At Amazon’s mammoth fulfillment center in Robbinsville, execs demoed Alexa for the media. Alexa lives in the cloud and according to the company’s YouTube ad, it’s always listening via the Echo Dot smart speaker. “Can it hear me right now? Nope. It only hears you when you use the wake word we Continue Reading
Edward D. Breen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DuPont
December's guest speaker was Edward D. Breen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DuPont, a global science company organized into five product lines: Agricultural Products, Food & Personal Care, High Performance Materials, Industrial Biotechnology, People & Process Safety and Polymers Continue Reading
Robert A. Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company
October’s guest speaker was Robert A. Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, one of the world’s leading producers and providers of entertainment and information. Mr. Iger, interviewed by Robert Kraft, Chairman of the New England Patriots and longtime friend, discussed the most important Continue Reading
Trade Secret Protection – Sound Marks in China – Harmonization of Design Protection in Europe
Susan Goldsmith discussed Trade Secret Protection, and the harmonization of design protection in Europe. Click for podcast: "Trade Secret Protection – Interview With Susan Goldsmith – Sound Marks in China – Harmonization of Design Protection in Europe" Continue Reading
New Rules Coming for Commercial Drone Use
The FAA is cementing and greatly relaxing guidelines for flying small commercial drones. Which could open the gates for more insurance needs and regulations. Not to mention an influx in legal arguments regarding privacy. “As you increase the population of drones and encourage more drone use, Continue Reading
David Abney, Chairman and CEO of UPS
May’s guest speaker was David Abney, Chairman and CEO of United Parcel Service of America (UPS), the world's largest package delivery company and provider of supply chain management solutions. Mr. Abney discussed how adapting to changes in technology has been essential to UPS throughout its history. Continue Reading
Brian Cornell, Chairman and CEO of Target Corporation
February’s guest speaker was Brian Cornell, Chairman and CEO of Target Corporation, the second largest general merchandise retailer in America. Mr. Cornell’s talk emphasized the customer experience, focusing on the need to treat all customers as guests and embracing the shift to digital shopping Continue Reading
“Bloomberg Law: DOJ to Prosecute Employees”
Hugh Murray III interviewed on WFAN radio regarding the NFL’s case against Tom Brady
Hugh Murray III was interviewed on WFAN radio regarding the NFL’s rejected four-game suspension of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in the so-called “Deflategate” case. Continue Reading
Kevin A. Plank, Chairman and CEO of Under Armour Discusses the State of His Company
June’s guest speaker was Kevin A. Plank, Chairman and CEO of Under Armour, one of the world’s most successful performance footwear, apparel and equipment makers. Mr. Plank spoke about his company’s growth from a specialty T-shirt line headquartered in his grandmother’s Georgetown basement into a Continue Reading