Best Employment Law Alliance Podcasts (2024)

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629: Political Discussion & Discourse in the US Workplace 13:48

1h ago13:48

13:48

On today's episode, we discuss the practical effects of political discussions in the workplace, whether employers can restrict or prohibit their employees from discussing politics in the workplace, and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Williams…

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Q&A: The Employee Edition - The questions your employees may be afraid to ask 41:31

1h ago41:31

41:31

Send us a text In today's episode, Chuck and John take on some of the tough questions that come from the employee's perspective. As an HR professional, keep an open ear for ways to make sure your employees don't go unheard. Check out how the team tackles these questions: How do I know if I’m being paid fairly for my role? Can I refuse to work in a …

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628: US Employee Voter Leave & Obligations for Employers 9:35

3h ago9:35

9:35

With the United States presidential election right around the corner, people are expected to vote in record numbers this year. For employers, this raises the issue of what obligations employers have to provide with regard to voting leave for employees. Listen as we provide insight on these requirements. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to …

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627: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Spain 9:48

16h ago9:48

9:48

In our Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at Spain. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Lourdes Escassi (email) (Gómez-Acebo & Pombo Abogados / Spain) Support the show …

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Listener Q&A - We Answer Your Questions: Would you like cheese with that? 22:45

23h ago22:45

22:45

Send us a text Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: How much do you take dietary restrictions into consideration for company events? Can you require salary employees to clock in and out? What’s the best way to develop a time off policy? Support the show Our new book...The Ultimate G…

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626: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Mexico 13:45

8d ago13:45

13:45

In our Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at Mexico. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Samuel Flores (Santamarina + Steta, S.C. / Mexico) Support the show Register on…

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The Future Of Work: What Are We Missing? 37:46

8d ago37:46

37:46

Send us a text It’s easy for us to look back and see how much has changed from 5 or 10 years ago but it can sometimes be easy to miss the subtle changes as they come that lead to those bigger changes. In today’s episode, Chuck and John talk through the changes that have been coming to the work environment over the recent years and how they will sha…

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625: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Pennsylvania 12:30

25d ago12:30

12:30

In our Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at Pennsylvania. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Steve Hirschfeld (email) (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speakers: Marcia DePaula (email) (Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / Western…

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Listener Q&A - We Answer Your Questions: Avoiding a bad hire and restriction avoidant workers 24:00

15d ago24:00

24:00

Send us a text Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: How do you effectively advise on not hiring a bad culture-fit candidate? How do you properly navigate legal documentation and onboarding documentation for transgender individuals? How do you work with an employee who is hesitant to…

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624: Whistleblowing in the Isle of Man 15:27

20d ago15:27

15:27

In today's episode, we outline whistleblowing laws in the Isle of Man, requirements for making a successful claim for whistleblowing, whether employers are required to have a whistleblowing policy, and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Philippe Durand (email) (August Debou…

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623: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Utah 13:21

27d ago13:21

13:21

In our Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at Utah. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Steve Hirschfeld (email) (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speakers: Katie Priest (email) & Zachary Wiseman (email) (Ray, Quinney & N…

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He Was In Hot Water... Literally - Workmans' Comp Need To Know 52:39

22d ago52:39

52:39

Send us a text When a new hire of a trucking company follows directives from a supervisor, he lands in hot water - literally - and in a dispute around workmans' comp. What is classified under this umbrella and how can you think about it in realistic terms? This week, Chuck and John dive into all of this an more as they discuss intramural sports lea…

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622: Whistleblowing Regulations in Poland 17:26

1M ago17:26

17:26

In 2019, the EU issued the European Parliament and Council Directive (EU) 2019/1937 on the protection of persons who report breaches of EU law. This directive has obliged all member states to implement comprehensive whistleblower protection regulation by December 2021, aiming to ensure that individuals who report misconduct or illegal activities wi…

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621: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in the District of Columbia 15:57

1M ago15:57

15:57

In our Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at the District of Columbia. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Steve Hirschfeld (email) (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speakers: Adriana Joens (email) & Savanna Shuntich (em…

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Listener Q&A - We Answer Your Questions: Getting Directors to Take a Step Back and Operations to Align 28:35

29d ago28:35

28:35

Send us a text Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: Should supervisors working in the field be exempt or non-exempt? What questions should we ask? When you try to offload responsibilities from Directors to Managers but the Directors continue to step in and say how things should be h…

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620: Navigating Free Speech on Campus: Tips for Conflicts and Protests 33:07

1M ago33:07

33:07

Student protests radically transformed campuses across the United States during the past academic year before petering out in late spring/early summer. In today's episode, we discuss how universities can best manage conflicts and protests on campus. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. H…

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619: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Nevada 13:55

2M ago13:55

13:55

In our Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at Nevada. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Steve Hirschfeld (email) (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speakers: Jennifer Hostetler (email) & Howard Cole (email) (Lewis Roca /…

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Make HR Easy - The Ultimate Guide to HR 53:08

1M ago53:08

53:08

Send us a text Whether you’re a seasoned HR professional or someone who was volun-told that you are now handling HR functions at work, there can be an overwhelming amount of questions around every corner and in every process. Maybe you’re trying to figure out how to manage remote workers effectively or how to properly handle an investigation into a…

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618: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Bermuda 15:34

2M ago15:34

15:34

In our Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at Bermuda. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Juliana Snelling (email) (Canterbury Law Ltd. / Bermuda) Support the show Regi…

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A Smile or a Consequence - Trader Joe's Problematic Stance on Positivity 46:44

1M ago46:44

46:44

Send us a text A story in the New York Times brought to light a different side to the Trader Joe's so many know and love, talking about how a policy of positivity and happy greetings was creating quite the opposite of a work environment for employees. In today’s episode, Chuck and John talk about this contradicting policy and environment, particula…

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617: Indonesia’s New Law No. 4 of 2024 on Maternal and Child Welfare 7:34

2M ago7:34

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In this episode, we discuss Indonesia's new Law No. 4 on Maternal and Child Welfare, and the significant changes that employers need to understand and act upon. Listen as we explore what this means for businesses in Indonesia. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Cynthia Chung (ema…

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616: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in West Virginia 14:13

2M ago14:13

14:13

In our Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at West Virginia. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Steve Hirschfeld (email) (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speaker: Bryan Cokeley (email) (Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Vir…

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Listener Q&A - We Answer Your Questions: When you want to fire a customer 20:04

2M ago20:04

20:04

Send us a text Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: Are the new FLSA Salary threshold rules in place for January 2025? Did we miss the announcement? If you have an employee working on the phone with customers and the customer starts speaking very inappropriately, what action can you…

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615: Data Protection Regulation and Data Breach Response in Taiwan 19:41

2M ago19:41

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In this episode, we discuss the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) in Taiwan, the obligations it imposes on personal data collectors, a company's legal obligations in the event of a data breach & more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Jamie Goh (email) (Shearn Delamore & Co. /…

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614: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Paraguay 15:00

2M ago15:00

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In our Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at Paraguay. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Antonella Llamas (email) (Vouga Abogados / Paraguay) Support the show Registe…

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From the Vault: "I’m Going to Run You Over with this Forklift" - An Intense Tale of Sexual Harassment 51:27

2M ago51:27

51:27

Send us a text Today, Chuck and John went into the vault to talk about the crazy story that had someone saying, "I'm going to run you over with this forklift!" Join them on this trip into the archives. We'll be back next week with a new Q&A episode. --------- When an employee consistently makes harassing comments and even threatens violence against…

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613: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Sweden 9:05

2M ago9:05

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In our Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at Sweden. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Simon Söderholm (email) (Vinge / Sweden) Support the show Register on the ELA w…

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Nose Pickers and Scab Pickers - It Gets Weird In HR 43:38

2M ago43:38

43:38

Send us a text In this weird and wacky episode, Chuck and John talk about some of the more strange instances they and other HR professionals have dealt with. Being in the unique position of HR, you’ll encounter all sorts of interesting people and situations, often having to figure out how to navigate the most challenging of circumstances. From nose…

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612: The Interplay of AI and Intellectual Property: Considerations in Creating, Use and Enforcing IP Rights for Employers and Beyond 42:10

3M ago42:10

42:10

Generative AI has supercharged our ability to create and use information and art, testing the limits of our intellectual property legal system. In this episode, we discuss how businesses, creators, and regulators are adapting – and still defining - the rules of creating, protecting, and using IP in an LLM-enabled world. Subscribe to our podcast tod…

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611: Governance of AI in a Media Company: A Practical Experience 17:34

3M ago17:34

17:34

In today's episode, we speak with Andreia Saad, Legal Director and Data Protection Officer at Grupo Globo on governance issues surrounding AI, unauthorized uses of AI, legal uncertainty with the technology & more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Tatiana Campello (email) (Demar…

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610: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Japan 10:19

3M ago10:19

10:19

In our Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at Japan. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Rikisuke Yamanaka (email) (Ushijima & Partners / Japan) Support the show Registe…

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Listener Q&A - We Answer Your Questions: Working for Competitors and Social Media Problems 39:51

2M ago39:51

39:51

Send us a text Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: How do you handle a salary non-exempt employee working overtime one week and under hours the next during a pay period? Are you required to give pay increases to all employees? A manager suspects someone is working for a competitor.…

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609: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Slovenia 21:08

3M ago21:08

21:08

In our Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at Slovenia. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Mojca Pušnar (email) (CERHA HEMPEL / Slovenia) Support the show Register on t…

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Interviews: Getting Them Right 41:45

3M ago41:45

41:45

Send us a text Join us in this episode of the HR Stories Podcast, where we uncover the complexities and legalities of the interview process. Chuck and John dive into a lively discussion sparked by a heated Facebook debate on working interviews. They clarify the nuances of what employers can legally ask candidates to do, ensuring organizations navig…

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The Clock is Ticking: Working Time Precedents and New Trends in Germany, Italy, Turkey, and Mexico 27:25

3M ago27:25

27:25

Understanding how different countries regulate and experience working hours offers valuable insights into managing work-life balance, productivity, and worker well-being across various regions.In this podcast, employment law specialists from Germany, Italy, Mexico, and Turkey, all members of the leading international employment law alliance Innanga…

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608: Labor Contracts & Enforcing Non-Compete Agreements in Vietnam 19:50

3M ago19:50

19:50

In today's episode, we discuss how labor contracts and non-compete agreements are defined in Vietnam, as well as what a conflict of interest is in the context of Vietnamese labor law. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Jamie Goh (email) (Shearn Delamore & Co. / Malaysia) Guest Sp…

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607: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Angola 10:46

3M ago10:46

10:46

In our Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at Angola. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Elieser Corte Real (email) (Miranda Alliance - FFA | Fátima Freitas Associados …

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Listener Q&A - We Answer Your Questions: FMLA, Merger Timelines, and Layoff Worries 23:00

3M ago23:00

23:00

Send us a text Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: Does FMLA paperwork need to be filled out by the doctor or can a nurse practitioner fill it out? Can we deny it if the doctor won’t fill it out? What timelines do I need to keep in mind during a merger? How do I handle layoffs and …

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606: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in India 20:06

3M ago20:06

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In our Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at India. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Atul Gupta (email) (Trilegal / India) Support the show Register on the ELA websi…

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You Can't Make Me Take This Training! 48:26

3M ago48:26

48:26

Send us a text Something big is coming from The Team at HR Stories this fall! Don’t miss out on the chance at an early view of it. In this week’s episode, the team does an extended Listener Q&A format, diving further in to some interesting topics, telling a story alongside each question - Can employees refuse to do mandatory training? Can there be …

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605: The US Federal OSHA's Proposed Indoor and Outdoor Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Standard 22:06

3M ago22:06

22:06

In today's episode, we discuss whether the Indoor and Outdoor Heat Standard is an official proposed standard from OSHA, what employers are covered, whether employees will need to receive training, and much more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Will…

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604: Artificial Intelligence Policies and Regulations in the Workplace 21:02

4M ago21:02

21:02

In today's episode, we discuss the importance of having an AI policy in the workplace to help mitigate risks of liability, how organizations can stay compliant with AI regulations and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Mark Alward (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba) G…

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603: Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Reform in California 19:27

4M ago19:27

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In today's episode, we discuss what PAGA is, how it differs from a class action in California, what is changing with the reform, what employers should do and when it takes effect. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Holly Goodman (email) (Gunster / Southern Florida) Guest Speaker:…

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602: Recent French Elections and Business Impact 14:25

4M ago14:25

14:25

On July 7th, France held its national legislative election. On today's episode, we discuss the results of the election and what may be in store for the country. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Kato Aerts (email) (Lydian / Belgium) Guest Speaker: Philippe Durand (email) (August…

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601: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Bulgaria 8:50

4M ago8:50

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In our Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at Bulgaria. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Vesela Kabatliyska (email) (Dinova Rusev & Partners / Bulgaria) Support the s…

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Listener Q&A - We Answer Your Questions: Will all this be declassified? Or is this confidential? 26:50

3M ago26:50

26:50

Send us a text Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: How does confidentiality work in HR? What suggestions do you have to boost employee moral and how do you work with employees who don’t want to participate in employee activities? We have one person who had approved time off - has b…

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600: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Ohio 9:49

4M ago9:49

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In our Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at Ohio. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Steve Hirschfeld (email) (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speaker: Joe Stephens (email) (Dinsmore & Shohl LLP / Ohio) Support the sh…

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Celebrating the Civil Rights Act - There are Still Lessons to Learn 41:43

4M ago41:43

41:43

Send us a text It’s July! You know that means we’re celebrating! Not only the 4th of July but also the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, signed July 2nd in 1964. In today’s episode, Chuck and John talk about the importance of this act and the work of the EEOC through the eyes of three employees of a property management company where they we…

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599: US Supreme Court Decision Weakens Federal Agency Rules 27:14

4M ago27:14

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The US Supreme Court decided three major decisions at the end of their term that will impact federal agencies and the regulations they issue in the very near future. The cases are Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo/Relentless Inc. v. Dept. of Commerce; SEC v. Jarkesy; and Corner Post v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Board. In this epi…

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598: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Germany 12:53

4M ago12:53

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In our Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at Germany. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speakers: Virginia Mäurer (email) & Markus Künzel (email) (ADVANT Beiten / Germany) Sup…

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