PL Radio - The Phillips Lytle Podcast

Asked & Answered: The Key Takeaways of President Trump's Immigration Focused Executive Orders

President Trump signed several Executive Orders focused on immigration during his first week in office. The implications and impact these orders will have on immigration are far-reaching and the latest episode of our immigration podcast series addresses some of the most notable aspects of the Executive Orders signed by President Trump. 

Asked & Answered: Remote Work and its Impact on Immigration

With remote work a common practice across multiple industries, employers have had to adapt to the challenges presented by moving a portion, and in some cases all, of a workforce to a remote setting. Filling roles through immigration is one key change employers must adapt to as remote positions and established definitions for work-related visas don't always align. Phillips Lytle Partners Danielle Rizzo and Zabrina Reich discuss how business immigration cases have changed in this evolving environment and the considerations businesses must take into account to bring candidates to their organizations.  

Key Considerations for Navigating Business Divorce

Breaking up a business can be a messy process if a business and the business owners are not prepared. In this episode of PL Radio, Phillips Lytle Partner John Schmidt Jr. is joined by Bart McGloin, CPA, CFE and Partner at Dopkins & Company LLC for a discussion on the important aspects of business divorce an owner must be prepared for. John and Bart share their experience from years of working business divorce cases together, offering valuable insights on several topics that often arise through the process of a business divorce or dissolution. 

Asked & Answered: How Will the Election Affect Business Immigration?

The 2024 election was hotly contested, with immigration as one of the key focal points of the race. Now that we know the results, questions have arisen about how immigration will change under the new administration and what those changes might look like. Phillips Lytle Partner and Immigration Practice Team Leader Zabrina Reich is joined by Partner Danielle Rizzo to discuss some of the key aspects of business immigration that may be affected under a new administration and what clients will need to be aware of in advance of those potential changes. 

How a Private Investigator Can Shape Litigation

Phillips Lytle Partner and Litigation Practice Team co-Leader John G. Schmidt Jr. is joined by Patricia A. Hensley, Chief Operating Officer of Peter M. Vito and Associates, Inc., for a discussion on the benefits a private investigator can offer to a business litigation case. This episode covers the instances when a private investigator would be brought into a business dispute and the ways they can be most effective in helping to shape a case. John and Trish explore the misconceptions of private investigators, examples of prior cases and several other topics related to the relationship between an attorney and a private investigator. 

New York's Evolving Electric Grid

Kevin Lanahan, VP, External Affairs & Corporate Communications for New York Independent System Operator, joins Phillips Lytle's David Flynn and Dennis Elsenbeck for a conversation about the ways New York's electric grid will change as the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act takes shape across the State. They explore the potential issues that may arise as more renewable sources are adopted across the state and the solutions available to adapt to these challenges as they arise. 

How Hydrogen and Nuclear Energy Can Impact New York’s Energy Goals

Join Partner and leader of Phillips Lytle's Environmental practice, David Flynn as he moderates a roundtable discussion on how hydrogen and nuclear energy can help New York State reach the goals set by the State's nation-leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). David is joined by Dennis Elsenbeck, Head of Energy and Sustainability for Phillips Lytle's Consulting Services and Andrew Whittaker, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at the University at Buffalo. The trio discuss the misconceptions and benefits of nuclear energy in addition to exploring how the implementation of hydrogen can play a crucial role in meeting the green energy goals set by New York.