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Cannabis Policy Update Dec 06, 2018

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The now-20-year movement to legalize the use of cannabis shows no sign of slowing down. From efforts to harmonize federal law with state laws, to blockchain technologies linked to financing cannabis-related businesses, the industry is widening and drawing increased scrutiny. Drew Littman moderates a conversation between Will Moschella, Nadeam Elshami, Brian Wild and Milan Dalal, in which they address current DOJ enforcement actions, the future role of the federal government in regulation, and how and why support has come from both sides of the political aisle.

Blueprint Denver Nov 30, 2018

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David Gaspers, principal city planner at City and County of Denver, joins Brownstein Shareholder Caitlin Quander for a discussion about Blueprint Denver, the city’s land use and transportation plan for the next 20 years. Through Denver’s two-year outreach and planning effort, input from thousands of Denverites has resulted in a draft plan. Learn where Denver is working to target investment and how land use decisions will be made through the lens of social equity.

Oversight in the 116th Congress Nov 29, 2018

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Many in Washington anticipate a congressional agenda packed with investigations come January. But how exactly will those take shape? Drew Littman moderates a conversation between Greg Brower, co-chair of Brownstein’s Government Investigations practice, and Will Moschella, who prior to his career at the DOJ served as the chief legal counsel and parliamentarian of the House Committee on the Judiciary. They discuss Congress’ oversight tools and available enforcement actions, the limits of its authority and the ripest subjects for oversight in the 116th Congress.

Brownstein Client Conversations: Americans for the Arts Nov 13, 2018

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Nina Ozlu Tunceli, chief counsel of government and public affairs and executive director of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund, and Narric Rome, vice president for government affairs and arts education for Americans for the Arts, join Brownstein Policy Advisor David Reid for a discussion moderated by our own Drew Littman on how they advocate for the arts in Washington. Nina and Narric cover the challenge of sustaining federal funding, the Arts Action Fund, how arts education can fuel the creative industry and why one of their biggest policy partners is the United States Conference of Mayors.

Government Relations Series: Policy Update (November 2018) Nov 05, 2018

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In our latest Policy Update, Democrat Brian McKeon and Republican Elizabeth Maier join Policy Director Drew Littman for a bipartisan discussion on what will be accomplished legislatively before the end of the 115th Congress and the impact of the tomorrow's elections. They discuss key legislation including appropriations funding, the Farm Bill, tax extenders and a possible bipartisan immigration deal will pass the finish line before January. This close to the midterms, political campaign messaging is getting more heated; our team delves into what is working for both Democrats and Republicans and how that messaging may affect outcomes.

Government Relations Series: The Front Runner Nov 02, 2018

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Brownstein Senior Policy Advisor Mike Stratton joins Shareholder Melissa Kuipers Blake to discuss Mike’s role in Gary Hart’s campaign for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination that is depicted in the movie The Front Runner. They discuss Mike’s experience as Hart’s lead advance man, how the events of 1988 fundamentally changed political reporting and their thoughts on correlations between Hart’s story and the current political environment.

Brownstein Client Conversations: OvaCure Oct 23, 2018

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Kristin Parello-Plesner, Strategic Director for OvaCure, joins Brownstein Policy Advisor Araceli Gutierrez for a discussion on how OvaCure is challenging the current paradigms in cancer research. As OvaCure signed its first US-based ovarian cancer research project at the University of Pennsylvania, Brownstein has worked with OvaCure to connect with and establish a strong network of key US stakeholders. Kristin and Araceli discuss how U.S.-Danish relations can attract more innovation to the United States and highlight the importance of social philanthropy and its critical role in funding for ovarian cancer research.

What Will the 2018 Midterms Mean for Business? Oct 23, 2018

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The 2018 midterm elections will set the stage for how the Trump administration will govern during the balance of the term and impact legislative and regulatory initiatives. Listen in as Corporate Department Chair Mike King moderates a bipartisan discussion with Brownstein Shareholder Greg Berger, Strategic Advisor Barry Jackson and Policy Director Drew Littman. They provide insight on hot topics that could impact businesses following the midterms, including: taxation of private equity at the state level, Medicare for all, the deficit, antitrust and infrastructure as well as the potential for increased privacy laws at the federal level.

Finance in Five Podcast Series: Funding to a Plan Oct 23, 2018

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In this episode of the “Finance in Five” Podcast Series, Corporate Shareholders Jay Spader, Mike Pankow and Mark Oveson take five minutes to discuss the concept of “funding to a plan” in distressed lending scenarios. Listen in as they provide insight into the when, why and how of “funding to a plan”.

Government Relations Series: Senate Update (October 2018) Oct 22, 2018

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In our latest Senate update, Democrat Drew Littman and Republican Brian Wild discuss which major pieces of legislation are likely to see the sun next Congress and just how the nation’s anger has motivated — and stymied — congressional activity. Has the GOP’s philosophy, as a party, drastically changed since President Trump took office? Will this election actually be determined by policy issues? Will changing committee chairs fundamentally shift the focus of Congress? Drew and Brian answer these questions and more as we wait for the fallout from this midterm season.

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