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Welcome to The Sidley Podcast. Join us as we bring compelling perspectives on complex, newsworthy topics at the intersection of business and law. Each episode features lively discussion with Sidley lawyers on the critical issues that matter to senior business leaders.

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SCOTUS in Session: Tariffs, the “Shadow Docket,” and Executive Power
November 2025
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Tokenized Real-World Assets Have Gone Mainstream — Is Your Business Ready?
September 2025
Join us as we discuss what’s driving the surge in adoption of the tokenization of real-world assets and the related legislation and the ability of these laws to drive innovation and enable entrepreneurs to create technologies.
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What the Trump Administration’s Tariffs Mean for Your Business
July 2025
Join us as we discuss President Trump’s goals for his tariffs, the impact on the business community and our trading partners, and what litigation is taking shape in response.
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How Companies Can Navigate Uncertainty Amid Tariffs and Government Cuts
April 2025
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How a New U.S. Administration’s Policy Playbook May Impact Businesses
January 2025
Join us as we discuss what the new Congress may be able to accomplish and how foreign policy under the new administration could affect business.
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How SCOTUS is Shaping How We Do Business
November 2024
Join us as we discuss the Supreme Court’s monumental decisions last term and upcoming cases on the docket relating to the business community — and our culture at large.
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The Legal Battles Taking Shape in the Clash Over Internet Content
August 2024
Join us as we discuss the social media cases that have cropped up involving content moderation, and what has inspired those cases from a legal, business, and cultural perspective.
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How the Regulatory State May Change in the Aftermath of the SCOTUS Chevron Ruling
July 2024
Here we discuss the Supreme Court’s decision in two cases involving the Chevron doctrine, how it may affect the regulatory landscape, and what companies should know about the ruling.
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Buyer Beware: What to Know About the DOJ’s Policy on Self-Reporting in M&A
April 2024
Join us as we discuss the DOJ’s new policy for mergers and acquisitions, how various parties across industries are responding, and what companies should know to protect their businesses.
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Is Your Company Ready For the SEC’s New Climate Disclosure Rules? We Break Them Down.
April 2024
Join us as we discuss the SEC’s newly adopted climate disclosure rules, the status of legal challenges, and how companies should prepare to comply with the requirements.
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Enforcement is on the Rise Against Non-Compete Agreements. Is Your Business Ready?
January 2024
Join Sidley thought leaders as they discuss how non-compete agreements are utilized, the regulation and enforcement involved, and what employers should know to protect their businesses.
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Is Your M&A Contract Vulnerable to Post-Closing Litigation? We Break it Down
January 2024
Join us as we discuss why post-closing disputes arise, how they are best resolved, and how businesses can avoid or mitigate the risk.
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How the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling May Impact Your Business
November 2023
Join us as we discuss how the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action in higher education may impact businesses and how employers can reduce legal risk.
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How the Cases Before the Supreme Court Could Impact You and Your Business
October 2023
Join us as we discuss the monumental cases decided by SCOTUS last term and upcoming ones the business community should know about.
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SEC’s Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules Are Here. Is Your Company Ready to Comply?
September 2023
Join Sidley thought leaders as they discuss the SEC’s newly adopted regulations for disclosing information on cyber risk and how companies and their boards can best comply.
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Is the Airline Industry Flying High or In for a Tough Landing?
June 2023
Join Sidley thought leaders as they discuss the current state of affairs in air travel, emerging trends in the industry, and legal considerations regarding bankruptcies taking place.

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Regulatory Considerations For Businesses Following Recent Bank Failures
April 2023
Join The Sidley Podcast host and Sidley partner, Sam Gandhi and two of the firm’s thought leaders on the financial industry as they discuss just how steady the banking system is and whether regulators can make it any safer.
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How Businesses Should Navigate a Tightly Divided New Congress
February 2023
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What it Takes to Score in High-Stakes Sports Acquisitions
February 2023
It’s time to play ball, both on the field and off. As this year’s pro football season culminates with the big game, the business of sports is booming. More teams are for sale, buyers are lining up, and valuations are through the roof. Join The Sidley Podcast host and Sidley partner, Sam Gandhi, as he speaks with two of the firm’s thought leaders on the sports industry — Charles Baker and Irwin Raij. They discuss the acquisition of sports teams and their media assets, the lure for investors, and emerging trends in the industry.
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How SCOTUS May Rule on Potentially Seismic Cases for Business and Society
November 2022
This could be the most controversial United States Supreme Court term ever. After overturning Roe v. Wade, the court now considers more profound change in election law, affirmative action, and other regulations affecting businesses. As SCOTUS welcomes a new justice, it faces questions over its own legitimacy and how far the conservative majority will go. Join The Sidley Podcast host and Sidley partner, Sam Gandhi, as he speaks with two of the firm’s experienced Supreme Court lawyers on these subjects — Carter Phillips and Kwaku Akowuah.
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How Cryptocurrency’s Key Players Navigate Market Challenges and New Laws
October 2022
Join Sam Gandhi, as he speaks with three of the firm’s thought leaders on the current cryptocurrency market challenges and its new laws.
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How the Supreme Court’s EPA Ruling Complicates Climate Action and What Companies Can Do
August 2022
Join Sidley thought leaders as they discuss how the Supreme Court’s EPA ruling complicates climate action and what companies can do.
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What Fund Managers and Investors Should Know About the SEC’s Bold New Regulatory Agenda
May 2022
Join Sidley thought leaders as they discuss the SEC's proposed aggressive new regulatory agenda.
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Why Are Green Bonds All the Rage, and What’s in it for Business?
March 2022
Join Sidley thought leaders as they discuss green bonds and their financial role in the environmental movement.
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Litigation Trends in Delaware and How Businesses and Boards Can Mitigate Risk
February 2022
In the latest episode of The Sidley Podcast, Sidley’s Jim Ducayet and Charlotte Newell join host Sam Gandhi to take a look at the latest rulings in Delaware.
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Could Proposed Laws in the U.S. and EU Help Save the Planet?
January 2022
How will these proposed laws impact companies, and importantly, can they deliver on the promise of making tangible progress in the fight against climate change?
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What We’ve Learned About Preempting Crises at Universities
November 2021
It’s not just “varsity blues.” Universities are facing different kinds of crises than they ever imagined before, from COVID and Title IX to sports scandals and cyber breaches.
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Increased Scrutiny Has Boards of Directors in the Hot Seat
November 2021
What should directors know about their oversight responsibilities? And what can boards do to mitigate their risk? Our latest podcast grapples with those questions and many others.
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How to Mitigate Corporate Risk and Respond to Crises
October 2021
From cyberattacks and pandemic disruptions to political divisions and viral tweets, companies today face unprecedented risks. Our latest podcast examines how to navigate a fast-moving crisis.
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Can Private Businesses Mandate COVID-19 Vaccinations?
May 2021
The push for vaccinations is raising questions as more than half of all U.S. adults have received at least one shot. The Sidley Podcast grapples with those questions and more.
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Finding New Opportunities in the SPAC Landscape
May 2021
Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have raised more money in the first quarter of this year than they did in all of last year. And 2020 was already being labeled “The Year of the SPAC,” with hundreds launched. Now, more and more sponsors are stepping up.
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Congress Divided: An Insider’s View on Priorities for Corporate America
March 2021
Impeachment is behind us, and President Joe Biden is working to bring to fruition an ambitious agenda. Georgia’s voters gave Democrats a 50/50 Senate, with Vice President Kamala Harris as the tie-breaker. Now the hard part — getting things done.
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Shareholder Activism, Hostile M&A, and Related Issues for the 2021 Proxy Season
February 2021
It’s proxy season and the time for annual meetings is just around the bend. The link between corporation and community has never been more at the forefront and businesses are facing activist pressure. How should they navigate this complex environment?
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How the New Brexit Deal Will Reshape Business in the EU and UK
February 2021
Brexit is finally here. It’s been four and a half years since citizens of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. A deal has been struck, and the UK is out. Companies worldwide are still asking questions.
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What the Supreme Court’s Transformation Means for Business
December 2020
The Supreme Court of the United States has been transformed with the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett. These events shift the high court further to the right. How will the new court rule on business cases? What are the cases to watch in 2021?
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What Will a Biden Administration Mean for Business?
November 2020
The voters have spoken. A Biden administration waits in the wings and could soon pursue an agenda that could change the way companies are regulated and the way they do business. How will the new administration respond to COVID-19, and which companies should now worry about being investigated?
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Is a New Era of Trustbusting Upon Us?
October 2020
A new report by the House Judiciary Committee's Antitrust Subcommittee is taking aim at giant technology companies, charging that these once-underdog startups have been transformed into monopolies. How has antitrust evolved, and where is it going? Is this the dawn of a new era of trustbusting?
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Insider Trading and the COVID-19 Impact
September 2020
Volatile stock markets are creating more opportunities for insider trading. As businesses try to return to normal amid COVID-19, how has enforcement of insider trading changed around the globe, and how can companies mitigate their risks?
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Can the Yellow School Bus Go Green?
August 2020
Electric buses may continue to grow in popularity, and the so-called “vehicle-to-grid” technology enables the new buses both to store and draw power. Who can benefit from this technology, and how can companies, utilities, and school districts navigate the opportunities and challenges?
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Shareholder Activism in the COVID-19 Era
July 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic poses unprecedented challenges for businesses and their boards of directors. Now, there is increased scrutiny of how well boards are managing the COVID-19 crisis. How are activists responding, and how can companies plan and react effectively?
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COVID-19 Places Corporate Social Responsibility in Sharp Relief
June 2020
Two distinct and important trends have emerged in the COVID-19 era for businesses and their boards, corporate social responsibility and expanding concerns about social justice. How has the virus affected these trends and how can boards prepare?
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COVID-19: Walking the Line Between Worker Safety and Privacy
April 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic poses unprecedented challenges for employers. Businesses must walk the line between ensuring a safe workplace and respecting employee privacy. How do they navigate this, as well as layoffs, furloughs, and benefits in this deteriorating economic environment?
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High Times for the Cannabis Business
April 2020
Social acceptance of marijuana has led jurisdictions to legalize its sale and use for both medicinal and recreational reasons. Marijuana is still illegal under federal law, and the political landscape about its regulation is complex. What should companies know about the opportunities and risks?
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Life Science Innovators Tackle COVID-19
April 2020
Life sciences companies are rushing to find ways to diagnose, prevent and treat the COVID-19 virus. What are the opportunities in trying to solve the COVID-19 virus puzzle? And how do these global innovators handle the risks?
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Managing Through Crisis: How Boards Can Navigate COVID-19
March 2020
The COVID-19 virus is officially a pandemic. With global markets falling to their lowest since the financial crisis, companies scramble to deal with this rapidly evolving and dangerous reality. How do boards of directors react? How do they navigate an M&A transaction or avoid litigation?
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The Perfect Storm: The Impact of COVID-19 and Oil Price War on the Energy Industry
March 2020
Just as COVID-19 has the whole world in crisis, an oil price war is now further roiling global markets and the business world. These seismic events raise substantial legal issues for the energy industry. What is the impact on energy market participants? How can businesses navigate the storm?
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Blockchain: Poised to Transform Business
March 2020
Blockchain technology has the ability to change how business and commercial transactions are done. This emerging technology promises – or maybe threatens – to disrupt how we do business. What is blockchain? How will it affect the way we communicate and transact with each other?
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The New Era in Corporate Governance
January 2020
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Brexit: What Happens Next?
January 2020
With a new prime minister and a mandate from the voters, the UK’s Brexit from the EU is finally upon us. What actually will happen and how businesses should prepare still seems uncertain. Despite the uncertainty, there are things businesses can do in anticipation of the challenges ahead.
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