PL Radio - The Phillips Lytle Podcast

About PL Radio - The Phillips Lytle Podcast

The official podcast of Phillips Lytle LLP.

Publisher

Phillips Lytle LLP

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Oct 2023

Latest episode

10 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Behind-the-Meter Power: New Power for Data Centers

   CEO and Founder of Stella Power, Jamie Smith joins Phillips Lytle attorneys Barlow Keener, Lavanya Sathyamurthy, Zachary Hirschfeld, for an in-depth discussion on how Stella Power has created an effective behind-the-meter natural gas turbine solution for providing power generation for data center projects. The conversation with the founder and CEO of Stella covers a wide range of topics, including the solutions Stella Power provides to the myriad challenges faced by data center developers and operators who are searching for the right power solutions for their projects.  Jamie, Barlow, Lavanya and Zack explore some of the intricacies of supplying power to data center sites, the considerations that must be taken into account and the most effective solutions as the industry grows.

2. 

   22 Jul 2026

   Bridging the Gap for Rural Cell Phone and Broadband Connectivity

   In this episode of PL Radio, Phillips Lytle attorney Barlow Keener and Ookla Vice President of Government Affairs Bryan Darr discuss the challenges that exist in providing cell phone and broadband connectivity across rural areas of the United States. Their conversation covers the planning, execution and economics of bringing coverage to underserved areas in addition to the programs already in place that can provide solutions to those gaps in coverage. Barlow and Bryan break down the methods for deploying coverage that are in use today - such as Starlink and direct to device (D2D) - and the additional technologies that can bring connectivity to rural areas across the U.S.

3. 

   4 Feb 2026

   The Race is On: Exploring BEAD 2.0 Broadband Delivery

   On this episode of PL Radio, Phillips Lytle Special Counsel Barlow Keener is joined by Marc Powell, Managing Director of Alvarez and Marsal, for a discussion on Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) implementation in the U.S. Barlow has over two decades of experience in digital infrastructure, transactional and regulatory work. Barlow and Marc delve into how the $21 billion in BEAD funds will be allocated and into some key components of the upcoming BEAD implementation for municipalities and providers. Their discussion covers the challenges that fiber to the home (FTTH) and fixed wireless access (FWA) providers may face, compliance issues and the other factors that lie ahead. The episode explores the challenges of BEAD compliance, financing and deployment while addressing other key issues that relate to the NTIA and oversight from State Broadband Offices. Marc lends his unique expertise and point of view to this conversation about BEAD funding and deployment in the U.S. Marc specializes in infrastructure planning, financing, procurement and deployment of large projects in the public sector. His experience includes work on helping FTTH and FWA broadband providers plan and deploy their networks, and manage inventory, maintain financial sustainability with the receipt of BEAD funds, state and federal compliance, and construction scheduling. Marc has worked for broadband projects including the Texas Broadband Office HB5 and ARPA CPF program development, the Arizona Broadband Office (ACA) BEAD and DEA plan; procurement, the Missouri ARPA-CPF grant execution approach, the Mississippi ARPA-CPF and BEAD plan, the Puerto Rico State Funded broadband grant plan, the Montana Broadband office compliance and reporting plan, South Carolina broadband office, the Pennsylvania IIJA funding opportunity assessment, and Infrastructure Ontario Canada broadband office.  In addition to broadband, Marc’s infrastructure projects include the Dulles Greenway, the Pochahontas Parkway, the Port of Los Angeles, Eurostar, and Heathrow Airport. Barlow’s expertise encompasses data centers, fiber networks, cell towers, wireless spectrum, and satellite matters. He boasts deep industry knowledge and has served as general counsel for a media company, in-house counsel for a telecommunications provider, and co-founder of an internet service provider startup.

4. 

   10 Sept 2025

   CRE Legal Minute: Retail Leasing and Good Guy Guarantees

   Phillips Lytle attorneys Joe Heins and Allen Major team up to discuss good guy guarantees and how they can affect commercial leases. Joe and Allen provide insights into the benefits and drawbacks of including a good guy guarantee in a commercial lease and how they can serve both parties in a deal.

5. 

   19 Aug 2025

   CRE Legal Minute Retail Leasing Series: Introduction to Triple Net Leasing

   Take a crash course with Phillips Lytle attorney Joe Heins as he offers an in-depth explanation of triple net leases and how they factor into real estate lease agreements. What is a triple net lease? How do Landlord and Tenant perspectives on triple net leases differ? What are the landmines in triple net leases that have the potential to sink your next deal?  Join us and find out!

6. 

   31 Jul 2025

   CRE Legal Minute Retail Leasing Series: Tenant Operations - Operating Covenants and Co-Tenancy Provisions

   Retail leases can be extremely particular in the various parameters that a landlord puts on Tenant operations in their own leased premises.  Unlike other types of leases, how and when a tenant operates in a retail context can have a huge impact on the economics of the deal.  In this episode, Phillips Lytle attorney Joe Heins explains many of those impacts and provides insight on how parties can use their lease to avoid pitfalls in the future.

7. 

   15 Jul 2025

   CRE Legal Minute Retail Leasing Series: Tenant Sales Provisions - Percentage Rent and Gross Sales Kickouts

   Join Phillips Lytle attorney Joe Heins as he provides a valuable breakdown on how retail lease provisions concerning percentage rent and gross sales kickouts can play a significant role in your next deal.  Retail leases are unique in that Tenant sales provisions can play an outsized role in not only the initial lease document, but also throughout the entire lease term.  Both retail tenants and landlords must be aware of the opportunities and challenges that result from these clauses, so this episode is a must listen!

8. 

   1 Jul 2025

   Retail Leasing Series: Use Restrictions - Exclusives and Radius Restrictions

   Attorney Joe Heins at Phillips Lytle explores retail lease provisions, including exclusive use and radius restrictions, offering insights for tenants and landlords to protect their interests.

9. 

   13 Jun 2025

   Introducing the CRE Legal Minute

   Phillips Lytle Special Counsel Joe Heins introduces the CRE Legal Minute podcast series, which breaks down legal issues impacting commercial real estate and helps listeners better understand the legal processes to close deals.

10. 

    14 Feb 2025

    Asked & Answered: The Key Takeaways of President Trump's Immigration Focused Executive Orders

    President Trump signed several Executive Orders focused on immigration during his first week in office. The implications and impact these orders will have on immigration are far-reaching and the latest episode of our immigration podcast series addresses some of the most notable aspects of the Executive Orders signed by President Trump.

11. 

    2 Jan 2025

    Asked & Answered: Remote Work and its Impact on Immigration

    With remote work a common practice across multiple industries, employers have had to adapt to the challenges presented by moving a portion, and in some cases all, of a workforce to a remote setting. Filling roles through immigration is one key change employers must adapt to as remote positions and established definitions for work-related visas don't always align. Phillips Lytle Partners Danielle Rizzo and Zabrina Reich discuss how business immigration cases have changed in this evolving environment and the considerations businesses must take into account to bring candidates to their organizations.

12. 

    4 Dec 2024

    Key Considerations for Navigating Business Divorce

    Phillips Lytle Partner John Schmidt Jr. and Bart McGloin, CPA, CFE, share valuable insights on navigating the complex process of business divorce and key considerations owners must be prepared for.

13. 

    8 Nov 2024

    Asked & Answered: How Will the Election Affect Business Immigration?

    The 2024 election was hotly contested, with immigration as one of the key focal points of the race. Now that we know the results, questions have arisen about how immigration will change under the new administration and what those changes might look like. Phillips Lytle Partner and Immigration Practice Team Leader Zabrina Reich is joined by Partner Danielle Rizzo to discuss some of the key aspects of business immigration that may be affected under a new administration and what clients will need to be aware of in advance of those potential changes.

14. 

    10 May 2024

    How a Private Investigator Can Shape Litigation

    Phillips Lytle Partner and Litigation Practice Team co-Leader John G. Schmidt Jr. is joined by Patricia A. Hensley, Chief Operating Officer of Peter M. Vito and Associates, Inc., for a discussion on the benefits a private investigator can offer to a business litigation case. This episode covers the instances when a private investigator would be brought into a business dispute and the ways they can be most effective in helping to shape a case. John and Trish explore the misconceptions of private investigators, examples of prior cases and several other topics related to the relationship between an attorney and a private investigator.

15. 

    20 Feb 2024

    New York's Evolving Electric Grid

    Kevin Lanahan, VP, External Affairs & Corporate Communications for New York Independent System Operator, joins Phillips Lytle's David Flynn and Dennis Elsenbeck for a conversation about the ways New York's electric grid will change as the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act takes shape across the State. They explore the potential issues that may arise as more renewable sources are adopted across the state and the solutions available to adapt to these challenges as they arise.

16. 

    11 Oct 2023

    How Hydrogen and Nuclear Energy Can Impact New York’s Energy Goals

    Join Partner and leader of Phillips Lytle's Environmental practice, David Flynn as he moderates a roundtable discussion on how hydrogen and nuclear energy can help New York State reach the goals set by the State's nation-leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). David is joined by Dennis Elsenbeck, Head of Energy and Sustainability for Phillips Lytle's Consulting Services and Andrew Whittaker, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at the University at Buffalo. The trio discuss the misconceptions and benefits of nuclear energy in addition to exploring how the implementation of hydrogen can play a crucial role in meeting the green energy goals set by New York.

Podcast Authority Score: 7 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

3

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

27