Minds Worth Meeting is a timely discussion forum hosted by the speakers agency and public relations experts at Stern Strategy Group. Bringing together the world’s top thought leaders; from business leaders to technology analysts, academics, and researchers, Minds Worth Meeting features accessible, down-to-earth conversations about some of the most important topics of the day with the experts and leaders who are the top authorities in their fields. The Stern Strategy Group team features the S ...
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Orrick lawyers talk with leading thinkers whose ideas are changing the way we practice law.
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The BigSpeak Podcast is a program populated by the voices of thought leaders, successful CEO’s, celebrities, and renowned entrepreneurs. You’ll hear their exclusive tips, behind-the-scenes insights, and off-the-record stories—pieces of knowledge only available from Big Speak’s unique slate of motivational Keynote Speakers and innovative Business Leaders. Across these episodes, you will get to know some of the top experts in their fields and learn skills that will help you transform your busi ...
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Megan Reitz on Open Dialogue, Spaciousness and the Conversations We Need to Have
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Speaking up – and empowering your employees to speak up – is a vital prerequisite for a company culture that supports innovation. In this episode of Minds Worth Meeting, Justin Louis and Meg Virag sit down with Oxford University Saïd Business School associate fellow, Megan Reitz. We discuss the importance of how leaders “show up” to work, why we al…
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Legal Ninja Snapshot: Your Checklist for Convertible Loan Agreements
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Breaking down the essentials of convertible loan financings with a handy checklist of terms you need to negotiate combined with our best practice experiences.
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How to Supercharge Strategy While Avoiding Digital Exhaustion with UCSB's Paul Leonardi
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Successfully leading a business in the AI-heavy digital age requires a new mindset. In this episode of Minds Worth Meeting, Justin Louis sits down with University of California Santa Barbara professor and Technology Management department chair, Paul Leonardi. We talk about how to cultivate a digital mindset and why it’s so important to do so, he sh…
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Finding the Friction Sweet Spot with MIT's Renée Richardson Gosline
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The conventional wisdom in business is that friction is a bad thing that must be removed for processes to move forward smoothly. In this episode of Minds Worth Meeting, Whitney Jennings has a fascinating conversation with MIT researcher and head of the Human-First AI group at the school's Initiative on the Digital Economy, Renée Richardson Gosline.…
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Are You a Plumber or a Poet? AI, Purpose and Leadership With Harvard’s Ranjay Gulati
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How can leaders engage people both rationally and emotionally? In this episode of Minds Worth Meeting, Whitney Jennings and Justin Louis sit down with Harvard Business School professor Ranjay Gulati. We talk about corporate purpose, artificial intelligence leadership and Ranjay shares the inspiring story of how his mother’s passion became a global …
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What do the geek takeover, rethinking economies, unparalleled resilience, appreciating nostalgia while understanding our past and ensuring recognition and dignity for all have in common? They’re just a few of the memorable lessons we learned this past season on Minds Worth Meeting. Join us as our hosts Whitney Jennings and Justin Louis take a look …
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Seeing Others Can Help Heal a Divided World, but How? Harvard's Michèle Lamont Tells Us
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How can something seemingly as simple as recognition help to heal society's deep divides? In this episode of Minds Worth Meeting, Whitney Jennings has a conversation with sociologist and Harvard University professor Michèle Lamont. She tells us how taking the time to see others and give recognition and dignity to all can redefine the workplace, and…
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How Can You Become a Great Boss and a 'Good-ish' Person? Dolly Chugh Explains
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How can we become ‘good-ish’ people? For that matter, what is a ‘good-ish’ person? In this episode of Minds Worth Meeting, Whitney Jennings and Justin Louis speak with NYU Stern School of Business professor and social psychologist Dolly Chugh. She explains how being a ‘good-ish’ person allow us to better relate to others, become great leaders and u…
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Learn How To Nurture Hope From Great Adversity With Tova Friedman
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It is possible to spread a message of hope from the greatest adversity possible. In this inspirational episode of Minds Worth Meeting, Justin Louis and guest host Meg Virag speak with Holocaust survivor Tova Friedman about how to find hope in times of darkness. In this episode: Tova tells us about the emotional process of writing her memoir, “The D…
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Are There Economic Alternatives That Actually Work? Author Nick Romeo Says Yes
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Economics is inseparable from politics and philosophy, but we don’t have to be prisoners to what are assumed to be inevitable economic laws. As we kick off our third season of Minds Worth Meeting, Justin Louis speaks with journalist and UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism lecturer Nick Romeo about his new book, "The Alternative: How to Build …
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Companies that are run by geeks are some of the most innovative, agile and scalable organizations today. In this episode of Minds Worth Meeting, Justin Louis speaks with renowned MIT researcher Andrew McAfee, author of “The Geek Way: The Radical Mindset that Drives Extraordinary Results.” In this episode: Andy explains what “geeky leadership” is an…
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The Best of Minds Worth Meeting Season Two
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Exponential technology, modern communication and failing well – those were the themes we touched on in the second season of Minds Worth Meeting. Today, we’re taking a look back at the fascinating conversations we had with our expert guests to bring you the best of the season. In this episode: We revisit our conversation with technology analyst, inv…
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Is It Possible To Fail Well? Amy Edmondson Teaches Us How
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"Failure" doesn't have to be a bad word. In fact, failing well can lead to unexpected positive breakthroughs. In this episode of Minds Worth Meeting, Whitney Jennings speaks with Harvard Business School's Amy Edmondson, author of the upcoming book "Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well". In this episode: Amy discusses the origins of her …
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Orrick Live! Episode 8: Talking AI: From Launch to Exit with Serial Founder Naveen Rao
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Interest and investment in AI is soaring. What should founders know? What does the future hold? Listen to successful AI entrepreneur Naveen Rao talk with Orrick’s Mark Seneca.
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Reid Blackman Explains the Importance of Evaluating Ethical AI
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Artificial intelligence is spreading fast, but are ethical safeguards spreading as quickly as they should be? In this episode of Minds Worth Meeting, Justin Louis speaks with the founder and CEO of Virtue Ethics Consultancy and author of “Ethical Machines” Reid Blackman. In this episode: Reid explains why the issue of ethics in AI has become so muc…
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What Do the AI and Robots of Tomorrow Have in Store? OSU Dean Ayanna Howard Tells Us
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Have you ever wished you could sit down and have a conversation with one of the top robotics and AI engineers in the world? In this episode of Minds Worth Meeting we do exactly that when Whitney Jennings speaks with former NASA engineer and the current Dean of The Ohio State University's College of Engineering, Dr. Ayanna Howard. In this episode: A…
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Can Artificial Intelligence Be Creative? Columbia University’s Hod Lipson Makes the Case
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Is AI on the path to sentience? This time on Minds Worth Meeting, Justin Louis speaks with the director of Columbia University’s Creative Machines Lab, Hod Lipson. In this episode: Hod talks about the speed with which artificial intelligence is advancing right now and tells us that we shouldn’t think about AI as a “thing” but as a “journey”. Hod, w…
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Public Relations Expert Mark Beal Helps Us Decode Gen-Z
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Public relations , marketing, and Gen-Z expert Mark Beal joins Stern PR's Kenny Conrade this episode of Minds Worth Meeting. Mark, a public relations professor at Rutgers University, has published several books for and about Gen-Z, including 101 Lessons They Never Taught You In College, 101 Lessons They Never Taught You In High School About Going T…
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What Is the Future of Tech and Innovation? Azeem Azhar Takes an Exponential View
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Exponentialist Azeem Azhar, bestselling author of “The Exponential Age” and author of the Exponential View newsletter joins host Justin Louis on the first episode of season two of Minds Worth Meeting to discuss the future of technology and innovation. In this episode, Azeem discusses what the future of the world's most complex technologies like art…
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In this final episode of season one, hosts Whitney Jennings, Justin Louis, and Kenny Conrade look back at some of the top contributions of guests from Minds Worth Meeting season 1 which focused on female experts and thought-leaders. Guests featured include: Zoe Chance, expert on the power of influence and decision-making and author of Influence Is …
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How Can AI and Human Emotions Complement Each Other? Nirit Pisano Explains
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Dr. Nirit Pisano, licensed clinical psychologist and the Chief Psychology Officer of Cognovi Labs, an award winning psychology-infused AI platform, joins host Kenny Conrade on Minds Worth Meeting to discuss several hot-button issues in AI, the workplace, and human emotions and psychology. In this episode, Nirit discusses the work she is doing at Co…
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ChatGPT, AI and Arbitration: Are We Approaching a Turning Point?
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Join this conversation about the potential impact of ChatGPT and other forms of generative artificial intelligence on dispute resolution, featuring Tunde Oyewole (International Arbitration Of Counsel at Orrick), Hanna Roos (formerly of Quinn Emanuel and now head of Aavagard LLP), and Adith Haridas (tech engineer, entrepreneur and lead of AI product…
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Columbia Business School’s Sheena Iyengar Explains How To Open Our Little Black Box of Creativity
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Sheena Iyengar, Columbia Business School professor and a global authority on decision-making and choice, joins host Whitney Jennings on this week's episode of Minds Worth Meeting. In this episode, Sheena discusses her best-selling book, "The Art of Choosing," as well as her new book "Think Bigger," which was recently released this year. Sheena disc…
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How To Build an Enduring Company Culture With Susan Stern
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Susan Stern, founder of Stern Strategy Group, joins host Whitney Jennings on Minds Worth Meeting to discuss her experience as a female founder, important lessons learned from founding a PR agency and speakers bureau, and to give advice to the next generation of female founders. Text us and let us know your thoughts on this episode! Music by AudioCo…
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Next-Level Marketing for Professional Services Firms with Randi Caplan
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Randi Caplan, Farient Advisors' leader of marketing and business development and a long-time client of Stern PR, joins the show to discuss her role at Farient, the evolution of professional services marketing landscape over her 20 years in the field, what forging a successful partnership with a PR agency looks like, and more. Randi has been a membe…
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How Can Influence Become Your Superpower? Yale School of Management’s Zoe Chance Explains
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In the first episode of the relaunched version of Minds Worth Meeting, Zoe Chance, author of Influence Is Your Superpower: The Science of Winning Hearts, Sparking Change, and Making Good Things Happen, sits down with host Whitney Jennings to delve deep into the the world of persuasion and influence and how to make it a part of your everyday life. I…
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Learn more about Minds Worth Meeting, a podcast from Stern Strategy Group! Text us and let us know your thoughts on this episode! Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/By Stern Strategy Group
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Orrick Public Policy Podcast #28 – A Conversation with Florida Speaker-Designate Paul Renner
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In our latest episode, Public Policy Practice Group Partner Scott Ward and Public Policy Podcast host Michelle MacGregor speak with Florida Speaker-designate Paul Renner about the Florida legislature’s accomplishments last session, the outlook for the 2023 legislative session, and the upcoming November elections.…
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Orrick Public Policy Podcast #27 – A Conversation with the Delaware Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend
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In our latest episode, Public Policy Podcast hosts Jon Mandel and Scott Ward spoke with the Delaware Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend about the state’s $800 million budget surplus, marijuana legalization, and legislative highlights such as the Healthy Delaware Families Act, which advances family/medical leave policy.…
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Orrick Public Policy Podcast #26 – A Conversation with the Minnesota State Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller
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In our latest episode, Public Policy Podcast hosts Michelle MacGregor and Scott Ward spoke with the Minnesota State Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller, the youngest Senate President in state history, about sports betting, Minnesota’s $7.7 billion budget surplus and public safety. As it’s an election year for the entire legislature and Governorshi…
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A Conversation on Teamship with Professor Scott Westfahl
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Professor Westfahl is joined by Ellen Ehrenpreis, a leader in Orrick’s tech companies practice, and Chairman Mitch Zuklie for a conversation around teamship and what lawyers can learn from great team cultures in the new workplace.
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What Does the Infrastructure & Investment Act mean for U.S. DOT’s Build America Bureau? A Conversation with Executive Director Dr. Morteza Farajian
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Orrick’s Matthew Neuringer was joined by Dr. Morteza Farajian, Executive Director of the Build America Bureau, to discuss the Bureau’s priorities after the historic passing of the Infrastructure Act, including expanded project eligibility for airport assets, availability of technical advisors to help analyze projects and the value for money analysi…
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Orrick Public Policy Podcast #25 – A Conversation with the California State Senate Majority Leader Robert M. Hertzberg
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In our latest episode, Public Policy Practice Group Leader Jeremy Kudon and Justin Cooper, Finance Sector Leader and a member of our Public Finance practice, spoke with California Senate Majority Leader Bob Hertzberg about his new book, California’s recall election, the state’s ongoing housing crisis and his thoughts on his son Daniel running for h…
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A Conversation with Norm Hile, Orrick Senior Counsel & Author of Keeping Each Other Alive: A Vietnam War Memoir
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Distinguished Orrick litigator Norm Hile talks about his book, Keeping Each Other Alive: A Vietnam War Memoir, published on the 50th anniversary of his service. In this podcast, Mitch talks with Norm about writing a book based on letters he wrote to his parents, lessons from a career of pro bono representation of veterans, and reflections on what a…
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Orrick Public Policy Podcast #24 – A Conversation with Mississippi Speaker of the House Philip Gunn
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In its latest episode, Public Policy Podcast hosts Michelle McGann and Jon Mandel were joined by Mississippi Speaker of the House Philip Gunn to discuss the Mississippi Tax Freedom Act, the future of rural broadband expansion, the court-overturned medical marijuana ballot initiative and the adoption of a new state flag.…
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Orrick Public Policy Podcast #23 – A Conversation with Virginia Delegate Schuyler VanValkenburg
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In its latest episode, Public Policy Podcast hosts Michelle McGann and Jon Mandel were joined by Virginia Delegate Schuyler VanValkenburg to discuss the Commonwealth’s recent legislative accomplishments impacting education and infrastructure, the upcoming gubernatorial and legislative November elections and the Copa América and UEFA European Champi…
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Décryptages Episode 8 (2/2) ‐ Entre devoir de vigilance, gouvernance durable et « Say on Climate » : regards croisés sur l’actualité européenne et mondiale en matière de RSE et d’ISR.
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En présence du Professeur Alain Pietrancosta et d’Alexis Marraud des Grottes, avocat. Partie 2 – Le Say on Climate une pratique qui se mondialise sous la pression des investisseurs et des parties prenantes
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Décryptages Episode 8 (1/2) ‐ Entre devoir de vigilance, gouvernance durable et « Say on Climate » : regards croisés sur l’actualité européenne et mondiale en matière de RSE et d’ISR
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En présence du Professeur Alain Pietrancosta et d’Alexis Marraud des Grottes, avocat. Partie 1 – Le devoir de vigilance européen et la gouvernance durable en discussion dans les instances européennes
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Orrick Public Policy Podcast #22 – A Conversation with DraftKings Chief Compliance Officer Jennifer Aguiar
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Orrick Gaming Innovation Regulatory Practice attorneys Ed Bedrosian and Brad Fischer were joined by DraftKings Chief Compliance Officer Jennifer Aguiar to discuss the fast-growing sports betting industry, and how businesses like DraftKings are navigating the regulatory process as the number of states authorizing sports betting continues to rise.…
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Take 5 for Privacy Podcast – A Conversation with Kezia Cook-Robinson, Head of Compliance and Privacy Officer at Uber Health
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In our fifth Take 5 for Privacy podcast episode, Shannon Yavorsky talks with Kezia Cook-Robinson, Head of Compliance and Privacy Officer at Uber Health.
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Orrick Public Policy Podcast #21 – A Women’s History Month Episode with Vermont Senate President Pro Tempore Becca Balint
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In our latest episode, hosts Michelle McGann and Jon Mandel rang in Women’s History Month with Vermont Senate President Pro Tempore Becca Balint.
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Orrick Public Policy Podcast #20 – A Conversation with D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine
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For our 20th episode, Public Policy Podcast host Rob McKenna talked with Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine. Join us as we discuss his experience as the first elected Attorney General in the District of Columbia and, as President of the National Association of Attorneys General, his groundbreaking initiative to combat hate and hate crim…
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Décryptages Episode 7 (2/2) - Gérer les enjeux et les risques de responsabilité liés à la Raison d’Etre
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Part 2: the risks of nullity and liability of managers and of the company linked to the Raison d’Etre and its use as a takeover defense
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Décryptages Episode 7 - Gérer les enjeux et les risques de responsabilité liés à la Raison d’Etre
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Un podcast sur la raison d’être des sociétés. Appréhender et gérer les problématiques liées à la raison d’être statutaire ou extrastatutaire. Comprendre les enjeux et les risques de responsabilité pour les membres des conseils d’administration et les directions.
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Plus brillantes mais moins énergivores que les technologies existantes, les étoiles de Giorgio Anania sont constituées de substrat de silicium, d’intelligence, d’innovation et de beaucoup de courage… Bienvenue dans le monde des LED 3D imaginé par Giorgio Anania : Alédia presque 20 ans déjà. Cette réussite vous est racontée par Olivier Edwards et Ol…
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Orrick Public Policy Podcast #19 – A Conversation with Iowa Speaker Pat Grassley
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For our nineteenth episode, Public Policy Podcast hosts Scott Ward and Jon Mandel were joined by Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives, Pat Grassley. Join us as we discuss how the Iowa House GOP surpassed expectations leading up to the 2020 election and expanded its majority, the Speaker’s priorities for the 2021 legislative session, and hot…
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Décryptages Episode 5 ‐ Antitrust : sanctions record, et après ?
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Qu’est-ce que le private enforcement ? Olivier Jouffroy et Malik Idri discutent de cette procédure du droit de la concurrence qui permet aux victimes de pratiques anticoncurrentielles d’agir en réparation par le biais d’actions en indemnisation. Quelles sont les difficultés techniques liées à sa mise en œuvre et quelle est la maturité de l’écosystè…
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Décryptages Episode 4 - Hydrogen: The New Oil
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Every week, our lawyers take the floor in a new episode of Décryptages, the podcast that addresses the new legal challenges facing companies in terms of governance, compliance and innovation in an ever changing economic and competitive environment.
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Décryptages Épisode 3 - Auto-denonciation ou pas? Un moyen pour régler les problèmes des entreprises qui ont commis des infractions
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Réponse en discussion en présence de Patrick Hubert, Frédéric Lalance et Laurent Olléon. Procédure de clémence, Convention judiciaire d’intérêt public ou encore le rescrit fiscal voire le partenariat fiscal ou relation de confiance. Le rôle des protagonistes les entreprises et l’Administration, quels sont les régimes de sanction? Quels sont les dia…
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Take 5 for Privacy Podcast – A Conversation with Peter Lefkowitz, Chief Privacy & Digital Risk Officer at Citrix
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