Thompson Hine Podcasts

In this episode, Andrew Kolesar of Thompson Hine is joined by Harry Dahme of Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP for a wide-ranging discussion of hot topics under Canadian environmental laws. Harry is a well-known and widely respected environmental law specialist in Gowling’s Toronto office. Harry provides his insights on Canadian product stewardship programs; registration requirements for COVID related devices and products; legislative and legal developments relating to the duty to consult with First Nations (or indigenous peoples) and how this will affect project development in Canada; regulatory developments affecting the remediation of contaminated sites and brownfields redevelopment; and the federal government proposal to ban certain single-use plastic products.

Join us for this thought-provoking conversation that will be of interest to in-house counsel and EHS managers for companies that have operations in Canada or sell products and services to the Canadian marketplace.

In this episode, Environmental Counsel Nathan Hunt is joined by Jackie Baxley, EHS Practice Leader at HRP Associates, to discuss the dos and don’ts in OSHA enforcement cases and examine the different roles EHS legal counsel and consultants play in such cases. Jackie and Nathan provide an overview of a typical OSHA enforcement case (2:00-8:30), dive into some pre-enforcement measures companies can take to minimize the risk of enforcement (8:31-26.00), offer practical tips regarding how to navigate an OSHA inspection (26:01-46:00), and describe options companies have if they receive an OSHA citation (46:01-1:04;15). Join us for this thought-provoking conversation that will be of interest to in-house counsel and EHS personnel.

A discussion between Thompson Hine partner Heidi Friedman and associate Tasha Miracle

In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental practice group, shares her thoughts with environmental associate Tasha Miracle as they honor U.S. Supreme Court Justice and American icon, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Drawing from over 25 years of practicing environmental law, Heidi provides valuable insight on specific decisions, opinions and dissents that RBG authored and joined which ultimately helped shape the current landscape of U.S. environmental law. This special tribute spotlights RBG’s legacy and examines what her absence could mean for future Supreme Court decisions.

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A discussion between Thompson Hine partners Terry Fay and Joel Eagle

In this episode, Terry Fay, a partner in our Environmental practice group, shares his insights regarding the criminalization of environmental law and, in particular, responding to the execution of a criminal search warrant. With experience garnered over a legal career entering its fifth decade, Terry describes the factors that might lead the government to criminally prosecute individuals and corporations for environmental violations, the process by which the government obtains a criminal search warrant, and what to expect when government agents, some of them armed, appear at your manufacturing plant with a search warrant. Terry and environmental partner Joel Eagle discuss what a company should and should not do while the government is conducting its search and provide suggested best practices for preparing for (the unexpected) search warrant and post-execution responses.

Thompson Hine is pleased to share with you the latest episode of Market Matters, our podcast series that explores legal and regulatory issues affecting the investment management industry.

As a follow-up to our November 2019 podcast discussing last year’s proposed amendments to the SEC’s proxy voting rules, this second installment explores the final amendments as adopted, as well as guidance issued by the SEC to investment advisers regarding their proxy voting responsibilities. Mike Wible, a partner in our Investment Management practice joins Nathan Holmes, a partner in our Tax and Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practices, to examine the latest developments and impacts of the newly adopted rules and guidance.

Key topics include: Changes from the SEC’s 2019 Proposing Release and responses from proxy advisory firms

Ensuring client access to more transparent, accurate and complete proxy voting information

Effective dates and practical considerations for issuer companies

In this episode, Andy shares his insights on strategic considerations for companies closing former manufacturing plants (something happening more frequently as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic) that can lead to favorable outcomes in terms of complying with legal requirements, conducting cost-effective cleanups and maximizing the sale price. Andy and Wray discuss the pros and cons of mothballing former manufacturing properties, the risks and benefits of Phase II sampling to help quantify cleanup costs, long-term risk management considerations, and the key elements of effective corporate-wide plant closing and remediation programs. Join us for this lively discussion that will be of interest to in-house counsel, EHS managers and corporate real estate professionals who are facing (or will face) the challenges presented by plant closures.

"Learning from the Past – and Preparing for the Future: Environmental Compliance in a Changed World," a discussion between Thompson Hine partners Devin Barry and Joel Eagle.

In this podcast, Devin shares some observations on clients’ compliance challenges arising from COVID-19, and discusses with Joel how these challenges can be used to develop future COVID-19 compliance and enforcement defense strategies. Join us for his lively discussion that will be of interest to in-house counsel and EHS managers interested in proactively addressing compliance as the pandemic continues to create compliance challenges through 2020.

In anticipation of the release of its first podcast episode, Thompson Hine’s Environmental practice group is pleased to share this trailer for its Environmental L.A.W.S. podcast.

Environmental L.A.W.S. will explore current topics in environmental, health and safety laws in the United States from the perspective of Thompson Hine environmental attorneys, the regulated community, regulators and the occasional special guest. We’ll cover a wide range of issues in the areas of Land, Air, Water and Safety – L.A.W.S.

In this episode, Eric Clark, a partner in our Labor & Employment practice, and April Miller Boise, Former Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Meritor, share tips on how to build your career. They will discuss various strategies in defining professional goals and how to take a proactive approach to achieving them.

Some key topics include: Establishing a vision of what your personal success looks like, Taking charge of your career, Exercising initiative and being proactive, Prioritizing your strengths and weaknesses; Getting to know your organization and how it defines success; and Staying visible and promoting your personal successes

Thompson Hine is pleased to share with you the latest episode of Market Matters, our podcast series that explores legal and regulatory issues affecting the investment management industry.

In this episode, Mike Wible, a partner in our Investment Management practice, and Nathan Holmes, a partner in our Tax and Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practices, discuss proposed amendments to the proxy rules that would more substantively regulate proxy advisory firms. Topics discussed include:

The proposed codification of the SEC’s interpretation that proxy voting advice is a “solicitation” under the proxy rules; Additional disclosure and notice requirements that would apply to proxy voting advisers; and The application of anti-fraud rules to proxy voting advisers