Best Tonelli Podcasts (2024)

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NWSL Week 24: "Stop Laughing, The Chicago Red Stars Suck!!!" And Other Ravings of a Madman

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The Chicago Red Stars own one of the worst xG differentials in league history. Only the Utah Royals have played worse in total this season. But Chicago just clinched a playoff berth, and look poised to finish the year in sixth place on a mere 1.3 points per game. Only four other teams have ever finished sixth or higher with that points total. Can i…

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ASA Show - End of Season Awards and the First Ever ASA Brown Liquor Special

5d ago

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The boys poured out the good stuff and got into awards voting as they decide the actual ASA awards ballot in real time.By Kieran Doyle-Davis

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: NWSL Week 23 -- The Portland Thorns, Racing Louisville, and the Dangling Thread of the Playoff Line

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We have got some things to cover, here! The guys get into the news of Angel City's fines and suspensions for salary cap violations, the firing of former Houston Dash head coach Fran Alonso, the absurdity of the Chicago Red Stars conceding at least three xG for the second time in three weeks, Bay FC's four-minute meltdown, and the Orlando Pride's hi…

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The Finale with Preston Clark 29:05

1d ago29:05

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In the final episode of the Contract Teardown Show, Law Insider co-founder and president Preston Clark joins Mike to talk about the show’s impact. Preston and Mike discuss: -The origin of the Contract Teardown idea, -How the show serves Law Insider’s users, -The growth and popularity of the show and other educational efforts, and -What’s next for M…

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: NWSL Week 22 -- Bay FC are Doing the Damn Thing

8d ago

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A scrappy 1-0 victory on the road to the Seattle Reign may not look like much, but Bay FC are creeping closer and closer to a playoff berth, only a few months removed from looking like one of the worst teams in the NWSL. The guys dig into all of the ways the team has managed to improve since early June, from trusting new players to Albertin Montoya…

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ASA Show - New Playoff Simulation Odds, and 22 Under 22

22d ago

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Ben, Harrison, and Kieran talk the latest MLS playoff odds to descend from the Heavens above (Matthias’ laptop), and some unsung heroes from the 22U22 nominee pool.By Kieran Doyle-Davis

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: NWSL Week 21 -- Kansas City Current Remind Everyone Who They Are

14d ago

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Oh, did you forget that the Current can gut your favorite team like a fish? After a few games of sputtering defensive performance, KC's new back line is locked in and Temwa Chawinga is, well, Temwa Chawinga. Their 3-0 battering of the Washington Spirit was a bit lucky, but was also a scary proposition for any team that will face Kansas City in the …

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: NWSL Week 20 -- The Orlando-KC Staredown, and Portland's Continued Implosion

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We've got two games to cover this week! One was the matchup of the weekend on paper, but fizzled out to a 0-0 draw between the Pride and Current. The other ended up with significant playoff implications, as the Red Stars snatched a 1-0 road win against the Thorns and shored up their postseason odds, while Portland continued their freefall. What can…

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Standard Vendor Agreement with Heather Bowen Pascual 17:12

27d ago17:12

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In this episode, Heather Bowen Pascual shares principles for drafting and interpreting a Standard Vendor Agreement. She highlights the key clauses that feature in this common agreement, including: Term of agreement; Scope of work; Payment terms; Termination; and Exhibits. Find the original contract here: https://www.lawinsider.com/contracts/7BDbuzT…

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ASA Show - The End of Carlos Bocanegra, The Beginning of ASAtlanta

28d ago

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Ben, Harrison, and Kieran talk about the Boca era in Atlanta and how they would go about rebuilding the team who invented soccer. No trivia, but we hear from Caleb Porter.By Kieran Doyle-Davis

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: NWSL Week 19 -- Au Revoir Alex Morgan, Bonjour Bay FC!

28d ago

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Alex Morgan has retired. As yet another titan of the sport walks into the sunset, the guys reflect on what Morgan's career truly meant beyond the goals and trophies. Then, after rounding up NWSL results across the weekend, they dive into Bay's 1-0 defeat of Racing Louisville. Have Abby Dahlkemper and Penelope Hocking helped Bay find the answers? Is…

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: NWSL Week 18 -- A Walk through Gotham with Jenna Tonelli!

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The Orlando Pride continued their unbeaten streak on Sunday, taking down Gotham FC 2-0 after a monsoon nearly flooded Inter&Co Stadium. Gotham was unable to gain any separation from its peers in the top 4. But does it portend anything serious? Eric and Evan talk to Gotham reporter Jenna Tonelli about Gotham's performance, the magic of Ella Stevens,…

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ASA Show - A Draftless MLS and Does Leagues Cup = MLS Cup?

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Harrison gets fired up about the MLSPA, Ben thinks Columbus is the best MLS team of all time, and Kieran asks some trivia.By Kieran Doyle-Davis

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: NWSL Week 17 -- Your Spirit Has a Powerful Current Running from Washington to Kansas City

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Jonatan Giráldez has officially entered the NWSL chat. The Washington Spirit took down the Kansas City Current 4-1, and for a brief second, one had to wonder if the wheels were coming off of the most dominant squad in the league. This game had everything. Six defenders to handle Debinha and Chawinga! Otherworldly finishing from Trinity Rodman! A ne…

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Fund Partnership Agreement with Melinda Scott 18:09

2M ago18:09

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In this episode, Melinda Scott shares a limited partnership agreement meant to govern a commodity fund. She highlights important choices clients and lawyers must address around: State of formation and fund name; Risk disclosure and NFA regulation; Transfer and redemption powers for partners; and Audit norms. Find the original contract here: https:/…

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: Emergency Pod -- The NWSL's Historic New Labor Agreement

2M ago

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The NWSL Players Association has just signed a new collective bargaining agreement, which may be one of the most historically significant labor deals in sports history. The elimination of the draft, universal guaranteed contracts and free agency, player consent for trades, and massive increases in minimum salaries without corresponding max salaries…

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The Big Midseason NWSL Transfer Round-Up!

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The NWSL is back, baby!!! After six agonizing weeks away, the stretch run kicks off on Friday. A massive amount of transfer activity has gone down in that time. Eric and Evan highlight some of their faves and not-so-faves. Could Delphine Cascarino help push the San Diego Wave into playoff contention? How does Carson Pickett fit into the Orlando Pri…

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[webinar] How In-House Legal Works With Outside Teams 57:02

2M ago57:02

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In-house legal teams often balance complex contract workflows, compliance demands, and litigation in process. Enlisting outside talent can be a game-changer, but how do you pick the right outsourcing option? Join our webinar with Pieter Gunst, CEO of Legal.io, where he will share his cost-saving framework for choosing the best outside partners for …

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ASA Show: Secondary Transfer Window Whip Around

2M ago

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Harrison, Ben, and Kieran drop off a transfer they love, a transfer they hate, and a transfer they really wish happened. And, trivia.By Kieran Doyle-Davis

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: Olympics Recap -- The USWNT Paved the Parisian Streets with Gold

2M ago

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369 days after the USWNT crashed out of the World Cup Round of 16, they put those demons to bed, winning the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics. The team managed to weather the worst half of football they had played all tournament to wear down Brazil until Mallory Swanson took Korbin Albert's through ball and ripped the Brazilian defense to pie…

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: Olympics Recap -- The USWNT are Exhausted, but are On to the Gold Medal Game

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The players were dead on their feet. Lindsey Horan could barely ping a pass toward the German goal. But Naomi Girma led the defense to another sterling performance, Sophia Smith threaded a wonder goal past Ann-Katrin Berger, and the USWNT will face Brazil for the gold medal on Saturday. Was there anything besides heat and fatigue that slowed the US…

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: Olympics Recap -- The USWNT Struggles but Moves On to the Semifinals

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It was brutal, but perhaps it was necessary. The USWNT scraped past Japan in the Olympics quarterfinals thanks to an extra-time wonder strike from Trinity Rodman, setting up a semifinal rematch with Germany. Were the players just too tired? Is Emma Hayes's focus on chemistry over fresh legs about to blow up in her face? Was the Japanese defense jus…

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[Webinar] Unbundling CLM: The Rise Of Contract Management Point Solutions 1:00:44

2M ago1:00:44

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Is Implementing CLMs Still Worth It for Legal Departments? Once hailed as the pinnacle of legal tech innovation, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems are now facing scrutiny. Are they still worth the investment, or have they become a drain on time, money, and resources? Listen in on this fireside chat where Law Insider President and Co-Found…

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: Olympics Recap--The USWNT Win Group B, Face Japan in the Quarterfinals

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The USWNT beat Australia 2-1 in the final round of the Olympics group stage, topping the group and heading to the quarterfinals to play Japan on Saturday. Despite all the hand-wringing about the US heading into the tournament, they finished group play with the best goal differential the best non-penalty xG differential, the most shots taken in the …

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: Olympics Recap -- The USWNT Fly Through Germany in the Balmy Marseille Air

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Bang! The USWNT rained goals on Germany in a 4-1 victory, their biggest result against a FIFA top-10 side in six years. A Sophia Smith brace, a Mallory Swanson tap-in, and a Lynn Williams dagger made Germany look far worse than their world ranking would indicate. But was it all bread and circuses for Emma Hayes's side? Eric and Evan examine the tac…

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: Olympics Recap: The USWNT Opens its Account With a Dazzling Win over Zambia

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There were a couple of emphatic 3-0 wins in Group B as the Olympics tournament kicked off on Thursday. The USWNT contained Barbra Banda and put Zambia to the sword with some dazzling goals from Trinity Rodman and Mallory Swanson. What did the US do right? What can they carry over to their match against Germany on Sunday, a team that looked stout an…

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General Terms and Conditions with Diane O’Connell 24:00

3M ago24:00

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In this episode, attorney Diane O'Connell tackles General Terms and Conditions that seem to be serving the purposes of other documents. This particular set of terms apparently apply to customized software services in the healthcare industry. However, according to Diane, the terms seem misapplied. Questions surface as she compares the context to the…

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: The Big USWNT Olympics Preview! Plus Zambia, Germany, & Australia

3M ago

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Here we go again! One year to the week that xOG launched, we find ourselves on the precipice of yet another major international tournament. The USWNT are in the Olympics Group of Death; how will they manage opposition as varied as Zambia, Germany, and Australia? Eric and Evan plunge into the US lineup, head coach Emma Hayes's tactical plans, and wh…

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Standard Office Lease with Stewart Banner 17:40

3M ago17:40

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In this episode, attorney Stewart Banner shares his take on the current office lease environment by walking through a fairly standard contract. He wrestles with the following key clauses: Repair and alterations; Rights of landlord; Assignment and subletting Surrender of premises; and Option to extend. Find the original contract here: https://www.la…

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ASA Show - Jesse Marsch, Gregg Berhalter, and International Analytics

3M ago

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The resident Canadian drops in to discuss the comparisons between Jesse Marsch and triple G, while Ben and Harrison have an astute conversation about how they think about international play analytically.By Kieran Doyle-Davis

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: The USWNT Preps for the Olympics by Beating Mexico. Plus, A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

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The USWNT offered a lot in their 1-0 victory over Mexico on a hot and muggy day in New Jersey. Was their lack of finishing something to be concerned over? Can Rose Lavelle be counted on in the absence of an injured Catarina Macario? Will Korbin Albert ever do what it takes to stop being booed? Plus, we have a big announcement about something we can…

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Master Service Agreement with Laurie Ehrlich 26:35

3M ago26:35

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In this episode, attorney Laurie Ehrlich explains how a legal document like a Master Service Agreement can almost serve as an operations document. In this deal in which the two sides are highly intertwined, Ehrlich sees: Efforts to narrow an otherwise broad scope of work; Due diligence requirements shifting risk for overinclusive scope; and Practic…

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Expected Own Goals: NWSL Week 16: Kansas City Current vs. Orlando Pride Was the Game of the Season

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The two best teams in the NWSL had to wait until the final matchweek before the Olympics break to square off, and dear lord was it worth the wait. Brain-busting goals from Barbra Banda and Temwa Chawinga, a game-changing second yellow card for Carrie Lawrence, and a feisty, physical encounter all made this fixture an instant classic. Eric and Evan …

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Expected Own Goals: NWSL Midseason Check-In, Pt. 2: Firings, Awards and time to Buckle Up, San Diego?!

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Eric and Evan debate another notable NWSL head coach sacking, hand out some Midseason Awards and go deep on Chicago's 3-0 "rout" of San Diego... was it a rout? What is even is a rout? Art by Eli Elbogen Music by Devin Drobka's Bell Dance SongsBy Expected Own Goals

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ASA Show - Peter Vermes and the Hallmarks of Winning Organizations

4M ago

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The boys get existential about what drives winning and how you build your organization when you have a generational coach. And, trivia.By Kieran Doyle-Davis

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PPP #54 Game Calls Aplenty 56:02

4M ago56:02

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Special guest, the Bish, joins Pesto and T-Mo to discuss life in Wisconsin, game calls, and a multitude of other things, unfortunately due to technical difficulties we lost 20 minutes of content at the end!

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Event Liability Waiver with Elizabeth Cronin 14:10

4M ago14:10

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In this episode, attorney Elizabeth Cronin highlights liability-shifting provisions in an event waiver. These documents are used to protect companies hosting public events organizers against claims. Cronin details vital clauses for such waivers, including: Assumption of the Risk; Release of Claims; Covenant not to Sue; Indemnification; and Claim of…

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: Midseason Check-In, Pt. I: The State of the League

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We're now (just over) halfway through the 2024 NWSL regular season, and trends are emerging! Eric and Evan uncover a host of interesting nuggets about how teams are playing this year compared to past seasons. Why on earth did the San Diego Wave "part ways" with Casey Stoney? (00:16) Where did parity go? Is it simply a byproduct of expansion? (08:37…

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Legal & Sales: An Interview with Darlene Tonelli 26:30

4M ago26:30

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In this episode, we're sharing an interview we hosted last year with Inter Alia Law's Darlene Tonelli. Darlene shared how she connects legal departments and sales departments through good, early communication and a few deliberate systems. She uses the framing of software deals to drive the conversation, but these principles are helpful to anyone tr…

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ASA Show - Anonymous MLS Analytics Survey and the State of Analytics in MLS

4M ago

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ASA recently dropped the anonymous MLS analytics survey, as well as the Analytics Tier List for MLS and the guys get into who is where and how that lined up with expectation, as well as where the league is heading analytically.By Kieran Doyle-Davis

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NWSL Week 12: The Bats Take Flight as Gotham FC Start Dominating

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Gotham FC's 2-0 victory on the road against Racing Louisville was about as ugly as 2-0 victories get, but dig under the hood and you see that the preseason Shield favorites are finally coming into their own. The galacticos of Dunn, Lavelle, Davidson and Sonnett started their second game in a row together. Ella Stevens can't stop scoring. Ann-Katrin…

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Healthcare Business Associate Agreement with Arohi Kashyap 30:19

4M ago30:19

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In this episode, attorney Arohi Kashyap uncovers the high privacy standards that come with working in the healthcare industry using a Business Associate Agreement. This contract passes requirements of the United States HIPAA regulations on to companies engaged by hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare institutions. Kashyap details: Basics of a Bu…

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NWSL Week 11: Rappelling Down the Seattle Reign Cavern, with Sylvs of Shea Butter FC!

4M ago

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The Seattle Reign got smoked by the Kansas City Current over the weekend. That such a result would be par for the course shows what kind of season Laura Harvey's crew have had. Sylvs of Shea Butter FC hopped on to talk about Reign history, the struggles of the team in the void of the team sale yet to close, and what glimmers of hope Jordyn Huitema'…

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: USWNT Recap -- The Emma Hayes Era Kicks Off With Goals Goals Goals!

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The day has come: Emma Hayes is now the head coach of the U.S. Women's National Team. The side demolished South Korea for a combined scoreline of 7-0. Sam Staab and Lily Yohannes each earned their first caps. The law firm of Smith, Swanson, and Rodman served papers to their opponents over and over again. Alex Morgan--well, she was present. What did…

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User Agreement IP Rights with Amber Petrig 28:49

4M ago28:49

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In this episode, attorney Amber Petrig evaluates recent changes to Spotify’s Terms of Use. Using the company’s previous terms and the announcement of their non-negotiable updates, Petrig addresses: Licenses automatically granted by artists who post music on the platform; Spotify’s fairly unlimited freedom to modify terms; and Company-friendly chang…

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Finder Agreement for Finance with Rosanna Mannan 15:47

5M ago15:47

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In this episode, attorney Rosanna Mannan explains a Finder Agreement from the pharmaceutical industry. When companies seek private funding, they may engage a Finder to connect with a financier. But the regulatory restrictions on that role require strict contracting. Mannan describes how common clauses become vital in this highly-regulated space, in…

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NWSL Week 10: Destiny's Children? (H-Town Screwed Mix)

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Week 10! Two teams. Two massive victories. Two bright futures ahead? Eric and Evan ponder the meaning of Houston's staggering 3-0 home win over North Carolina and examine the implications of Racing Louisville's 1-0 away result in Chicago. H-town madness? Kentucky fried conquest? We're curious too. Art by Eli Elbogen Music by Devin Drobka's Bell Dan…

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Trademark Assignment Agreement with Brittney Saint-Fleur 13:03

5M ago13:03

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In this episode, attorney Brittney Saint-Fleur explains the effect of trademark assignment agreements. She uses an assignment from one Chinese company to another to highlight the need to: Define clear responsibility for registration fees; Use effective representations of IP ownership; Craft relationship-conscious dispute settlement language; and Ma…

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ASA Show - In Tribute of Om Arvind

5M ago

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Kieran remembers Om Arvind, whose fundraiser you can donate to here: https://gofund.me/78b2bf97 . The boys join to discuss US Open Cup and MLS’ place in the larger US Soccer pyramid, Toronto FC, and Seattle. As always, trivia.By Kieran Doyle-Davis

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: NWSL Week 9 -- The Utah Royals Stare into the Void

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Another week, another brutal Utah Royals loss. Though the scoreline was a mere 1-0 defeat on the road to the North Carolina Courage, the expansion side was under siege pretty much from minute one. Eric and Evan use the Royals' performance to figure out just how badly the season has gone for the club, and what bright spots may be on the horizon. Art…

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