Best Road Cc Podcasts (2025)

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Cloudy with a chance of growth? 27:39

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Sean Farrington hears why the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has upgraded UK growth but warns Rachel Reeves that higher taxes and tight spending plans risk squeezing households and slowing the recovery - with unemployment rising. And Ofsted have released their first AI report, which says classroom tech is barely improving res…

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Office for Bodged Responsibility 52:21

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Sean Farrington explores why Richard Hughes has quit as head of the OBR after a Budget-day publishing blunder, and what it means for trust in the watchdog’s forecasts. Trainees at an accountancy firm will be sent on secondments at bars, pubs and restaurants to help develop their 'front of house' skills - Sean finds out why. And it's Christmas adver…

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Reeves' headroom headache 52:42

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Will Bain speaks to a former Treasury economist about the claims Chancellor Rachel Reeves misled the public over stronger OBR forecasts before her tax-raising Budget. Also, while there was disappointment this budget didn't have much to offer in the way of economic growth, there was a glimmer of hope for tech start ups hungry for investment. We spea…

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Too many rights make a wrong? 53:53

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The government has made an immediate U turn on one of its key employment-rights pledges announced in this weeks' budget. We ask why it's happened and what it means for employers.Also, Felicity Hannah takes a deeper dive into this weeks' budget with our regular panel of experts.And it's Green Friday. Why is today the biggest day of the year for the …

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Bad Day At The Office (for Budget Responsibility) 52:34

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Sean Farrington takes a panel of businesses, tax and economics experts to pore through the detail of the Chancellor's Autumn Budget 2025, including a look at the tax thresholds freeze, pensions, electric vehicles and business rates. We also discuss what it means for the Budget and the Office for Budget Responsibility after the forecaster accidental…

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Budget Day 2025 52:26

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Budget Day has arrived - Sean Farrington hears from businesses, individuals and listeners throughout the programme. That the National Living Wage will rise by 4.1% in April - how might that affect businesses? One pub chain talks to us. And one of Netflix's biggest successes, Stranger Things, reaches its fifth and final season starting tonight - we …

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Employment Rights and Wrongs 53:02

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It's "Budget Eve" -- and Sean Farrington takes a look at why Cash ISAs and tax free savings are grabbing the headlines today. Elsewhere, Sean takes a look at the Employment Rights Bill, which is in its final stages in the Houses of Parliament. The boss of the UK's biggest business lobby group says it could be "damaging" -- we hear from one holiday …

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The biggest week of the year? 26:59

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With two more sleeps until Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, Will Bain discuses what could be in it and answer your questions leading up to it. The Covid inquiry continues with a look at the financial action taken by the government to protect the economy -- we'll find out what we could expect from evidence given, including that by then-Chancellor Rishi…

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Unpicking the COVID enquiry 50:24

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Will Bain hears from analysts and businesses on the latest report from the Covid inquiry. Also, the Chief Executive of Getlink and the Eurotunnel joins us to tell us why they have frozen all its future UK rail investments. Plus, we have our Friday panel discussing the big stories from the week.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Nvidia keeps climbing 27:06

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The world's biggest company, Nvidia, reports record financial results. Plus, what does the latest inflation figure tell us about the economy?By BBC Radio 5 Live

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One week to go 53:16

13d ago53:16

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Sean Farrington speaks to business leaders with one week to go until the Budget. Plus, high-profile websites, including X and ChatGPT, are taken down by an outage at Cloudflare.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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If the bubble bursts? 52:15

8d ago52:15

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The boss of Alphabet tells the BBC no company will be immune if the AI bubble bursts. Plus, reselling tickets to live events for a profit is to be banned by the government.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Pizza peak? 53:08

12d ago53:08

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Felicity Hannah looks at how pizza businesses in the UK are changing strategy. Plus, as resident doctor strikes continue, what are both sides saying about pay and jobs?By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Off your bike? 52:01

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Will Bain explores if two-wheeled commuters will pay the price in the budget, after reports suggest the Chancellor is planning to introduce a cap on the cost of bikes that can be bought through cycle to work schemes. Shares in Disney took a knock after the entertainment giant posted results. Will looks at their stand-off with YouTube TV and how the…

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That's the ticket! 24:43

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Sean Farrington looks at the return of nuclear power to Wales with the head of GB Energy - Nuclear. Elsewhere he hears from a business owner who's had to get rid of staff and equipment because borrowing costs are too high. And, Sean chats to a West End theatre producer about new proposals from the creative industries to end ticket touting.…

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Scrapping the cap? 53:08

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Sean hears from those who have called for the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap ahead of the budget. After with yesterday's jobs data showing unemployment is on the rise, Sean speaks from one retailer who says automation and AI are threats to future workers. And with six weeks to go until Christmas, we find out more about the must-have toys fo…

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Rights in Crisis - The Death Penalty 39:34

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‘Rights in Crisis’, is a new RightsUp series from the Oxford Human Rights Hub in collaboration with the Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development. The series will feature topics on human rights and related issues in India with experts sharing their insights. In our second episode for this series, Prof. Anup Surendranath and Prof. Jon Yorke, m…

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The gold brick road 52:48

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Sean looks at jump in the price of gold to a two week high as the US government seeks to end the federal shutdown. The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has given her clearest sign yet that Labour's manifesto will be broken when she delivers her Budget later this month. And one year after hitting big screens for the first time, the Wicked Witch of the Wes…

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Your budget wish list 51:31

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With the budget looming, Will Bain invites an economist to answer your budget queries. What would you like to hear from the Chancellor?And we find out why the boss responsible for the construction of the Tideway, London's new 'super sewer', is praying for rain. And it’s been 30 years since easyJet first took off. We take a look how the low-cost air…

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What's next for rates? 52:03

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Budget and interest rate talk with our regular panel of experts - they tell Will Bain what they think might happen next.We hear too how the boss of one of the world's biggest shipping companies thinks we're going to struggle to find space for his ships if we don't expand our ports.And, we've been sitting down with Julian Dunkerton, the Chief Execut…

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06/11/2025 52:34

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News and insight from the business world. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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#6 Not 007 without his piece?! Plus book news, Q the Music report-back, and more! 1:43:35

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Sorry for the wait with this one folks - life got in the way! But we hope it's worth the wait. This week on the Bond Again podcast we talk about the Amazon 'gun controversy' (don't make us call it Gungate), we're getting excited about a slew of Bond book news, and Sam coins a new merchandise segment: Q'sVC. Then in our reviews section we report bac…

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'Keep Britain Working' 50:24

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More on a new report looking at getting people on long-term sick back into the office. We also have the latest from New York as the City decides its new Mayor. And Sean Farrington finds out why the unlikely crossover between chess and nightlife is proving a hit for one London venue.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Counter offensive 52:59

2d ago52:59

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With more than 40% of shop staff facing abuse at the counter every week, Sean Farrington talks to workers, an investigator and a retail charity about what's behind the assaults and what can be done to stop them,Also,our expert guests talk about budgets and budget pledges ahead of the big day later this month.And...it's the invasion of the food infl…

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Leaders in Law: Crisis Management with Siddharth Velamoor 19:23

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Crisis management has emerged in recent years as an increasingly prominent practice area, helping clients to avoid major pitfalls and determine the path forward amidst conflict and public discourse. In this episode of In the Public Interest, host Felicia Ellsworth speaks with Partner Sid Velamoor about his experience managing many such cases both i…

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#5 First Light Gameplay, Bond Casting, Thunderball Soundtrack, FYEO and more! 1:48:04

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This week on the Bond Again podcast we talk James Bond casting suggestions, GoldenEye's 20th anniversary, Bond book news, First Light gameplay, and we wave goodbye to Danjaq <3 Then in our reviews section we unwrap the brand new Thunderball soundtrack reissue from La-La Land Records, reassess For Your Eyes Only, and fill listeners in on a recent no…

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In That Case: Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado 13:13

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In the Public Interest is excited to continue In That Case, its third annual miniseries examining notable decisions recently issued by the US Supreme Court. In the final episode of this year’s series, guest host Daniel Volchok speaks with WilmerHale Partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Practice and its Native…

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In That Case: CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd. v. Antrix Corp. Ltd. 18:41

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In the Public Interest is excited to continue In That Case, its third annual miniseries examining notable decisions recently issued by the US Supreme Court. In this episode, guest host Daniel Volchok, the Vice Chair of WilmerHale’s Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Practice, speaks with Dave Bowker, the Partner-in-Charge of the Washington DC o…

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In That Case: United States v. Skrmetti 17:05

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In the Public Interest is excited to continue In That Case, its third annual miniseries examining notable decisions recently issued by the US Supreme Court. In this episode, host Felicia Ellsworth speaks with WilmerHale Partner Andrew Rhys Davies and Senior Attorney for the ACLU’s National LGBTQ and HIV projects Josh Block about United States v. Sk…

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In That Case: Kousisis v. United States and Thompson v. United States 18:50

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In the Public Interest is excited to continue In That Case, its third annual miniseries examining notable decisions recently issued by the US Supreme Court. In this episode, guest host Tom Saunders speaks with Amanda Masselam Strachan, a WilmerHale partner and member of the firm’s white-collar defense and investigations practice, about two fraud ca…

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In That Case: Glossip v. Oklahoma 16:38

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In the Public Interest is excited to continue In That Case, its third annual miniseries examining notable decisions recently issued by the United States Supreme Court. In this episode, host Felicia Ellsworth is joined by Partner and Chair of WilmerHale’s Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Practice Seth Waxman and Counsel Zaki Anwar to discuss G…

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Business of Sport with Sean Farrington 43:20

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Sean Farrington has a look at the money behind sport - this week: mass-participation events. It's big business - from the thousands of competitors that sign up to take part, to managing the event itself, to the fundraising. Sean hears from Paul Foster, the Chief Executive of The Great Run Company - the company behind the Great North Run and many ot…

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In That Case: Mahmoud v. Taylor 12:11

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In the Public Interest is excited to present its third annual miniseries examining notable decisions recently issued by the United States Supreme Court. In this episode, host Felicia Ellsworth is joined by WilmerHale Counsel Joey Meyer to discuss Mahmoud v. Taylor, which concerns the constitutional rights of parents who send their children to publi…

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#4 Road to a Million, the Unofficials Strike Back, Bondspotting at Pride and more! 1:29:08

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This week on the Bond Again podcast we dig into the new release everyone is talking about, 007: Road to a Million. Plus, Craig returns with his list-in-progress of seedy-or-shiny Bond films... We also cover IO Interactive's appearance at Gamescom 2025, and pay tribute to 007 logo creator Joe Caroff. In our reviews section we revisit both Never Say …

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Business of Sport with Sean Farrington 51:26

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Sean Farrington speaks to Andrew Georgiou, President & Managing Director of Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe and Paul Barber, Chief Executive of Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion FCBy BBC Radio 5 Live

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#3 Steven Knight, Billy's Bond Art, JW Pepper, 007: Road to a Million, Goldfinger LP and more! 2:48:47

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This week on the Bond Again podcast we digest the news that Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight will be the Bond 26 screenwriter, and speak to Billy Robertson of Billy's Bond Art about his journey through fan art. Apologies for the slight audio issues towards the start of this episode - they do clear up as we go on! In packed news section we discu…

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AI & Employee Surveillance: A New World for the Workplace 19:53

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The workplace has undergone numerous changes since COVID-19 enforced remote work requirements, including how employee surveillance tools have grown to monitor more and more employee activity. The rise of this expanded technology, with advancements aided by new developments in AI, has led to more questions around its practical uses and how employees…

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Business of Sport with Sean Farrington 38:52

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Sean Farrington speaks to owner of Worcester City Women FC Nicole Allison and former Head of Women’s Football at The Football Association of Wales Lowri RobertsBy BBC Radio 5 Live

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Business of Sport with Sean Farrington 34:13

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Sean speaks to chief executive of British cycling brand Rapha, Fran Millar, and former World Cycling Road Race Champion and four-time British Road Race Champion Lizzie Deignan.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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#2 New Director, OHMSS, Q the Music, A View To A Kill and more! 1:34:06

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This week on the Bond Again podcast we reflect on the announcement of Denis Villeneuve as the director for Bond 26. PLUS we discuss the La-La Land Records OHMSS soundtrack release and the continued expansion of the literary 'Bondiverse' with M.W. Craven's forthcoming James Bond children's books. THEN in our reviews section we chat A View To a Kill,…

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Business of Sport with Sean Farrington 29:15

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Sean takes a look at the rise of the use in technology in sport. From automated line-calling, VAR & AI data analytics - we ask how tech is shaping the future of sport.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Business of Sport with Sean Farrington 33:52

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Sean spoke to Padel boss Sam Kemp from R3 Sports, Women's football consultant Andrea Ekblad and sportswear company MandM Chairman Mike TomkinsBy BBC Radio 5 Live

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#1 First Light, Calvin Dyson, Dr No, A Spy Like Me and more! (Pilot) 2:06:54

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On this pilot episode of the Bond Again podcast we catch up with Calvin Dyson to reflect on over 15 years in the online Bond fan community. PLUS we discuss the 007 First Light trailer, Raymond Benson's 'Felix Leiter' serialisation, Q the Music's annual spectacular and the Pascal-Heyman Bond 26 announcement. THEN in our reviews section we chat Dr No…

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The Status of The Girl Child under International Law 41:40

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In this episode, Frances Hand talks to Dr Clara Chapdelaine Feliciati, Lawyer and Associate Professor of Law at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University about her recently published monograph, The Status of the Girl Child under International Law: A Semioethic Analysis. https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/status-of-the-girl-child-under-international-law…

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Deals and Disruption: The 2025 M&A Forecast 17:04

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The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is one of many areas facing noteworthy changes due to the second Trump administration’s economic policies and priorities. While the President’s pro-business stance during his campaign signaled the potential for an increase in M&A activity, the reality reflects a more uncertain future. This episode of In the…

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Sexual Harassment and the Law in Africa 55:53

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In this episode, Almas Shaikh talks with Dr Anthony Ubani and Dr Wycliffe Nyachoti Otiso discussing the book 'Sexual Harassment and the Law in Africa'. Dr Ubani is the pioneer executive director of #FixPolitics, fellow of the Chartered Institute of Administrators, author, speaker and alumnus of Manchester Business School and the University of Lagos…

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Rights In Crisis - Indian Gig Economy and Worker Rights 46:40

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'Rights in Crisis', is a new RightsUp series from the Oxford Human Rights Hub in collaboration with the Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development. The series will feature topics on human rights and related issues in India with experts sharing their insights. In this episode Dr. Janaki Srinivasan and Prof. Sandra Feldman, moderated by Dr Aradh…

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Melanie Field on the UK Supreme Court judgment For Women Scotland 42:02

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Vox pops on key human rights issues with human rights experts. (https://ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk/) RightsUp is brought to you by the Oxford Human Rights Hub. Executive produced and hosted by Meghan Campbell. Produced and edited by Sophie Smith. Music for this series is by Rosemary Allmann.

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Crypto Currently: The Road Ahead for Cryptocurrency Regulation and Enforcement 15:08

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The new presidential administration brings with it a fresh approach to cryptocurrency regulation and enforcement, with regulatory experts predicting greater collaboration between the SEC and industry leaders and a more tailored enforcement agenda focused on fraud and retail issues. This episode of In the Public Interest features a timely conversati…

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In the Public Interest LIVE: Exploring the WilmerHale Summer Associate Program 22:23

9M ago22:23

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For law students, a summer associate position can help define the kind of law they practice and the path they forge through the legal profession. From building connections with associates and prominent partners to taking on challenging assignments, the experiences of a summer associate can provide a preview of the work they will take on in the futu…