In this episode of the Thought Leaders in Law and Business podcast, presented by Hodgson Russ and The Business Journals, Jodyann Galvin, a partner with the law firm, discusses the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed rule to ban certain ty

Accounting firms: How to defend against audit malpractice lawsuits

Nov 1st, 2023 21m 30s

As experienced litigators who defend accounting firms against allegations of audit malpractice, Hodgson Russ Partners Erin Teske and Mark Harmon have gained firsthand knowledge worth sharing. “The public often has an unrealistic idea of the rol

Post-pandemic unionization trends — and how to navigate a union organizing campaign

Oct 18th, 2023 24m 20s

Starbucks, Amazon, Chipotle, Trader Joe’s and other household names have been in the news lately for their union organization campaigns, a post-pandemic trend that likely won’t change anytime soon, according to Elizabeth McPhail, partner with H

Insider view on how the Supreme Court works these days: Q&A with Hodgson Russ General Counsel

Oct 4th, 2023 22m 17s

Like most institutions, the U.S. Supreme Court is evolving, and the decisions being made these days have gained a lot of attention among business leaders and the public. Recently it has reinstated voting maps, struck down pandemic measures and

Legal challenges for cannabis industry continue

Sep 20th, 2023 16m 54s

As a partner who leads the cannabis and hemp group at law firm Hodgson Russ LLP, Patrick Hines is often approached at cocktail parties with questions about all the cannabis shops popping up. There’s a widespread belief they must be legal or the

Expert weighs in on key cannabis litigation to watch and the future of the industry

Sep 6th, 2023 20m 38s

Cannabis is a hot topic across the nation as states continue to roll out the regulatory landscape for recreational programs. The litigation going on in New York will likely impact the entire cannabis industry, according to Patrick Hines, partne

From free speech to copyrighted images, here are some prominent court cases businesses need to know about

Aug 23rd, 2023 19m 49s

With prominent court cases constantly in the news, it can be tricky to interpret how major court decisions involving the First Amendment impact businesses, individuals and the community. Aaron Saykin, partner, media and First Amendment practice

The latest on the Section 230 debate — and what it might mean for businesses

Aug 9th, 2023 19m 27s

Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act is one of the most frequently cited and complained about statutes in Washington, D.C., from both parties, according to Aaron Saykin, partner, media and First Amendment practice leader at Hodgson Rus

Introducing a new podcast: Thought Leaders in Law and Business

Aug 2nd, 2023 58s

Starting this August, Hodgson Russ and The Business Journals are teaming up to launch a new podcast miniseries, called Thought Leaders in Law and Business. Hosted by John Tebeau, publisher of Buffalo Business First, the show will examine our na

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