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OnAir with Akin Gump features the thinking and insights of Akin Gump’s lawyers and advisors on topics of interest to those in the business and legal communities around the world. Commentaries on headline-making stories, viewpoints on interesting trends, and peeks over the horizon at upcoming opportunities and challenges—all these and more are featured in this series.

Oct 23, 2018

In this episode, Akin Gump public law and policy partner Arshi Siddiqui and senior advisor Geoff Verhoff discuss the upcoming U.S. midterm elections and the various potential consequences should the GOP hold the House or the Democrats flip it.

Among the topics covered:

  • U.S. business’ view of the...


Oct 18, 2018

In this episode, Akin Gump cross-border transactions partner Melissa Schwartz discusses economic sanctions and transactions, specifically, how businesses minimize the risk they face of sanctions violations.

Among the topics covered:

  • secondary sanctions risk
  • evaluating your risk profile
  • the importance of a strong...


Oct 2, 2018

In this episode, Dreamscape Immersive chief legal officer Tammy Brandt and Akin Gump corporate partner Courtney York, whose practice includes guiding clients through complex tech transactions, discuss the business and law of the dynamic virtual reality and augmented reality market. From IP and liability considerations...