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.

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&rsquo; 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.

A Matter of Law is a podcast series from the international law firm Hogan Lovells. In each episode, expert lawyers share their insight into various issues that can often lead from the boardroom to the courtroom. The team takes a deep dive into crucial boardroom issues through the lens of the evolving legal landscape.

A Matter of Law is a podcast series from the international law firm Hogan Lovells. In each episode, expert lawyers share their insight into various issues that can often lead from the boardroom to the courtroom. The team takes a deep dive into crucial boardroom issues through the lens of the evolving legal landscape.

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Inside State AG: A conversation with James Tierney - Part 2

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.

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&mdash;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&rsquo; State Attorney's General Practice, sit down with the man who literally wrote the curriculum on the AG office: Professor James Tierney.

Inside State AG: A conversation with James Tierney: Part 1

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.

In Mexico, being served with a class action isn't the start of the battle - it&rsquo;s often the beginning of the end. This Hogan Lovells podcast reveals how Mexico&rsquo;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&rsquo; Carrie DeLone, Luis Enrique Graham, Omar Guerrero, and Fernanda Serrano break down why being proactive is the only survival strategy.

Global Class Actions: State of Play – Americas

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.

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.

Inside State AG: A conversation with James Tierney - Part 2

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