News Type: Publications

Warren Koshofer, with support from summer associate Abhiraj Giritharan, breaks down the high-stakes legal landscape surrounding LA’s run-up to the 2028 Summer Olympics in his most recent article published by Corporate Compliance Insights. With the FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl also headed to Southern California, the region is poised for an economic surge, but that momentum comes with risks spanning labor and hospitality, environmental regulation, insurance coverage, and IP protection. Warren’s story offers timely insights for businesses ready to navigate the legal maze of LA28.

Marc Jacobs examines where cutting-edge marketing collides with regulatory risk in an article for Reuters: “AI marketing meets the Telephone Consumer Protection Act: innovation at the legal edge.” As businesses embrace AI-driven outreach—from synthetic voice calls to smart SMS campaigns—the TCPA is reemerging with real teeth. Marc breaks down the legal flashpoints and compliance strategies every company should know to innovate without inviting litigation.

Warren Koshofer unpacks the legal and brand risks luxury fashion houses face as they navigate the sustainability imperative in his latest piece for Total Retail , “When Green Undermines Gold: Sustainability Risks in Luxury Fashion.” With support from summer associate Juliette Donovan, Warren examines how eco-driven initiatives — while essential — can threaten the mystique, craftsmanship, and exclusivity that define high fashion, all while exposing brands to mounting regulatory scrutiny. A must-read for industry leaders and legal professionals alike.

Sam Licker offers a compelling analysis in Insurance Journal on how the Trump-era trade war may reshape the insurance industry. From tariff-induced market volatility and disrupted global supply chains to evolving business interruption coverages and product innovation, Sam breaks down the second-order risks that insurers can no longer afford to overlook. A timely read for industry leaders recalibrating in response to rising political and economic uncertainty.

Ling Kong unpacks the promise and pitfalls of SAFEs in his latest piece for Crunchbase News. In “The Startup Aspirin: SAFEs Ease Fundraising Pain, But Read the Fine Print First,” Ling explores how these streamlined agreements have become the go-to vehicle for early-stage capital—favored for their speed and simplicity—yet come with significant trade-offs around dilution, valuation caps, and investor protections. With nearly 90% of Q3 2024 pre-priced rounds raised via SAFEs, Ling’s article is essential reading for founders navigating today’s venture landscape.

Meredith Bobber Strauss has written about how automated systems—designed to optimize efficiency—can unintentionally generate legal exposure. In Risk Management, she details how background data flows, AI-driven pricing, and algorithmic decision-making may trigger enforcement actions, breach contracts, or violate consumer protection laws, even in the absence of intent. Her article, “How Automation and Smart Systems Create Legal Headaches,” underscores why legal supervision must be embedded at every stage of system design and operation.

Mark Robinson breaks down what every insurance producer needs to know when the Department of Insurance comes knocking. In an article for Risk & Insurance, Mark delivers practical, no-nonsense guidance for agents and brokers facing consumer complaint inquiries, spotlighting what regulators are really after and how to respond effectively and professionally. A timely read for those navigating the complex intersection of insurance sales and regulatory compliance.

Lara Shortz lays out a clear-eyed roadmap for LA hoteliers as the city prepares to host the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, and Olympic Games over the next few years. In her just-published piece for Hotel Dive, Lara unpacks what’s at stake for hoteliers navigating complex labor, compliance, and operational challenges. Her take? Strategic alignment among employers, unions, regulators, and city leaders is essential to ensure LA delivers a first-rate guest experience without compromising worker protections.

Ling Kong and Lara Shortz are the authors of a new article in Crunchbase News offering startups a legal playbook for navigating some of their most pressing employment and compliance challenges. From equity compensation pitfalls to WARN Act requirements, misclassification risks, and restrictive covenants, Ling and Lara lay out how founders can avoid costly legal missteps while building strong, resilient companies. Required reading for early-stage leaders aiming to scale smartly and stay out of the courtroom.