Wiley Podcast

On this episode of Talking Ag Biotech, Keith Matthews is rejoined by Kimberly Reynolds of Wiley’s International Trade practice to discuss the new dispute resolution panel that has been established in the United States-Mexico genetically engineered (GE) corn dispute under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Keith and Kimberly also discuss the procedures and requirements for non-governmental entities to file written submissions to the panel for consideration.

Our 2023 Veterans Day podcast features Scott McCaleb, the Co-Chair of Wiley’s Government Contracts practice group in conversation with Wiley’s Chief Diversity Officer Rashida MacMurray-Abdullah. This conversation center’s around McCaleb’s unique career path—from his decision to join ROTC as a college student to his current work as a Government Contracts attorney. Key themes of the podcast include the concept of service and servant leadership, the idea of understanding service as a privilege, and the importance of allyship across both the legal field and the military. McCaleb shares thoughtful advice for how law firms can support veterans as well as lessons from military service that he carries with him into his own service to clients. We hope you enjoy this dynamic podcast!

On this episode of Talking Ag Biotech, Keith Matthews and Chris Wozniak are joined by Kimberly Reynolds of Wiley’s International Trade Practice to discuss the current United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) genetically engineered (GE) corn trade dispute where the United States and Canada are disputing Mexico’s decision to restrict imports of GE corn. Keith and Chris also discuss the latest developments regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) plant-incorporated protectants (PIPs) Exemption Rule.

On this episode of Talking Ag Biotech, Keith Matthews and Chris Wozniak discuss the recent publication of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs) Exemption Rule. Keith and Chris offer background on the rule, discuss specific aspects of the rule that are of concern to technology developers, and briefly discuss an upcoming episode that will focus on the USMCA GE corn trade dispute.

In today's interconnected world, the realms of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and political law have become inextricably entwined, shaping the landscape of responsible business practices and governmental regulations. Join Wiley partners Kevin B. Muhlendorf of the White Collar Defense & Government Investigations Practice and Carol A. Laham of the Election Law & Government Ethics Practice as they dissect how political law is affected by ESG, largely through the avenue of social responsibility. Listen as they discuss shareholder proposals and the power of institutional investors in controlling these votes, an explanation of the CPA-Zicklin Index, and more.

Wiley attorneys Keith Matthews and Jessica Vaughn, Ph.D., engage in an in-depth discussion of the recently enacted Medical Marijuana Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act and describe some of the regulatory implications that may result from the significant changes that it makes to cannabis-marijuana federal law.

In this episode of the “Be An Ally at Wiley” series, Partner and Government Contracts Co-Chair Paul Khoury sits down with Chief Diversity Officer Rashida MacMurray-Abdullah to discuss his personal background, career journey, and ways of promoting an inclusive culture in the workplace and beyond.

On this episode, Amaru Sánchez and Bob Hibbert discuss trends you can expect to see in the food and drug space in the coming year. Beginning with the emerging market of cultivated protein, Amaru and Bob cover what is next for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in regulating cultivated poultry products, before discussing the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Human Foods Program, labelling issues of alternative products, and more.

Wiley's 2023 MLK Day podcast featuring Wiley partner Lukman Azeez and Duke Law Professor Dr. H. Timothy Lovelace celebrates the enduring words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in his famous "Letter from a Birmingham Jail." We hope you will listen, reflect, and be inspired.

In this third episode of the Talking Ag Biotech podcast on regulatory policies and procedures impacting agricultural biotechnology in the United States, Keith Matthews and Chris Wozniak discuss the 2022 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) Annual Stakeholder Meeting and recent significant biotech regulatory decisions by APHIS, including a colorful and healthier tomato, the potential return to the forest of an iconic North American tree species, and an improved potato.

In addition, please note that, subsequent to this recording of the podcast, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued a Request for Information (RFI)(https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-12-20/pdf/2022-27599.pdf) on behalf of the U.S. Coordinated Framework Agencies (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, USDA) seeking “relevant data and information, including case studies, that may assist in identifying any regulatory ambiguities, gaps, inefficiencies, or uncertainties in the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology, particularly with regard to new and emerging biotechnology products.” The intent of the RFI is to obtain information that can help to inform U.S. regulatory efforts “to improve the clarity and efficiency of the regulatory processes for biotechnology products.” Information is requested to be submitted no later than February 3, 2023. Please note that the agencies have scheduled a “virtual listening session” on January 12 to permit interested parties an opportunity to respond to the RFI.