The Pillsbury Industry Insights Podcast: Recent Episodes
Joel Simon
Join host Joel Simon and guests as they discuss important and emerging topics impacting various industries in 15 minutes or less.
Anne Austin joins host Joel Simon to discuss the key considerations and drivers of the Biden administration's major regulatory initiatives.
Riaz Karamali joins Joel Simon to discuss the issues and innovations driving the video game industry, including the emergence of the metaverse and how non-fungible tokens, blockchain and Web 3.0 may underpin it.
Paula Weber joins host Joel Simon to discuss what employers should consider regarding the continuation of remote and hybrid work conditions including legal and cultural issues.
Following the recent appointment and confirmation of new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director Rohit Chopra, Brian Montgomery joins Joel to discuss the importance of the CFPB, and why Chopra’s Senate confirmation is important.
Carolyn Toto joins Joel to continue the discussion of non-fungible tokens, related IP ownership issues and more.
Victoria Judd returns to the podcast to discuss the differences between “green” and “sustainability-linked,” guidelines for green projects, examples of Sustainable Performance Targets (SPTs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and to provide insight into sustainability-linked debt instruments.
Cydney Tune joins Joel to chat about the exploding NFT trend, its expansive industry reach and what it all means.
Brian Finch once again joins Joel to continue to discuss the uptick in cyberattacks, data breaches perpetuating insider trading and strategies companies can employ to guard against the problems.
Elizabeth Vella Moeller once again joins host Joel Simon to discuss which industries are seeing the most Congressional scrutiny and how craft the best response if your company becomes the subject of an investigation.
Christian Salaman returns to join host Joel Simon to provide insights on the current recovery of the hospitality industry, the latest trends for owners and managers and the impact across other asset classes like senior residences and student housing.
Andrew Weiner returns to the podcast with Joel and continues the conversation on The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), its purpose, what led to its passage, and how it intersects with Customer Due Diligence (Rules or “KYC”) and The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN” ). Part 2 of 2.
Andrew Weiner joins Joel to describe the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), its purpose, what led to its passage, and how it intersects with Customer Due Diligence (CDD) rules and the Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Part 1 of 2.
Victoria Judd joins host Joel Simon to discuss the current status of Brexit and the implications and complications for the financial services industry.
Steve Hamilton joins host Joel Simon to discuss certain segments of the real estate market and related financing that remained robust in the midst of the pandemic.
Sheila Harvey and host Joel Simon discuss the challenges and opportunities of hydrogen use and its role in the energy transition.
Jon Ocker joins host Joel Simon to discuss how environmental stewardship became a top priority for corporate boards, the importance of having well-informed board members monitoring environmental compliance and risks, and ways companies can measure the implementation and effectiveness of their related governance policies.
Allison Leopold Tilley joins host Joel Simon in the second episode of the Director Advisory Resources miniseries to share insights into diversity initiatives and the benefits of diverse boards.
Bob Grados joins host Joel Simon to discuss the current real estate market, the types of lenders active in the market and popular transaction types that are thriving in today’s environment.
Davina Kaile joins Joel in the first episode of the Director Advisory resources miniseries to share insights into special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and why this IPO and acquisition vehicle has skyrocketed in popularity.
Melina Spadone joins host Joel Simon to discuss trends in family offices and the unexpected challenges and opportunities brought on by the pandemic, including incorporating social issues into investment platforms and succession planning.
Dave Baxter joins host Joel Simon to discuss the SEC’s recent changes to long-standing rules affecting companies and investors.
Elina Teplinsky and host Joel Simon discuss the financial community’s response to the energy transition including the focus on novel technologies such as clean hydrogen, advanced nuclear reactors and carbon capture and storage.
Christian Salaman and host Joel Simon discuss the status of the hospitality industry, distressed projects, recovery forecasting and financing sources.
Jenny Jordan McCall and host Joel Simon discuss the urgency of end-of-year gift and estate tax planning in light of the pandemic, including current laws, financial engineering to leverage exemptions and the types of advisors needed to put financial strategies into place before year-end.
Cassie Lentchner and host Joel Simon discuss political law issues surrounding monetary contributions, pay-to-play law, contact with government officials, and entertainment, with a focus on financial institutions, investment advisors and government contractors.
Richard Evans joins host Joel Simon to talk about changes that COVID-19 has had on the commercial aircraft, private jet and aviation industry.
Drew Schulte and host Joel Simon discuss how IP portfolios can serve as a viable lifeline for businesses and strategic investments.
Aaron Hutman and host Joel Simon discuss the heightened global risks of corruption, fraud and money laundering relating to international business, banking and the procurement of goods and services in high demand during times of crisis.
Elizabeth Vella Moeller joins host Joel Simon to discuss the federal appropriations process and uncovering alternative sources of funds when businesses and their advisors think outside the stimulus box.
Jessica Lutrin joins host Joel Simon to discuss executive compensation, cash preservation techniques and retaining and re-incentivizing employees.
Daniel Budofsky joins host Joel Simon to talk about cryptocurrencies—including Bitcoin and stablecoins—as well as digital securities and the death rattle of the SAFTs and ICOs.
David Taylor joins host Joel Simon for a discussion of opportunity and activist funds, and choices for investors to deploy capital, including acquiring midstream and upstream energy assets.
Caroline Harcourt joins host Joel Simon to discuss the impact of COVID-19 across the real estate sector, including forbearance requests to lenders, the impact on leasing and the opportunities and challenges down the road.
https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/lawyers/matthew-swartz.html (Matt Swartz) and host https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/lawyers/joel-simon.html (Joel Simon) discuss PPP Loans and the soon-to-be-launched Main Street Lending Program, including future implications for a borrower that might be sold in an M&A transaction.
https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/lawyers/matthew-oresman.html (Matt Oresman) joins host https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/lawyers/joel-simon.html (Joel Simon) for a discussion of the state of play on major stimulus and response efforts, the EU Green Deal, and emerging markets (including the effects on tourism).
Pillsbury Crisis Management team co-leader https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/lawyers/amanda-halter.html (Amanda Halter) joins host https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/lawyers/joel-simon.html (Joel Simon) to discuss the psychology of a crisis and how to pivot from a reactive response to a proactive one.
https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/lawyers/craig-saperstein.html (Craig Saperstein) and host https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/lawyers/joel-simon.html (Joel Simon) discuss Congressional and Executive Branch oversight of CARES Act spending and provide some recommendations for navigating this new regulatory landscape.
Cybersecurity guru https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/lawyers/brian-finch.html (Brian Finch) joins host https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/lawyers/joel-simon.html (Joel Simon) as they discuss social engineering, fund diversion scams, and the recent escalation of state-sponsored cyberattacks.
https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/lawyers/russell-dasilva.html (Russell DaSilva) joins host https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/lawyers/joel-simon.html (Joel Simon) to discuss issues such as the deferral and/or renegotiating of payments for goods and services, and financial assistance offered by the government.