ArentFox Schiff Legal Podcasts

In this installment of Arent Fox’s Cannabis Counsel Cast, Partners Emily M. Leongini and Lynn R. Fiorentino discuss a recent proposal to require new Prop 65 warnings for cannabis products that expose consumers to THC and/or “marijuana smoke.” Our lawyers explain the proposed new warnings regarding reproductive toxicity risks and the importance of engaging in the rulemaking process.

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Cannabis Counsel Cast: What Cannabis Companies Need to Know About California’s Prop. 65 (Even if They Aren’t in California: https://bit.ly/3e52DxG

In today's episode of the returning to work podcast series, Partner Brian Schneider and Associate Alexandra Romero discuss the following topics:

Managing and setting policies for remote working

Partial in-office policies

How to determine if an employee should work in-office or remotely

Reimbursement for partial in-office employees

Compensation for new out-of-state remote employees

In this installment of Arent Fox's Cannabis Counsel Podcast, Partners Emily Leongini and David Grosso and Senior Government Relations Director, Oliver Spurgeon, discuss what the new Congress could mean for federal cannabis reform.

Shift in Political Power in Washington DC Sets Up Profound Changes to Federal Cannabis Laws: http://bit.ly/3c1HN18

In this inaugural podcast, Arent Fox Partner William Ordower, former Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Major League Soccer, joins Hunter and Malcolm to discuss the legal and business side of football (“soccer”) and its impact around the world. Topics include investment in football internationally, the 2026 World Cup, the impact of COVID-19, and the latest trends in sports betting.

In this recording of a recent Arent Fox event, former D.C. Councilmember and new Arent Fox Partner David P. Grosso talks with Government Relations Practice Co-Leader Jon S. Bouker and Senior Government Relations Director Oliver Spurgeon III about what the new D.C. Council’s legislative activity and Mayor’s agenda may mean for your business.

Topics Include

How will the 2021 budget process address the most important issues facing the city, including COVID response, education equity, public safety, and tax policy?

What will be the Mayor’s priority projects in the new year and how will they affect economic development, housing, and other critical issues?

Will the new Councilmembers pull the Council to the left and support anti-business policies and regulations?

Questions from the audience

In our closing episode on COVID-19 related financial fraud, Scott Peeler, Lynn Fiorentino, and Susan Tran from our Government Enforcement & White Collar group focus the discussion on how to best prepare if the government comes knocking, especially for PPP borrowers applying for loan forgiveness.

In today’s episode, Scott Peeler, Lynn Fiorentino, and Susan Tran from our Government Enforcement & White Collar group keep the discussion going on COVID-19 related aid. The bottom line? Businesses and individuals who apply for aid must be prepared to defend their applications and/or use of aid.

In light of the development of a COVID vaccine, employers across all industries are beginning to plan for their employees to return to the workplace. In today’s episode, Partner Brian D. Schneider and Associate Alexandra M. Romero discuss the following frequently asked questions:

Can employees be required to return to work?

Can employers require employees to wear masks?

Should employers take record of COVID symptoms in employees upon arrival to the workplace?

Can employers require employees to receive the COVID vaccine?

Earlier this week, the federal government reopened the Paycheck Protection Program – and emphasized a renewed focus on preventing fraud and abuse. In today’s episode, Scott Peeler, Lynn Fiorentino, and Susan Tran from our Government Enforcement & White Collar group chat about COVID-19 related Aid, PPP forgiveness, and what’s at stake for borrowers.

Arent Fox International Trade Group Partner Marwa Hassoun and Government Contracts Group Counsel Travis Mullaney chat about Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act. In today's episode, we focus on the U.S. government restrictions on procurement and usage of covered telecommunications equipment and services from certain Chinese-owned entities within the U.S. government supply chain.