Best Transactional Liability Podcasts (2025)

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Private Equity Spotlight: Cautious optimism – trends and challenges in health care private equity 30:43

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This episode features a panel discussion on how evolving regulations, shifting market dynamics, and operational challenges are reshaping the health care private equity landscape. Panelists express cautious optimism for increased deal activity in the latter half of 2025, while acknowledging ongoing regulatory and market uncertainties. The discussion…

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Mosaic Moment – Episode 8 – From Judgement to Justice: How Default Insurance Closes the Gap 16:03

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Mosaic political risk specialist Tamar Katamadze speaks to New York colleague Viren Mascarenhas, a partner in the Litigation & Arbitration Department at Milbank LLP and a Columbia Law School lecturer. They discuss the increasing demand for a type of political risk coverage called Arbitration Award Default Insurance, or AADI, which protects business…

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Private Equity Spotlight: A conversation with Thomas Weinmann of REIA Capital 30:31

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In this episode of our Private Equity Spotlight series, Reed Smith partner Nik von Jacobs is joined by Thomas Weinmann, Managing Partner at REIA Capital, for an insightful conversation about his work and the intricacies of the fund of funds model. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello, and welcome to Dealmaker Insights, a podcast brought to you by …

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Private Equity Spotlight: Impact of corporate criminal liability changes 19:52

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In this episode of our Private Equity Spotlight series, we explore what the UK Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act means for those in the private equity industry. We focus in particular on the “failure to prevent fraud” offense introduced by this Act. Our speakers will talk you through which companies will be liable and explore how they c…

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Repugnant transactions and taboo trades: The Baron de Lancey Lecture 2025 42:33

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Professor Kimberly D. Krawiec from the University of Virginia School of Law explores "repugnant transactions and taboo trades" — markets that are morally contested and sometimes even prohibited, such as sex work, commercial surrogacy, and the sale of organs, eggs, and sperm. She asks how we, as a society, decide what is up for sale and what is off-…

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Private Equity Spotlight: Preparing for 2025’s antitrust landscape 29:22

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Against the backdrop of a new administration, the introduction of new HSR rules in early 2025 will impose significant additional burdens and risks on deals subject to premerger notification in the United States. How will new DOJ and FTC leadership impact antitrust enforcement, can we expect the private equity industry to remain a key target under t…

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Private Equity Spotlight: A conversation with Patrick Floeck of Valesco Industries 14:33

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In this episode of our Private Equity Spotlight series, Reed Smith partner Nick Gibson is joined by Patrick Floeck, a principal at Valesco Industries, to learn more about his work in the lower middle market, with a focus on private and family-owned businesses. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello, welcome to Dealmaker Insights, a podcast brought t…

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Private Equity Spotlight: The current state of the health care private equity market 31:44

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This episode features a panel discussion on the current state of the health care private equity market, comparing it to previous years and exploring how the industry has adapted, and continues to adapt, to remain competitive. The panel was moderated by Chris Sheaffer, global vice-chair of Private Equity at Reed Smith, and Nicole Aiken-Shaban, Life …

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FTC Non-Compete Ban: What you need to know 25:44

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Reed Smith partners Mark Goldstein, Cindy Minniti, and Michelle Mantine come together to break down the Federal Trade Commission's final rule on non-compete agreements and how it may affect U.S. businesses. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello, and welcome to Dealmaker Insights, a podcast brought to you by Reed Smith's corporate and finance lawyer…

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Private Equity Spotlight: A Conversation with Matt Carlos of New Water Capital 21:52

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In our latest episode of our Private Equity Spotlight series, Reed Smith partner Nick Gibson is joined by Matthew Carlos, a principal at New Water Capital, for a deep dive into the unique aspects of Lower Middle Market Private Equity. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello, and welcome to Dealmaker Insights, a podcast brought to you by Reed Smith's …

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Private Equity Spotlight: New state notices and consent requirements in healthcare transactions 19:06

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In this episode of our Private Equity Spotlight series, life sciences and healthcare partners Carol Loepere and Nicole Aiken-Shaban discuss the new state laws requiring notices and consent from state regulatory authorities prior to completing healthcare transactions. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello and welcome to Dealmaker Insights, a podcast…

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U.S. antitrust developments: FTC Section 5 and beyond (Part 3) 17:20

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With the recent explosion of antitrust developments in the United States, members of our Corporate and Antitrust & Competition teams have come together to produce a three-part series that discusses the practical impact of these developments for our clients. In this third and final episode, Reed Smith partners Anatoliy Rozental and Ed Schwartz team …

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U.S. antitrust developments: Spotlight on new merger guidelines (Part 2) 18:36

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With the recent explosion of antitrust developments in the United States, members of our Corporate and Antitrust & Competition teams have come together to produce a three-part series that discusses the practical impact of these developments for our clients. In this episode, Reed Smith partners Anatoliy Rozental and Chris Brennan discuss new U.S. me…

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Private Equity Spotlight: A conversation with Rush Harvey of Raymond James 16:26

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In our latest Private Equity Spotlight series, Brian Murchie, senior client development advisor at Reed Smith, is joined by Rush Harvey, Director, Private Capital Advisory at Raymond James, to discuss the unique perspective Rush and his team bring to the market, and the state of the fundraising and secondary markets. ----more---- Transcript: Intro:…

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U.S. antitrust developments: Antitrust enforcers take aim at private equity (Part 1) 15:33

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With the recent explosion of antitrust developments in the United States, members of our Corporate and Antitrust & Competition teams have come together to produce a three-part series that discusses the impact of these developments for our clients. In this first episode, Anatoliy Rozental, a private equity partner in the firm’s Global Corporate Grou…

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Medicine and the Rule of Law: The Baron Ver Heyden de Lancey Lecture 2024 59:30

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Baron Cornelius Ver Heyden de Lancey (1889-1984) was a wealthy and public-spirited Dutchman who at different times in his life was a dentist, doctor, surgeon, barrister and art historian. In 1970 he created the De Lancey and De La Hanty Foundation, to promote studies in medico-legal topics. The Foundation generously gave Cambridge the Ver Heyden de…

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Private Equity Spotlight: A conversation with Chris Baddon of Pacific Avenue Capital 25:51

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In the first of our Private Equity Spotlight series, Brian Murchie, senior client development advisor at Reed Smith, welcomes Chris Baddon, a principal and the head of business development at Pacific Avenue Capital, to discuss trends in the private equity industry in 2023 and what to look forward to this year. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello,…

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Mosaic Moment – Episode 7 – Smart Tech Targets Mass Shootings 14:30

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Mosaic political violence underwriter Heather Blaser speaks to Yoni Sherizen, Co-Founder of Gabriel, an emergency-response platform that tackles active shooter, workplace violence, and other emergencies. As the number of mass shooting incidents rises across the US and globally, they discuss how a new smart tech solution combines threat detection wi…

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Claims Connect – Episode 1 – Why RWI…are you getting what you pay for? 28:26

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Reps and warranties insurance (RWI) helps M&A buyers and sellers reach the finish line, offering protection if deals go wrong. But are clients getting what they pay for when claims are made? Are pricing and coverage in sync…and what makes for a smooth process? Mosaic’s Global Head of Claims Natalie Graham joins legal and broking colleagues to discu…

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Mosaic Moment – Episode 6 – Blue-Bond Blueprints 13:30

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Mosaic political risk underwriter Natalya Tyson speaks to Slav Gatchev, Managing Director, Sustainable Debt, The Nature Conservancy, about the growth of green finance and blue bonds in emerging economies—and whether recent blended-finance deals are blueprints for future conservation efforts. Mosaic Insurance – Mosaic Moment…

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Tips and tricks for startups before a financing 18:50

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Partner LiLing Poh and associate Aimee Khuong discuss best practices for early-stage companies in maintaining legal housekeeping to better prepare them for future rounds of financings; the overall diligence process and what companies and investors should expect; issues that typically arise during the diligence process based on our experience repres…

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FDI in 2023: Three countries, three regimes 31:01

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Natasha Tardif, Michaela Westrup, Marjorie Holmes, and Lucile Chneiweiss discuss some of the key similarities and differences between foreign direct investment regimes in France, Germany, and the UK.By Reed Smith

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Assisted Dying: Slippery Slopes and Unintended Consequences: The Baron de Lancey Lecture 2023 54:10

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The 2023 Baron Ver Heyden de Lancey Lecture on Medico-Legal Studies was delivered by Professor Emily Jackson (London School of Economics) on 16 March 2023. Emily Jackson is Professor of Law at the London School of Economics. She is a member of the British Medical Association Medical Ethics Committee, and until 2012, she was Deputy Chair of the Huma…

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Mosaic Moment – Episode 5 – Fighting Fraud Loss 14:18

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Mosaic’s Head of Claims Natalie Graham speaks to Tom Filby, a partner in the insurance disputes team at Mills & Reeve LLP. They discuss tools available to insurers and insureds to recover sums paid away to criminals—and how the industry might collectively act to deter wrongdoers and reduce losses. Mosaic Insurance – Mosaic Moment…

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Mosaic Moment – Episode 4 – Braving the Bear Market 12:48

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Mosaic’s Head of Financial Institutions Tom Dilley speaks with Russell Büsst, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer for the European operations of global investment management firm Conning. They discuss the new landscape of rising inflation and interest rates, plunging asset prices, and how the see-saw of market “fear and greed” affe…

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Mosaic Moment – Episode 3 – Risk-Sharing for Ukraine 13:16

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Mosaic’s Head of Political Risk Finn McGuirk and Martin Blum, Head of Desk Strategy and Capital Markets Development for Vienna-based Raiffeissen Bank International, discuss the macroeconomic impact of Ukraine’s conflict and how best to facilitate private-sector participation in the war-wracked nation’s eventual reconstruction. Mosaic Insurance – Mo…

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Talking tax: More questions than answers in crypto space 32:06

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Considering investing or participating in cryptocurrency transactions? These transactions may be subject to tax! Associates Justin Hunter and Rishi Jain discuss recent tax developments in the cryptocurrency space and how the absence of guidance leads to more questions than answers.By Reed Smith

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Mosaic Moment – Episode 2 – The Big Deal Around M&A 12:33

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Mosaic’s Global Head of Transactional Liability Bill Monat talks with Aaron Slavens, a leading M&A and private-equity attorney and partner at Holland & Knight in Miami. They discuss dynamic market forces at play, the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, hot-button issues in the use of M&A insurance, and how dealmakers are shaping the industry landscap…

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Roadmap to setting up business in the UAE 25:48

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Partner Adela Mues and associate Marie Borye, both from our Dubai office, discuss setting up business in UAE and practical terms and issues that should be considered.By Reed Smith

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Mosaic Moment – Episode 1 – The Cyber Conundrum 13:53

3y ago13:53

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The Cyber Conundrum: Mosaic’s Global Head of Cyber Yosha DeLong speaks with Vince Voci, Executive Director for Cyber Policy and Operations at the US Chamber of Commerce, about rising attacks on critical infrastructure, proposed SEC rules for reporting cyber attacks, and whether the Russia–Ukraine conflict signals the future of large-scale cyber war…

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Seven tips to close the deal and leave competition issues behind 13:18

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Considering a merger, an acquisition, a takeover, or a joint venture? If so, be mindful of antitrust and merger control pitfalls. EU competition attorneys Natasha Tardif and Lucile Chneiweiss are here to help you close the deal and leave the competition issues behind.By Reed Smith

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Guide to early-stage investment terms 25:22

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Adela Mues and Tufayel Hussain discuss the meanings and implications of some of the main terms used in early-stage investment documentation.By Reed Smith

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IP diligence considerations for emerging growth companies 20:04

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LiLing Poh and Nina Habib Borders discuss the important intellectual property matters that need to be considered when dealing with emerging growth companies, including key IP rights; best practices and prioritization of invention assignment agreements; IP diligence with respect to employees, independent contractors and founders; and protection of d…

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Re-engineering the Regulation of Regenerative Medicine?: The 2022 Baron de Lancey Lecture 59:25

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Regenerative medicine seeks to regrow, repair, or replace damaged tissues. Current regenerative technologies include the bio-engineering of organs and tissues, cell reprogramming, and gene editing. Such interventions are significant not only for present-day patients, but also for future generations. They challenge the concept of the self as ‘biolog…

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Protections for when contracts go wrong 14:53

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Ravi Pattani and James Hatchard explain a consideration of steps that can be taken and provisions that can be included to protect a party when things go wrong in a contract.By Reed Smith

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Frustration and force majeure 9:50

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In light of the recent pandemic, associates Ravi Pattani and James Hatchard discuss the concepts of force majeure and frustration – i.e., how can a party unable to perform a contract be excused from that contract?By Reed Smith

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A refresher on key contractual principles 21:50

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Associates Ravi Pattani and James Hatchard discuss the key elements required to form a contract – aimed at both in-house counsel and non-lawyers who deal with contracts regularly.By Reed Smith

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Europe’s first CRE CLO: Lessons learned 16:42

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Tamara Box quizzes Iain Balkwill on CRE CLOs and lessons learned from advising Starz Real Estate on Europe’s first CRE CLO, which closed in November 2021. They discuss the significance of the deal for the European market and the advantages of both CRE CLOs and CMBS.By Reed Smith

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Hedging risk-free rate transactions 19:22

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Reed Smith partner Joe Kohler and associate Jessica Piggot discuss nuances and solutions in hedging risk-free rate transactions, while also identifying key points of consideration when deciding whether a derivative will hedge a cash product, and best approaches to reducing basis risk. For more information, please visit our Corporate and Finance cap…

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CMBS: Destined to be on the naughty step forever? 13:48

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Reed Smith partners Tamara Box and Iain Balkwill discuss trends in commercial mortgage-backed securities since the 2008 financial crisis, and describe where the market is headed now. Will we learn from the mistakes of the past? For more information, please visit our Corporate and Finance capability pages.…

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Law, Hormones, and Sport: a level playing field?: The Baron Ver Heyden de Lancey Lecture 2021 1:29:54

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Baron Cornelius Ver Heyden de Lancey (1889-1984) was a wealthy and public-spirited Dutchman who at different times in his life was a dentist, doctor, surgeon, barrister and art historian. In 1970 he created the De Lancey and De La Hanty Foundation, to promote studies in medico-legal topics. The Foundation generously gave Cambridge the Ver Heyden de…

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Should parents have the final say on the medical treatment of their children?: The 2019 Baron de Lancey Lecture 53:53

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Baron Cornelius Ver Heyden de Lancey (1889-1984) was a wealthy and public-spirited Dutchman who at different times in his life was a dentist, doctor, surgeon, barrister and art historian. In 1970 he created the De Lancey and De La Hanty Foundation, to promote studies in medico-legal topics. The Foundation generously gave Cambridge the Ver Heyden de…

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Parenthood Disrupted(?) Dilemmas of Reproductive Technologies: The Baron Ver Heyden de Lancey Lecture 2018 57:39

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Baron Cornelius Ver Heyden de Lancey (1889-1984) was a wealthy and public-spirited Dutchman who at different times in his life was a dentist, doctor, surgeon, barrister and art historian. In 1970 he created the De Lancey and De La Hanty Foundation, to promote studies in medico-legal topics. The Foundation generously gave Cambridge the Ver Heyden de…

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To Die or not to Die: Assisted Dying in England and Wales - The current legal, moral and societal issues 46:18

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The Centre for Law, Medicine and Life Sciences (LML) and the Centre for Public Law (CPL) hosted Saimo Chahal to deliver a lecture on 7 March 2017. Saimo Chahal is a leading figure in public law, human rights and international law. She has acted as the solicitor in the leading assisted suicide cases of R (Jane Nicklinson and Paul Lamb) v The Ministr…

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Montgomery: a dramatic change in the law on patient consent?: The Baron de Lancey Medical Law Lecture 2016 1:13:43

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Baron Cornelius Ver Heyden de Lancey (1889-1984) was a wealthy and public-spirited Dutchman who at different times in his life was a dentist, doctor, surgeon, barrister and art historian. In 1970 he created the De Lancey and De La Hanty Foundation, to promote studies in medico-legal topics. The Foundation generously gave Cambridge the Ver Heyden de…

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Voluntary Euthanasia and Assisted Dying: The Position in The Netherlands: The Baron Ver Heyden de Lancey Lecture 2015 1:06:12

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Baron Cornelius Ver Heyden de Lancey (1889-1984) was a wealthy and public-spirited Dutchman who at different times in his life was a dentist, doctor, surgeon, barrister and art historian. In 1970 he created the De Lancey and De La Hanty Foundation, to promote studies in medico-legal topics. The Foundation generously gave Cambridge the Ver Heyden de…

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The Penumbra of Thalidomide: The Litigation Culture and the Licensing of Pharmaceuticals: The Baron Ver Heyden de Lancey Lecture 2011 53:47

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Baron Cornelius Ver Heyden de Lancey (1889-1984) was a wealthy and public-spirited Dutchman who at different times in his life was a dentist, doctor, surgeon, barrister and art historian. In 1970 he created the De Lancey and De La Hanty Foundation, to promote studies in medico-legal topics. The Foundation generously gave Cambridge the Ver Heyden de…

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Science, Pseudo-science, and Statistics in the Criminal Courts: The Baron Ver Heyden de Lancey Lecture 2010 1:20:58

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Baron Cornelius Ver Heyden de Lancey (1889-1984) was a wealthy and public-spirited Dutchman who at different times in his life was a dentist, doctor, surgeon, barrister and art historian. In 1970 he created the De Lancey and De La Hanty Foundation, to promote studies in medico-legal topics. The Foundation generously gave Cambridge the Ver Heyden de…

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Medicine, Mistakes and Manslaughter: A Criminal Combination: The Baron Ver Heyden de Lancey Lecture 2009 49:22

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Baron Cornelius Ver Heyden de Lancey (1889-1984) was a wealthy and public-spirited Dutchman who at different times in his life was a dentist, doctor, surgeon, barrister and art historian. In 1970 he created the De Lancey and De La Hanty Foundation, to promote studies in medico-legal topics. The Foundation generously gave Cambridge the Ver Heyden de…