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S&C Critical Insights
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Sullivan & Cromwell present the S&C Critical Insights podcast. Topics include M&A trends across industries, corporate governance including shareholder activism, litigation, arbitration, products liability, and more.
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Recent Developments in False Claims Act Cases
May 12, 202500:13:21Tap to summarizeIn this episode of S&C’s Critical Insights, Annie Ostrager, Co-Head of S&C’s Employment Law Group, and Litigation Partner Kamil Shields, discuss recent developments in False Claims Act (FCA) cases, especially in light of the current Administration’s focus. Annie and Kamil provide background on the FCA and explain its role in investigations of and actions focused on alleged fraud in connection with government programs. They also cover recent notable settlements, with recoveries amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. They also delve into Executive Order 14173, which has implications for the use of the FCA, focusing on antidiscrimination laws. The discussion includes recent court actions and the administration’s emphasis on investigating and penalizing illegal DEI practices in the private sector. To learn more about risks and opportunities under the FCA in the new tariff environment, read Partner Thomas White and Special Counsel Andrew DeFilippis’ article in Bloomberg Law “New Tariff Environment Poses Big Risk and Opportunity Under FCA.”
Transcribe →Trade Secrets: Strategic Considerations for Litigation (Part 5)
Mar 21, 202500:20:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode of S&C’s Critical Insights, Annie Ostrager, Co-Head of S&C’s Employment Law Group, Alex Gross, a partner in the Firm’s Litigation Group, and associate Sabrina Solow explore strategic considerations for a company involved in a trade secrets case. Topics include the role of injunctive relief, the impact of mandatory disclosure regimes and related internal investigations
Transcribe →Trade Secrets: A Corporate Protection Strategy (Part 4)
Mar 13, 202500:09:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode of S&C’s Critical Insights, Annie Ostrager, Co-Head of S&C’s Employment Law Group, Alex Gross, a partner in the Firm’s Litigation Group, and associate Sabrina Solow, discuss steps companies can take in the employment context to protect against disclosure of trade secrets. They explore protections that can mitigate risk when an employee leaves, including electronic measures to limit or disable access to information; policies, procedures, and contractual requirements, such as nondisclosure agreements; and monitoring activities of a competitor who has hired former employees. They also discuss how to limit the risk of new employees bringing trade secrets from their former employer. Annie, Alex and Sabrina also discuss the importance of training and culture, including reminding employees that they do not own trade secrets they are privy to or contribute to in their work.
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