POLSINELLI INSIDE LAW PODCASTS

April 20, 2015 | As companies and health systems are quickly adopting the idea of hosting data “in the cloud,” regulatory agencies are crafting laws to protect private customer and patient data. New hospital and health system laws are driving more and more organization to implement new Internet based-technology. What does this mean for health systems and how might it impact patients? In this week's Polsinelli Podcast, Polsinelli’s Jean Marie Pechette explores the issues.

January 2015 | Republicans gained control of the U.S. Senate winning seats in Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Montana, North Carolina, South Dakota and West Virginia. This is the first time since 2007 the Senate has gained majority control. How might this impact health reform? Polsinelli's Julius Hobson explores the issue in a Polsinelli Podcast. Hobson has more than 40 years’ experience in public policy, working both inside and outside of government. He has a deep-rooted understanding and compassion about the public policy process — both legislative and administrative.

January 2015 | Given the economic downturn of recent years, professionals fees and cost have been a driving factor in conducting the acquisition of distressed assets. A majority of these transactions take place pursuant to section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code. However, out-of-court alternatives such as Receiverships, Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors, and Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code have gained momentum to bankruptcy as expeditious and cost-efficient alternatives. In this week’s Polsinelli Podcast, Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Co-Chairs Jim Bird and Chris Ward discuss this issue and an upcoming webinar.

January 2015 | Congratulations to our colleague Martin Frost whose book “The Partisan Divide: Congress in Crisis” was released in January. Frost, a former Democratic Congressman from Texas, along with former Republican Congressman Tom Davis and Journalist Richard Cohen co-authored the book which explores our current political climate. Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter both endorsed the book and the forward is written by David Eisenhower, Pulitzer Finalist and the grandson of President Dwight Eisenhower. He writes “Put plainly, this is the most significant political book I have read in a decade or longer."

February 13, 2014 | Polsinelli’s Insurance Recovery attorneys have a strong background in helping policyholders navigate the myriad of issues that can occur when dealing with insurance companies. We understand that coverage disputes with insurance companies involve asset preservation as well as asset recovery, and we work with clients to maximize their insurance coverage investment, as it relates to their specific business functions, in order to minimize long-term costs. In this week's "Inside Law" podcast, Insurance Recovery Chair Troy Froderman walks you through what you need to know before considering how to handle a dispute.