A Matter of Law

U.S. antitrust class actions present some of the highest-stakes risks for businesses today. In this episode of A Matter of Law, host Adam K. Levin is joined by Hogan Lovells Cadwalader colleagues Jenny Fleury, Elai Katz, and David Maxwell to explore the complex landscape of U.S. antitrust class actions. Part of the State of Play series, the discussion highlights the rising impact of state attorneys general, long-tail litigation risks, high-exposure settlement trends across key sectors, traditional price-fixing, and emerging algorithmic pricing models.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Bench is a new miniseries in A Matter of Law, spotlighting recent court decisions that should be on your radar. We cover the key facts and the practical implications for your business. In this episode, senior associates Joe Cavanaugh and Greg Kimak speak to partner Mike Maddigan about the recent California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act claim, a massive decision that affects any company handling California health data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indonesia has closed the book on its colonial-era criminal law framework. On A Matter of Law, global investigations head Stephanie Yonekura connects with Jakarta-based experts Chalid Heyder and Teguh Darmawan to dissect the new Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code which came into force on January 2, 2026. The panel explores how these changes introduce Western-style enforcement mechanisms—including explicit corporate liability and deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs)—fundamentally altering the risk landscape for multinationals. With Indonesian authorities now scrutinizing whether internal controls genuinely work in practice, the experts warn companies to audit compliance frameworks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The countdown has ended, but the compliance race is just beginning. In this episode of "A Matter of Law," host Marion Guertault and other local employment practitioners from across Europe discuss the fragmented rollout of the EU Pay Transparency Directive following the June 2026 deadline. While Italy has already enforced strict compliance measures, countries like France and the Netherlands have delayed implementation to 2027 to ease administrative burdens. Other countries, including Germany and Spain, are continuing to draft legislation. Despite these varying timelines, the panel warns of rising litigation risks as courts interpret current disputes in light of the directive. After listening to the episode, check out this article: EU Pay Transparency Directive: A cross-border snapshot for employersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As landmark legal settlements restructure college sports, institutions face unprecedented risks. Student-athletes can now earn millions through Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals, but this shifting ground introduces regulatory and litigation exposure. In this episode of A Matter of Law, Hogan Lovells’ Craig Umbaugh sits down with colleagues Sarah Keller, Jimmy McEntee, and Joel Buckman to untangle this complex landscape. The panel breaks down antitrust scrutiny, Title IX compliance, and the College Sports Commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​​As the Trump Administration ramps up tariff and international trade-related enforcement, companies engaged in cross-border trade are at risk of False Claims Act (FCA) liability. Hogan Lovells’ partner Mitch Lazris sits down with his colleagues Jerrob Duffy and Josh Kurland to discuss the aggressive shift in trade law enforcement. With tariffs serving as a cornerstone of current economic policy, the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security have sharpened their focus on tariff evasion and trade fraud using a powerful tool: the FCA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second half of this high-stakes podcast, Professor James Tierney warns that the era of state AGs simply "tagging along" on federal settlements is over. Using the Ticketmaster litigation as a primary case study, Professor Tierney explains why ignoring the independent power of state enforcement is a fatal corporate mistake. Hogan Lovells’ Karl Racine and Jason Downs sit down with the "man who wrote the curriculum" to discuss why the office of Attorney General has become the most consequential seat in American law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the federal government often grabs the headlines, the real regulatory "teeth" in America belongs to the State Attorneys General. This year, with 31 AG seats on the ballot, we are facing a historic level of leadership change—one that will decide who holds the subpoena power to halt global mergers, sue federal agencies, and dictate how corporations operate within state lines. In this episode of A Matter of Law, Karl Racine, former DC Attorney General, and Jason Downs, former Chief Deputy AG, who together co-head Hogan Lovells’ State Attorney's General Practice, sit down with the man who literally wrote the curriculum on the AG office: Professor James Tierney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Mexico, being served with a class action isn't the start of the battle - it’s often the beginning of the end. This Hogan Lovells podcast reveals how Mexico’s legal framework flips the script on U.S. and European norms, replacing years of discovery with a timeline that demands a fully developed defense in just weeks. Hogan Lovells’ Carrie DeLone, Luis Enrique Graham, Omar Guerrero, and Fernanda Serrano break down why being proactive is the only survival strategy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freelancers have been critical to the success of most media and entertainment organizations for decades. But as the industry evolves, so do the legal risks of hiring freelancers. Hogan Lovells partners Craig Umbaugh, Michelle Roberts Gonzales, and Mary Carmen Fuertes discuss the employment laws across the Americas affecting gig workers and subcontracting, and the growing impact of AI on the workforce. They explore the legal challenges and risks of misclassification for media and entertainment companies and provide practical advice to mitigate legal and financial risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.