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Welcome to The Sidley Podcast. Join us as we bring a unique perspective to complex issues at the intersection of law and business.

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Welcome to The Sidley Podcast. Join us as we bring a unique perspective to complex issues at the intersection of law and business.

    Enforcement is on the Rise Against Non-Compete Agreements. Is Your Business Ready?

    Enforcement is on the Rise Against Non-Compete Agreements. Is Your Business Ready?

    A whopping one in five workers in the U.S. has signed a non-compete agreement. Companies use these contracts to protect trade secrets, reduce employee turnover, and improve their business leverage. Detractors say non-competes decrease wages and are burdensome to workers. Private litigation is on the rise against non-competes and some states are now passing limits on their use. 
    At the federal level, non-competes and other employment restrictions have drawn the attention of antitrust enforcers, as well as the Department of Labor and National Labor Relations Board. The Federal Trade Commission is also weighing a new rule that would ban the imposition of these contracts on workers — causing concern among employers about the future use of non-competes, and potentially impacting both employment and antitrust laws.
    Join The Sidley Podcast host and Sidley partner, Sam Gandhi, as he speaks with two of the firm’s thought leaders on these issues — Jim Lowe and Terri Reuter. Jim is a partner in Sidley’s Antitrust and Competition practice. Terri is a partner in the firm’s Labor, Employment and Immigration practice. Together, they discuss how non-compete agreements are utilized, the regulation and enforcement involved, and what employers should know to protect their businesses.

    Executive Producer: John Metaxas, WallStreetNorth Communications, Inc.

    • 29 min
    Is Your M&A Contract Vulnerable to Post-Closing Litigation? We Break it Down.

    Is Your M&A Contract Vulnerable to Post-Closing Litigation? We Break it Down.

    When an M&A deal closes, is it done? Not always. More and more disputes are arising after closing, which results in lost time and expense for both buyers and sellers as they realize they don’t actually have a done deal. Not all disputes after closing can be avoided, but their effects can be minimized with the right due diligence, transparency in the process, and knowing the mechanisms for resolving them efficiently. 
     Join The Sidley Podcast host and Sidley partner, Sam Gandhi, as he speaks with three of the firm’s thought leaders on these issues — Rob Velevis, Frank Favia, and Alexis Cooper. Rob and Frank are partners in Sidley’s Commercial Litigation and Disputes practice, and Alexis is a partner in the firm’s M&A practice. Together, they discuss why post-closing disputes arise, how they are best resolved, and how businesses can avoid or mitigate the risk.
    Executive Producer: John Metaxas, WallStreetNorth Communications, Inc.

    • 28 min
    How the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling May Impact Your Business

    How the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling May Impact Your Business

    The U.S. Supreme Court has declared that university admissions policies must be “color blind” under the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution, breaking with decades of legal precedent and resulting in challenges to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at universities and elsewhere. Many employers worry their own DEI policies and programs may be at risk, with businesses experiencing some high-profile lawsuits and challenges to corporate diversity initiatives.
     Join The Sidley Podcast host and Sidley partner, Sam Gandhi, as he speaks with three of the firm’s thought leaders on these issues — Jeff Green, Kate Roberts, and Natalie Chan. Jeff is senior counsel in Sidley’s Supreme Court and Appellate practice, Kate is co-chair of Sidley’s Labor, Employment and Immigration practice, and Natalie is a senior managing associate in Sidley’s Labor, Employment and Immigration practice. Together, they discuss how the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action in higher education may impact businesses and how employers can reduce legal risk.

    Executive Producer: John Metaxas, WallStreetNorth Communications, Inc.

    • 40 min
    How the Cases Before the Supreme Court Could Impact You and Your Business

    How the Cases Before the Supreme Court Could Impact You and Your Business

    The Supreme Court of the United States is in session. After its seismic decisions last term, SCOTUS has set its sights on another slate of high-stakes cases that could again transform elections, policy, and public life. On the docket are the First Amendment, gun rights, racial gerrymandering, and the power of the executive branch over regulation. Companies are bracing for decisions that could impact the way they do business, while the court faces controversy over its ethics and indeed its legitimacy.
    Join The Sidley Podcast host and Sidley partner, Sam Gandhi, as he speaks with two of the firm’s thought leaders on these issues — Kwaku Akowuah and Rob Hochman, co-leaders of Sidley’s Supreme Court and Appellate practice. Together, they discuss the monumental cases decided by SCOTUS last term and upcoming ones the business community should know about.
    Executive Producer: John Metaxas, WallStreetNorth Communications, Inc.

    • 42 min
    SEC’s Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules Are Here. Is Your Company Ready to Comply?

    SEC’s Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules Are Here. Is Your Company Ready to Comply?

    Companies are facing more attacks on their information systems. And, as their cyber risk skyrockets, the SEC has stepped in with new regulations, telling businesses what to disclose about these incidents — and requiring detailed disclosures on cyber risk management more broadly. With the deadline for compliance fast approaching, businesses are scrambling to mitigate their legal risk and comply with regulations that some say may be an overreach.
    Join The Sidley Podcast host and Sidley partner, Sam Gandhi, as he speaks with two of the firm’s thought leaders on these issues — Sonia Barros and Colleen Brown. Sonia is a partner in Sidley’s Capital Markets group and co-leader of the firm’s Public Companies practice. Colleen is a partner in the firm’s practices in Privacy and Cybersecurity, Commercial Litigation and Disputes, Crisis Management and Strategic Response, and Insurance. Together, they discuss the SEC’s newly adopted regulations for disclosing information on cyber risk and how companies and their boards can best comply.
    Executive Producer: John Metaxas, WallStreetNorth Communications, Inc.

    • 28 min
    Is the Airline Industry Flying High or in for a Tough Landing?

    Is the Airline Industry Flying High or in for a Tough Landing?

    Airlines have hit their share of turbulence, from supply chain issues and staffing shortages to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and elevated fuel prices. As interest rates rise and some airlines file for bankruptcy, the industry’s carbon emissions efforts are getting off the ground. 
    Join The Sidley Podcast host and Sidley partner, Sam Gandhi, as he speaks with three of the firm’s thought leaders on the airline industry — Bart Biggers, Michael Burke, and Kevin Lewis. Bart and Kevin are co-leaders of Sidley’s Aviation and Airlines practice, and Michael is a partner in the firm’s Restructuring practice. Together, they discuss the current state of affairs in air travel, emerging trends in the industry, and legal considerations regarding the bankruptcies taking place.

    Executive Producer: John Metaxas, WallStreetNorth Communications, Inc.

    • 43 min

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