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Do's and Don'ts with Cambi McLain-JohnsShane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Cambi McLain-Johns, a regional WC Complex Claims Manager with Erie Insurance Exchange.  In this episode we chat about the Law Firm Do's and Don'ts of interreacting with carriers and insureds. We also discuss the importance of communication and mentorship as well as expound how law firms are able to grow their client base and foster loyalty with a few simple tips.To learn more about DRI and the Workers' Compensation Committee visit www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

Realities of Workplace Violence with Andria Lure RyanSteve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC and Jennifer White of Peterson White LLP interview Attorney Andria Lure Ryan of Fisher & Phillips regarding hospitality worker fatalities caused by workplace violence. Andria discusses the realities of workplace violence in the hospitality industry where employees are exposed to danger in areas such as bars, hotels, resorts, and other places.   Andria also provides practical methods of preventing workplace fatalities for all employers including the hospitality industry.To learn more about DRI and the Workers' Compensation Committee visit www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

Legal Bill Review with Tanya CrosseShane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Tanya Crosse, Director of Legal Spend Management at Epiq Legal Solutions.  In this episode we chat about "managed invoice review" otherwise known as "legal bill review", a topic in which most civil defense attorneys are highly invested.  Tanya shares tips for practitioners to make the process less stressful as well as some interesting war stories detailing when defense firms fail to follow outside counsel guidelines.To learn more about DRI and the Workers' Compensation Committee visit www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

Mastering Dual Defense: Navigating Workers' Compensation Claims and OSHA Compliance with Melissa BaileyJennifer White of Peterson White LLP and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong Peake PLLC interview attorney Melissa Bailey of Ogletree Deakins regarding her knowledge and expertise of OSHA defense litigation. In this episode, Melissa covers how an employer can be impacted if they admit liability in OSHA claims. She covers the Unpreventable Employee Misconduct (UEM) defense and the role of supervisors in OSHA defense. An employer's ability to do business can be affected if they admit to liability.  Also covered is how some states add on a multiplier penalty in the workers' compensation claim if there is a safety violation. Listen as well for some of her thoughts on how an employer in a workers' compensation claim should answer discovery and how that may impact the OSHA defense at a later date. She also gave us the Gem Industrial Inc. case that has a good description of general UEM elements and the Angel Brothers Enterprises case which has a discussion of various circuit court decisions regarding OSHA.To learn more about DRI and the Workers' Compensation Committee visit www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

Investigative Techniques and Best Practices Defending Claims with Jim AndersonShane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Jim Anderson, of Infoquest/Command. In this episode, Jim discusses the different types of investigative tools, tips and tricks for obtaining the best results and other concerns employers and carriers have with regard to the defense of claim through investigative techniques.To learn more about DRI and the Workers' Compensation Committee visit www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

Walking the Line: Discovering and Admitting Social Media Evidence with your Ethics Intact panel discussion on Ethics in Social Media Discovery at 2024 DRI Annual MeetingThink you know all there is to know about using gathering, using and admitting social media evidence in your case? Are you staying within ethical bounds in your practice? Listen and find out! Join Shane Dawson and Steve Armstrong for round table discussion with Marcus Pierre, Associate Attorney at Christovich & Kearney, LLP,  Amber Barlow Garcia, Partner at Deutsch Kerrigan, L.L.P., and Michael Petri, Founder of Webutation, Inc. as we hear from them on how to investigate claims effectively on social media while avoiding ethical pitfalls.To learn more about DRI and the Workers' Compensation Committee visit www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

Trends in Workers' Compensation Fraud with Joe DePoloShane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Joe DePolo, the Assistant Special Agent in Charge overseeing a team of investigators and analysts in Southeastern Ohio.  Currently fraud accounts for millions of dollars in losses in Ohio and billions of dollars lost across the United States.  Mr. DePolo discusses the trends in different types of workers' compensation fraud, as well as some the tools and technology used to help detect and stop fraud.To learn more about DRI and the Workers' Compensation Committee visit www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

Negatives of Marijuana with Dr. Jeffrey HazelwoodShane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Dr. Jeffrey Hazelwood, a pain management physician, on the topic of the possible negatives of prescribing medical marijuana for pain management in workers' compensation claims.  Dr. Hazelwood discusses recent studies, addiction statistics, the effects of polypharmacy and the expected real life outcomes of continued use of medical marijuana in his field. Dr. Jeffrey Hazelwood is a pain management physician who has offices in Tennessee.To learn more about DRI and the Workers' Compensation Committee visit www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

ERISA Liens in Workers' Compensation Claims with John KolbIn this episode, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong & Peake PLLC interview attorney John D. Kolb regarding ERISA liens in workers' compensation claims. John focuses on obtaining recoveries for his clients in ERISA matters, not just in workers' compensation claims, but in other fields as well.To learn more about DRI and the Workers' Compensation Committee visit www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

Hard Truths About Soft Skills and Challenging People with Tommie Jo BrodeIn this episode, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong Peake PLLC interview Tommie Jo Brode of Venice Solutions Group regarding soft skills and how to deal with challenging people in challenging situations.Tommie is an attorney and consultant who focuses on workplace communication often between management and employees. Good communication can reduce litigation and costs for employers, both in the workers' compensation context and in the employment law context. Tommie graduated from Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio, and she works with clients regionally.  Tommie represents clients regionally from offices in Ohio and Florida.  She has defended employers in workers' compensation claims, along with EEOC, ADA, FMLA and other claims. She has also managed workers' compensation programs as well.  You can find Tommie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommie-jo-brode-469b1194/.To learn more about DRI and the Workers' Compensation Committee visit www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

Medical Marijuana for Patients Injured at Work with Dr. Scott RosenthalIn this episode, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP, and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC interview Dr. Scott Rosenthal, a pain management physician, on the topic of medical marijuana for patients who are injured at work.Dr. Scott Rosenthal is a pain management physician who has offices in Philadelphia, along with other offices in Pennsylvania. Dr. Rosenthal finds medical marijuana appropriate for some of his patients who are injured at work, including patients with neuropathic pain. He is board certified in anesthesiology with a certification in pain management and he obtained his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a residency in anesthesiology and a fellowship and pain management at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was recently part of a team involved in the study of medical marijuana at Temple University.To learn more about DRI and the Workers' Compensation Committee visit www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

The Air Ambulance Controversy with Steve TiptonThis week, Ryan Hathcock of Chartwell Law and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC are joined by Steve Tipton of Flahive, Ogden & Latson to discuss the air ambulance billing controversy, and how the Airline Deregulation Act from the 1970s affects workers' compensation billing for air ambulance providers.   Steve Tipton has been defending employers and insurers for many years on these claims.  This is a rare situation where employers' and plaintiffs' interests may align.He discusses the arc of these claims with recent Federal litigation. Air ambulance providers argue that workers' compensation fee schedules do not apply and that they can charge their market rates. Employers and insurers argue that workers' compensation laws should apply and that they should be able to charge their reasonable and customary rate, and that air ambulance fees should be reigned in. You can find Steve Tipton here on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-tipton-65a85416/ .To learn more about DRI and the Workers' Compensation Committee vist www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

Incoming Chair, Matt Berard of Bowman and Brooke LLP in Detroit, Michigan, talks with incoming Vice-Chair, Stephanie Short of Great American Insurance Company in Washington State, about the upcoming year for the DRI Aviation Law Committee.To learn more about DRI and the Aviation Law Committee visit DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

Injury to Insight: The Future of AI In Workers Compensation with Michael MilsteinThis week, Ryan Hathcock of Chartwell Law, www.chartwelllaw.com, and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC, www.armstrongpeake.com, are joined by Michael Milstein of Downey & Lenkov to discuss the growth of Artificial Intelligence in the handling of workers' compensation claims. Michael takes a dive into the use of AI by insurers and claims professionals and how the data obtained through AI can assist attorneys in better predicting the outcome of claims including the claim value and potential fraud. Michael discusses the uses and the state of AI in workers' compensation currently, with an eye toward the future of AI for insurers and attorneys. There are also serious risks that must be considered when personal information is involved in data collection and when attorneys choose to rely on AI without checking for its accuracy. You can find Michael on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-milstein-741a9a58/ at his firm's website www.dl-firm.com.To learn more about DRI and the Workers' Compensation Committee vist www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

In this episode of DRI's Cybersecurity and Data Privacy podcast, hosts Jeremy Falcone and Chris Flurry welcome business, entertainment, and technology attorney Afam Okeke to talk about Artificial Intelligence in the law. You can find more about Afam through his website, https://www.aiolegal.com/, and LinkedIn, http://www.linkedin.com/in/afam-okeke.To learn more about DRI and the Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Committee vist www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity#DRICybersecurity#cybersecurity #CyberLaw #dataprivacy #dataprotection #privacy #cyberattack

Where Did My Adjuster Go? with Jake Acosta. This week, Ryan Hathcock of Chartwell Law, www.chartwelllaw.com, and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC, www.armstrongpeake.com, are joined by Jake Acosta, a director at BDO LLP, www.bdo.com, a leading consultant for insurers, TPAs and self-insured employers to assist in improving their operations. Jake covers the recent trends discussing why workers' compensation adjusters and claims representatives leave for other jobs and what employers, insurers, TPAs and self-insured employers can do to retain their employees. Jake also covers streamlining operations and his research on team efficiency. Ultimately, employee retention and team efficiency lead to better operations and profitability.You can find Jake on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-acosta-scla-94aab716/.To learn more about DRI and the Workers' Compensation Committee vist www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

The Past, Present, and Future of Medicare Set-Asides with Rafael Gonzalez. In this initial episode of DRI's Comp Conversations, Ryan Hathcock of Chartwell Law, www.chartwelllaw.com, and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC, www.armstrongpeake.com speak with Rafael Gonzalez of Cattie and Gonzalez, Cattielaw.com, about Medicare secondary payer issues and compliance, including how best to consider and protect the interests of Medicare/ CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). Rafael discusses the history of the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, and how we got to where we are today. Most importantly, Rafael discusses coming changes in this arena with stringent fines and new rules becoming effective February 2024. You can find Rafael on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelgonzalezesq/ and at his website Cattielaw.com. To learn more about DRI and the Workers' Compensation Committee vist www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

Kristin Newman of Anderson & Riddle in Fort Worth, TX speaks with Guinness World Record holder Jessica Cox about her experiences as the first person certified to fly an airplane with only her feet as well as her custom Impossible Airplane, the first exclusively foot-controlled airplane in aviation history.To learn more about DRI and the Aviation Law Committee visit DRI.org.

Lee Schmeer of Victor Rane in Philadelphia, PA speaks with Zipline's Aviation Regulatory Counsel Lauren Haertlein about the fascinating work Zipline is doing in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and autonomous aircraft delivery markets and how Lauren helps to guide Zipline as it works with regulatory bodies in the U.S. and abroad.To learn more about DRI and the Aviation Law Committee visit DRI.org.

Improving diversity is an issue that should be on every employer's mind. Your hosts Jeremy Falcone and Chris Flurry are joined by Cedric A. Pickett, an adjunct professor at the North Carolina Central University School of Law and fellow with NCCU's Technology Law & Policy Center. Cedric talks about his journey in the law and NCCU's efforts to best prepare its students to enter the cybersecurity and data privacy legal workforce. You can find Cedric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricpickett, and learn more about the NCCU TechLaw & Policy Center, including its upcoming summit here: https://law.nccu.edu/academics/techlawcenter/.To learn more about DRI and the Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Committee visit DRI.org.

Kristin Newman of Anderson & Riddle in Fort Worth, Texas speaks with Emily Paslawski and Marin Leci of Borden Ladner and Gervais' Toronto and Calgary offices, respectively, about their upcoming DRI article regarding competing in Canada's defense sector and litigating aviation claims in Canada.To learn more about DRI or become a member visit DRI.org.

Jim Kiser of Anderson & Riddle in Fort Worth, Texas speaks with aviation writer and safety specialist Christine Negroni about her insights and observations regarding aircraft investigations, both as a journalist and from her years of serving attorneys as chief of investigations for air accidents and aviation-related terrorism.

Who doesn't love cookies? That may be more of a loaded question than one may think. Your hosts Jeremy Falcone and Chris Flurry are joined by privacy and data security attorney Alex Pearce of Wyrick Robbins to talk about cookies. https://www.wyrick.com/people/alex-m-pearce. No, not the never-ending debate between chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin: Cookies as a tracking technology. Alex has dedicated his legal practice privacy and data security law, and assists his clients with compliance strategies, policy development, incident responses, and data privacy regulatory and litigation matters. Alex helps us better understand potential useful for tracking technologies, guides us through the regulatory and statutory frameworks governing their uses, and offers insights on appropriate use of these technologies. You can gain even more useful insights from Alex and his team on Wyrick's “Practical Privacy” blog: https://practicalprivacy.wyrick.com/.

Kristin Newman of Anderson & Riddle in Fort Worth, Texas speaks with David Knapp of Clyde & Co – New York about the New York Grieving Families Act and how it may have an impact on aviation wrongful death lawsuits.

Live from New York! SLG chair and vice chair Bill Bulfer and Phil Graham explain their vision for the SLG and the podcast.

Welcome to the metaverse! For Episode 2 of DRI's Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Podcast, your hosts Jeremy Falcone and Chris Flurry are joined by Brent Arnold. Brent is a partner with Gowling WLG whose practice focuses on cybersecurity and data privacy. He is currently the chair of DRI's Cybersecurity and Data Privacy committee.We'd also like to share a recent article Brent wrote about the Metaverse here: https://gowlingwlg.com/en/insights-resources/articles/2022/metaverse-business-opportunities-cyber-risks/Brent also wished to share with you an opportunity to: -Learn more about law schools venturing into the metaverse, here: https://www2.uottawa.ca/about-us/media/newsroom/uottawas-faculty-law-takes-moot-trials-metaverse#:~:text=The%20University%20of%20Ottawa's%20Faculty,as%20the%20courtroom%20moves%20online; -Checkout metaverse communities for lawyers here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14055172/ -And here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/metaverselegal_metaverselegalabrnft-metaverselegalabrip-activity-6975354496990232576-NDzf/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop.

(Most) Everything I Need to Handle Truck Accident Claims, My Kids are Learning in School: If you give a mouse a cookie…One of our favorite children's books teaches us about the ripple effects that many decisions have. What's the worst that could happen when you give a mouse a cookie and what in the world does it have to do with the practice of law and the defense of truck drivers, motor carriers, and the transportation industry. Blair Cash and Jaynee Tyler invite you to find out and see what happens when give that mouse something as simple as a small cookie.

(Most) Everything I Need to Handle Truck Accident Claims, My Kids are Learning in School: Give Someone a Fish…As parents, we want to teach our kids how to be independent, both in action and in thought. Particularly with young kids, it might be faster to do something for them rather than to teach them how to do it. Blair Cash and Jaynee Tyler put the old saying to work - Give someone a fish and you feed them for a day. Teach them to fish and you feed them for a lifetime. It applies to lawyers, truck drivers, motor carrier personnel, and everyone equally.

(Most) Everything I Need to Handle Truck Accident Claims, My Kids are Learning in School: The More You KnowAs a child of the 80s and 90s, this NBC tagline was everywhere. The same can be said of litigating truck accident claims. Blair Cash, Nick Rauch, and Jaynee Tyler discuss ways for trucking lawyers to better familiarize themselves with the industry and drivers they represent. We talk about lessons we learn from our colleagues, office personnel, experts, and courtroom staff. The More You Know, the better chance you have of achieving the best outcome for your client.

(Most) Everything I Need to Handle Truck Accident Claims, My Kids are Learning in School: Someone is Always WatchingOur kids must always feel like their parents are watching their every move. They must think that they can't get away with anything, that every little mistake is discovered. Blair Cash and Jaynee Tyler discuss how this is true for lawyers as well. There is a common saying that character is what you do when no one is watching. This episode title isn't meant to be creepy or sneaky, but rather a invitation to discuss the reality that everything we do as lawyers will be examined, dissected, and could very well end up in front of a Judge as “Exhibit A.”

(Most) Everything I Need to Handle Truck Accident Claims, My Kids are Learning in School: Ask for HelpWe all need help sometimes. Our kids need help sometimes. Whether it's learning to tie your shoes or learning the best way to cross examine an expert, we sometimes feel out of our depth. Blair Cash and Jaynee Tyler provide insight on the best ways, and the best people, to ask for help. It is not the perfection of law. It is the practice of law, something that trucking attorneys young and old encounter every day.

(Most) Everything I Need to Handle Truck Accident Claims, My Kids are Learning in School: Choose Your Friends CarefullyFriends have an immeasurable impact on us. That's what we tell our kids when we tell them to choose their friends wisely. The same can be said for lawyers. Blair Cash and Jaynee Tyler talk about how this plays out in their practice as trucking lawyers. What does it mean to choose your friends carefully as a lawyer, especially as a young lawyer? It may not be as easy as it sounds, but there is hope!

(Most) Everything I Need to Handle Truck Accident Claims, My Kids are Learning in School: Sharing is Caring: Play Nice in the SandboxBeing a lawyer, especially a trucking litigator, is by its very nature an adversarial job. While some of that will never change, it does not have to always be that way. Blair Cash, Nick Rauch, and Jaynee Tyler are joined by Plaintiffs' lawyer Mike Rafi, founding partner of the Rafi Law Firm in Atlanta, Georgia, to discuss what defense lawyers and plaintiffs lawyers can do better to Play Nice in the Sandbox. Are there any secrets? Join us and find out.

(Most) Everything I Need to Handle Truck Accident Claims, My Kids are Learning in School: Play By the RulesBlair Cash and Jaynee Tyler are joined by a very special guest, Meghan Hvizdos, the Director of Claims for Daseke, Inc. they explore a maxim that we have all learned since we were young kids – Play By The Rules. But it's not always that simple. Join Blair, Jaynee, and Meghan as they discuss what rules are best for defense counsel to follow in order to best serve the industry and achieve the best outcome for their clients, all while following the rules - even the unwritten ones!

(Most) Everything I Need to Handle Truck Accident Claims, My Kids are Learning in School: Walk Before You RunBlair Cash, Nick Rauch, and Jaynee Tyler are joined by Al Dunn from SEA, Ltd. Al is a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in accident reconstruction, vehicle dynamics, brake systems, braking and stability evaluations, and ABS system performance. Al shows his knowledge and helps us understand the ABCs of accident reconstruction and rapid response in addition to telling us about some new and emerging technologies. Al's insight is perfect to help trucking lawyers of all ages and experience levels, getting us to learn how to Walk Before You Run.

(Most) Everything I Need to Handle Truck Accident Claims, My Kids are Learning in School: Sharing is CaringOn the first episode of the podcast series, “(Most) Everything I Need to Handle Truck Accident Claims, My Kids are Learning in School”, Blair Cash and Jaynee Tyler explore a maxim that we have all learned since we were young kids – Sharing is Caring. What does it mean? How will it help you in your practice? Is it just sharing deposition transcripts of experts and briefs on nuanced areas of the law, or is it more? Tune in to find out.

Stephanie Short conversation with Dennis Gardisser

Kristin Newman of Anderson & Riddle in Fort Worth, Texas speaks with Rick Alimonti, Senior Partner and Founder of Alimonti Law Offices and Alimonti Mediation Services in Valhalla, NY, about strategies and tactics in mediations, particularly in aviation cases, as well as how the pandemic changed mediations and what to expect for the future of mediations.

Kristin Newman of Anderson & Riddle in Fort Worth, Texas speaks with Former Secretary of the Navy, Dr. John F. Lehman Jr. about the origins of Top Gun, the movie starring Tom Cruise, as well as, the Navy Fighter Weapons School. Dr. Lehman shares his thoughts on the authenticity of the Top Gun movies, the legal and bureaucratic hurdles faced by Top Gun, and the future of innovation within aviation warfare.

In our inaugural podcast, DRI Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Committee Chair Laura Fey joins co-hosts Jeremy Falcone and Chris Flurry to discuss the Elephant in the Room: Nation-state Hacking. Laura, Jeremy and Chris talk about potential cybersecurity threats from other countries, including Russia, and best practices for clients (and everyone) to reduce the risk of the nation-state threat.

Incoming Aviation Committee Chair Tracy Morris of AIG Aerospace in Atlanta, Georgia and Vice-Chair Matthew Berard of Bowman and Brooke in Detroit, Michigan talk about what is on the horizon for the DRI Aviation Law Committee, upcoming events, opportunities, and the 2022 DRI Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Denny Shupe of Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP in Philadelphia, PA talks with Sagi Kfir, Senior Legal Counsel of Blue Origin, about the commercial spaceflight industry, including the evolving regulatory challenges and structures for space operations, the Biden Administration's Space Priorities Framework, the recent flight of William Shatner (Captain Kirk) on New Shepard, the prospects for space travel for ordinary citizens within the next 5 to 10 years and beyond, and exciting career opportunities for those interested in working in the commercial spaceflight industry.

Former NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt joins host Mike Jones to discuss his path to and years at the NTSB serving under four Presidents, key initiatives and roles at the Board and what's next in his career in aviation safety and innovation. He also shares some pro tips on interacting with the board and opportunities within the investigative party process and some bonus history on the NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System.

Kamie Brown, Ray Quinney & Nebeker speaks with guest Denny Shupe, Schnader Harrison Segal.” Could you please change it to read: “Kamie Brown, Ray Quinney & Nebeker speaks with guest Denny Shupe, Schnader Harrison Segal, on ‘Law, Life, and Lessons in Leadership'

Denny Shupe of Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP in Philadelphia, PA talks with Paul Weber, General Counsel of Blue Origin, about the evolving legal landscape in the commercial spaceflight industry, the successful first flight of humans on New Shepard, and exciting opportunities for those interested in becoming “space lawyers.”

Have you ever wondered how in-house attorneys become in-house attorneys? This interview explores the different paths that DRI members have traveled in order to find themselves working in corporate legal environment.

Mike Jones of Martin Pringle in Wichita, Kansas speaks with Jarod Goff, Associate General Counsel – Litigation of Garmin International, Inc. in Olathe, KS about Garmin, its cool products, data available to and gathered by onboard aircraft systems and how that’s continually expanding and relevant to aviation-related litigation.

Stephanie Short of Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP in Pittsburgh, PA talks with Ted Dunlap of the National Transportation Safety Board in Washington, D.C. about his role within the NTSB as well as how the NTSB promotes aviation safety and interacts with aviation litigation.

Join moderator Ryan Kunhart and Thomas Dupree, a Supreme Court practitioner and DRI Governmental Liability Seminar speaker, as he proves an update and analysis on Taylor v. Riojas, Torres v. Madrid, and other issues affecting the Supreme Court such as court packing proposals and Justice Breyer’s possible retirement. Recorded May 17, 2021

Matthew Berard of Bowman and Brooke LLP in Detroit talks with Sherry Ortiz of USAIG about her role as a Senior Vice President - Airline Claims Manager, recent trends in airline claims and mask claims, what makes defense panel counsel stand out, and her background in aviation.