OnAir with Akin

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OnAir with Akin Podcast

OnAir with Akin features the thinking and insights of Akin Gump’s lawyers and advisors on topics of interest to those in the business and legal communities around the world. Commentaries on headline-making stories, viewpoints on interesting trends, and peeks over the horizon at upcoming opportunities and challenges—all these and more are featured in this series.

  1. JUN 6

    Speaking Sustainability: Navigating Delaware Law and Directors’ Duties

    In the latest episode of our OnAir with Akin podcast, we share our Speaking Sustainability series with Chad Smith, a consultant in the New York office. Joined by guest Jim Deeken, an investment management partner in the Dallas office to discuss the intricacies of Delaware law concerning directors' duties, emphasizing the importance of understanding the duty of care and loyalty to avoid potential liabilities. They highlight the limitations of the business judgment rule and the necessity for directors to ensure proper risk management and oversight, particularly in relation to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. To learn more, visit akingump.com.

    26 min

  2. APR 19

    Regulatory Minutes: Part 4

    In the latest episode of our OnAir with Akin podcast, we continue our Regulatory Minutes series, hosted by investment management partners Barbara Niederkofler and Jason Daniel, with special guest William Wetmore, an investment management partner in Akin’s San Francisco office. In this episode, we discuss various regulatory developments and cover topics such as the Internet Advisors Rule, climate disclosure for reporting public companies, enforcement actions related to 13D versus 13G filings and AI Washing, legal cases involving settlement agreements in proxy contests, and the SEC's case against Coinbase. We also highlight upcoming compliance deadlines, including the shortening of the settlement cycle and the delivery of fund documents. To learn more, visit akingump.com.

    24 min

  3. APR 8

    Regulatory Minutes: Part 3

    In this special 3 part series of OnAir with Akin, Jason Daniel, an investment funds regulatory partner in the Dallas office and Barbara Niederkofler, an investment fund partner in the New York office, will discuss the recent regulatory changes, the proposals that are still out there, and how all this will impact your fund documents and your practices and procedures. Part 3: This section focuses on Regulatory Updates that specifically impact Funds Documents. It provides information on any recent changes or updates to the regulations that govern funds and their associated documents. This section is particularly relevant for professionals in the funds industry who need to stay up-to-date with the latest regulatory requirements. To learn more, visit akingump.com.

    7 min

  4. APR 2

    Regulatory Minutes: Part 2

    In this special 3 part series of OnAir with Akin, Jason Daniel, an investment funds regulatory partner in the Dallas office and Barbara Niederkofler, an investment fund partner in the New York office, will discuss the recent regulatory changes, the proposals that are still out there, and how all this will impact your fund documents and your practices and procedures. Part 2: In this section, we discuss Material Proposals that have not yet been adopted. These are regulatory changes that are still in the proposal stage and have not been finalized or implemented. Readers can gain insights into potential upcoming changes and their potential impact on the industry. To learn more, visit akingump.com.

    14 min

  5. MAR 26

    Regulatory Minutes: Part 1

    In this special 3 part series of OnAir with Akin, Jason Daniel, an investment funds regulatory partner in the Dallas office and Barbara Niederkofler, an investment fund partner in the New York office, will discuss the recent regulatory changes, the proposals that are still out there, and how all this will impact your fund documents and your practices and procedures. Part 1: This section provides an overview of the Adopted Rules, Proposed Rules, Recent Enforcement Actions, and approaching or recent Compliance Dates for Adopted Rules. It covers the regulatory updates that have been implemented and enforced in the recent past, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of the current regulatory landscape. Among the topics covered: Adopted Rules Proposed Rules Recent Enforcement Actions from Jan Approaching or Recent Compliance Dates for Adopted Rules Staff Guidance To learn more, visit akingump.com.

    28 min

  6. JAN 25

    Unveiling the Highlights: A Recap of CES, the Global Technology Trade Show in Las Vegas | Akin Intelligence

    In this episode of OnAir with Akin, lobbying & public policy partner Hans Rickhoff and senior counsel Reggie Babin lead a discussion with international trade partner Christian Davis, senior policy advisor Virgil Miller, and senior advisor Ryan Thompson to recap their experience at CES, an annual trade show organized by the Consumer Technology Association that occurred from January 9th to 12th in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year, AI was a major theme at the conference, and in this discussion our team delves into how some of the new AI-powered technologies showcased at CES and how they could be impacted by federal policy.

    30 min

  7. 12/20/2023

    AI and Copyright: Navigating the Legal Landscape | Akin Intelligence

    In this episode of OnAir with Akin, lobbying & public policy partner Hans Rickhoff, senior counsel Reggie Babin and intellectual property partner David Vondle discuss the current state of artificial intelligence (AI) and its intersection with intellectual property (IP) and copyright law. The speakers talk about the implications of AI-generated works in terms of copyright protection, the role of the courts in shaping copyright law in relation to AI, and the potential legislative responses to these issues. Among the topics covered: - The intersection of AI with IP and copyright law. - The implications of AI-generated works on copyright protection. - The role of the courts and Congress in shaping copyright law. - The potential for legislative responses to these issues.

    31 min

  8. 11/21/2023

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) Executive Order | Akin Intelligence

    In this episode of OnAir with Akin, lobbying and public policy partner Hans Rickhoff and lobbying and public policy partner senior counsel Reggie Babin lead a discussion with international trade counsel Alan Hayes on the current state of AI policy, with a specific focus on the recent Biden administration executive order (EO) on AI. They discuss the implications of the EO for clients, its potential impact on future legislation, and the broader themes coloring the AI conversation globally. They also discuss the role of various agencies in implementing the EO and the potential challenges they might face. Topics include: Overview of the AI EO Congressional activity on AI UK AI Summit Substantive analysis of the EO

    20 min
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About

OnAir with Akin features the thinking and insights of Akin Gump’s lawyers and advisors on topics of interest to those in the business and legal communities around the world. Commentaries on headline-making stories, viewpoints on interesting trends, and peeks over the horizon at upcoming opportunities and challenges—all these and more are featured in this series.

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  • Creator
    Akin Gump
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    OnAir with Akin

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