Paul Hastings Paul Hastings lawyers are at the forefront of the rapidly changing business and legal issues affecting our clients today. Listen as they discuss timely new developments affecting businesses around the world. http://www.paulhastings.com/assets/images/paul_hastings_podcast_logo.jpg http://www.paulhastings/ph_general_podcast.xml Paul Hastings lawyers are at the forefront of the rapidly changing business and legal issues affecting our clients today. Listen as they discuss timely new developments affecting businesses around the world. Paul Hastings lawyers are at the forefront of the rapidly changing business and legal issues affecting our clients today. Listen as they discuss timely new developments affecting businesses around the world. Paul Hastings michaelsosa@paulhastings.com http://www.paulhastings.com/ph_general_podcast.xml © Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP. All rights reserved. en-us Legal Philip N. Feder Chairman of the Real Estate Department, Philip Feder, discusses the future of the real estate market including real estate insolvencies, private equity investment opportunities and the role of special servicers and national governments in the market's recovery. Wed, 10 Jun 2010 09:00:00 EST 11:16 Real Estate Preston Ratliff, II Inequitable conduct has been called a plague on the patent system. Intellectual property partner Preston Ratliff, II discusses Exergen Corp. v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., how the Federal Circuit’s decision in this matter may be interpreted as an attempt to reign in the defense of inequitable conduct, how Exergen has changed the pleading requirements for inequitable conduct, and Exergen’s overall impact of the practice of patent law. Thu, 02 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EST 11:16 Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation Amy E. Simpson The Federal Circuit decision In Re Bilski has had significant impact on intellectual property owners. Intellectual property senior associate Amy Simpson discusses the post-decision fallout and its global affect on various industries, and practical tips for managing your patent portfolio while the intellectual property community awaits the Supreme Court's decision in Bilski v. Kappos. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:00:00 EST 27:17 Intellectual Property, Patent Portfolio Bradley V. Ritter Real estate partner Brad Ritter discusses the latest ruling in the GGP bankruptcy case and its impact on special purpose entities (SPEs) and the CMBS market as a whole. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:00:00 EST 95:02 Real Estate, General Growth, Bankruptcy Scott Albinson, Clifford Brokaw, Keith Gollenberg, Scott Lechner, Antonio Molestina, Richard Chesley, John Douglas, Keith Miller, Daniel Perlman, Joshua Sternoff and James Wareham On May 12, 2009, as part of our Executive Forum Series, the professionals of Paul Hastings and other market leaders conducted an informative Global Economic Crisis session entitled, "Cracking the Code: The New U.S. Financial Stability Plan." At this conference, our speakers discussed topics such as the new U.S. Financial Stability Plan, TARP, PPIP, and the Legacy Loan Program. Tue, 12 May 2009 09:00:00 EST 95:02 TARP, PPIP, Financial Stability Plan, economy, 2009 economy, economic outlook, economic research, economic forecasts Scott Albinson, Clifford Brokaw, Keith Gollenberg, Scott Lechner, Antonio Molestina, Richard Chesley, John Douglas, Keith Miller, Daniel Perlman, Joshua Sternoff and James Wareham This audio file continues the "Cracking the Code" conference with the second panel discussion. Tue, 12 May 2009 09:00:00 EST 53:47 TARP, PPIP, Financial Stability Plan, economy, 2009 economy, economic outlook, economic research, economic forecasts William Schoenfeld (President, Asia Pacific Land Group) Philip Feder (Chair, Global Real Estate Department, London) David Blumenfeld (Partner, Real Estate Department, Shanghai) Josh Isenberg (Partner, Real Estate Department, Tokyo) and Joel Rothstein (Partner, Real Estate Department, Beijing) In this teleconference, Paul Hastings Asia Real Estate team and William Schoenfeld from Asia Pacific Land Group focused on the Asia real estate markets and the legal issues affecting real estate investment in China, Hong Kong and Japan. Given these extraordinary circumstances now facing real estate investors and lenders, we had arranged for our Asia team to present this discussion to our clients and friends in Europe and Asia. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:00:00 EST 56:28 real estate, Asia, economy, 2009 economy, economic outlook, economic research, economic forecasts Rick Chesley (Partner, Finance and Restructuring ), Luc Despins (Chair, Global Restructuring Practice), Phil Feder (Chair, Global Real Estate Group) and Rick Kirkbride (Chair, Hospitality Practice) Paul Hastings recently hosted an an interactive discussion on the legal issues and negotiation strategies to consider in a chapter 11 real estate bankruptcy and the impact of the current economic crisis on the various parties involved in these transactions. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:00:00 EST 01:12:47 economy, 2009 economy, economic outlook, economic research, economic forecasts J. Mark Poerio, Larry R. Sidman, Eric R. Keller and V. Gerard Comizio from Paul Hastings were joined by Lynn Dudley from American Benefits Council The combination of the financial crisis and the expansion of the Democratic majorities in both the House and the Senate, along with the incoming Administration, is likely to result in an increased regulatory environment. Companies should be prepared for a sea of change to executive compensation, retirement plans, health insurance and worker protection laws. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST 01:23:51 executive compensation, employeee benefits Carl Sanchez (Partner and Chair, Global Mergers & Acquisitions), Charles Baker (Partner, Global Mergers & Acquisitions), Richard Chesley (Partner, Finance and Restructuring) and Luc Despins (Partner, Finance and Restructuring) Paul Hastings recently hosted a complimentary one-hour program teleconference to address the options a distressed company may consider in the event it contemplates a sale of its assets. Our lawyers will explain such a sale’s advantages and disadvantages for distressed companies and potential purchasers. As the recent economic downturn threatens increasing numbers of American businesses, it is expected that more companies will become distressed and look for ways to manage through these difficult times. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST 00:57:40 363 asset sales, bankruptcy, restructuring David Blumenfeld, Philip Feder, Ted Johnson and Joel Rothstein Paul Hastings hosted an interactive discussion on various issues and opportunities to consider when exercising remedies for mortgage and mezzanine debt, and the impact of the current financial crisis on these transactions. Tue, 2 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST 01:18:57 bankruptcy, restructuring