Podcast episode
Published 09/13/2021
In this episode, host Jonathan Havens, co-chair of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Cannabis Law Practice and of the firm’s Food, Beverage and Agribusiness (FBA) Practice, speaks with Ken VandeVrede, CEO of Hillview, a New Jersey-based cannabis company that has developed a portfolio of ethical, forward-thinking cannabis brands, including fast-growing hemp-infused seltzer product Kaló. Ken talks about his family’s commercial agricultural background that led him to first get involved in the cannabis space in 2010 and how he seized on the hemp product opportunities coming out of the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill. Ken addresses the challenges of the federal and state regulatory framework and how, because the landscape is always evolving, he wants his products and company to be very nimble, specifically with their product labels. Jonathan and Ken also discuss the upcoming launch of Hillview’s new Kaló THC product in certain markets and how, in some ways, specific state-based regulations make it easier to produce a THC-infused beverage than a hemp-infused or a CBD-infused beverage.
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Published 08/31/2021
Services : Emerging Company and Entrepreneur Services
Condominium and community associations have many challenges day to day, but none are as disturbing or vexing as the hoarder. Management typically becomes aware of a hoarder when the living conditions begin to affect other unit owners, whether by leaks, insect infestations, or foul odors in the common elements. Once the hoarder is discovered, management and the board must deal with the problem, typically through informal warnings or through the notice of violation, hearing and fining process. But then what happens when the board still cannot obtain compliance with the instruments? In this...
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Published 08/23/2021
Services : Emerging Company and Entrepreneur Services
In this episode of "The Entrepreneur Advisor," Partner Steven Malitz of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Litigation Practice discusses how emergency injunctions may be obtained and used as a tool to protect business interests.
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Published 06/24/2021
Services : Emerging Company and Entrepreneur Services
In this episode of "The Entrepreneur Advisor," Partner Steven Malitz of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Litigation Practice discusses the key steps a business owner should take before and after being served with a lawsuit, as well as important litigation avoidance tips. Learn about what to do when you receive a demand letter; how to select the right registered agent; how to trigger insurance coverage; and how to approach settlement negotiations.
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Published 06/24/2021
Services : Emerging Company and Entrepreneur Services | Commercial Litigation
In this episode of "The Entrepreneur Advisor," Partner Steven Malitz of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Litigation Practice reviews the key terms to include in any contract for the sale of goods to help the seller avoid potential litigation.
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Published 06/24/2021
Services : Emerging Company and Entrepreneur Services | Commercial Litigation
In this episode of "The Entrepreneur Advisor," Partner Steven Malitz of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Litigation Practice discusses the elements of a fraud claim and advises business owners on how to defend against such a claim.
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Published 06/22/2021
Industries Video Gaming and Esports
In this episode of “Lawyers With Game,” host Darius Gambino of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice, discusses the issues of college athletes being compensated for their name, image and likeness (NIL), particularly in video games, with colleague Angie de Cespedes, also from Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice, and guest Michael McCann of Sportico. They talk about the O’Bannon v. NCAA lawsuit, and the Supreme Court [oral argument and] ruling in NCAA v. Alston , as well as how certain states are passing their own NIL regulations for...
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Published 06/21/2021
Industries Video Gaming and Esports
In this episode of “Lawyers With Game,” host Darius Gambino of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice discusses non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and their connection with video games with two colleagues from the firm’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice – Mike Jacobson and Zach Kizitaff. They dive into sites like NBA Top Shot, Dibbs, Collectable and Wax.io, and how those NFT marketplaces allow fans to own pieces of sports memorabilia. They also discuss how video game publishers can get into the NFT market.
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Published 06/20/2021
Industries Video Gaming and Esports
In this episode of “Lawyers With Game,” host Darius Gambino of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice talks about mobile gaming and esports gambling with colleague Mark Simpson, also in the firm’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice, and guest Anthony Gaud of G3 Esports. They discuss the increased appetite for mobile games, particularly in Southeast Asia, the protection of software through patents, and the future of patent litigation in the mobile gaming space. They also discuss the impending launch of G3’s new platform, which will permit esports wagering through a...
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Published 06/19/2021
Industries Video Gaming and Esports
In this episode of “Lawyers With Game,” host Darius Gambino of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice, is joined by colleague Leah Leyendecker, also from the firm’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice, and guest Ryan Johnson, the founder and executive director of Cxmmunity, a nonprofit that is aimed at empowering minority college students to pursue careers in the video gaming and esports industries. They talk about how Cxmmunity is exposing students of color to all facets of these industries to help translate their gaming passion into careers, how Cxmmunity has...
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Published 06/18/2021
Industries Video Gaming and Esports |Higher Education
In this episode of " Lawyers With Game ," host Darius Gambino of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice discusses the pros and cons of college esports programs with two colleagues from the firm’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice — Amy Piccola and Andrea Brockway. Amy and Andrea share their experiences advising colleges and universities on establishing esports programs and on compliance with Title IX, and also discuss other current hot topics in collegiate esports.
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Published 06/17/2021
Industries Video Gaming and Esports
In this episode of " Lawyers With Game ," host Darius Gambino of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice sits down with the firm’s Sports and Entertainment Practice Leader Al Coleman to discuss various topics, including loot boxes, the rise of esports teams and athletes, gaming as a disorder, and retailer liability. They also attempt to settle the Michael Jordan vs. Kobe Bryant “GOAT” debate.
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Published 06/16/2021
Industries Video Gaming and Esports
In this episode of " Lawyers With Game ," host Darius Gambino of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice is joined by Leah Leyendecker, also from the firm’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice, along with Brett Diamond and Annie Scott Riley of Version1 and the Minnesota ROKKR. They talk about Version1’s recent success at the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) in Iceland, what it takes to start a franchise team like the Minnesota ROKKR, how they established their branding, and much more.
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Published 06/15/2021
Industries Video Gaming and Esports
In the final episode of season one of " Lawyers With Game ," host Darius Gambino and Angie de Cespedes from Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice sit down with Darren Traub, senior vice president for entertainment and talent management at the WWE. They discuss Darren’s experiences connecting musicians, video game publishers and fans; their favorite wrestlers; the WWE’s plans for non-fungible tokens (NFTs); and the future of WWE fan engagement through digital content.
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Published 06/04/2021
Services : Emerging Company and Entrepreneur Services | Commercial Litigation
In this episode of "The Entreprenuer Advisor", Partner Steven Malitz of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Litigation Practice discusses the key steps a business owner should take before and after being served with a lawsuit, as well as important litigation avoidance tips. Learn about what to do when you receive a demand letter; how to select the right registered agent; how to trigger insurance coverage; and how to approach settlement negotiations.
Podcast episode
Published 06/02/2021
In this episode, host Jonathan Havens, co-chair of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Food, Beverage and Agribusiness (FBA) Practice, speaks with Paul Schiefer, senior director of sustainability at Amy’s Kitchen, which started in a home kitchen in Santa Rosa, California and now serves millions of consumers globally with organic ready-made canned and frozen meals. Paul discusses with Jonathan how Amy’s Kitchen last year became a Certified B Corporation®, a designation which means that the company has met the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. Paul outlines for listeners the B Corporation® certification process that took several months to complete and analyzes the company’s operations and performance across several areas, such as governance, supply chain, adjacent and internal communities, and environment. Finally, Jonathan and Paul talk about how the B Corporation® principles mirror the company’s ethos and align with its sustainability goals, including scaling organic agriculture, investing in research to make it more productive, and decreasing the cost of organic food so it is affordable and accessible to everybody.