Calfee NOW is a video series where Calfee professionals speak with policymakers and industry leaders to offer insights on Noteworthy topics, associated Opportunities and trends to Watch for in the near future.
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On Episode 15
of Calfee NOW, Raymond Tarasuck, Senior Counsel with Calfee's Government Relations & Legislation practice group, and Jamie Gregory, Lead Principal with Calfee's Federal Government Relations and Policy practice, spoke with Congressman Tim Ryan (D - OH, District 13). Topics discussed included: the events of January 6, 2021 and how they impacted constituents, visitors and advocates interacting with their members of congress; the issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which of those issues he is prioritizing, and how he plans to address them in the next Congressional Session; details of a possible infrastructure package and what issues will be highlighted; if the return of earmarks will help members of Congress accomplish projects in their districts; his role as Chair of the House Manufacturing Caucus and his plan going forward to prioritize manufacturing and innovation at the federal level; and how the relationships formed over two decades in Congress will help him achieve his legislative
goals.
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On Episode 16 of Calfee NOW, Michael Bowen, Associate with Calfee's Government Relations and Legislation practice group, spoke with Renee Ligon, Director of Partnerships & Engagement at Team NEO. Topics discussed included: her professional background and how she ended up at Team NEO; how she interacts with elected officials and how her role differs from a traditional government advocate; what Team NEO is and its purpose in the Greater Cleveland area; and Team NEO's upcoming projects in Cuyahoga County for the remainder of 2021.
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On Episode 17 of Calfee NOW, James Sullivan, Partner and Leader of Calfee's Insurance Recovery and Insurance Coverage practices, and Chris Jones, Senior Counsel with Calfee's Environmental Law practice group, spoke with Judith French, Director of the Ohio Department of Insurance and former Ohio Supreme Court Justice. Topics discussed included: her transition from the Ohio Supreme Court to the Ohio Department of Insurance; what services the Ohio Department of Insurance offers to policyholders; the key initiatives and priorities for the Ohio Department of Insurance in 2021; what the department has seen on the topic of COVID-19 business interruption insurance coverage and how the department can be helpful and involved; and other COVID-19 insurance issues the department has dealt with recently.
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