Ogletree Deakins Podcasts

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Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region: The DOJ’s New Position on ALJs—What Employers Need to Know
In this episode of our Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region podcast series, shareholders John Surma (Houston) and Frank Davis (Dallas) discuss the U.S. Department of Justices (DOJ) recent state
The AI Workplace: A Guide on AI Policy Essentials
In this episode of our new podcast series, The AI Workplace, where we explore the latest advancements in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the workplace, Sam Sedaei (associate, Chicago) sh
Safety Basics X: Unpacking the Process of Effective Workplace Safety Self-Audits
In this installment of Ogletree Deakins Safety Basics podcast series, John Surma (shareholder, Houston) is joined by Robert Rodriguez (shareholder, Sacramento) to discuss the important process of wor
DEI Executive Orders: Back Door Enforcement After the Injunction
In this podcast, shareholders Nonnie Shivers and Scott Kelly delve into the enforcement activities after a preliminary injunction blocked key provisions (including the certification requirement) of tw
Cross-Border Catch-Up: Remote Work Updates from New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates
In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Goli Rahimi (Chicago) and Kate Thompson (New York/Boston) discuss recent developments in remote work regulations, with a focus on New Zeala
Cross-Border Catch-Up: Employer Considerations for International Secondments
In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Shirin Aboujawde (New York) and Maya Barba (San Francisco) discuss an important global mobility topic: international secondments. Maya and
Cross-Border Catch-Up: USAID’s Stop-Work Order—Strategies for Global Employers
In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Patty Shapiro (shareholder, San Diego) and Maya Barba (associate, San Francisco) discuss the effect of the recent United States Agency for
Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region: Understanding the New Two-Step OSHA Settlement Process
In this episode of our Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region podcast series, shareholders John Surma (Houston) and Frank Davis (Dallas) discuss the new settlement process implemented by the Dalla
Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region: Trump Executive Orders and Their Impact
In this inaugural episode of 2025 for our Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region podcast series, shareholders John Surma (Houston) and Frank Davis (Dallas) discuss President Trumps new executive
H-1B Lottery Insights Part 2: Filing Options and Key Strategies for FY2026
In the second part of our two-part podcast series on H-1B visa applications, Kara Lancaster (shareholder, Raleigh) and Meagan Dziura (of counsel, Raleigh) begin with a deep dive into the process of ho