On November 2, ILR hosted Summit 2022: Law · Policy · Politics, where we brought together extraordinary panelists to talk about critical issues facing the legal reform community.This episode of Cause for Action is part of a special series of podcast episodes highlighting these panels. In this episode, you’ll hear international experts discuss the UK's burgeoning class action and litigation funding industries, the impending creation of class action regimes across the European Union, and the implications of these trends for the business community.The episode is moderated by Christiaan Weiland, Director of Public Affairs, Weiland Public Affairs in London, and features panelists: ·      Jeroen Kortmann, Partner, Stibbe·      Martina de Lind van Wijngaarden, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

On November 2, ILR hosted Summit 2022: Law · Policy · Politics, where we brought together extraordinary panelists to talk about critical issues facing the legal reform community.This episode of Cause for Action is part of a special series of podcast episodes highlighting these panels. In this episode, you’ll learn how the lack of disclosure of third party litigation funding provides a path for foreign adversaries to invest in U.S. litigation against American industries, potentially undermining U.S. national economic and security interests. The episode features a discussion between Jamil N. Jaffer, Assistant Professor of Law and Founder and Executive Director of the National Security Institute at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School, and Michael Leiter, Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.

On November 2, ILR hosted Summit 2022: Law · Policy · Politics, where we brought together extraordinary panelists to talk about critical issues facing the legal reform community. This episode of Cause for Action is part of a special series of podcast episodes highlighting these panels. This episode will provide a deep dive into some of the litigation trends businesses are facing from the perspectives of two general counsel of major companies.   The episode is moderated by Brackett Denniston, Chair of ILR and Senior Counsel at Goodwin Procter LLP, and features panelists: Michael Ullmann, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Johnson & Johnson  David Battisti, General Counsel, Penske Transportation Solutions 

On November 2, ILR hosted Summit 2022: Law · Policy · Politics, where we brought together extraordinary panelists to talk about critical issues facing the legal reform community.  This episode of Cause for Action is part of a special series of podcast episodes highlighting these panels. In this episode, you’ll hear Virginia Attorney General (AG) Jason Miyares and Maryland AG Brian Frosh discuss their priorities and perspectives regarding enforcement, consumer protection, and other areas important to the business community. The episode is moderated by former Florida AG and Congressman Bill McCollum, who now co-chairs Dentons’ U.S. State Attorneys General Practice, and features panelists: Jason Miyares, Attorney General of Virginia Brian E. Frosh, Attorney General of Maryland 

On November 2, 2022, ILR hosted Summit 2022: Law · Policy · Politics, where we brought together experts to discuss critical issues facing the legal reform community.This episode of Cause for Action is part of a special series highlighting these panels. In this episode, you’ll hear about government overreach at various federal agencies and the likelihood of increased activity after the November 2022 elections.The panel is moderated by Neil Bradley, the U.S. Chamber’s chief policy officer, and features: ·      David Ogden, partner at Wilmer Hale·      Gene Scalia, partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher ·      Julia Malkina, partner at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Small businesses face significant challenges from the U.S. civil justice system, including the rise of frivolous lawsuits. On this episode of Cause for Action, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chief Legal Officer, Executive Vice President, and ILR President Harold Kim is joined by U.S. Chamber Vice President for Small Business Policy, Tom Sullivan. The majority of U.S. Chamber of Commerce members are small businesses, ranging from self-employed to enterprises. During this Cause for Action podcast episode, we hear how the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council is here to help our small businesses and owners across the country that have a major impact on our communities and economy. 

On November 2nd, we hosted Summit 2022: Law, Policy, & Politics, where we brought together extraordinary panelists to talk about critical issues facing the legal reform community. This episode of Cause for Action is part of a special series of podcast episodes to highlight these panels. In this episode, you’ll hear how private rights of action and shareholder activism are changing the legal landscape for businesses of all sizes.  The panel was moderated by ILR President and Chief Legal Officer Harold Kim, and featured Andrew Davis, partner at Lehotsky Keller; Kyla Christoffersen Powell, CEO and president of the Civil Justice Association of California; and Elizabeth Ising, partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher.

What’s it like to intern at the Chamber’s Institute for Legal Reform? On this episode of Cause for Action, ILR President Harold Kim is joined by Ryan Duff and Kae’la Morton, former ILR legal fellows and current Howard University School of Law students.  Ryan and Kae’la talk with Harold about their intern experiences, what they enjoyed most about working at ILR, and what their plans are post-graduation.   

Former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Larry Thompson joins Cause for Action to discuss his impressive career and memorable experiences at the U.S. Department of Justice, and how the DOJ handles corporate enforcement.  Larry is interviewed by John Abegg, ILR’s executive vice president, and they cover topics such as the tradition of Deputy Attorneys General writing memos to outline DOJ policies or practices, ​the recent "Monaco Memos," and ​​the controversial practice of “slush fund” settlements. Stay for an entertaining story about Larry ​​and former President George W. Bush.   ​Larry is currently of counsel at Finch McCranie.  

On this episode of ILR's Cause for Action podcast, we share a preview of the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court term. Jenn Dickey, associate chief counsel at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Litigation Center is joined by Brinton Lucas, of counsel at Jones Day, to discuss several important business cases to be argued before the Supreme Court. The cases we'll discuss include Sackett v. EPA, National Pork Producers Council v. Ross, and Axon Enterprise, Inc. v. Federal Trade Commission.In Sackett v. EPA, Jenn and Brinton explore whether the 9th Circuit set forth the proper test on determining if wetlands are "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. In National Pork Producers Council v. Ross, we weigh whether California's Prop 12–which prohibits the sale of pork from animals confined in a smaller space than approved under California's standards–imposes undue burden on interstate commerce. Then, in Axon Enterprise, Inc. v. Federal Trade Commission, we discuss whether Congress stripped federal district courts of jurisdiction over constitutional challenges to the FTC. We are anticipating another blockbuster U.S. Supreme Court term, with multiple cases having a significant impact on the business community. This is one you'll want to pay close attention to.