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Navigating the UK and US Regulatory Terrain of Off-Channel Communications
Historically, it has been easier for employers to monitor record keeping and the contents of off-channel communications. This has become increasingly important as technology evolves and new platforms become available. In this interesting discussion, Wendi Lazar, C-Suite Strategies LLC (New York, USA), Sebastian Sayer, Fox Williams (London, UK) and Natalie A. Napierala, Carlton Fields (New York, USA), speak with Stuart Smith of CM Murray LLP about the actions taken by both US and UK regulators and the practical steps that firms can take to avoid fines.
Ethical Handling of Executive Investigations
In this lively and insightful discussion between the IFSEA annual conference panellists, this brilliant panel explore different approaches to ensure the ethical handling of executive investigations:
Beth Hale, CM Murray LLP, UK
Lindsey Wagner, Moxie Mediation & Workplace Investigations, California, USA
Carol Davis KC, Littleton Chambers, UK
Meriel Schindler, Withers, UK
Kristen Prinz, The Prinz Law Firm, Chicago, USA
We also thank Claire Cross of Corker Binning, UK who was unable to join the podcast, but attended as a panellist on the day of the conference and provided excellent insights.
What are the Best Mediation Strategies for Resolving Executive & Founder Disputes? – IFSEA Webinar Recording
Our internationally renowned panellists explored how different jurisdictions approach the mediation of disputes between key corporate players and executives.
Peter Rukin (Partner, Rukin Hyland & Riggin LLP & Mediator, Sequitur Resolutions – San Francisco)
Jane Mulcahy KC (Blackstone Chambers – UK)
Ian Mill KC (Blackstone Chambers – UK)
Lynne Hermle (Partner, Orrick – Silicon Valley)
Ana Cid (Partner, Seyfarth – New York/London)
Yulia Fedorenko (Associate, CM Murray LLP – UK)
What You Need to Know Right Now on Restrictive Covenants and Confidential Information
In this lively and insightful discussion between the IFSEA annual conference panellists, this brilliant panel explore developments and practical issues on restrictive covenants in their jurisdictions:
Mark Risk, Mark Risk P.C, USA, New York
Jennifer Millins, Mishcon de Reya, UK
Jeffrey E. Goodman, Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark LLP, Canada
Inge Derde, Van Eeckhoutte, Taquet & Clesse, Belgium
We also thank Ming Evans (Smiths Group Plc, UK) who was unable to join the podcast, but attended as a panellist on the day of the conference and provided excellent insights.
Confidential Information – The Use and Misuse by Executives and Founders
The panel discuss confidential information in the United Kingdom and United States and some of the key legal and practical issues facing senior executives and founders.
David Fisher, Partner at CM Murray LLP (Chair)
Peter De Maria, Senior Partner at Doyle Clayton
Amit Bindra, Partner at The Prinz Law Firm, P.C.
Klaudia Aliaj, Director at Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations LLP
Ethical, Regulatory and Whistleblowing Issues for General Counsel and In-House Lawyers
A number of recent scandals have put the role of GCs and in-house Counsel in the spotlight, raising the difficult question as to how GCs can manage the tension between their obligations to act in the best interests of their employer and their regulatory duties.
Timothy Dutton CBE KC at Fountain Court Chambers
Cathy James OBE, Partner at James & West Law LLP
Katherine Murray, Partner and General Counsel at Wallbrook
Andrew Pavlovic, Partner at CM Murray LLP (Chair)