Legal Current (general)
Legal Current is a podcast from Thomson Reuters, Legal, that features information and commentary on the business and practice of law.
Direct download: 2012-02-01_Podcast.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:17pm EDT

2011 might have ended on a bit of a low note for IPOs in many industries, but the energy sector isn’t one of them. To learn more about why this industry is barreling forward with stock offerings when others are pulling back, we are speaking with Rob Reedy, managing partner at Porter Hedges in Houston to talk about how the energy sector is uniquely positioned for success.

Direct download: LegalCurrent_Energy_IPOs.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:18pm EDT

Overall, the end of year rush for IPOs didn't go as expected and investors are eyeing the market with caution going into the New Year.  But with several high-profile internet companies announcing plans for IPOs in the near future, 2012 could start out with a lot more action than you may think.

To learn more the current IPO market and what we can expect to see happening over the coming months, we are turning to Tom Murphy, a partner at the Chicago office of McDermott Will & Emery and head of the Securities & Capital Markets Affinity group.

Direct download: LegalCurrent_IPOs.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:22pm EDT

With the launch of the Thomson Reuters 2011 Top 100 Global InnovatorSM program, Thomson Reuters has recognized the companies and institutions that lead the world in innovation activity.

To learn more about the program, we speak with Bob Stembridge, Intellectual Property analyst at Thomson Reuters. 

Direct download: LegalCurrent_Top100GlobalInnovator.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:41pm EDT

In many cases, face-to-face interactions are declining while digital communications such as email, instant messaging and text messaging are on the rise. While these more virtual interactions do make it easier to do business anytime and anywhere, they are also a potential breeding ground for white collar crime.

 

Today’s executives need to be increasingly aware of their communications and interactions in order to avoid finding themselves in legal hot water.

 
To learn more about the growing white collar crime trend, we turned to Stuart Gasner, former federal prosecutor and senior partner at Keker & Van Nest LLP. Stuart sheds some light on why we’ve seen this area of crime increase substantially in recent years as well as provides some practical advice on “how to not become a white collar criminal."

Direct download: LegalCurrent_WhiteCollarCrime.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:08pm EDT

With the trial of ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak still frequenting global news headlines, the spotlight for anti-money laundering and anti-corruption issues has largely stayed on the Middle East. But there’s another part of the world, a little closer to home, where U.S. companies still need to exercise caution and that’s Latin America.

To learn more about the anti-money laundering enforcement efforts in Latin America, as well as how U.S. companies can re-double their efforts to ensure compliance, we are speaking with Will Barry and Jeff Lehtman, both partners out of the Washington D.C. office of Richards Kibbe & Orbe.

Direct download: LegalCurrent_LatinAmerica.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:30pm EDT

We’ve got an entertaining episode this month, starting out with our “Chaos in the Courts” story about a 22-year-old self-proclaimed vampire, just in time for Halloween.

In this month’s interview segment, we speak with Sally Abel from Fenwick and West about some potential trademark issues that are being created with the new .xxx domain for the adult entertainment industry.

Direct download: LegalCurrent_Oct2011.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:30pm EDT

We’ve got a great “back to school” episode this month – featuring two segments about employment opportunities for law school graduates.

Direct download: Legal_Current_Sept2011.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:19pm EDT

We’ve got a great episode this month! Our interview segment features Owen Nee, the first person to open a Western law firm in China. Owen describes the legal landscape in China and how it compares to that in the US. He also tells us about his career, which is made up of many “firsts.”

Direct download: Legal_Current_Aug2011.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00pm EDT

Hear Craig Newman, partner in the New York office of Richards Kibbe and Orbe LLP talk about when it makes sense for companies to go after anonymous online posters in court and when it could backfire and make the situation worse.

Direct download: LegalCurrent_AnonymousPosters.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:41pm EDT