Pepper Podcasts

UPDATE: Significant Private Equity and Sovereign Wealth Inve

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:39:30 GMT

Since our last podcast on significant private equity and sovereign wealth investments in U.S. financial institutions, there have been some significant updates in the marketplace. Tim McTaggart, a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Pepper who focuses his practice on bank and financial services regulatory matters and Travis Nelson, an attorney in Pepper’s Princeton office and a member of the firm’s Financial Services and White Collar and Corporate Investigations Practice Groups, return to discuss these updates. A chart of significant private equity and sovereign wealth investments in U.S. financial institutions is referenced throughout the podcast. Listeners can subscribe to receive Pepper’s Financial Services Update by emailing podcasts@pepperlaw.com.

Has the Bell Tolled for Triangular Setoffs

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:26:43 GMT

In this podcast with Fran Lawall, a partner in Pepper’s Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Practice Group, Fran discusses triangular setoffs and why these practices have now been called into question by the Delaware court’s decision in the In re SemCrude, L.P. case. If you are interested in the latest in the world of bankruptcy, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com and subscribe to Pepper Hamilton’s Bankruptcy Update.

New Light Shed by Fourth Circuit on Bankruptcy ‘Safe Harbors

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:25:15 GMT

Gregg Miller, a partner in Pepper Hamilton’s Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Practice Group, recently authored an article titled “New Light Shed by Fourth Circuit on Bankruptcy ‘Safe Harbors’ for Commodity Forward Contracts.” In this podcast, Gregg discusses the new light that has been shed and why this information is important to the energy industry. If you are interested in the latest in the world of bankruptcy, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com and subscribe to Pepper Hamilton’s Bankruptcy Update.

PlenaryGuardianBlockedfromDecliningLife-SustainingMedicalCar

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:28:49 GMT

In this podcast, Kathleen Huang, an attorney in the Trusts and Estates Practice Group of Pepper Hamilton, discusses In re D.L.H., a matter where the Pennsylvania Superior Court held that a court-appointed plenary guardian does not have inherent legal authority to decline life-sustaining medical care on behalf of an incapacitated adult who is not suffering from an end-stage medical condition. Email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper’s health care alerts.

Pennsylvania Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:56:13 GMT

In this podcast with Dusty Elias Kirk and Zeina Kazour, attorneys in Pepper’s Real Estate Practice Group and residents of the firm’s Pittsburgh office, they discuss what property owners need to know about the Pennsylvania Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act. If you’re interested in learning more about the latest developments in Real Estate Law, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper Hamilton’s Real Estate Updates.

Reductions in Force: What About those Left Behind?

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:23:07 GMT

In this tough economy, many organizations have come to the conclusion that layoffs are necessary if the business is to remain afloat. Most companies try to come up with a plan for discharging those employees in a manner that maximizes their human dignity and minimizes disruption to your business operations. In this podcast, Mike Canavan, an attorney in Pepper’s Princeton office concentrating his practice in labor and employment law, discusses how to get the most out of your remaining employees who are about to watch their friends and colleagues lose their jobs.

Significant Private Equity and Sovereign Wealth Investments

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:45:30 GMT

This podcast features a discussion on significant private equity and sovereign wealth investments in U.S. financial institutions, including descriptions of some of the investment structures used in these transactions and an explanation of how private equity and sovereign wealth investments are structured in India and the challenges with these structures. Participants in this podcast include Tim McTaggart, a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Pepper who focuses his practice on bank and financial services regulatory matters; Brad Boericke, a Pepper partner in London and a member of the firm’s Financial Services Practice Group; Janaki Rege Catanzarite, an associate in the Investment Management Practice Group of Pepper Hamilton; and Travis Nelson, an associate in the Financial Services and White Collar and Corporate Investigations Practice Groups of the firm and a resident in both the Philadelphia and Princeton offices. A chart of significant private equity and sovereign wealth investments in U.S. financial institutions is referenced throughout the podcast. Listeners can subscribe to receive Pepper’s Financial Services Update by emailing podcasts@pepperlaw.com.

Stimulus Package: Buy Back Debt Today, Pay Tax Later

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:20:16 GMT

As market conditions continue to depress the value of outstanding debt, private equity funds and other debt issuers have the opportunity to acquire their indebtedness at significant discounts. Pepper Hamilton attorney Steve Bortnick, a partner in the New York and Princeton offices and a member of the firm’s Tax Department, recently authored an article with fellow Pepper attorney Tim Leska titled “Stimulus Package: Buy Back Debt Today, Pay Tax Later.” In this podcast, Steve discusses how the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act affects private equity funds and other debt issuers and discusses examples that he featured in his article. If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of tax, you can request to receive an electronic copy of our monthly Tax Update newsletter by emailing podcasts@pepperlaw.com.

UPDATE:Preemptive Rule: The End of Pharmaceutical Litigation

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:42:38 GMT

Recently, we recorded a podcast with John Brenner, a partner in the Health Effects Litigation Practice Group, talking about the Food and Drug Administration’s preemption rule change. We followed up with John to get additional insights on this issue after the Supreme Court ruling in Wyeth v. Levine. Email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to suggest future topics for Pepper Hamilton alerts and podcasts.

The Refinement of Adverse and Never Events - Time for a Plan

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:29:35 GMT

With the release of the National Coverage Determination, Medicare has taken a new approach to forcing acute care providers to reckon with some of the most vexing medical management and quality issues in clinical care. In this podcast with Henry Fader, a partner and chair of Pepper Hamilton’s health care practice, he discusses adverse and never events and their impact on health care providers. Email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper’s health care alerts.

Innovative Deal-Making

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:08:36 GMT

In this podcast with Matt Gilman, a member of the firm’s Boston office and Corporate and Securities Practice Group, he focuses on innovative deal-making, specifically, how getting stockholder pre-approval of discounted financing transactions can provide some much needed flexibility in difficult economic times. Email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper Hamilton’s Corporate and Securities Law Update to receive regular updates on these types of topics.

Ten Issues to Consider Before Filing for Bankruptcy

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:10:36 GMT

The key to a successful Chapter Eleven case is pre-bankruptcy planning. In this podcast with Evelyn Meltzer, an attorney in Pepper’s Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Practice Group, she focuses on ten issues to consider before filing for bankruptcy. If you are interested in the latest in the world of bankruptcy, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com and subscribe to Pepper Hamilton’s Bankruptcy Update.

Are You Prepared for the Employee Free Choice Act?

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:49:51 GMT

In this podcast, Amy McAndrew, an attorney in the Berwyn office of Pepper Hamilton and a member of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department, gives an overview of the Employee Free Choice Act and explains why it is important for employers to be aware of the proposed legislation. If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper@Work. This is an electronic news alert that provides employers with advice on how recent labor judgments and opinions will affect their organization.

Mediation in Bankruptcy: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:03:51 GMT

Over the last decade, courts and litigants have relied increasingly on various alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms. These are mechanisms that parties use to try to resolve their disputes that are alternatives to traditional litigation. In this podcast with Henry Jaffe, a partner in Pepper’s Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Practice Group, he discusses mediation in bankruptcy, including how mediations proceed and how to plan for one. If you are interested in the latest in the world of bankruptcy, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com and subscribe to Pepper Hamilton’s Bankruptcy Update.

Honest Services Fraud

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:13:44 GMT

Frank Razzano is a partner in Pepper’s Washington office and focuses his practice on white collar criminal defense, with a special emphasis on Securities & Exchange Commission enforcement. In this podcast, Frank discusses the uncertainty surrounding a federal law concerning “Honest Services” fraud. For more on this topic, see the article by Frank C. Razzano and Kristin H. Jones entitled "Prosecution of Private Corporate Conduct" in the January/February 2009 edition of the American Bar Association’s Business Law Today.

Eight Steps to Finding Real Estate Savings in a ToughEconomy

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:22:10 GMT

The United States is in the midst of the worst fiscal downturn in decades. With anticipated revenues declining and expenses increasing, businesses are bracing for the impact, and savvy executives are looking at their expenses and determining ways to cut back. The real estate a company owns or rents is often one of its biggest expenses. Pepper partners Norm Berlin and Dusty Elias Kirk are co-chairs of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. In this podcast, Norm and Dusty discuss eight steps companies can use to maximize the investment in real estate and reduce expenses and slow spending this year and next. If you’re interested in learning more about the latest developments in Real Estate Law, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper Hamilton’s Real Estate Updates.

Community Benefits Agreements

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:35:30 GMT

In this podcast, Pepper Hamilton attorneys Dusty Elias Kirk and Peter Kogan, members of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group and residents of Pepper Hamilton’s Pittsburgh office, discuss an emerging trend in development, known as Community Benefits Agreements. If you’re interested in learning more about the latest developments in Real Estate Law, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper Hamilton’s Real Estate Updates.

Rethinking Accepting TARP Capital Purchase Program Funds

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:45:36 GMT

On January 12, 2009, in an effort to hold state nonmember banking institutions more accountable for their participation in the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) Capital Purchase Program (CPP), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued a Financial Institution Letter (FIL-1-2009) recommending that its supervised institutions implement a process to monitor and document the use of their CPP funds. In this podcast with Pepper partner Dan Murray and Pepper associate Bill Quirk, they discuss the rationale for this new monitoring and disclosure and why some banks and financial institutions are rethinking accepting TARP CPP funds.

PepperPartnerHelps Investigate Corruption in Saddam’s Regime

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:32:09 GMT

Pepper partner Greg Paw is a member of Pepper’s White Collar and Corporate Investigations and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups, in our offices in Philadelphia and Princeton, New Jersey. Greg’s expertise led him to serve the United States Department of Justice in Iraq, as an advisor to the Iraqi government on criminal cases against former members of the regime of Saddam Hussein. He was deeply involved in the United States’ criminal prosecutions and investigations there, which were part of the United Nations’ wider examination of corruption involving funds and goods intended for the United Nation’s Oil-for-Food Program. In this podcast, Greg discusses some fascinating tales about the inner workings of Saddam’s Iraq, and about the everyday people he met there.

Internal Battle Over Trademarks in Today’s Business Climate

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:31:41 GMT

In this podcast, Mike Rule, partner in Pepper’s Orange County office with particular experience in the representation of clients’ trademark portfolios, discusses the internal battle that a company’s marketing and legal departments sometime go through over trademarks in today’s business climate. Mike has maintained and protected more than 1,000 marks in more than 100 jurisdictions. Please email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper Hamilton’s Corporate and Securities Law Update to receive regular updates on these types of topics.

5 Ways to “Green” Your Lease

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:39:54 GMT

Listen to this podcast with attorney Hannah Dowd McPhelin, a member of Pepper’s Real Estate Practice Group in the Philadelphia office, as she discusses lease considerations for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance, known as LEED-EBOM. Hannah is also a member of the firm’s Sustainability and Climate Change Team, and is one of the few attorneys who passed the Green Building Certification Institute’s exam to qualify as a LEED Accredited Professional. If you’re interested in learning more about the latest developments in Real Estate Law or Sustainability and Climate change, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper Hamilton’s Sustainability and Real Estate Updates.

India: Interesting Opportunities Beyond Outsourcing

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:27:16 GMT

Recently, Pepper hosted an event in New York on India. The event was called “India: Interesting Opportunities Beyond Outsourcing.” In the last ten years India has become a global presence and offers investment business opportunities in various sectors. This discussion highlighted the practical aspects of doing business with India and touched briefly on certain legal and tax issues. Speakers included Janaki Rege Catanzarite, an associate with Pepper Hamilton, Radhika Rajan, Portfolio Manager, Indian Equities for The Chatterjee Group, and Paul Weitzel, Executive Vice President with Hirco PLC. The session was moderated by Pepper partner Jim Rosener.

What to Expect at Multifamily-HUD in a New Administration

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:04:54 GMT

Recently, Pepper Hamilton hosted another Housing Update conference featuring a discussion entitled “What to Expect at Multifamily-HUD in a New Administration.” This was an extension of our last Housing Update on this timely topic. Our panelists were Conrad Egan, President of the National Housing Conference; Michael Bodaken, President of the National Housing Trust, and Shel Schreiberg, Partner, with Pepper Hamilton. They discussed past transitions and changes that can likely be implemented legislatively or administratively. Each panelist has been active in HUD Multifamily programs for over 30 years. You can subscribe to receive the Housing Update newsletter, published by Pepper Hamilton by emailing podcasts@pepperlaw.com.

India: Interesting Opportunities Beyond Outsourcing

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:25:13 GMT

Pursuing RealEstate Tax Assessment Appeals in a Down Economy

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:34:48 GMT

With financial markets sinking and costs for gasoline and transportation rising, businesses are eager to trim costs and improve their bottom lines. In this podcast with Dusty Elias Kirk and Sharon DiPaolo, partners in Pepper Hamilton’s Pittsburgh office, and members of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group, they discuss how businesses are finding ways to reduce cost by reducing their real estate tax. If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of real estate, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com, to subscribe to Pepper Hamilton’s Real Estate Updates.