As strict economic sanctions become more common, what can multinationals do to prepare for forced exits from countries or JVs? With employees quitting in record numbers and millions of jobs going unfilled, how can boards ensure a healthy corporate culture that attracts and retains essential talent? We offer some answers to both questions in this issue of The Informed Board.

In the new episode of our tax podcast, “GILTI Conscience,” Fred Goldberg shares insights from his illustrious five-decade career in tax law, from his time as a junior associate through his service as the commissioner of the IRS and assistant secretary of the Treasury for Tax Policy and his nearly 30 years as a Skadden partner. Fred and hosts Nate Carden and David Farhat discuss the differences between public service and private sector careers, why tax remains the least diverse practice at Big Law firms and how tax attorneys can help low-income families, among other topics.

Response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been swift and coordinated. The U.S., U.K. and EU, among other allied nations, have imposed a series of sanctions and export controls on key elements of the Russian economy.