Business Better

In this episode, we are joined by Special Agent Jonathan Schnatz, Senior Analyst with IRS Criminal Investigation. Special Agent Schnatz will discuss his work with an international law enforcement and tax compliance group, and how that work directly impacts U.S. businesses and individuals.

Peter Hardy and Chris Jones, co-leaders of Ballard Spahr's Tax Controversy team, are joined by team member Siana Danch to lead this discussion.

In today’s episode, we’re joined by D.J. Lipke, a Principal at Prairie Capital. Prairie Capital is a private equity firm that has provided businesses with thought partnership and strategic guidance for over two decades.

Jeffrey Fickes, Co-Leader of the Private Equity Group, hosts the discussion.

This episode is part of our Cyber Adviser series, where we discuss emerging issues in the world of privacy and data security.

The privacy and cybersecurity landscape is evolving in the financial sector, from more specific data security reporting requirements, to potential data subject rights and the use of artificial intelligence. Today, our lawyers will highlight key developments and provide practical insights on how to stay ahead of the regulatory, litigation, and hacker threats.

Greg Szewczyk, Leader of Ballard Spahr’s Privacy and Data Security Group, and Sarah Dannecker, an Associate in the Privacy and Data Security Group, host the discussion.

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Meahgan O’Grady Martin, Head of Business Development at Palladium Equity Partners. Palladium is a private investment firm that targets opportunities in the middle-market, with a focus on companies in the U.S. Hispanic market, founder- and family-owned businesses, and companies with accretive M&A opportunities.

Jeffrey Fickes, Co-Leader of the Private Equity Group, hosts the discussion.

Realigning an underperforming property and its attendant financing takes a high degree of detailed knowledge not only of the particular building, but the market and industry as a whole. In this episode, five members of our national Distressed Office Buildings team share their perspectives on the key considerations office building owners and their lenders should focus on as they take stock of their particular situation.

Dominic De Simone, who co-chairs our national Finance Department, leads this discussion. Dom is joined by Brian Schulman, Raymond Quaglia, William Wassweiler, and Karla Vehrs, whom together have decades of cumulative experience in real estate workouts and enforcement.

In this episode, we’re joined by Porter Hall, a Principal at SBJ Capital. SBJ Capital is a private investment firm with a focus on lower middle-market consumer, business services, and healthcare services companies. They provide strategic advice, domain expertise, and flexible solutions to support the value-creation goals of entrepreneurs, owners, and management teams.

Jeffrey Fickes, Co-Leader of the Private Equity Group, hosts the discussion.

In this episode, we discuss the recent US Supreme Court ruling in the Students for Fair Admissions Inc.'s lawsuits against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, which challenged the constitutionality of their race conscious admission policies. We'll consider the potential implications across multiple settings, from university admissions policies, to workplace and other DEI programs.

Bill Rhodes, a Partner in Ballard Spahr’s Public Finance Group and Leader of the firm’s Education Industry Team, hosts the discussion. Bill is joined by Brian Pedrow, a Partner in our Labor and Employment Group, and Co-Leader of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Counseling Team; Dee Spagnuolo, a Partner in our White Collar Defense and Internal Investigations Group, and Co-Leader of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Counseling Team; and Elizabeth Wingfield, an Associate in our Litigation Department.

In this episode, we discuss the current trend in the health care industry regarding the development of micro-hospitals, especially in certain rural areas. We explain what a micro-hospital is (and is not), the drivers behind the proliferation of micro-hospitals in certain areas of the country, and the various ways they are being financed.

Phil Legendy, Of Counsel and Co-Leader of Ballard’s Health Care Industry Team, hosts the discussion. Phil is joined by Bill Rhodes, a Partner in our Public Finance Group and Leader of the firm’s Education Industry Team, Kevin Cunningham, Senior Counsel in the Public Finance Group, and Eric Temmel, an Associate in the Health Care Industry Team.

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.

In this episode, we focus on environmental justice and how President Biden’s initial environmental justice policies and executive orders are playing out two years later. We also provide an update on the latest policies from the EPA and DOJ.

Lea Phillips, a Partner in Ballard’s Phoenix office and a member of our Environment and Natural Resources Practice Group, and Alyssa Domzal, an Associate in Ballard’s Baltimore office and a member of our Real Estate Development and Transactions Practice Group, participate in this conversation.

In this episode, we discuss affordable housing in Chinatown, Los Angeles. We’re joined by special guest Sissy Trinh, Founder and Executive Director of the Southeast Asian Community Alliance, a community organization.

Spencer Eldred, an Associate in our Los Angeles office and member of our Real Estate Development and Transactions 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.

2022 proved to be a historic year for privacy and data security, and 2023 is likely to follow suit. With privacy compliance deadlines looming under three state laws, a surge in data privacy litigation, new federal cyber-regulations, new state laws governing children’s data, and new EU legislation regulating digital services – privacy lawyers will be busy this year. We discuss the main privacy issues that are likely to dominate headlines in 2023.

Phil Yannella and Greg Szewczyk, Co-Leaders of Ballard Spahr’s Privacy and Data Security Group, host the discussion.

In this episode, we’re joined by special guest Lisa Stauffer, Managing Senior Counsel at PNC Bank. We discuss Lisa’s career transition from practicing in a law firm to in-house counsel, and navigating notable challenges. We also discuss how she is preparing for the possibility of an economic downturn in 2023.

David Zive, Of Counsel in our Philadelphia office and member of our Real Estate Finance Group, hosts the conversation.