Pepper Podcasts

Employer Pandemic Preparedness for the Swine Flu -No Hogwash

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:09:16 GMT

The U.S. government, along with other world governments and health organizations, is closely monitoring H1N1 flu—also known as the swine flu—that was first identified this past spring. This summer, the World Health Organization raised its pandemic alert level to Phase 6, signaling that a global pandemic was under way and on October 24, 2009, President Obama declared a national emergency to deal with the “rapid increase in illness.” In this podcast with Heather Hoyt, an attorney in the Berwyn office of Pepper Hamilton and a member of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department, she discusses what businesses should be doing to prepare for a pandemic, including appointing a pandemic coordinator who would be responsible for the company’s planning process. 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.

Assumption and Assignment of Executory Contracts

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:29:00 GMT

In this podcast, Bill Cohen, a partner in Pepper’s Detroit office and the immediate past chair of Pepper Hamilton’s Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Practice Group, discusses executory contracts in bankruptcy and the lessons we can learn from the unique Chrysler and GM cases. If you are interested in the latest in the world of bankruptcy, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper Hamilton’s Bankruptcy Update.

Assumption and Assignment of Executory Contracts:

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:20:47 GMT

How Green is Your Roof?

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:11:55 GMT

Businesses are increasingly finding benefits to “going green”. The economic savings, corporate goodwill and environmental benefits associated with sustainable building and development have led many companies and institutions to look at their businesses and consider the vast possibilities. One of those possibilities, green roofs, are a growing trend in sustainable building. In this podcast with Alan Sable, a partner in the Pittsburgh office and a member of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group and Greg Ricciardi, an associate in the Princeton office and also a member of the firm’s Real Estate and Sustainability, CleanTech and Climate Change Practice Groups, they discuss what makes a roof green as well as the benefits and drawbacks of having one. If you’re interested in learning more about the latest developments in Real Estate Law or Sustainability, CleanTech and Climate Change, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper’s client alerts.

Voluntary Disclosure Program Encourages Compliance

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:43:30 GMT

Last year, there were increased efforts by federal prosecutors and IRS agents to investigate taxpayers for failing to file Foreign Bank Account Reports (FBARs) and foreign earned income. In this podcast with Len Schneidman, of counsel in Pepper Hamilton’s Tax practice and resident of Pepper’s Boston office, and Michael Schwartz, a partner in Pepper’s White Collar and Corporate Investigations practice and resident of the Philadelphia office, they discuss one of the tactics of the IRS to recover these outstanding taxes, the Voluntary Disclosure Program. If you are interested in receiving Pepper’s Tax or White Collar and Corporate Criminal Investigations Client Alerts, please email podcasts@pepperlaw.com.

Voluntary Disclosure Program Encourages Compliance

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:43:23 GMT

Prevent Litigation before Entering a Major Transaction

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:13:54 GMT

Transactions that are effected in down markets tend to attract litigation – either by stockholders or competing bidders at the outset, or when one party seeks to get out, or after market conditions have improved and second-guessing sets in. In this podcast with Pepper attorneys Roger Lane and Courtney Worcester, members of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group and residents of Pepper’s Boston office, they discuss an interesting issue in these trying economic times, how to prevent litigation before entering a major transaction. If you would like to read more about litigation matters, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to request the latest edition of Pepper Hamilton’s Litigation Update.

Leases and Bankruptcy from a Landlord’s Perspective

pepperpodcasts@pepperlaw.com (Pepper Hamilton LLP) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:39:25 GMT

In this podcast with Vicki Harding, a member of Pepper Hamilton’s Real Estate Practice Group and resident of the firm’s Detroit office, she discusses leases and bankruptcy from a landlord’s perspective, including what options are available concerning leases during a bankruptcy and what a landlord can do to protect their rights. 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.

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.