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00:22:01

Cannabis Policy Update

Brownstein Podcast Series ·

2018/12/06

The now-20-year movement to legalize the use of cannabis shows no sign of slowing down. From efforts to harmonize federal law with state laws, to blockchain technologies linked to financing cannabis-related businesses, the industry is widening and drawing increased scrutiny. Drew Littman moderates a conversation between Will Moschella, Nadeam Elshami, Brian Wild and Milan Dalal, in which they address current DOJ enforcement actions, the future role of the federal government in regulation, and how

00:48:48

Blueprint Denver

Brownstein Podcast Series ·

2018/11/30

David Gaspers, principal city planner at City and County of Denver, joins Brownstein Shareholder Caitlin Quander for a discussion about Blueprint Denver, the city’s land use and transportation plan for the next 20 years. Through Denver’s two-year outreach and planning effort, input from thousands of Denverites has resulted in a draft plan. Learn where Denver is working to target investment and how land use decisions will be made through the lens of social equity.

00:24:59

Oversight in the 116th Congress

Brownstein Podcast Series ·

2018/11/29

Many in Washington anticipate a congressional agenda packed with investigations come January. But how exactly will those take shape? Drew Littman moderates a conversation between Greg Brower, co-chair of Brownstein’s Government Investigations practice, and Will Moschella, who prior to his career at the DOJ served as the chief legal counsel and parliamentarian of the House Committee on the Judiciary. They discuss Congress’ oversight tools and available enforcement actions, the limits of its authority

00:38:49

Brownstein Client Conversations: Americans for the Arts

Brownstein Podcast Series ·

2018/11/13

Nina Ozlu Tunceli, chief counsel of government and public affairs and executive director of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund, and Narric Rome, vice president for government affairs and arts education for Americans for the Arts, join Brownstein Policy Advisor David Reid for a discussion moderated by our own Drew Littman on how they advocate for the arts in Washington. Nina and Narric cover the challenge of sustaining federal funding, the Arts Action Fund, how arts education can fuel the

00:36:50

Government Relations Series: Policy Update (November...

Brownstein Podcast Series ·

2018/11/05

In our latest Policy Update, Democrat Brian McKeon and Republican Elizabeth Maier join Policy Director Drew Littman for a bipartisan discussion on what will be accomplished legislatively before the end of the 115th Congress and the impact of the tomorrow's elections. They discuss key legislation including appropriations funding, the Farm Bill, tax extenders and a possible bipartisan immigration deal will pass the finish line before January. This close to the midterms, political campaign messaging is

00:28:35

Government Relations Series: The Front Runner

Brownstein Podcast Series ·

2018/11/02

Brownstein Senior Policy Advisor Mike Stratton joins Shareholder Melissa Kuipers Blake to discuss Mike’s role in Gary Hart’s campaign for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination that is depicted in the movie The Front Runner. They discuss Mike’s experience as Hart’s lead advance man, how the events of 1988 fundamentally changed political reporting and their thoughts on correlations between Hart’s story and the current political environment.

00:17:44

Brownstein Client Conversations: OvaCure

Brownstein Podcast Series ·

2018/10/23

Kristin Parello-Plesner, Strategic Director for OvaCure, joins Brownstein Policy Advisor Araceli Gutierrez for a discussion on how OvaCure is challenging the current paradigms in cancer research. As OvaCure signed its first US-based ovarian cancer research project at the University of Pennsylvania, Brownstein has worked with OvaCure to connect with and establish a strong network of key US stakeholders. Kristin and Araceli discuss how U.S.-Danish relations can attract more innovation to the United

01:08:08

What Will the 2018 Midterms Mean for Business?

Brownstein Podcast Series ·

2018/10/23

The 2018 midterm elections will set the stage for how the Trump administration will govern during the balance of the term and impact legislative and regulatory initiatives. Listen in as Corporate Department Chair Mike King moderates a bipartisan discussion with Brownstein Shareholder Greg Berger, Strategic Advisor Barry Jackson and Policy Director Drew Littman. They provide insight on hot topics that could impact businesses following the midterms, including: taxation of private equity at the state

00:05:39

Finance in Five Podcast Series: Funding to a Plan

Brownstein Podcast Series ·

2018/10/23

In this episode of the “Finance in Five” Podcast Series, Corporate Shareholders Jay Spader, Mike Pankow and Mark Oveson take five minutes to discuss the concept of “funding to a plan” in distressed lending scenarios. Listen in as they provide insight into the when, why and how of “funding to a plan”.

00:30:10

Government Relations Series: Senate Update (October...

Brownstein Podcast Series ·

2018/10/22

In our latest Senate update, Democrat Drew Littman and Republican Brian Wild discuss which major pieces of legislation are likely to see the sun next Congress and just how the nation’s anger has motivated — and stymied — congressional activity. Has the GOP’s philosophy, as a party, drastically changed since President Trump took office? Will this election actually be determined by policy issues? Will changing committee chairs fundamentally shift the focus of Congress? Drew and Brian answer these

00:35:21

Government Relations Series: House Update (October 2018)

Brownstein Podcast Series ·

2018/10/19

Republican Greta Joynes moderates a conversation between Democrats Zach Pfister and Nadeam Elshami in our latest update on House politics. Nadeam and Zach discuss the issues that, in these divisive times, have unified the Democratic caucus from California to the Rust Belt and how the new generation of incoming House members will reshape the party for years to come. They address the rumblings of leadership changes aimed at Nancy Pelosi, and Greta weighs in on the leadership vacuum on the Republican

00:53:35

New Tax Incentives in Qualified Opportunity Zones

Brownstein Podcast Series ·

2018/10/08

The Tax Reform Act created a new program to encourage capital investment in over 8,700 Opportunity Zones throughout the United States. The program has the potential to provide investors in Opportunity Zones with the deferral of capital gains taxes until 2026 along with the possible elimination of tax on the appreciation recognized on the investment in an Opportunity Fund. Brownstein attorneys, including those working on the front lines of tax regulation in Washington, discuss steps you can take to

00:07:41

Nevada Government Relations Series: Legislature 101...

Brownstein Podcast Series ·

2018/10/05

Nevada operates on a biennial budget cycle to coincide with the meeting of the Legislature. Learn about the process that every two years lawmakers are required to enact a new operating budget that will fund the state for two fiscal years.

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