Greenberg Traurig’s Legal Food Talk Podcast is designed to help industry participants, whether budding entrepreneurs or long standing companies, in-house counsel, and anyone else curious, to stay in touch with the world of food, beverages, dietary supplements, and agribusiness law. Each episode addresses a unique facet of the food, beverage or agribusiness sectors, with some episodes featuring Greenberg Traurig guests or other industry professionals.
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Hosted by Greg Nylen and Adil Khan, Greenberg Traurig’s Unfair Competition Defense Podcast focuses on consumer protection statutes at the state and federal levels. Claims under these laws frequently are brought as proposed consumer class action litigation across many different industries. Each episode addresses key principles under these laws, new developments and, most importantly, defense strategies.
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The Build World Podcast is a dynamic show that delivers engaging, in-depth conversations with Miami's top real estate leaders, developers, and entrepreneurs. Each episode explores the latest industry trends, success stories, and expert insights, all in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere, often accompanied by cocktails. Hosted in a conversational style, the podcast features high-profile guests who share their experiences and perspectives, offering valuable insights for both seasoned profession ...
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Monetizing Media shares insights about dealmaking, business strategy, and new technology among media & entertainment industry executives and investors. Hosted by investors Eric Cohen-Peckham and Edward Lindqvist. // Learn more at MonetizingMedia.com
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Iris Escarrá - Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
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Iris joined us on the podcast, and she didn’t come empty-handed—she brought a bottle of Elijah Craig Bourbon! As we sipped, Iris took us on a journey through Miami's evolving landscape, blending her passion for bourbon with her expertise in land use and the Miami 21 zoning code. A true 305 native, Iris shared her story, from her roots in South Miam…
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Episode 13: Restaurants Navigate Recent Price Transparency Laws
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Riley Lagesen, GT Shareholder and co-chair of the Restaurant Industry Group, joins co-hosts Gregory Nylen and Adil Khan to discuss recent California legislation focused on transparency in consumer pricing, “junk fees,” and hidden costs, and specifically how these laws could impact restaurants.
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Don Soffer - Founder & Chairman, Turnberry Associates
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When it comes to Miami real estate legends, Don Soffer is in a league of his own. At a lively 93 years old, Don joined us for a vodka on the rocks and a journey through his epic career. From building shopping malls in Pittsburgh to snapping up 786 acres of swamp in 1967, Don and his father transformed that patch of Florida wilderness into what we n…
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Edward Easton - Founder & Chairman, The Easton Group
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In this episode, we dive deep with Eddie, a seasoned real estate professional renowned for his success in acquiring and developing warehouses in South Florida. His journey is nothing short of remarkable—just after college, he faced the brink of bankruptcy but managed to pivot his career with the invaluable guidance of mentors who recognized his pot…
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Zak Stern, Founder & CEO, Zak the Baker
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In this episode, we pop open a bottle of Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Mont and dive into the wild, unconventional journey of Zak Stern—better known as Zak the Baker. From naked retreats in Georgia's Hostel in the Forest to goat milking adventures in Italy and Israel, and learning the art of bread-making in an Italian castle, Zak’s story is nothing short…
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Marcia Martinez Laas - Founder & Principal, Power Collective
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In this episode, we pop open a bottle of Rosé with Marcia, founder of Power Collective, as she shares insights from her 20+ years of shaping Miami's real estate narrative. Marcia has worked with Miami’s top developers, including The Related Group, Fortune International Group, and Terra Group, helping them craft compelling stories that highlight Mia…
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Nelson Gonzalez - Sr. VP Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty
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Nelson joined us for a couple of cocktails and took us on a journey through his 30-year career selling luxury real estate in Miami Beach. Back in the '90s, when the area was still flying under the radar, Nelson hustled his way to becoming the go-to agent for Miami’s waterfront gems—think Star Island, North Bay Road, and beyond. From selling homes t…
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Avra Jain - Co-Founder, Vagabond Group
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In this episode, we kick back with gin and tonics and chat with the one and only Avra Jain—former NYC bartender turned Wall Street broker, now a powerhouse developer. Avra, the visionary behind Miami’s Vagabond Group, shares her journey of transforming forgotten properties into vibrant, community-centered spaces. From her work on the iconic Vagabon…
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In this episode of Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow welcomes colleague Will Wagner back to Greenberg Traurig and back to the Legal Food Talk podcast! As one of the only repeat guests on Legal Food Talk, Will joins Justin to discuss what has changed in the last three years regarding environmental compliance for food companies since they recorde…
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Bernardo Fort-Brescia - Co-Founder & Principal, Arquitectonica
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In this episode, we’re thrilled to have world-renowned architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia, co-founder of Arquitectonica, join us for a captivating conversation. Bernardo and his firm didn’t just help put Miami on the global architecture map—they’ve practically designed the map themselves. No architect has shaped Miami’s iconic skyline more, working al…
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Tim Petrillo & Alan Hooper, Co-Founders - Urban Street Development & The Restaurant People
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In this inspiring episode, we sip cocktails with Tim and Alan, whose 30-year partnership has left a transformative mark on Ft. Lauderdale and Tallahasse. It all began in the early '90s when they started acquiring properties in the quiet Las Olas area, breathing new life into the neighborhood by operating restaurants and bars. From there, they pione…
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Mid-Year Miami Market Update with CoStar Group
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Juan Arias, Director of Market Analytics for CoStar Group, is back with the Gridline Properties team to break down what’s really going on in the 305’s commercial real estate market. Think of it as a data deep dive—minus the boring parts. With a couple of cocktails in hand on a Friday afternoon, we dive into the Fed's recent announcement on those in…
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Jonny Britton - CEO & Co-Founder, LandTech
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Join us for an engaging conversation with Jonny, who made the trip from London to Miami for a couple of glasses of Woodford Reserve bourbon and a deep dive into his company’s ambitious expansion into the US market. Founded in 2015 with a $400,000 seed round, LandTech has rapidly become a go-to platform for researching land development opportunities…
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Michael Comras - President & CEO, The Comras Company
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Michael joined us on the podcast, Tequila Ocho in hand, kicking off the conversation with plenty of laughs as we dove into the world of Miami’s "Retail King." From bringing Gap to South Beach in the mid '90s to selling an entire block on Lincoln Road for a staggering $370 million in 2015, Michael has truly mastered the retail game. A passionate urb…
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Brian Gale - Vice Chairman Office Brokerage Services, Cushman & Wakefield
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In this episode we sat down with the one and only Brian Gale from Cushman and Wakefield to dive deep into Miami's Class A office leasing market. But let's be honest—this wasn’t just your typical real estate chat. We cracked open a bottle of tequila, and the conversation took off like a South Beach happy hour! With a couple of glasses in, the laughs…
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W. Allen Morris - Chairman & CEO, The Allen Morris Company
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In this episode, we sip dirty vodka martinis with Miami real estate legend Allen Morris, CEO and Chairman of the Allen Morris Company. With nearly 45 years in the industry, Allen offers a deep dive into what it takes to build a lasting legacy in Miami's competitive real estate market. We discuss the challenges and successes of leading one of the So…
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In this episode, we are joined by Kona Gray, Principal at EDSA, for a delightful conversation over gin & tonics and plenty of laughs. Kona shares insights from his remarkable 27-year career at EDSA, an internationally acclaimed landscape architecture firm. Growing up in Liberia with an architect father, Kona was immersed in design from an early age…
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Episode 12: FTC Enforcement and “Dark Patterns"
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GT Shareholder Ed Chansky joins co-hosts Greg Nylen and Adil Khan to discuss current enforcement efforts by the Federal Trade Commission and its focus on “junk” fees, auto-renewal issues, and other “Dark Patterns.”
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Alan Ojeda - Founder & CEO, Rilea Group
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Join us as we sit down with Alan, sharing a glass of Rioja and delving into his remarkable journey. Growing up in Madrid, Paris, and Ireland, Alan's diverse background laid the foundation for an extraordinary career. After college, Alan enlisted in the Spanish army, commanding a tank unit. In the early 80s, he ventured to Miami, where he launched h…
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Victor Dover - Principal & Co-Founder, Dover, Kohl & Partners
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We had the privilege of sitting down with Victor Dover, one of the world’s most acclaimed urban planners, for an insightful conversation about his remarkable career and the art of designing vibrant and walkable communities. Victor, a leading advocate of New Urbanism, has played a pivotal role in planning hundreds of mixed-use projects globally. His…
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Arden Karson - Founder & Managing Principal, Karson & Co.
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In the latest episode, we sit down with the indomitable Arden Karson, Managing Principal of Karson & Co. If there's a corner of commercial real estate Arden hasn't conquered, we haven't found it yet. From developing single-family homes for Lennar to sculpting the skyline with high-rises for Related Group, and steering the ship as Senior Managing Di…
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Natasha Falconi - Founder & CEO, Falconi Capital
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In this episode, Natasha joins us over a glass of Veuve Clicquot to share her remarkable journey from accountant to multifamily entrepreneur. She began her career at Tobin Properties, where her dedication and talent propelled her to the positions of President and COO. In 2019, Natasha took a bold step by founding Falconi Capital, which has since gr…
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Bob Benyo - Founder & CEO, Aerial Banners
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In this episode, we hit the road and land in Bob Benyo's North Miami Man Cave, surrounded by his vintage Kawasaki and Suzuki motorcycle collection, for The Built World Podcast. Bob, a high school dropout turned serial entrepreneur, shares his wild journey. He started in Daytona Beach at a motorcycle tech school, then bought and sold motorcycles and…
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Alfredo Riascos - Founder & Managing Broker, Gridline Properties
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In this episode we kick it with Alfredo over some gin and tonics and we talk about how he got started in real estate at the ripe age of 19 all while attending college full time. Alfredo began his brokerage career in 2007 with Metro 1 Properties in Wynwood back when the neighborhood wasn’t cool, but Alfredo had the foresight to see the potential tha…
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Doug Levine - Founder of Crunch Fitness, Frida Baby & Big Move Properties
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In this episode, serial entrepreneur Doug Levine joins us for some gin and tonics and a ton of laughs, as he shares his wild ride through the world of business. Picture this: fresh out of college and working for a private equity firm in San Francisco, Doug stumbles upon some gym concepts and decides to pump iron on a whole new level. He heads back …
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Stephen Ross - Executive VP of Development, AMLI
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Stephen Ross is one of AMLI’s OGs, joining the young start-up back in 1989. Stephen has pretty much done it all for one of the top multifamily developers in the US. From dreaming up, structuring, and closing investments to leading AMLI’s financing escapades and now spearheading development in South Florida, Stephen is the Swiss Army knife of real e…
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Neil Fairman - Founder & Chairman, Plaza Equity Partners
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Hold onto your bagels, folks! This week, we're serving up something extra special. Join us as Neil drops by for some vodka on the rocks and spills the beans on his incredible journey. We talk with Neil about his Montreal frozen bagel stash and all the incredible South Florida development projects Neil has been involved with. Get ready to race throu…
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Carlos Rodriguez, Sr. - Founder, Chairman and CEO, Driftwood Capital
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In this episode, we sit down with Carlos to discuss his inspiring journey from managing his family’s first hotel in Costa Rica to taking a bold leap and establishing his first Holiday Inn near Miami International Airport in the late 1990s. Today, Driftwood Capital, under Carlos's leadership, operates 86 hotels across the US, boasting over 16,502 ro…
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Bill Fuller - Founder and Managing Partner, The Barlington Group
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In this episode, Bill Fuller, Managing Partner of The Barlington Group and Co-owner of Ball & Chain joins us for a glass of tequila. Bill began investing in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood in the early 2000's and has been pioneering the thoughtful transformation of one of Miami's most iconic neighborhoods for the past two decades. Bill began acq…
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Jeff Berkowitz - Chairman and Founder, Berkowitz Development Group
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Dive into an inspiring chat with Miami real estate icon, Jeff Berkowitz, on our latest podcast episode! From lawyer to developer, Jeff's journey is a testament to innovation. Discover the groundbreaking story behind Dadeland Station, the pioneering big box vertical retail concept that revolutionized the industry in 1996. We also talk about Jeff's p…
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Joe Furst - Founder and Managing Principal, Place Projects
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In this episode, we're joined by Joe Furst, a leading figure in placemaking, as we dive into his remarkable career. Starting with Goldman Properties during Wynwood's early days, Joe played a pivotal role in shaping the neighborhood's transformation. From spearheading the Wynwood BID to fostering collaboration among artists, property owners, and ent…
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Kobi Karp - Founder, Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design
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In this episode, we sit down with Kobi Karp to talk about his storied career. Born in Tel Aviv, Israel, Kobi moved to Minneaplois with his family at a young age and then went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Architecture degree. Kobi founded Kobi Karp Architecture and Interior Design Inc. in 1996, which is now head…
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David Arditi - Founding Partner, Aria Development Group
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Join us for an insightful episode as we engage in a conversation with David Arditi over a glass of tequila, delving into his fascinating upbringing straddling between the bustling metropolises of NYC and Paris within a real estate family. Despite his upbringing, David opted to pursue his passion for film, relocating to Los Angeles to immerse himsel…
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Episode 24: Tracking Top Food & Beverage Trends in 2024
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In this episode of the Legal Food Talk podcast, host Justin Prochnow welcomes Greenberg Traurig colleague Peter Arhangelsky to discuss 5 Trends in the Food and Beverage Industry. After some background on Peter and his journey to GT, they breakdown some of the top trends affecting FDA-regulated industries in 2024. With Natural Products ExpoWest back…
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Matthew Whitman Lazenby - President & CEO, Whitman Family Development
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In this engaging episode, we sit down with Matthew over some gin & tonics to delve into the captivating history of Bal Harbour Shops, a legacy deeply rooted in Miami's real estate development scene since his great grandfather's arrival in 1912. Matthew's personal journey from his humble beginnings power washing and sweeping floors at Bal Harbour Sh…
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Beth Azor - CEO & Founder, Azor Advisory Services
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In this episode, grab a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon and settle in as we chat with the legendary Beth “The Canvassing Queen” Azor about her rollercoaster ride through the world of retail leasing. From juggling roles like rookie leasing agent at Terranova Corporation to becoming the President and even dabbling in property management, Beth's career is…
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Lesley Deutch - Managing Principal, John Burns Research and Consulting
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Get ready to raise your glass of Pinot Grigio as we dive into the fascinating world of residential real estate with the one and only Lesley Deutch! From crunching numbers to clinking glasses, Lesley spills the beans on her journey from analyzing bonds at Lehman Brothers to becoming the go-to guru for all things housing-related. In this episode, joi…
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Juan Arias - Director of Market Analytics, CoStar Group
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In this captivating episode, Juan delivers a comprehensive masterclass on the intricate dynamics of global supply chains, import tariffs, logistics, and their profound influence on industrial asset demand. Over a glass of Johnnie Walker Double Black, Juan adeptly unravels early indicators of industrial trends, revealing the nuanced interplay betwee…
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Arnaud Karsenti - Managing Principal & Founder, 13th Floor Investments
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In this episode, we sit down with Arnaud to explore his remarkable journey as an entrepreneur. As a first-generation American with French roots, Arnaud inherited a passion for entrepreneurship from his parents, who were also business owners. From an early age, he immersed himself in the world of business, learning invaluable lessons while working a…
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Brian Bandell - Senior Editor Real Estate, South Florida Business Journal
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In this episode, we crack open a Corona and jump into the fascinating world of South Florida real estate with the one and only Brian Bandell. We dive into Brian’s journey from the Associated Press to Reuters to the South Florida Business Journal where he has been for the last 20 years reporting on health care, business and now real estate for the l…
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Steven Wernick - Managing Partner, Wernick&Co.
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In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Steven Wernick, a trailblazing land use attorney, and his pivotal role in the revitalization of Miami's iconic Wynwood neighborhood. Steven's distinctive blend of legal acumen and planning expertise, coupled with his fervor for neighborhood revitalization, positions him as a unique urbanist d…
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Ricardo Caporal - Founder & President Mattoni Group
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In this episode, join us as we savor Woodford Reserve Double Oaked bourbon with serial entrepreneur Ricardo Caporal. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Ricardo immigrated to Miami at the age of 6. He attended Babson College and then went on to pursue graduate-level executive studies in real estate at Harvard University and marketing management at K…
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Episode 11: ESG Statements: Managing the Risk of False Advertising Claims
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GT attorneys and class-action litigators Adil M. Khan and Layal Bishara join hosts Lisa Simonetti and Greg Nylen to discuss the legal risks created by marketing, sustainability reports, and other statements on “ESG”—environmental, social, and governance—issues. The group discusses best practices for marketing as well as litigation strategies for de…
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Episode 23: Protecting Your Data - Data and Privacy Compliance with GT’s Tyler Thompson
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In this episode of Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow welcomes colleague Tyler Thompson from GT’s Data Privacy and Cybersecurity team to discuss the responsibilities of companies to protect data. Tyler breaks down the overall regulation of data collection and the web of different state laws and regulations, making it more difficult for companies…
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Episode 22: Supplementing Your Pet’s Lifestyle with Bill Bookout and the National Animal Supplement Council
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In this episode of Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow welcomes Bill Bookout, President and Founder of the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) to talk about the ever-growing category of animal supplements. Bill starts off by explaining the origin of the NASC and how it came to exist before Justin and Bill breakdown the regulation of animal …
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The Misallocation of Capital in Film Production - with Diya Sagar (Lupa Systems)
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Diya Sagar, an investor at Lupa Systems, talks with Monetizing Media's Eric Cohen-Peckham about her thesis that investors are approaching film production companies with misaligned expectations, creating pressure for short-term wins without enough risk tolerance and long enough time horizon to develop massive new IP franchises and a content empire t…
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Episode 21: Has Our Food Become Self-Aware? Greenberg Traurig’s Barry Schindler Talks AI in Food
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In this episode of Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow welcomes colleague Barry Schindler, Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Patent Prosecution Group, to the mic to talk about the influence of AI and other technology in food. First, Barry and Justin talk about what is on everyone’s mind – AI – and the first AI-created energy drink. The guys …
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Nitin Motwani - Managing Partner Miami Worldcenter Associates
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In this episode we kick it with Nitin over some beers. Nitin got his first taste of real estate when his parents purchased a rinky-dink hotel in Fort Lauderdale in the 1980's. After graduating from Duke University, Nitin decided to pursue a master's degree in real estate development from Columbia University. In 2004 he moved back to South Florida a…
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In this episode, we discuss whether omissions can provide a basis for a claim under the fraudulent prong of the UCL or the CLRA.
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BIZ | State of the Metaverse and comments on the Apple Vision Pro with Eugene Chung
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Eugene Chung has been on the investor side of the start-up world at Warburg Pincus and Morgan Stanley before entering the creative world's of Pixar, heading Oculus Story Studios and founding Penrose Studios. Eugene knows the spatial computing space really well and through this episode he gives thoughts and comments on the current state of the Metav…
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