
BakerHosts
Business & Economics Podcasts
The BakerHosts podcast features attorneys across BakerHostetler’s practice groups discussing timely legal topics and providing unique insights and analysis. Lively conversations and informative legal analysis when you need it.
Location:
United States
Description:
The BakerHosts podcast features attorneys across BakerHostetler’s practice groups discussing timely legal topics and providing unique insights and analysis. Lively conversations and informative legal analysis when you need it.
Language:
English
Email:
bakerhosts@bakerlaw.com
Episodes
The Tax Implications of The One Big Beautiful Bill on Global Pharma Supply Chains
9/11/2025
In our last two episodes we discussed the impact of U.S. policy shifts on global FDA-regulated products supply chain and shared industry perspectives on global supply chain disruptions. On today’s episode, we unpack the sweeping tax reforms introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law on July 4, 2025. With major changes to R&D expensing, international tax regimes, and incentives for domestic manufacturing, the bill is poised to reshape the global pharmaceutical supply chain. We explore how these provisions affect multinational pharma companies’ supply chain strategies.
Winston Kirton – wkirton@bakerlaw.com
Brian Davis – bdavis@bakerlaw.com
Duration:00:31:44
2025 DSIR Deeper Dive: Artificial Intelligence
9/9/2025
We’re back with a deeper dive into the 2025 Data Security Incident Response Report, which features insights and metrics from more than 1,250 incidents in 2024.
This episode dives into AI law, regulation, and guidance from 2024 to now.
Questions & Comments: jsherer@bakerlaw.com and byantis@bakerlaw.com
Duration:00:13:13
AD Nauseam: Senses Working Overtime
8/28/2025
On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Amy and Daniel explore how advertisers can substantiate sensory claims—such as taste, smell, and feel—through rigorous testing, with a focus on guidance from the ASTM E1958 standard and decisions from the National Advertising Division (NAD). They’ll also discuss key cases involving recognizable brands, emphasizing the importance of clear comparisons, appropriate test design, and statistical validity.
Questions & Comments: amudge@bakerlaw.com or dkaufman@bakerlaw.com
Duration:00:18:03
AD Nauseam: Checking In With the FTC
8/14/2025
On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Amy Mudge and Daniel Kaufman discuss recent FTC enforcement trends, highlighting a return to traditional consumer protection cases such as fraud, earnings claims, and debt relief. They explore emerging issues, including Made in the USA (MUSA) claims, updates to COPPA regulations, and the implications of the bipartisan Take It Down Act targeting nonconsensual intimate content. The episode concludes with a deep dive into a telemedicine case involving GLP-1 weight loss programs, emphasizing the importance of transparency in advertising, testimonials, and cancellation practices.
Questions & Comments: amudge@bakerlaw.com or dkaufman@bakerlaw.com
Duration:00:18:25
The Data Stream – Episode 1 with Ted Kobus
8/13/2025
The Data Stream podcast dives deep into the fast-moving currents of data, technology, and the law. Presented by BakerHostetler’s Digital Assets and Data Management (DADM) Practice Group and hosted by Partners David Sherman and Nichole Sterling, this series explores how companies navigate the complex life cycle of data—from privacy and cybersecurity to advertising, AI and other emerging technologies. Each episode offers clear insights and practical tips from guests across DADM. Episode 1 features DADM mastermind and practice group lead, Ted Kobus, discussing DADM’s evolution over the past five years and what he sees as the biggest data challenges for companies today.
Questions & Comments: dsherman@bakerlaw.com and nsterling@bakerlaw.com
Duration:00:24:59
AD Nauseam: You Have Lesley Fair Notice Pt. 2
7/29/2025
On today’s episode of Ad Nauseam, Amy and Daniel are back with national treasure, and all-around great person, Lesley Fair, a legal expert, distinguished law professor and former Senior attorney at the Federal Trade Commission. In their series, “You Have Lesley Fair Notice,” Amy and Daniel interview Lesley about her experiences at the FTC and what she thinks of the current challenges attorneys are facing.
Questions & Comments: amudge@bakerlaw.com or dkaufman@bakerlaw.com
Duration:00:38:16
FDA-Regulated Products Supply Chain Disruptions: Industry Perspective
7/25/2025
Supply chain disruptions have become a significant challenge for the U.S. FDA-regulated products industry, affecting the availability of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and food. These disruptions are caused by various factors, including U.S. policy shifts, geopolitical tensions, natural disasters, and pandemics. The future of global supply chains remains uncertain, but ongoing industry efforts aim to enhance resilience and ensure the continuous supply of critical products. In this episode, we dive into how the FDA-regulated products industry is responding to these disruptions.
Questions and comments: wkirton@bakerlaw.com
Duration:00:27:05
An Analysis of the 2025 Federal Tax Changes Under the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Legislation
7/14/2025
The Honorable Peter Roskam, Federal Policy Team Leader, and Jeff Paravano, Tax Group Chair, break down the 2025 tax reconciliation legislation. They explore how the new law preserves key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, delivers trillions in tax cuts, and introduces a range of significant changes and tax increases—analyzing the implications for corporations, pass-through entities, tax-exempt organizations and individuals.
Comments & Questions: proskam@bakerlaw.com; jparavano@bakerlaw.com
Duration:00:55:22
AD Nauseam: You Have Lesley Fair Notice Pt. 1
7/10/2025
On today’s episode of Ad Nauseam, Amy and Daniel are back with national treasure, and all-around great person, Lesley Fair, a legal expert, distinguished law professor and former Senior attorney at the Federal Trade Commission. In their series, “You Have Lesley Fair Notice,” Amy and Daniel interview Lesley about her experiences at the FTC and what she thinks of the current challenges attorneys are facing.
Questions & Comments: amudge@bakerlaw.com or dkaufman@bakerlaw.com
Duration:00:32:14
Legacy Management - Creating Tailwinds for the Successful Family
7/1/2025
Partner Jon Forster and Of Counsel John DeStefano will discuss legacy management and how to optimize client outcomes for successful families by using artificial intelligence and BakerHostetler’s fintech application, FinClar. The discussion includes real-world examples and success stories of how FinClar enabled families by democratizing data for family use, improving advisor collaboration, promoting clear decision-making and reducing long-term costs. They will also share how tech can foster family communication to ensure that the next generation is best positioned to steward family resources into the future.
Key Takeaways:
Questions and comments: jforster@bakerlaw.com; jdestefano@bakerlaw.com
Duration:00:40:23
Rev Up! What to Know BEFORE You Use that AI Tool
6/30/2025
Ashley’s guest today is Theresa Weisenberger, a partner at BakerHostetler and co-leader of BakerHostetler’s Artificial Intelligence practice. In this episode, Ashley and Theresa discuss significant issues to consider before you use AI tools in your business, including potential pitfalls that could jeopardize ownership of your intellectual property.
Let’s get started with Rev Up! Where the Rubber meets the law.
Questions and comments: ahess@bakerlaw.com
Duration:00:17:46
FDA-Regulated Products Supply Chain Disruptions: Policy Shifts
6/25/2025
Navigating the complexities of maintaining a stable supply chain in an ever-changing global environment is a key focus for FDA-regulated companies. As US policy shifts, the topic of global supply chain has only become more complex – and more pressing. So, how can companies address these challenges? And does this affect the availability and safety of essential products? Join us in the first episode of a new series exploring these questions and more.
Questions and Comments: wkirton@bakerlaw.com
Duration:00:19:48
AD Nauseam: Survey Says: The Consumer Perception Study Series Pt. 2
6/20/2025
In Part 2 of the “Survey Says” series, BakerHostetler partners Amy Mudge, Daniel Kaufman, and special guest Randy Shaheen dive deeper into the design and execution of consumer perception surveys. They explore how to select the right survey audience, avoid bias, and craft effective questions to assess how consumers interpret advertising claims. The episode also covers the importance of control groups and the distinction between perception and materiality surveys in legal contexts. Packed with practical insights and a touch of humor, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating advertising law and survey strategy.
Questions & Comments: amudge@bakerlaw.com, dkaufman@bakerlaw.com, or rshaheen@bakerlaw.com
Duration:00:19:56
2025 DSIR Deeper Dive: Deeper Dive into the Data
6/18/2025
We’re back with a deeper dive into the 2025 Data Security Incident Response Report, which features insights and metrics from more than 1,250 incidents in 2024.
This episode dives deeper into the data, including network intrusions, forensic investigations and social engineering.
Questions & Comments: eelam@bakerlaw.com and kgordy@bakerlaw.com
Duration:00:15:43
The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam: 36th Annual Legislative Seminar - Congressman Jim Himes, D-CT
6/16/2025
Former Congressman Peter Roskam, who leads BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team, provides listeners with a front-row seat to the most important policy and political debates in Congress. In this episode of “The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam,” Peter is joined at the 36th Annual Legislative Seminar in Washington, D.C. by his BakerHostetler colleague, former Congressman Heath Shuler. Also joining is Congressman Jim Himes, a Democrat from Connecticut. Himes is the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, responsible for overseeing the nation’s intelligence agencies. He is also a senior member of the Financial Services Committee. First elected in 2008, Himes began his career with Goldman Sachs before running a New York City nonprofit dedicated to addressing urban poverty and affordable housing.
Questions & Comments: proskam@bakerlaw.com
Duration:00:34:38
The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam: 36th Annual Legislative Seminar - Congressman David Schweikert, R-AZ
6/15/2025
Former Congressman Peter Roskam, who leads BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team, provides listeners with a front-row seat to the most important policy and political debates in Congress. In this episode of “The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam,” Peter is joined at the 36th Annual Legislative Seminar in Washington, D.C., by his BakerHostetler colleague, former Congressman Heath Shuler. Also joining is Congressman David Schweikert, a Republican from Arizona. Schweikert is a member of the Ways and Means Committee. He is a deficit hawk who serves as an influential voice in Republican efforts to reform the tax code and reduce spending. In addition to a career in business, Schweikert held various roles in state government, including as treasurer of Maricopa County, where he helped to increase revenue at a time when municipalities all around the country were going deep into the red.
Questions & Comments: proskam@bakerlaw.com
Duration:00:38:07
The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam: 36th Annual Legislative Seminar - Congressman Ted Lieu, D-CA
6/14/2025
Former Congressman Peter Roskam, who leads BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team, provides listeners with a front-row seat to the most important policy and political debates in Congress. In this episode of “The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam,” Peter is joined at the 36th Annual Legislative Seminar in Washington, D.C., by his BakerHostetler colleague, former Congressman Heath Shuler. Also joining is Congressman Ted Lieu, a Democrat from California. Lieu is the vice chairman of the Democratic Caucus, the fourth-highest ranking House Democrat – also making him the highest-ranking Asian American to ever serve in House leadership. First elected in 2014, Lieu serves on the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Judiciary Committee, and he is a leading policy voice on artificial intelligence, climate and civil liberties.
Questions & Comments: proskam@bakerlaw.com
Duration:00:31:51
The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam: 36th Annual Legislative Seminar - Congressman Kevin Hern, R-OK
6/13/2025
Former Congressman Peter Roskam, who leads BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team, provides listeners with a front-row seat to the most important policy and political debates in Congress. In this episode of “The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam,” Peter is joined at the 36th Annual Legislative Seminar in Washington, D.C., by his BakerHostetler colleague, former Congressman Heath Shuler. Also joining is Congressman Kevin Hern, a Republican from Oklahoma. Hern is a member of the House Republican leadership as the chairman of the Republican Policy Committee. He is in the middle of the current tax debate as a member of the Ways and Means Committee. Before his election to Congress in 2018, Hern owned 24 McDonald’s restaurants in Oklahoma and held various leadership roles within the McDonald’s franchise system.
Questions & Comments: proskam@bakerlaw.com
Duration:00:26:06
The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam: 36th Annual Legislative Seminar - Senator Tim Kaine, D-VA
6/12/2025
Former Congressman Peter Roskam, who leads BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team, provides listeners with a front-row seat to the most important policy and political debates in Congress. In this episode of “The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam,” Peter is joined at the 36th Annual Legislative Seminar in Washington, D.C., by his BakerHostetler colleague former Congressman Heath Shuler and Senator Tim Kaine, a Democrat from Virginia. Kaine was the 2016 Democratic vice presidential nominee and also a former Virginia governor. First elected to the Senate in 2012, Kaine serves on the Armed Services Committee and the Foreign Relations Committee.
Questions & Comments: proskam@bakerlaw.com
Duration:00:26:23
The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam: 36th Annual Legislative Seminar - Congressman Bryan Steil, R-WI
6/11/2025
Former Congressman Peter Roskam, who leads BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team, provides listeners with a front-row seat to the most important policy and political debates in Congress. In this episode of “The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam,” Peter is joined at the 36th Annual Legislative Seminar in Washington, D.C., by his BakerHostetler colleague former Congressman Heath Shuler and Congressman Bryan Steil, a Republican from Wisconsin. Steil is a trusted ally of Republican leaders, who chose him to chair the House Administration Committee, which oversees federal elections law and House of Representatives operations. First elected in 2018, Steil also serves on the Financial Services Committee, chairing the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence.
Questions & Comments: proskam@bakerlaw.com
Duration:00:30:12