Podcast
Startup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Jacob Shiffer (Fordham Law ‘23) is joined by David Connolly, Chief Legal Officer at Playfly Sports for a look at the Multimedia Rights and NIL considerations for sports startups. Together they discuss the legal considerations for entrepreneurs in the sports and media industry, including a history of Playfly Sports,...
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The Role of In-House Counsel in the Startup Context
Startup LAWnchpad Podcast
Startup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Kimberly Fishman (Fordham Law ‘23) and Sydney Glazer (Fordham Law ‘23) welcome Theresa Mohan, Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School for a discussion about the role of in-house counsel in the startup context. Together they examine the recommended timeline for securing in-house counsel, the benefits of utilizing external versus in-house...
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Cryptocurrency, Diversity, and Law
Startup LAWnchpad Podcast
Startup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Sharon Yang (Fordham Law ‘23) is joined by Wenting Yu, Partner at O’Melveny & Myers LLP for a discussion about cryptocurrency, diversity, and law. Together they examine the details, deals, and legal underpinnings surrounding cryptocurrency; highlight the role that cryptocurrency plays in enhancing diversity; and discuss the steps that...
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ESG
Startup LAWnchpad Podcast
Alexa De Leon (Fordham Law ‘23) and Jordan Phelan (Fordham Law ‘23) interview Helene R. Banks, Partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, and co-chair of Cahill’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Advisory practice groups, about ESG — what it means, ESG considerations over the lifecycle of a business, and how entrepreneurs should approach disclosures regarding ESG. They also discuss greenwashing and green claims. Episode Roadmap: ● [:40] Alexa De Leon introduces herself, Jordan Phelan and today’s guest Helene...
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Impact Investing with a Gender Lens
Startup LAWnchpad Podcast
Startup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Julian Constain (Fordham Law ‘20) interviews Ana Demel, Vice-chair and Secretary of the Board of Directors of Pro Mujer, Inc. about the origins of this social enterprise, its history and current mission, and the legal matters that can arise out of such a unique corporate structure. Episode Roadmap: [:30] Julian Constain introduces...
info_outlineFannie Law (Fordham Law ‘19) and Zachary Sherman (Fordham Law ‘19) join to discuss employment law and compensation and the various challenges entrepreneurs face while building up their company to become successful players in the industry, starting with the hiring of new employees.
Episode Roadmap:
● [:30] Fannie Law and Zachary Sherman introduce themselves as Fordham Law students under the direction of Professor Bernice Grant.
● [1:00] An overview of the hiring process and legal issues employers may face.
● [4:00] Considerations regarding employee compensation, including payroll issues, pay schedules, and minimum wage requirements.
● [7:00] Comparing exempt and non-exempt employees.
● [9:25] Can startup founders work for free? A look at the business owner exemption.
● [11:31] The key characteristics that classify workers as employees versus independent contractors.
● [16:22] The key characteristics required to classify workers as interns.
● [17:51] Details regarding employment relationships for at-will employees.
● [19:35] How a business owner establishes a formal relationship with an employee.