On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s Antitrust Insights podcast series, seasoned antitrust partners and former FTC and DOJ prosecutors Jonathan Klarfeld and Samer Musallam discuss significant changes—and their substantial impact on businesses—to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) rules, which went into effect on February 10, 2025, with private equity transactions partner Chau Le. The discussion covers expanded data and disclosure requirements, enhanced business and competition documents, and increas...
Feb 13, 2025•16 min
On this episode of Culture & Compliance Chronicles , Nitish Upadhyaya from Ropes & Gray’s Insights Lab and Richard Bistrong of Front-Line Anti-Bribery, are joined by Tal Freilich, the vice president of group governance, risk and compliance at DKSH. The discussion delves into the complexities of managing compliance across diverse markets, the impact of cultural differences on compliance practices, and the innovative use of AI and data analytics in compliance programs. Tal shares his insig...
Feb 12, 2025•37 min
On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s podcast series Controlling Opinions , life sciences regulatory and compliance partner Josh Oyster and counsel Beth Weinman are joined by health care partner Brett Friedman and litigation and enforcement partner Andrew O’Connor to discuss what’s to come in 2025 under the new Trump administration on key issues relating to controlled substances. The discussion covers: The DEA’s potential rescheduling of cannabis and the ongoing administrative hearing process. U...
Feb 11, 2025•31 min
On this episode of the R&G Dugout podcast, Ropes & Gray asset management partners Amanda Persaud, Lindsey Goldstein, and Jon Rash explore the upsurge of private funds raising capital for investment in sports teams and businesses. They discuss the various structures of sports funds, the challenges of valuing sports assets, and the unique considerations for investing in U.S. sports leagues and teams. Tune in to understand how private capital is navigating this dynamic industry and the inno...
Jan 22, 2025•17 min
On this episode of Culture & Compliance Chronicles , Nitish Upadhyaya from Ropes & Gray’s Insights Lab and Richard Bistrong of Front-Line Anti-Bribery, are joined by Letitia Adu-Ampoma, a seasoned compliance professional with extensive experience in designing and implementing ethics and compliance programs across multiple continents. Letitia shares her invaluable insights on the importance of contextualizing and operationalizing global compliance to local cultures. She emphasizes the nee...
Jan 15, 2025•31 min
On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s Antitrust Insights podcast series, strategic transactions partner Hannah England is joined by antitrust partners Jackie Grise and Zak Goodwin to discuss the practical implications of the new Hart–Scott–Rodino (“HSR”) Act rules, which go into effect on February 10, 2025, and the challenges faced by pharmaceutical clients and the strategic adjustments required for compliance. Tune in to understand how these changes will affect acquisitions, licensing and colla...
Dec 16, 2024•18 min
Welcome to the R&G Dugout , a new Ropes & Gray podcast series that delves into the dynamic world of sports investing, with a particular focus on the evolving ecosystem of media, entertainment, and private capital ventures. On this inaugural episode, Ropes & Gray partners Amanda Persaud, Patrick Dorime, and Erica Han discuss the transformative changes occurring in the sports industry, from the recent updates in ownership rules in professional leagues to the burgeoning interest in coll...
Dec 12, 2024•15 min
On this episode of Culture & Compliance Chronicles , Amanda Raad and Nitish Upadhyaya from Ropes & Gray’s Insights Lab, and Richard Bistrong of Front-Line Anti-Bribery, are joined by Danny Mayhew, the global head of organisational justice and smart assurance at Sanofi. Danny shares his unique journey from law enforcement to the corporate world, emphasizing the importance of empathy in investigations and the role of organisational justice in fostering a fair and transparent workplace. The...
Dec 11, 2024•33 min
On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s podcast series A Word for Our Sponsors , Deb Lussier, partner and co-leader of the sponsor solutions practice, and Marc Migliazzo, counsel in the sponsor solutions practice, are joined by Darren O’Brien and Chirag Shah, managing directors on the secondary advisory team for Campbell Lutyens. Together, they examine the results of a “North America Private Equity GP-Led Secondary Perceptions” survey they jointly conducted this year, and explore the booming GP-le...
Dec 10, 2024•21 min
Join us for the final episode of our Health Care Transaction Laws Unwrapped podcast series, where Ropes & Gray antitrust partner Jane Willis and counsel David Young explore the intersection of health care transaction laws and antitrust enforcement. They discuss major trends influencing health care transactions, the impact of political changes on antitrust enforcement, and specific issues such as community hospital acquisitions, system-to-system mergers, and private equity investments in heal...
Dec 03, 2024•16 min
On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s podcast series Non-binding Guidance , health care partner David Peloquin and life sciences regulatory and compliance counsel Sarah Blankstein discuss the FDA's recent draft guidance on diversity action plans (DAPs) aimed at improving the enrollment of underrepresented populations in clinical studies. They examine the implications and challenges sponsors may face in setting and meeting enrollment goals, as well as the potential impact of the recent presidenti...
Nov 19, 2024•15 min
On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s podcast series Controlling Opinions , Josh Oyster, a partner in the life sciences regulatory and compliance practice group, is joined by colleagues Andrew O’Connor, a litigation and enforcement partner, and Beth Weinman, life sciences regulatory and compliance counsel. Together, they delve into the complexities of DEA diversion investigations and how health care entities can prepare for these challenging situations. They discuss the risks involved, the vario...
Nov 18, 2024•21 min
On this episode of Culture & Compliance Chronicles , Amanda Raad and Nitish Upadhyaya from Ropes & Gray’s Insights Lab, and Richard Bistrong of Front-Line Anti-Bribery, are joined by Katie Daniels, managing director and head of compliance at CPP Investments. Katie shares her journey in using tools such as behavioral science to think differently about compliance challenges. Hear how you can harness the human factor in investigations, learn lessons to be a better partner with business stak...
Nov 14, 2024•38 min
On this episode of Women @ RopesTalk hosted by health care and data partner Christine Moundas, litigation & enforcement partner Sarah Walters is joined by Veronica Lei, the associate vice president and assistant general counsel for Eli Lilly's Diabetes Alliance. Veronica shares her diverse career journey from being a federal prosecutor to her current role at Eli Lilly, discussing her experiences in litigation, internal investigations and business counseling. She also reflects on the importan...
Nov 13, 2024•21 min
On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s Health Care Transaction Laws Unwrapped podcast series, health care attorneys Christina Bergeron and Natalie LaRue discuss recent developments in state health care transaction laws and their impacts on private equity investments in health care. With an increase in transaction laws specifically targeting private equity, including passed legislation in Indiana and bills that were considered in California, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Minnesota, they discuss t...
Nov 12, 2024•19 min
On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s California Law for Asset Managers podcast series, asset management partner Catherine Skulan and employment partners Greg Demers, Richard Kidd and associate Patrick Maher, discuss recent developments in California employment law that may impact asset managers and their portfolio companies. The group will address a new California noncompete statute, including a recent case that gives some insight into the contours of the law, and new California requirements to...
Oct 31, 2024•15 min
On this fourth episode of Ropes & Gray’s Health Care Transaction Laws Unwrapped podcast series , health care attorneys Ranee Adipat, Jenn Romig and Jaclyn Freshman discuss the latest updates to state health care transaction laws on the West Coast. The team explores recent developments in California and Oregon, including California's AB 3129 (recently vetoed by Governor Newsom) and Oregon's proactive enforcement. The episode offers practical advice on navigating these complex regulatory envir...
Oct 29, 2024•17 min
On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s podcast series, Non-binding Guidance , life sciences regulatory and compliance partner Greg Levine and counsel Beth Weinman are joined by appellate and Supreme Court practice head Doug Hallward-Driemeier to explore the Supreme Court's recent landmark decision in Loper Bright , which ended the long-standing practice of Chevron deference. Learn how this ruling has reshaped the regulatory landscape for federal agencies like the FDA and what it means for compani...
Oct 22, 2024•37 min
On this episode of Culture & Compliance Chronicles , Amanda Raad and Nitish Upadhyaya from Ropes & Gray’s Insights Lab, are joined by Dr. Brennan Jacoby, a philosopher and founder of Philosophy at Work. Dr. Jacoby joins the conversation from his family's year-long travels across the world, and discusses his work on the philosophy of trust, including sharing his views on how compliance teams can foster trust. Throughout, Dr. Jacoby references exercises that you can do with your teams on e...
Oct 17, 2024•36 min
On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio podcast, host Brad Flint, co-leader of Ropes & Gray’s venture capital and emerging companies practice, is joined by Raj Banerjee, a partner in both the venture capital and emerging companies practice, as well as the IP transactions group at Ropes & Gray. Raj shares insights from his extensive experience as a life sciences lawyer, focusing on the intersection of AI and life sciences. He discusses the significant trends in AI investment, the impac...
Oct 16, 2024•11 min
On this third episode of Ropes & Gray’s Health Care Transaction Laws Unwrapped podcast series, health care attorneys Brett Friedman, Ben Wilson and Sharon Jaquez discuss the latest updates to state health care transaction laws on the East Coast. The team explores recent developments in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Pennsylvania, examining the implications of new and pending legislation on health care transactions. They provide practical insights on navigating the evolving regulato...
Oct 15, 2024•30 min
On this episode of Ropes & Gray's ITC-focused podcast series, Talkin' Trade , IP litigators Matt Rizzolo, Matt Shapiro, and Cole Dunn delve into the landmark Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright and its potential impact on Section 337 proceedings. They provide a comprehensive overview of Chevron deference, its historical application, and explore how its recent dismissal may reshape ITC practices. From defining "articles that infringe" to the nuances of "domestic industry," they break down ...
Oct 08, 2024•14 min
On this special edition of Culture & Compliance Chronicles , join Ropes & Gray’s Insights Lab’s Director of Behavioral Insights, Nitish Upadhyaya, “live” from the Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics flagship conference in Grapevine, Texas as he talks to members of the compliance community about culture. This special “fly on the wall” episode was recorded in breaks during the conference, with the aim of understanding how compliance professionals are seeing culture manifest in the...
Oct 03, 2024•23 min
On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s Health Care Transaction Laws Unwrapped podcast series , health care attorneys Debbie Gersh, Jenn Romig and Shanzeh Daudi discuss recent developments and trends related to state health care transaction laws in the Midwest. With recent enactments in Illinois, Indiana and Minnesota, and pending legislation in Pennsylvania, Debbie, Jenn and Shanzeh provide crucial insights into the new regulatory frameworks affecting mergers, acquisitions and affiliations in the...
Oct 01, 2024•18 min
On this episode of Women @ RopesTalk hosted by health care and data partner Christine Moundas, IP transactions and licensing partner Megan Baca engages in a fascinating conversation with Laura Berner, COO of TRex Bio. Laura shares her unique journey from practicing law at Ropes & Gray to embracing roles in business development and operations within the biotech sector. She discusses her experiences at Genentech, Roche, and Myovant Sciences, shedding light on the transition from legal to busin...
Sep 18, 2024•18 min
On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s Alumni @ RopesTalk podcast, M&A counsel Sarah Davis is joined by alums Jenn Borggaard and Rob Shapiro to discuss the rewarding experience of serving on boards. Rob, a retired partner, and Jenn, a former associate and now a co-founder and partner at AlderBrook Advisors, share their personal journeys to board membership and the impact it has had on their careers and communities. They offer valuable advice for those considering board service, highlighting t...
Sep 17, 2024•27 min
Ropes & Gray is pleased to introduce our latest podcast series, Health Care Transaction Laws Unwrapped, which continues our exploration of critical developments in health care regulation of health care transactions. In this six-part series, our team will delve into the evolving landscape of state health care transaction laws and their implications for health care entities and private equity investors. In this introductory episode, Ropes & Gray health care partners Debbie Gersh, Tim McCry...
Sep 17, 2024•19 min
On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio podcast, host Andrew Radsch, intellectual property litigation partner and lead of Ropes & Gray’s semiconductor sector, sits down with Rachael Bacha, counsel in the firm’s IP litigation group. Rachael, who boasts a dual background in genetics and computer science, discusses her evolution within the firm and her specialized focus on intellectual property damages. The conversation covers the intricacies of damages in patent litigation, the effects of g...
Sep 16, 2024•16 min
On this episode of Culture & Compliance Chronicles , Amanda Raad and Nitish Upadhyaya from Ropes & Gray’s Insights Lab, and Richard Bistrong of Front-Line Anti-Bribery, are joined by Stephanie Niven, a portfolio manager at Ninety One, for an engaging conversation on the significance of corporate culture as a source of competitive advantage and its role in driving sustainable investment returns. Stephanie shares her insights on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in t...
Sep 10, 2024•34 min
On this Ropes & Gray podcast, asset management partners Chelsea Childs and Catherine Skulan discuss considerations for private fund managers seeking to explore the expansion of their business into alternative retail products. They share insights on the benefits of accessing a broader investor base, highlight alternative fund types—interval funds and tender offer funds—that are more suited to private investment strategies and discuss key considerations for managers looking to break into the r...
Aug 29, 2024•14 min
