Podcasting for Lawyers
37. How the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling May Impact Your Business
November 23, 2023November 2023 The U.S. Supreme Court has declared that university admissions policies must be “color blind” under the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution, breaking with decades of legal precedent and resulting in challenges to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at universities and elsewhere. Many employers worry their own DEI policies and programs may be […]
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36. How the Cases Before the Supreme Court Could Impact You and Your Business
November 1, 2023October 2023 The Supreme Court of the United States is in session. After its seismic decisions last term, SCOTUS has set its sights on another slate of high-stakes cases that could again transform elections, policy, and public life. On the docket are the First Amendment, gun rights, racial gerrymandering, and the power of the executive […]
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35. SEC’s Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules Are Here. Is Your Company Ready to Comply?
October 6, 2023September 2023 Companies are facing more attacks on their information systems. And, as their cyber risk skyrockets, the SEC has stepped in with new regulations, telling businesses what to disclose about these incidents — and requiring detailed disclosures on cyber risk management more broadly. With the deadline for compliance fast approaching, businesses are scrambling to […]
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34. Is the Airline Industry Flying High or In for a Tough Landing?
June 28, 2023Airlines have hit their share of turbulence, from supply chain issues and staffing shortages to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and elevated fuel prices. As interest rates rise and some airlines file for bankruptcy, the industry’s carbon emissions efforts are getting off the ground. Join The Sidley Podcast host and Sidley partner, Sam Gandhi, as he speaks with three of […]
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33. Regulatory Considerations For Businesses Following Recent Bank Failures
April 19, 2023Bank failures have roiled the financial sector, leading consumers and businesses to brace for economic fallout. In the latest episode of The Sidley Podcast, we discuss just how steady the #banking system is and whether regulators can make it any safer. What are the tools businesses can use to mitigate risk, and could a crisis […]
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32. How Businesses Should Navigate a Tightly Divided New Congress
March 3, 2023Feb. 23, 2023 After a contentious State of the Union Address, President Joe Biden faces off against a divided United States Congress over the debt ceiling. The business world is paying very close attention. Will Speaker Kevin McCarthy be able to corral his slim House majority? Are any compromises possible, and can any legislation actually […]
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31. What it Takes to Score in High-Stakes Sports Acquisitions
February 10, 2023It’s time to play ball, both on the field and off. As this year’s pro football season culminates with the big game, the business of sports is booming. More teams are for sale, buyers are lining up, and valuations are through the roof. Join The Sidley Podcast host and Sidley partner, Sam Gandhi, as he speaks with two […]
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30. How SCOTUS May Rule on Potentially Seismic Cases for Business and Society
November 26, 2022This could be the most controversial United States Supreme Court term ever. After overturning Roe v. Wade, the court now considers more profound change in election law, affirmative action, and other regulations affecting businesses. As SCOTUS welcomes a new justice, it faces questions over its own legitimacy and how far the conservative majority will go. Join The […]
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29. How Cryptocurrency’s Key Players Navigate Market Challenges and New Laws
October 7, 2022Click to listen OCTOBER 5, 2022 It’s a wake-up call for the cryptocurrency industry. Falling prices have created dangers — but also opportunities for market participants. How will investors, lenders, and the courts respond? What new laws could be imposed, and who will end up on top? Join The Sidley Podcast host and Sidley partner, Sam Gandhi, as […]
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28. Americans Say Supreme Court is ‘Out of Touch’
October 6, 2022September 30, 2022 Nearly six in ten Americans say the U.S. Supreme Court is out of touch with the country, according to the latest poll by Monmouth University. That opinion has crystallized in the months since the Court took away a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion in its June decision in Dobbs v. Jackson […]
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