One Directive, many jurisdictions: Pay transparency across the EU

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 It…

Has Antitrust Ruined College Sports? Navigating the NIL Risk Landscape

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 Lo…

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

​​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 aggressi…

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

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 enforcemen…

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

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 mer…

Global Class Actions: State of Play – Americas

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 d…

Lights, camera… liability? Freelancers in focus

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 ac…

Money laundering and terrorist financing: shifting enforcement priorities

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 ha…

Global Class Actions: State of Play – Europe

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, a…

The Lifecycle of a Data Breach

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…