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 employers

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: <a href="https://www.hlc.com/en/publications/eu-pay-transparency-directive-a-crossborder-snapshot-for-employers">EU Pay Transparency Directive: A cross-border snapshot for employers</a>

One Directive, many jurisdictions: Pay transparency across the EU 

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.

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&rsquo; 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.

Has Antitrust Ruined College Sports? Navigating the NIL Risk Landscape

​​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.

​​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&rsquo; 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.

Trade Fraud in the Crosshairs: The FCA's new role in tariff enforcement

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.

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.

Lights, camera… liability? Freelancers in focus

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) laws are rapidly changing worldwide. The rise in enforcement actions is extending beyond banks to include law firms, crypto currency businesses, luxury goods and real estate.

The Hogan Lovells team explores the enforcement shifts happening in APAC, France, the UK and the U.S. and discusses how businesses need to establish adaptive cross-border compliance systems.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) laws are rapidly changing worldwide. The rise in enforcement actions is extending beyond banks to include law firms, crypto currency businesses, luxury goods and real estate.
The Hogan Lovells team explores the enforcement shifts happening in APAC, France, the UK and the U.S. and discusses how businesses need to establish adaptive cross-border compliance systems.

Money laundering and  terrorist financing: shifting  enforcement priorities

State of Play explores the maturing landscape of collective redress across Europe. As the Representative Actions Directive (RAD) takes full effect, jurisdictions are seeing their collective action frameworks mature and multiply.

Hogan Lovells partners discuss how new EU rules, increased funding, and strategic cross-border litigation are redefining risk for companies around the world. We discuss different approaches across the continent and why cross-border coordination is becoming the norm in managing litigation exposure.

State of Play explores the maturing landscape of collective redress across Europe. As the Representative Actions Directive (RAD) takes full effect, jurisdictions are seeing their collective action frameworks mature and multiply.
Hogan Lovells partners discuss how new EU rules, increased funding, and strategic cross-border litigation are redefining risk for companies around the world. We discuss different approaches across the continent and why cross-border coordination is becoming the norm in managing litigation exposure.

Global Class Actions: State of Play – Europe

Data breaches and cyber attacks are a constant headline and affect millions of individuals and organizations globally. Companies who are victim to an attack can face regulatory actions, costly remediation efforts, and significant litigation exposure.

In this podcast, the Hogan Lovells team takes a comprehensive look at the legal life cycle of a data breach lawsuit and what’s at risk for businesses. The discussion focuses on critical hurdles such as the motion to dismiss phase, legal standing, class certification, and potential settlement.

Data breaches and cyber attacks are a constant headline and affect millions of individuals and organizations globally. Companies who are victim to an attack can face regulatory actions, costly remediation efforts, and significant litigation exposure.
In this podcast, the Hogan Lovells team takes a comprehensive look at the legal life cycle of a data breach lawsuit and what&rsquo;s at risk for businesses. The discussion focuses on critical hurdles such as the motion to dismiss phase, legal standing, class certification, and potential settlement.

The Lifecycle of a Data Breach

A Matter of Law is a podcast series from the international law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader. 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 Cadwalader. 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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