Business Better Ballard Spahr LLP

In this episode, we discuss what employers, in-house counsel, HR departments, and business owners need to know about effective confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements, and the future of non-compete agreements.
Mitch Turbenson, an Associate in our Litigation Department, hosts the conversation. Leslie John and Jay Zweig, both of whom are Partners in our Litigation Department, and who focus their practices on antitrust and employment law matters, join Mitch.

In this episode, we’re joined by Greg Nodland and Michael Ferkovic, CEO and Vice President of Business Development, respectively, at Ridgemont Equity Partners’ portfolio company Sunvera Group, a management services organization providing management and administrative solutions to ophthalmology practices across multiple subspecialties.
Jeffrey Fickes, Co-Leader of the Private Equity Group, hosts the discussion.

In today’s episode, we’re joined by special guest Paul Silverman, Co-Founder and Principal of SILVERMAN. SILVERMAN is a real estate company that restores and transforms historic architecture into thoughtfully designed residences in Jersey City.
Krishana Pleasant, Of Counsel in our Real Estate Finance Group, hosts the conversation.

This episode is part of our Cyber Adviser series, where we discuss emerging issues in the world of data privacy and security.
The emergence of tools like ChatGPT has demonstrated the tremendous business potential for artificial intelligence. At the same time, businesses need to be aware of the growing patchwork of laws and regulations in the U.S. and EU governing the development and use of AI. Our lawyers will provide an overview of the current regulatory landscape for AI in the U.S. and EU and identify some best practices for businesses to employ as they consider use of AI tools.
Phil Yannella and Greg Szewczyk, Co-Leaders of Ballard Spahr’s Privacy and Data Security Group, host the discussion. John Kerkorian and Tim Dickens, both of whom practice in Ballard’s Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group, participate in the conversation.

The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has caused concern across the country among investors, consumers, and businesses. Today, our lawyers recap on the series of events that unfolded since March 10, 2023, and answer the most frequently asked questions regarding SVB’s receivership and derivatives.
Scott Diamond, Co-Leader of Ballard’s Derivatives, Structured Products, and Secondary Markets Team, and a member of the firm's Distressed Assets and Opportunities initiative steering committee, provides his insightful analysis on these issues. Matthew Summers, Co-Leader of Ballard’s Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group and Distressed Assets and Opportunities initiative facilitates the discussion.

In this episode, we discuss the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ proposed changes to the Medicare Advantage risk adjustment payment model, which will take effect in 2024 if finalized. We’re joined by special guest Alex Oliphant, Director of Berkeley Research Group’s Health Analytics practice, who has extensive experience in the workings of the Medicare Advantage payment model.
Phil Legendy, Of Counsel in Ballard’s New York office and a member of our Health Care Group, hosts the discussion.