Best ABA Government Podcasts (2024)

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093: Nonprofit Basics: Procedures for Changing Public Charity Status 20:07

2h ago20:07

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Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. This technical episode addresses the procedures for changing the classification of an organization described in Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) as a private foundation or one of the many different types of public charities. From time to time, charitable organizations described in Sec…

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#288 Who Is Steve Cernak? Meet the 2024-25 Chair of the ABA Antitrust Law Section 23:19

12m ago23:19

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The Antitrust Law Section's new Chair is a lawyer, professor, and author of countless books and articles, with decades of leadership experience in the Section. What changes will he bring? In this episode, co-hosts Alicia Downey and Puja Patel ask Steve Cernak about his unusual career path, the priorities and initiatives he is planning to pursue in …

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PHASE Is: All Appropriate Inquiry in the Time of PFAS 37:18

3h ago37:18

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In this podcast, David Rieser (K&L Gates) and Amy Edwards (Holland & Knight) will discuss the challenges and uncertainties of incorporating PFAS compounds into Phase I environmental assessments, including how to detect their presence and manage associated risks in real estate transactions. Now that EPA has identified two PFAS compounds as hazardous…

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092: Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in Colorado and Wyoming 20:32

3h ago20:32

20:32

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland and this is the 14th in a series of “Quick Tip” episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit corporations. In an earlier episode, we talked about filing in Delaware and California, which are the most frequently used by our clients, most of whom have…

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#287 How Should We Protect Children’s Online Privacy? Revisiting the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) 27:07

8d ago27:07

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Most agree that children's online privacy is important. But how should it be protected? Ryan Durrie, Associate Director of the Cordell Institute at Washington University in St. Louis, joins Christina Ma and Anora Wang to discuss how the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (or COPPA) protects online privacy today and how it could be reformed. L…

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Global Climate Change and U.S. Law, Third Edition: Episode 3 - Capturing Carbon: Engineering and Agriculture 51:27

1h ago51:27

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In this final episode of the Global Climate Change and U.S. Law series, editor Michael Gerrard will talk with Tracy Hester, Instructional Professor of Law at University of Houston Law Center, and Peter Lehner, Managing Attorney for Earthjustice's Sustainable Food & Farming Program, about engineered methods that remove the pollution before it goes o…

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Tests into and out of law schools—what's changing and why 38:25

3h ago38:25

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The LSAT is facing competition from the JD-Next exam, and many states are reconsidering their licensing methods as the bar exam as we’ve known it sunsets in 2028. Kellye Testy, the executive director and CEO of the Association of American Law Schools, talks with the ABA Journal’s Julianne Hill about why those changes are happening now and what it m…

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Author Series: ESG: Optimizing Governance and Disclosure Practices to Minimize Risks 50:09

19h ago50:09

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Heightened political and investor scrutiny; increasing regulations, lawsuits and government investigations; and numerous employee interests regarding a wide range of ESG issues — all of it amounts to considerable pressure on corporate boards and management to balance the implementation of ESG-related objectives while managing ESG-related risks. As …

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091: REFRESH Nonprofit Basics: Navigating the Complex Rules That Describe a Public Charity 18:38

9d ago18:38

18:38

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and this is the fourth "refresh" of several original episodes published in the summer of 2022. As we near the end of summer, it's a good time to wrap up our revisit of some of our "nonprofit basics" episodes that cover fundamental topics that nonprofit leaders and aspiri…

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#286 What Are the Perils of Privacy Law? Evolutions of the Children's Online Privacy and Protection Act (COPPA) 35:09

1d ago35:09

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Privacy law has become increasingly relevant and important with the advent of the internet and all things digital and most agree that these laws should protect children's privacy, in particular. But what are the tradeoffs? James Cooper, Professor of Law and Economics at Scalia Law School at George Mason University, joins Christina Ma and Anora Wang…

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Class Actions: When Your Expert Witness Is (and Should Be) an Economist 38:11

6d ago38:11

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More than 10,000 federal class action cases were filed last year, covering a range of areas including securities, antitrust, employment, and consumer protection. What do they have in common? They often rely on an economist’s expert analysis and testimony. So how early should you hire an economist to pick through the data? Guest Jeffrey Klenk, a man…

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090: REFRESH Nonprofit Basics: Director Duties and Best Practices for the Typical Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation 14:47

11d ago14:47

14:47

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. Episode 90 is a refresh of the third of the original episodes published in the summer of 2022. During these dog days of summer, it's a good time to bring back some of our earliest episodes that cover fundamental topics that nonprofit leaders and aspiring leaders need to understand. In this r…

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#285 Is It All Connected? Exploring Cross-Market Theories of Harm in Healthcare Mergers 41:03

8d ago41:03

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Federal and State antitrust authorities have started to take closer looks into mergers of hospitals that are in different geographic areas. What are the theories of harm behind such investigations, and what does the economics literature have to say about those cross-market theories? Join Anora Wang and Jeny Maier as they hear from leading healthcar…

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“Calamitous” Effect Of Chevron Deference Ruling? What’s Next! 42:57

14d ago42:57

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Let’s look at two recent Supreme Court cases impacting the role and powers of federal regulators. After decades of accepted areas of law that deferred to federal regulators, we are witnessing a shakeup through rulings on the so-called Chevron Deference and the Corner Post decision. How will these landmark rulings change the power held by agencies? …

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Global Climate Change and U.S. Law, Third Edition: Episode 2 - State & Local Climate Law 53:30

25d ago53:30

53:30

In this second episode of the series Global Climate Change & U.S. Law, editor Michael Burger will talk with chapter authors Sheila Foster, Professor of Urban Law and Policy at Georgetown University, and Alice Kaswan, Professor of Law at University of San Francisco, about local innovation, climate justice, and how to adapt to a climate changed world…

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089: REFRESH Nonprofit Basics: Designators, Members, Directors, Officers - The Who's Who of Nonprofit Governance 11:07

15d ago11:07

11:07

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. For the next few weeks, we refresh our earliest episodes on nonprofit basics. During these dog days of summer, it's a good time to bring back some of our early episodes that cover fundamental topics that nonprofit leaders and aspiring leaders need to understand. In this refresh of episode #2…

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#284 How Do We Measure Innovation? The Economic Analysis of the Impact of M&A on Innovation in the Pharmaceutical Industry 23:27

25d ago23:27

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When analyzing the competitive effects of a proposed transaction, the U.S. antitrust agencies may attempt to define and assess the potential loss of innovation in a relevant market. But what exactly is "innovation," and how can potential losses (or gains) in innovation be measured? In this episode Alicia Downey and Lijun Zhang speak with Cornerston…

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10 Tips For Summer Associates: Turn That Summer Program Into A Job 52:27

26d ago52:27

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It’s summertime, and that means it’s time for law student summer associate and clerkship programs. If you’re a law student, hear from two successful lawyers who used summer associateships to launch bright careers. Guests Monica Latin and Debrán O'Neil are partners at Carrington Coleman Sloman & Blumenthal LLP in Dallas. Latin is now the managing pa…

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088: REFRESH Nonprofit Basics: Overview of Nonprofit Charitable Organization Types: Corporation, LLC, Trust, Association, and Fiscal Sponsorship 11:39

22d ago11:39

11:39

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. For the next few weeks, we refresh several of the show's earliest episodes. During these dog days of summer, it’s a good time to bring back some of our early episodes that cover fundamental topics that nonprofit leaders and aspiring leaders need to understand. In this week's refresh of my ve…

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#283 Who Should Competition Law Work For? Enforcement Against Restrictive Labour Market Agreements in the EU 40:32

1M ago40:32

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Labour markets are in the focus of competition law regulators worldwide and companies and their advisers need to know what the issues are. What is the situation in the EU and its member states? Johanna Kübler, partner at German competition law firm Commeo, joins Jaclyn Phillips and Matthew Hall to discuss the background to this current focus in the…

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How generative AI can help you market your legal practice 33:25

27d ago33:25

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There has been a lot of talk and concern about generative AI tools and how they are changing the legal industry. A major worry for many lawyers is that these tools could replace them or make them redundant. But what about the potential of generative AI to help lawyers generate business, market themselves more effectively, and make more money? On th…

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Energy Law Insights for 2024: Grid Evolution - Navigating FERC Order 1920 31:25

29d ago31:25

31:25

Explore the implications of FERC Order 1920, a pivotal regulation set to reshape the landscape of energy transmission in the United States. This episode will discuss implications of the Order, focusing on enhanced long-term planning and transparency mandates, the integration of state entities in cost allocation processes, and the requirement for tr…

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087: Expedited Review of IRS Applications for Recognition of Exempt Status 14:11

29d ago14:11

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Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. In Episode 87, Cynthia Rowland covers the rules that apply to a new charitable organization that wants expedited review of its application for recognition of exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS expects to receive 135,000 to 140,000 determination requests in 2024, and mos…

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#282 Has the Scrutiny Reached a Fever Pitch? Taking the Temperature of Private Equity in Healthcare 28:32

29d ago28:32

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Private equity and health care are important aspects of the U.S. economy. Why are antitrust enforcers focused on the intersection of these two areas? Carla Hine, an antitrust attorney well-versed in both industries, joins Jaclyn Phillips and Jeny Maier to discuss the role PE plays in health care transactions and what antitrust enforcers' recent foc…

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Global Climate Change and U.S. Law, Third Edition: Episode 1 - Federal Climate Law 56:28

2M ago56:28

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In the series Global Climate Change & U.S. Law, editors Jody Freedman, Michael B. Gerrard, and Michael Burger explore the pivotal themes in their book Global Climate Change and U.S. Law, Third Edition. In this first episode, Jody talks with chapter authors Tom Lorenzen, a Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP, and Jim Rossi, Professor of Law at Vanderbil…

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086: Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in New Mexico and Utah 25:45

1M ago25:45

25:45

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. This is the 13th in a series of “Quick Tip” episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit corporations. In an earlier episode, we addressed filing in Delaware and California, which are the most frequently used by our clients, most of whom have a connection with Californ…

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#281 What Are the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Plans for Enforcement? Breaking It Down From A To Triple C 29:39

2M ago29:39

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's enforcement and policy priorities for 2024-2025 reflect a focus on a wide range of conduct in many industries. What does this mean for practitioners, market participants, and consumers in Australia? Peta Stevenson, a competition attorney with more than two decades of experience, joins Jaclyn Phil…

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#280 Does the FTC Ban Get It Right or Go Too Far? Economists Debate the FTC Non-Compete Rule 1:00:05

1M ago1:00:05

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The Federal Trade Commission's non-compete ban has stirred vigorous discussion in the antitrust bar and beyond. What do economic theory and empirical analysis tell us about the effects of non-competes, and whether a ban is justified? Economists Evan Starr and Brian Albrecht join co-hosts Sergei Zaslavsky and Anora Wang to debate the state of econom…

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085: Back to Compliance: Reinstating Tax-Exempt Status for a Charity 16:32

2M ago16:32

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Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. In episode 85, Cynthia Rowland addresses the steps needed when a charitable organization has its tax-exempt status revoked by the IRS for failure to file the required information returns, that is, form 990, 990PF, 990 EZ, or the postcard return for very small charities, 990-N. Often, chariti…

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#279 How Does U.S. Law Promote Competition in Agricultural Markets? 28:33

2M ago28:33

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The preservation of competition in agricultural markets has been identified as as one of the Biden Administration's highest enforcement priorities. In this episode, co-hosts Alicia Downey and Barry Nigro talk to Professor Kelly Nuckolls of the University of Arkansas School of Law about recent enforcement actions and rulemaking efforts targeting ant…

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Banking, Regulations, and Litigation: A Perfect Match 40:26

2M ago40:26

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America’s banks play a critical role in our economy, and the industry is one of the most heavily regulated, with rules that affect nearly every consumer, borrower, and saver. In this episode, enjoy a deep dive into the web of regulations banks navigate daily and the role that litigators play. Guests Aaron Krauss and Brett Watson participated in the…

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084: Nonprofit Book Review: ABA Guidebook for Directors of Nonprofit Corporations 24:11

2M ago24:11

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Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. In today’s episode, Cynthia Rowland’s guest is Bill Boyd, one of the editors, along with Lisa Runquist, of the newly published fourth edition of the American Bar Association’s Guidebook for Directors of Nonprofit Corporations. The guidebook is a useful and valuable reference that provides di…

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#278 Who Is Krisztian Katona? Meet an International Competition Lawyer 33:46

2M ago33:46

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Not many antitrust lawyers have a front row seat to competition law and policy around the globe. But have you met Krisztian Katona? Krisztian Katona, an international competition lawyer, speaks with Anora Wang and Jaclyn Phillips about the trajectory of his career, insights about competition law and trends, and how the ABA provides opportunities fo…

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Can generative AI tools make it easier for lawyers to offer pro bono services? 53:06

3M ago53:06

53:06

A commonly cited solution to helping bridge the access-to-justice canyon is for lawyers to provide more pro bono work. In that regard, have generative artificial intelligence tools made it easier for lawyers to provide pro bono services?By Legal Talk Network

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083: Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in Oklahoma and Texas 23:13

2M ago23:13

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Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. This is the 12th in a series of “Quick Tip” episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit corporations. In previous episodes, we addressed filing in Delaware and California, which are the most frequently used by our clients, most of whom have a connection with Californi…

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#277 Still Going Strong at 20? A Conversation With the Architect of the EU Merger Regulation 2004 41:26

3M ago41:26

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The EU's merger control law--the Merger Regulation--was revised in 2004, and 2024 is therefore the 20th anniversary of the changes. What prompted those changes? Sir Philip Lowe, Director-General of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Competition from 2002-2010, joins Matthew Reynolds and Matthew Hall to discuss the background to the c…

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Expert Advice: Finding the Expert Witness Who Will Help You Win Your Case 38:49

3M ago38:49

38:49

Round Table Group is a Premier Sponsor of the ABA Litigation Section. On this Litigation Radio episode, we will hear from Dan Rubin, National Business Development Manager of Round Table Group, about using third parties in expert searches. The selection of the Round Table Group as the subject of this interview should not be construed as an endorseme…

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082: Advice for Nonprofit Investment Committees From an Investment Advisor 31:38

2M ago31:38

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Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. In episode 82, we revisit the duties of directors in managing investment assets. Joining Cynthia Rowland today is Jennifer Nelson, Senior Wealth Manager with BNY Mellon. She offers practical advice for directors serving on the investment committee, best practices for developing an investment…

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#276 Does a Year Make a Difference? The Regulation of Influencers Under the 2023 Revised FTC Endorsement Guides 28:06

3M ago28:06

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An important component of U.S. consumer protection law includes the regulation of endorsements, a form of advertising where someone other than the seller of a product or service—such as an athlete, a celebrity, or an influencer—is compensated to promote that product or service. In this episode, co-hosts Alicia Downey and Matt Reynolds talk to consu…

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Energy Law Insights for 2024: An Introduction with the Energy Committee Chairs 23:47

3M ago23:47

23:47

Join our esteemed Chairs as they illuminate the most pressing topics and key issues in energy law that will shape the year ahead. From regulatory changes and sustainability challenges to groundbreaking technologies and market dynamics, this introduction to the upcoming energy law series promises a front-row seat to the discussions that matter most …

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#275 What's Happening in New Zealand, Israel, and Norway? Catching Up With International Enforcers at the 2024 Spring Meeting 29:27

3M ago29:27

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While on site at the ABA Antitrust Law Section's Annual Spring Meeting in April 2024, the Our Curious Amalgam team sat down with competition regulators from around the world to talk about their current and future enforcement priorities. We also got to know them a little better as people. In this episode, Alicia Downey finds out what's happening in …

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Will generative AI (finally) spell the end of the billable hour? 26:22

3M ago26:22

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It seems like every time that there’s a major disruption or event that threatens to upend the legal industry, it spells doom for the billable hour. But that could be more out of hope than anything else. The billable hour survived the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic, despite many people thinking—or maybe wishing—that it wouldn’t.…

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Lawyers Managing Stress: Living a Healthier, Happier, and Less Stressful Life 41:21

3M ago41:21

41:21

Being a lawyer involves constant pressure and stress. It’s a profession filled with challenges—everything from demanding partners and tight deadlines to adverse rulings and deadbeat clients. It’s enough to wear down anyone. Guest Erin Clifford is a partner and director of marketing and business development at Clifford Law Offices in Chicago. And sh…

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081: REFRESH: Loot and Private Foundation Rules - Part 2 25:04

3M ago25:04

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Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. In this episode, I refresh EO Radio Show episode 22, the second of our two episodes exploring private foundation rules using commentary on the comic Apple TV+ series Loot, starring Maya Rudolph. In the second of our two original episodes exploring season one of Loot, my partner Hons Yung and…

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#274 What's Happening in Hong Kong and Japan? Catching Up With International Enforcers at the 2024 Spring Meeting 31:34

3M ago31:34

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In April 2024, the Our Curious Amalgam team interviewed international competition law regulators while on site at the ABA Antitrust Law Section's Annual Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C. In this episode, Anora Wang talks to Samuel Chan, Chairman of the Hong Kong Competition Commission, and Commissioner Reiko Aoki of the Japan Fair Trade Commission…

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#273 What’s Happening in France, Portugal, and Poland? Catching Up With International Enforcers at the 2024 Spring Meeting 42:49

4M ago42:49

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The 2024 edition of the ABA Antitrust Law Section’s Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C., offered the Our Curious Amalgam team a chance to speak with competition law regulators from around the world. While on site at the meeting, we sat down with several of them to discuss their enforcement priorities and other issues, while also getting to know them…

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080: REFRESH: Loot and Private Foundation Rules - Part 1 25:36

3M ago25:36

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Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. In this episode, I'm happy to refresh EO Radio Show episode 21, the first of our two episodes exploring private foundation rules using the Apple TV+ series Loot, starring Maya Rudolph. Season two of Loot was released early in April 2024, and we plan to revisit the Wells Foundation and privat…

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The Jigsaw Puzzle Of Old And New Laws Governing Today’s AI 47:38

4M ago47:38

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Generative AI is everywhere, including inside many law practices, creating documents, analyzing data, researching, and creating content. But what happens when AI makes a mistake? Who’s liable? The implications could be enormous, are we may see a new wave of liability litigation. It’s a brave, new world without a lot of legal guardrails. There are e…

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079: IRS Dirty Dozen Warnings on Charitable Scams 12:50

4M ago12:50

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Welcome to EO Radio Show—Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. In this episode, Cynthia Rowland highlights some tax schemes designed to exploit both taxpayers and the Treasury. The Internal Revenue Service just wrapped up the 2024 Dirty Dozen campaign with a warning to taxpayers about several schemes, many of which purport to benefit charitable purposes. …

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#272 What’s Happening in the EU? A Conversation With DG COMP Director-General Olivier Guersent at the 2024 Spring Meeting 46:51

4M ago46:51

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The 2024 Spring Meeting of the ABA Antitrust Law Section offered the Our Curious Amalgam team a chance to speak with competition law enforcers from around the world. In this episode, host Matthew Hall asks Olivier Guersent, Director-General of the Directorate-General for Competition of the European Commission (DG COMP), about what’s been happening …

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