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As companies continue to grow and expand across the world, the need to remain vigilant about protecting and defending against business crimes such as trade secret theft and human trafficking becomes increasingly important. We're exploring how companies can best protect against theft of intellectual property and confidential information. We're also discussing what companies can do to combat human trafficking.

Joining me for this conversation is Chuck Kreindler. Chuck is a partner in the Government Contracts, Investigations & International Trade Practice Group and the White Collar Defense and Corporate Investigations Team Leader at Sheppard Mullin.

What We Discuss in this Episode:

• What are the key areas of business fraud?
• How can companies deal with employees who steal company trade secrets?
• Why should companies maintain the importance of free-flowing information within company boundaries but still protect against potential theft?
• How strongly-worded confidentiality documents and agreements are necessary between companies and vendors
• Why it's more difficult to prove trade secret theft in criminal cases than civil ones
• The importance of having robust data loss prevention tools
• How to maintain awareness of potential human trafficking matters within your company when doing business in foreign countries
• Under what circumstances can foreign companies be prosecuted in the U.S. under extraterritoriality jurisdiction?
• What is the False Claims Act and how can companies best remain compliant with it?
• Why is there rampant fraud in the healthcare industry?

Contact Information:

Chuck's Sheppard Mullin attorney profile

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Why is it important for companies to remain diligent with regards to protecting against theft of trade secrets and confidential information? We discuss in this episode.

In this recap episode, I'm extracting the valuable lessons shared by our guests in the prior 5 episodes. I offer my two cents about the practical advice shared by our guests to help the C-Suite understand the legal, political, and economic underpinnings impacting the 21st intercontinental business landscape in which they operate.

In Episode 31 and Episode 33, we checked in on the Executive and Congressional branches of the government with Jonathan Meyer and Elizabeth Frazee, respectively. Both guests shared their insights on happenings such as the Mexican border closure, the approaching potential fiscal cliff, Mueller report myths, the Paris Climate Agreement, the state of Puerto Rico, and privacy regulations. What do all of these events mean for the C-Suite?

In Episode 32, we explored a snapshot of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with Allison Fulton, where she shared the past and future state of the agency. We also discussed its comparison to similar agencies in other countries. My conversation with Allison created a sense of belief that it's possible for the government to be an ally to businesses.

In Episode 34, we looked at pending European Union reforms and what they might mean for the multi-national order with Robert Klotz. Robert shared his insight on proposed European Union competition law reforms and their impact on EU companies.

In Episode 35, we replayed a former episode covering blockchain technology with James Gatto. Jim explained what blockchain is and how companies can use this technology in areas involving smart contracts and supply-chain management. Even though blockchain is a term many are now familiar with, it's still uncertain how well people understand this technology and how it works.

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We’re reflecting on the last 5 episodes and extracting the salient lessons about the Executive and Legislative branches and their updates, FDA’s role in regulating medical devices, pending reforms to EU competition laws, and the use of blockchain technology.

Blockchain stands to be the most disruptive technology in the world. Its adoption by multinationals is crucial to their success. How can the C-Suite best use this technology to improve the efficiency of operations and gain advantages in areas including security, shipping, payments, and supply chain?

Joining us to share his insight on this topic is James Gatto. Jim is a partner in Sheppard Mullin's Washington, D.C. office, where he leads the firm's Blockchain Technology and Digital Currency, Social Media and Games, and Open Source industry teams.

This episode originally aired on September 19, 2018 as Episode 3.

What We Discuss in This Episode:

• What blockchain is exactly and what the various types are
• The concept of decentralization and distributed technology
• The unique process of recording, validating, and distributing data using blockchain technology
• Why it's important that blockchain technology relies on distributed instead of centralized data
• The difference between blockchain and historic forms of ledgering
• How one can use this technology to send and receive money more securely
• What smart contracts are and how companies can use them
• How smart contracts can be used in shipping, payments, and supply chain
• Can smart contracts eventually replace lawyers and judges in certain legal processes?
• How companies can use this technology to gain operational and efficiency advantages

Contact Information:

Email: [email protected]

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Law of the Ledger blog

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Blockchain technology is sparking innovation in the areas of security and operations for major companies all over the world. How can your company tap into this powerful technology?

Given the European Union's recent blocking of the merger proposal between Siemens and Alstom, we're exploring how the German and French companies' deal would have challenged European Union competition laws.

Joining me for this conversation is Robert Klotz. Robert is a partner in the Antitrust & Competition Practice Group in Sheppard Mullin's Brussels office. He concentrates on all aspects of EU and German competition and regulatory law and represents clients before the European Commission and national authorities, with a particular focus on network industries, such as energy, telecommunications, post and transport.

What We Discuss in This Episode:

• Are competition laws most effective when applied within the boundaries of a country?
• How did the European Union's blocking of the Siemens and Alstom proposed merger affect various businesses in the EU?
• What was the strongest argument in favor of the merger?
• What is the substance of the reform proposals brought about by France and Germany?
• Is it important to explore the intent behind a country's competition laws?
• Does an argument for a global market undermine an individual country's competition laws?
• Should there be an automatic acknowledgment of global markets in every competition law assessment?
• What were some of the Commission's conclusions while reviewing the merger proposal?
• What can other nations learn from one specific public interest provision in Germany's competition laws?
• Will China's refusal to allow outside companies to compete within its borders put pressure on other countries like those in Europe and the US?

Resources Mentioned:

Robert's article, "No time for losers, 'cause we are the Champions!"

Contact Information:

Robert's Sheppard Mullin attorney profile

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We’re exploring the recent European Union decision to block the merger of Siemens and Alstom and using that decision as a case study for whether or not EU competition laws should be reformed.

As Congress marks its 100th day in session and we make our way through Q2 of 2019, we're taking a closer look at several of the important issues that Congress will be addressing, from the Paris Accord to the review of judicial nominees and natural disaster relief for Puerto Rico.

My guest, Elizabeth Frazee, is joining me for the second time on this podcast to share her insight and updates on the 116th U.S. Congress. Elizabeth was named a "Top Lobbyist" by The Hill newspaper and has a 30-year career in Washington that encompasses over a decade working in high-level jobs on Capitol Hill, executive experience at leading tech and entertainment companies and years of successful representation of companies, trade associations and non-profits as a policy advocate and political strategist.

What We Discuss in This Episode:

• How will Congress handle H.R. 1644 – Save the Internet Act of 2019?
• Given the disagreement between the House of Representatives and the Executive Branch, how will the House handle executive privilege, especially as it relates to the Mueller Report and security clearances?
• How does Congress feel about the redacted Mueller Report?
• What affect will Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's nuclear option have on presidential nominations?
• Will bipartisanship only increase with the Senate's current approach to presidential nominees?
• Are party politics or qualifications influencing the Senate's approach to the nominees?
• Will there be relief for the people of Puerto Rico?
• What are the prospects for the House's bill, H.R.9, directing the U.S. to return to the Paris Agreement?
• How will privacy legislation be dealt with given federal preemption?
• What will happen with the trilateral treaty with Canada and Mexico, the USMCA?
• Is progress being made in the China-America trade negotiations?

Resources Mentioned:

Elizabeth's prior episode (Episode 21)

Liisa Thomas's episode (Episode 25)

Contact Information:

www.twinlogicstrategies.com

[email protected]

Twitter: @efrazeedc

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We’re checking in on the current state of the 116th Congress as members prepare to address issues ranging from privacy legislation, presidential nominees, and disaster relief.