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Discover the latest in AI governance, including the EU AI Act's impact on businesses. Explore the surge of state privacy laws in the U.S., focusing on Rhode Island's new disclosure act. Dive into the push for a federal privacy bill amidst evolving state regulations. Intriguing generational perspectives reveal how Gen Z views privacy differently, accepting smartphone tracking while older generations may resist. Stay updated with a new microsite featuring an interactive map of rapidly developing privacy laws across states.

On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s podcast series, Non-binding Guidance, counsel Steve Sencer moderates a discussion on how FDA regulatory issues may impact academic medical centers (AMCs), health systems, and universities/research institutions. Joined by partner David Peloquin, and counsel Sarah Blankstein and Beth Weinman, the episode explores the complexities of FDA regulation, the potential risks, and the best practices to mitigate them. The discussion also highlights the challenges and implications of using digital tools in research studies. 

On this podcast, Harvey Cotton, Bill Littell, and Darien Saft from Ropes & Gray’s benefits consulting group delve into the intricacies of the Lewandowski v. Johnson & Johnson ERISA class action lawsuit. They discuss the allegations of fiduciary breaches in the administration of J&J's pharmacy benefit and explore the potential implications of these alleged breaches for employers who provide self-insured medical and Rx benefits to their employees. The team also provides an overview and analysis of ERISA fiduciary duties as they relate to employer-sponsored health insurance plans, the role and complexities of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) within the health plan offering, and best practices for plan sponsors to ensure there are processes in place to benchmark and manage health plan costs effectively for their employees.

On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s Alumni @ RopesTalk podcast, private equity partner Carl Marcellino interviews #1 New York Times-best-selling novelist, comic book writer and musician Charles Soule, who was an associate at Ropes & Gray from 2000-2004. They discuss how Charles built a creative life while practicing as a lawyer. Charles shares his experiences working on comics for DC and Marvel, as well as publishing three novels, including some in the Star Wars universe. For anyone trying to improve their networking, Charles’s description of how he broke into the comic book business is a master class. 

On this Ropes & Gray podcast, join health care partner Stephanie Webster as she moderates a discussion with fellow health care attorneys David Ault and Ben Wilson on the evolving landscape of value-based care programs for health care providers. They address the financial viability of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), the implications of transactions on ACO participation, whistleblower allegations within ACOs, the necessity of separate legal entities for program participation, data sharing compliance, leveraging AI for ACO administration, and new compliance risks in value-based care arrangements.

On this Ropes & Gray podcast, join asset management partners Eve Ellis and Jason Brown as they delve into key regulatory issues impacting clients with interests in both the United States and Europe. Specifically, they explore the differences in how the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) supervise and regulate fund advisers. They compare and contrast the differing approaches to registration, oversight, and examination. Additionally, they highlight some of the current priorities for both the SEC and the FCA.

Join Amanda Raad, Nitish Upadhyaya, and Richard Bistrong as they discuss the significance of culture in regulatory practices, integrating behavioral science and cultural psychology to address compliance challenges. Explore how culture influences decision-making, the role of middle managers in shaping organizational culture, and the importance of a speak-up culture in compliance programs.

With potentially major changes in administrative law coming from the Supreme Court in the next couple of weeks, join litigation & enforcement partners Doug Hallward-Driemeier and Jeremiah Williams for a conversation about the potential demise of the Chevron doctrine, newly invigorated major questions doctrine, and likely outcome and implications of SEC v. Jarkesy. Doug and Jeremiah bring unique insight to the topic: Doug is head of Ropes & Gray’s appellate and Supreme Court practice; he has argued 19 cases before the Supreme Court and filed more than 200 briefs there. Jeremiah is a former SEC enforcement attorney who represents clients in government investigations and other regulatory matters.

On this Ropes & Gray podcast, Amy Kossak, who recently joined Ropes & Gray after a decade investigating and litigating FCA cases at the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), talks with Andrew O’Connor and Michael Lampert, co-leaders of the firm’s False Claims Act (“FCA”) practice. Together, they explore the latest trends, potential risks, and effective strategies for navigating the complex FCA landscape. Amy shares her insights, based on her time at DOJ, on what steps companies can take to reduce the likelihood of becoming involved in an FCA inquiry, how companies should think about potential self-disclosures and compliance program investments, and what is—and is not—effective when dealing with DOJ during an FCA investigation.

On this episode of Women @ RopesTalk hosted by IP transactions partner Megan Baca, IP transactions counsel Georgina Suzuki returns for another engaging conversation, this time with Svetlana Lucas, PhD, the chief business officer at Scribe Therapeutics, a biotech company that develops and engineers advanced CRISPR-based therapies for a wide range of diseases. Svetlana shares her journey in the biotech industry, the challenges and opportunities she has encountered, and her insights on the future of CRISPR technology. She also discusses the importance of relationships, diversity, and mentorship in the industry, and embracing the concept of “being comfortable with being uncomfortable.”