Podcast appearances and mentions of Alexander Rossi

John is joined by producer Alexis Hyde for a special mailbag episode of Law Disrupted.  John responds to questions submitted by listeners rather than conducting a traditional interview.  Topics include how to become a great litigator, what distinguishes Quinn Emanuel's approach to litigation, and how artificial intelligence is transforming the legal landscape. Great litigators develop through experience and observation: working alongside accomplished lawyers, watching strategies develop, executing those strategies, and eventually teaching others.  The progression resembles the medical maxim “watch one, do one, and teach one.” Quinn Emanuel's litigation philosophy centers on achieving the best possible results, delivering value at a fair cost, and building long term relationships.   The firm's reputation as the “most feared” litigation firm is based on an annual survey of 350+ corporate general counsel conducted by independent consulting firm BTI.  For each of the last five years, those surveys have identified Quinn Emanuel as the firm the general counsel would least want to face in litigation.  Aggression is not always the best litigation strategy.  Depending on the case, restraint may be more effective.  No matter which strategy applies, lawyers should seize the initiative, identify the issues that will ultimately decide the case before the opposition does, and focus discovery and strategy on those issues rather than wasting resources on matters that will not affect the outcome. Artificial intelligence is fastest-growing source of new litigation.  Agentic AI raises questions about computer access, e-commerce, intellectual property, patentability, product liability, autonomous systems, mental-health harms, and responsibility for unpredictable machine-learning decisions.  Data centers present a wide range of potential disputes involving financing, permitting, construction delays, and changing local restrictions.  Recent litigation involving Perplexity and Amazon, a case in which Quinn Emanuel represented Perplexity, illustrates how existing computer-fraud statutes are being tested by new AI technologies. AI is not only transforming how law is practiced but in identifying claims.  New services identify potential lawsuits by comparing regulatory requirements with public information and detecting possible violations.  AI may also accelerate dispute resolution by giving parties earlier and more complete insights into evidence, risks, and case strengths, potentially encouraging earlier settlements. Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. QuinnProducer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

John is joined by Daniel C. Posner, a partner in Quinn Emanuel's Los Angeles office, and Renita N. Sharma, a partner in Quinn Emanuel's New York office. Together, they discuss the recent victory secured by a team led by John, Dan, and Renita in the Amazon v. Perplexity case before the Ninth Circuit. The case addressed how the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) applies to agentic AI.Perplexity's Comet browser includes an AI assistant that performs multi-step tasks for users, including shopping on Amazon. Amazon objected because purchases made through the assistant may bypass Amazon's advertising and upselling opportunities. Amazon sued under the CFAA and the California Computer Data Access and Fraud Act (CDAFA).The CFAA is the primary federal anti-hacking statute. To establish a violation, a plaintiff must prove that a person intentionally accessed a computer without authorization, obtained information through that access, and caused the plaintiff to suffer losses of at least $5,000. The CFAA is also a criminal statute, so case law has emphasized that it must be construed narrowly. The CDAFA is substantially similar to the CFAA, except it does not require proof of $5,000 in losses. CDAFA and CFAA claims typically rise and fall together.Amazon moved for a preliminary injunction almost immediately after filing its complaint. Amazon argued that Perplexity intentionally accessed its computers without authorization after Amazon expressly told Perplexity not to send its agents to Amazon's website. Perplexity responded that its servers never directly accessed Amazon's servers. Instead, the Comet browser resides on the user's computer and acts only when the user instructs it to perform a task. The user's computer communicates separately with Amazon and Perplexity, much as a conventional browser, such as Apple's Safari, facilitates access without Apple itself accessing the website. Perplexity also argued that it did not obtain any information from Amazon or cause any cognizable damages.Although the district court granted Amazon a preliminary injunction, the Ninth Circuit initially stayed and then reversed that decision, holding that Perplexity had not “accessed” Amazon's computers within the meaning of the CFAA. The court examined the technical architecture of the Comet browser and the broader principle that agentic AI, however sophisticated, remains a tool operated by a person. Because the user directs the assistant, the user—not Perplexity or the AI itself—is the relevant actor. In light of its ruling on access, the Ninth Circuit did not need to decide whether any access was unauthorized, whether Perplexity obtained information from Amazon, or whether Amazon suffered cognizable damages.The decision is likely to become an important early precedent governing agentic AI. Future cases could raise additional issues as AI agents become more autonomous, circumvent safeguards, enter into contracts on unfavorable terms, cause tortious harm, or are jointly controlled by users and developers. The ruling could also have implications for journalists and researchers who use automated tools to gather publicly available information online.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. QuinnProducer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 32 – After A Wild Weekend In Markham, Ontario INDYCAR Heads To Washington, DC For The Freedom 250 Grand Prix August 18, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental have returned from Markham, Ontario following a tremendous Ontario Honda Deales Indy At Markham. Up next is one of the biggest, most anticipated races in IndyCar history – the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC on August 23. It's the first time a major racing series has ever competed in a race around the National Mall in the Nation's Capital. Martin has both events covered with exclusive interviews with Markham winner Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global, Alex Palou and Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing, Will Power of Andretti Global, Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske, Louie Foster of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Alexander Rossi of ECR, Caio Collet of AJ Foyt Racing and Nolan Siegel of Arrow McLaren. Also, Pam Miller, FOX Sports Coordinating Producer and Lead Producer for INDYCAR On FOX, who gives us the details of producing the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington DC. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

John is joined by Michael K. Young, Professor of Law and Former President of Texas A&M University, the University of Washington and the University of Utah.  They discuss Michael's career in higher education, starting with his years at Columbia Law School, including the two and a half years that he was a visiting Professor at the University of Tokyo, his establishment of the East Asian Legal Studies Center at Columbia and continuing through his service at the State Department where he negotiated treaties involving trade, international environmental law, human rights, and the terms under which Germany was unified.  They then discuss Michael's tenure as Dean of George Washington Law School and the University of Utah and, later, President of the University of Utah, the University of Washington, and Texas A&M University. Michael describes his current role at a research center that is preparing the entire educational system, from primary school through university, for the futuristic megacity project in Saudi Arabia called NEOM.  Michael explains how his training as a lawyer helped him perform in these leadership positions by always maintaining his focus on the ends he is trying to achieve, the purpose of the institution and  seeing both sides of each issue.  Michael also explains several leadership lessons he has learned including that leaders need to genuinely listen and convey that they have listened, keep everyone focused on the institution's mission, spread credit generously and take blame when thing go wrong.  Finally, John and Michael discuss the current controversies over free speech at American campuses.  Michael shares his approach to handling volatile situations with controversial speakers.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. QuinnProducer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

John is joined by Sriram Krishnan, former Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence.  They discuss the Trump administration's AI development policies, including the administration's AI Action Plan which Sriram largely developed.  The United States remains the global leader in artificial intelligence but its advantage over China is more narrow than many assume. Sriram believes that maintaining American leadership in the field requires reducing regulatory burdens, expanding access to computing resources, strengthening domestic infrastructure, and ensuring that allies have access to American technology rather than restricting its distribution. In short, the government should “let Silicon Valley cook."While the administration has favored deregulation, it has also intervened to slow the release of some particularly advanced AI models. These positions are consistent because the government wishes to encourage rapid innovation but also protect critical infrastructure. Models with advanced cyber capabilities that could expose vulnerabilities in banking systems, power grids, military systems, healthcare networks, and other essential services will face heightened scrutiny.At the same time, state regulation of AI is fragmented. The administration believes that the current patchwork of fifty different regulatory systems creates excessive compliance burdens and hampers innovation. That is why the administration is attempting to pass national AI legislation. The proposed legislation emphasizes four principal areas: intellectual property and the protection of creators' rights, the impact of data centers on local communities, protections for children, and the reduction of harmful bias and censorship.John and Sriram also discuss the potential development of a voluntary pre-review process for new AI models that present particularly high cybersecurity risks. This process is being developed by the administration in close cooperation with the major AI companies. World leaders, including President Xi of China, have suggested that AI be regulated by an international body. Several leading figures in Silicon Valley have endorsed this idea. However, Sriram believes that it would be a mistake to allow an international bureaucracy which may not have American interests at heart control the cutting-edge technology currently being developed in the U.S. A different proposal put forward by Demis Hassabis would establish a Self-Regulatory Organization composed of the most significant AI developers. The proposed SRO would establish recognized industry standards.Although the United States is the overall leader in artificial intelligence, Chinese companies are increasingly formidable competitors, particularly in open-weight models. The next several years will likely be critical in determining the global balance of power in artificial intelligence.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. QuinnProducer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

The IR-28 was officially on track this past weekend, and Speed Street has all the information you need. Conor Daly joins Producer Bobby to discuss the latest chapter in IndyCar racing and first impressions from the initial testing with Alexander Rossi and Alex Palou behind the wheel. The guys also look ahead to the next round at Portland International this coming weekend and give some podium picks. IndyCar Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles joins the show to give listeners further insight to the IR-28 and what he's looking forward to most as the car moves into its next several months of testing. He chats about IndyCar's decision to welcome the media in at the ground floor on the new car and how he hopes a campaign of total transparency will continue to excite open wheel fans leading up to 2028. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 30 – A Deep Dive Into The New Indy Car IR-28 With Alex Palou, Alexander Rossi And IndyCar Executives Mark Sibla and Mike O'Gara August 4, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental takes a deep dive look at the future of INDYCAR as its new car was unveiled and hit the track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway August 1-2 for the first validation test of the IR-28. That car will enter competition in the 2028 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. Pit Pass Indy went to Indianapolis and talked to two key INDYCAR Executives involved in the new car project including INDYCAR Senior Vice President of Competition and Operations Mark Sibla and INDYCAR Vice President of Competition and Engineering Mike O'Gara. Martin has interviews with both Sibla and O'Gara as well as the two test drivers, Alexander Rossi of ECR and Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing as Pit Pass Indy takes a deep dive look at the new Indy car. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the first laps turned in the new IR-28 car with Alexander Rossi and Alex Palou testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. In the second segment, they answer fan questions from X. They also talk about the latest rumors going around the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series schedule and how it could affect the 2027 IndyCar schedule. They also talk about the Washington D.C. race being extended to 147 laps to make it a true Freedom 250 mile race. In the final segment, Kevin talks about what he liked from today’s extended test session for Alex Palou in the new IR-28 car.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-27:17) – Query & Company opens a Monday from Droplight Grand Park for the fifth practice of Indianapolis Colts training camp with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison recapping their weekends. Alexander Rossi from Ed Carpenter Racing joins Query & Company to give his perspective on the new 2028 IndyCar chassis that he test drove on Saturday. He highlights some of the technical differences in the car that he noticed, states that the idea behind this chassis is to break speeds that we haven’t seen before and compared it to an F1 car. (27:17-38:39) – Casey Vallier, Indiana Colts Radio Coordinator and In-Studio Host, joins Jake Query from Colts training camp to talk about some of the early observations from the first padded practice of the season. They dive into how there haven’t been any major storylines thus far in camp, in a good way, and highlight the importance of preseason for the media. (38:39-49:12) – Mike Niziolek from the Bloomington Herald Times joins Query & Company to conclude the first hour of the show to highlight the court rulings involving eligibility and grandfathering in student-athletes with a fifth year of eligibility. Jake asks him about how much this is rooted in teams needing to adjust things because of COVID-19. (49:12-1:14:55) – Hour number two of Query & Company starts with Jake Query highlighting some of the position battles that he has been watching today in the first padded practice of the season. He dives into the RB2 position with Jonathan Taylor’s workload needing to be managed throughout the season. He brings on producer Eddie Garrison to discuss the Indiana Fever’s loss yesterday to the Minnesota Lynx. (1:14:55-1:30:40) – Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren joins Jake Query from Droplight Grand Park to discuss the first padded practice of the season and transitioning from year one to year two. Jake asks him about growing up in Virginia, if there was a harder transition from high school to Penn State or Penn State to the NFL, what his welcome to the NFL moment was, and where he feels he is at his best when it comes to running routes. (1:30:40-1:41:22) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake Query and Eddie Garrison discussing the MLB Trade Deadline and the Dodgers loading up with another top player in the sport. (1:41:22-2:11:44) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company to discuss the latest Colts news and things he is seeing from training camp. They get into how Anthony Richardson Sr. has looked in the first week of camp compared to Riley Leonard, the importance of finding a RB2 that can spell Jonathan Taylor, and continue to voice the need for another receiver that has proven something already in the NFL. (2:11:44-2:26:43) – The Indiana Fever’s five-game winning streak was snapped with a loss to the Minnesota Lynx yesterday. Jake and Eddie believe that Minnesota is the only team that has a guard tandem that can compete with Indiana’s. Plus, Jake addresses the continued discourse that the Fever find themselves in because of comments made by Sophie Cunningham. (2:26:43-2:30:33) – The show closes out with Jake recapping today’s show and highlighting some of the guests that Greg Rakestraw will have on later with JMV out!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-14:33) – Alexander Rossi from Ed Carpenter Racing joins Query & Company to give his perspective on the new 2028 IndyCar chassis that he test drove on Saturday. He highlights some of the technical differences in the car that he noticed, states that the idea behind this chassis is to break speeds that we haven’t seen before and compared it to an F1 car. (14:33-24:36) – The Fan Morning Show’s Kevin Bowen joins Jake Query from Droplight Grand Park to discuss today’s training camp practice for the Indianapolis Colts and Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s comments to the media. They dive into the lack of storylines right now through camp, if Anthony Richardson Sr. will be traded soon after tonight’s roster bonus deadline, and the unique situation that Jonathan Taylor is in if they do sign him to another multi-year extension. (24:36-40:00) – Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren joins Jake Query from Droplight Grand Park to discuss the first padded practice of the season and transitioning from year one to year two. Jake asks him about growing up in Virginia, if there was a harder transition from high school to Penn State or Penn State to the NFL, what his welcome to the NFL moment was, and where he feels he is at his best when it comes to running routes. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON TODAY'S PROGRAM... THE MAX RUMOR MILL KEEPS ON TURNING AND MAX KEEPS ON BURNING! MCLAREN COULD BE BACK ON THE CHAMPIONSHIP BAND WAGON GEORGE NEEDS TO FIND HIS MILIEU! AND... FERNANDO AND ASTON MARTIN COULD BE ONTO SOMETHING BIG! THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER WE HAVE PATRICK TAMBAY AND TROY CASTANEDA! Patrick Tambay and Gilles Villeneuve began their Formula 1 careers together at Silverstone in 1977. Five years later, Tambay claimed his first race victory, filling the seat at Ferrari left vacant by Villeneuve after his tragic accident at Zolder. Tambay had initially tried to qualify a Surtees at Dijon but was unsuccessful, subsequently joining Ensign for the remainder of 1977. Teddy Mayer later recruited him to drive for McLaren, where he spent two challenging years in less competitive cars. Following a tough 1981 season with Theodore and Ligier, it seemed Tambay's time in Formula 1 was nearing an end until Ferrari offered him a spot. He brought some positivity back to the team by winning at the Hockenheimring following another severe accident involving his teammate Didier Pironi. Despite joining the championship late, Tambay had the potential to be a title contender in the fast Ferrari but had to step back due to a back injury caused by the intense ground effect cars of that era. In the following season, with ground effects banned, Tambay showed competitive form again. He secured a poignant victory at Imola, the very place that had witnessed the intense feud between Villeneuve and Pironi a year prior. Despite his successes, Tambay was unexpectedly replaced by Michele Alboreto at the end of the season. He moved to Renault in 1984, but the team struggled with development and exited the sport in 1985. Tambay then raced for Team Haas before it, too, withdrew from Formula 1 at the end of 1986. After retiring from full-time racing, Patrick Tambay transitioned to a role as a commentator for French television and served as the deputy mayor of Le Cannet, a suburb of Cannes. He was also the godfather to Jacques Villeneuve, the 1997 Formula 1 World Champion, and played a significant role in guiding Villeneuve's early racing career, which included victories at the 1995 IndyCar title and Indianapolis 500, and subsequently the F1 World Championship with Williams in 1997. Tambay was married twice and became a father in 1991 when his son Adrien was born. Following in his father's footsteps, Adrien became a professional racing driver, competing for Audi in the DTM championship from 2012 to 2016 and later winning the 2021 ETCR Championship. Patrick Tambay's family announced his passing on December 4th, 2022, following a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Rossi Completes First Validation Test of New IR-28 Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026) – Alexander Rossi took another step into the future of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES on Saturday, completing the first on-track test of the new Dallara IR-28 chassis at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 2016 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner put the all-new car through its initial paces during a productive development session on the 2.439-mile, 14-turn road course, helping begin the testing process for the chassis that will debut for the 2028 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. Rossi praised the preparation that led to the successful debut. “I've been a part of some new car launches before, and I can't say that any have gone as smooth as this one has,” Rossi said. “That's down to everyone involved. We've all been waiting for this for a long time. Drivers, fans, teams, sponsors and all of you have been looking forward to it, and now it's finally here. “It's like Christmas morning.” Rossi said the session accomplished everything the development team aimed to achieve, despite intermittent damp conditions that limited running. “It's hard to do a full comparison because of the conditions we were dealing with, but everything you could hope for from a day like today was accomplished,” he said. “The fact that the car is completely new and the only real issue we had was replacing one sensor is phenomenal. That's a huge testament to Dallara, INDYCAR and everyone involved. “The car has a lot of incredible qualities that we haven't even scratched the surface of yet. It was an incredible start and just a joy to drive.” Rossi also offered high praise for the IR-28's appearance and initial handling characteristics. “Aesthetically, it ticks every box you could hope for,” he said. “I was blown away the first time I saw it. The pictures don't do it justice. The presence it has in person is pretty amazing. It looks aggressive, and even with a completely new chassis, new aerodynamics, new electronics and a spec damper package, the baseline was very comfortable from the get-go. There's obviously a lot more to unlock, but it was a great starting point.” Testing the next-generation INDYCAR SERIES machinery at Indianapolis Motor Speedway made the experience even more meaningful for Rossi. “To be able to be a part of this next evolution of INDYCAR and do it at IMS, a place that means so much to me and all of us here, is super cool,” Rossi said. “I get to play a small part in the history and the future of this championship, and that's a big privilege. I enjoyed every minute of it.” Four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion and 2025 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner Alex Palou is scheduled to test the car Sunday.

John is joined by Susheel Kirpalani, partner in Quinn Emanuel's New York office, Head of Special Situations, and founder of the firm's Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group.  They discuss the increasingly important role of liability management exercises, or LMEs, as tools that financially distressed companies use to raise capital and avoid bankruptcy.  These transactions frequently involve granting favorable treatment to certain creditors in connection with new financing, often at the expense of other creditors.  Although such arrangements may preserve companies through periods of severe distress, they also generate disputes over whether the underlying loan agreements permit unequal treatment. Susheel explains the landmark Serta Simmons Bedding litigation, which arose after the company undertook an LME during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Serta wanted to raise additional capital and capture discount from its lenders.  A majority of lenders participated in the transaction and received new, higher-priority debt, while a minority of lenders received nothing. The excluded lenders, represented by a QE team headed by Susheel, argued that the transaction violated the longstanding principle that the same class of lenders must be treated the same, or “ratably.”The case proceeded through years of state and federal litigation, bankruptcy proceedings, an appeal to the Fifth Circuit, and a remand to the Southern District of Texas.  After the Fifth Circuit held Serta's purchase of the majority group's loans was not a permissible open-market purchase, the bankruptcy court held a five-day trial to decide whether the transaction breached the credit agreement and, if so, what damages flowed from that breach.  The court ultimately concluded that the disproportionate payoff breached the governing credit agreement and exposed the majority to $400M in damages.  After accounting for recent settlements and other adjustments, the court then awarded $160M+ to QE's clients based upon the requirement of equal treatment among lenders. The decision has broad implications.  The ruling highlights the growing importance of litigation risk in restructuring transactions, encourages parties to scrutinize contractual language more carefully, and will likely influence the drafting of future credit agreements.  It also demonstrates how traditional principles of contract law continue to govern even highly sophisticated financial transactions and underscores the increasingly central role of litigation in modern restructuring practice.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

Episode 452 of Boss Hog of Liberty is available now. Host voices are Jeremiah Morrell, Bones Harcourt, and Zach Burcham. The Hagerstown Post Office is in the news for their lack of accessibility. Ed Bell has been raising awareness of the lack of access provided to his local post office. Ed has been confined to a wheelchair for over 45 years due to a violent gun attack. His concerns have gotten the attention this week of the Indianapolis media and the office of Congressman Jefferson Shreve, and they intend to resolve the matter. The podcast team thinks that once they fix the issue, they should name the place after Ed Bell!Statewide news, the six month gas tax is about to expire. Unless the General Assembly is called back for a special session, prices will rise by more than 60 cents a gallon. Indiana receives over 1.5 billion dollars a year from tax revenue for road repairs. Was the six month holiday effective? A RV manufacturing plant in Michiana is closing and over 100 Hoosiers are expected to be out of work. The Indiana Democratic Party is blaming Governor Braun, but is that where responsibility lies?  IndyCar is getting a brand new car for the first time since 2012. It is expected to be testing this weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Alexander Rossi and Alex Palou taking turns testing the new car. It is expected to be faster, lighter, have more horsepower, and magical LED panels that will show fans exactly what position the car is in on track. The Colts are back at training camp for the final time at Grand Park in Hamilton County. Will they ever come back to a place like Anderson?  Next Episode records Thursday, August 6th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is joined by Rebecca Zung, a 23-year trial attorney and the creator of SLAY AI™, a patented AI platform for navigating high-conflict litigation and negotiation situations. They discuss how Rebecca created a groundbreaking business centered on negotiation training, artificial intelligence, and litigation strategy.After years of handling high-net-worth divorce cases, Rebecca decided to stop trading time for money. She began creating educational content on effective negotiation strategies shortly before the pandemic and discovered an overwhelming demand for advice on negotiating with high-conflict personalities. That success led her to write several books, create online courses, develop a large social media following, and create an AI platform designed to help lawyers and clients prepare cases more efficiently.Success in negotiation generally depends on leverage, preparation, and mindset. Effective negotiators define the outcome they want, understand the other side's incentives, identify risks, and create meaningful consequences—or downside—if settlement fails. Negotiation should be approached proactively by controlling the narrative, anticipating conflicts, gathering complete facts before negotiating, and preparing for mediation as thoroughly as for trial. Mediations often require both sides to adjust unrealistic expectations before meaningful progress becomes possible.Rebecca also believes that confidence begins with identity. Rather than believing success creates confidence, people must first adopt the mindset of the person they intend to become, then consistently act in ways that reinforce that identity. Internal narratives, disciplined thinking, and careful decision-making are essential tools for professional growth.Rebecca also describes SLAY AI™, the patented platform she created to organize documents, create timelines, identify supporting evidence, generate exhibits, and help lawyers and clients collaborate more effectively. Attorneys subscribe to the platform, then allow clients access to folders related to their case. Clients may then upload their documents in bulk. SLAY AI™ then organizes the materials in response to the attorney's prompts. This allows the attorney to review key documents organized by the legal and factual issues in the particular case.The platform is private and walled off from outside observers. Because all communications are confidential between attorneys and clients, and all data is organized by attorney prompts, the data is protected by both the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine. By reducing time spent organizing information, the system lowers costs, improves case preparation, and gives legal teams more leverage throughout litigation and settlement negotiations.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

John is joined by Bill Patry, of counsel in Quinn Emanuel's New York office and author of numerous treatises and law review articles, including Patry on Copyright and Patry on Fair Use. Bill also served as in-house counsel at Google for 17 years. During that time, Google never lost a copyright case. They discuss a pending Ninth Circuit copyright appeal that could reshape how courts determine substantial similarity, the central test for copyright infringement.The dispute arises from a tattoo created by celebrity artist Kat Von D using a copyrighted photograph of Miles Davis taken by photographer Jeff Sedlik. She documented the process of creating the tattoo on social media and acknowledged copying the photograph exactly, creating the expectation that liability would be straightforward. Instead, the trial court denied the plaintiff's motion for summary judgment, the case proceeded to a jury, and the jury found no infringement, prompting an appeal focused less on the facts than on the Ninth Circuit's governing legal standard for infringement.For decades, the Ninth Circuit has applied two separate tests for infringement: the extrinsic test and the intrinsic test. The extrinsic test attempts to identify objectively protectable elements, while the intrinsic test asks jurors to compare the overall concept and feel of the two works, even though neither “concept” nor “feel” is copyrightable.The panel that heard the appeal affirmed the judgment in an unpublished opinion, concluding that the copying was fair use. However, the panel also issued three separate published opinions sharply criticizing the long-standing intrinsic test as confusing, overly subjective, and inconsistent with meaningful appellate review. The opinions suggested that the existing framework undermines copyright protection by making erroneous jury verdicts difficult to correct. They explain that copyright plaintiffs may lose cases even where copying is undeniable because the intrinsic test effectively shields jury decisions from appellate review.The en banc rehearing, scheduled for September 29 or 30, 2026, will present an opportunity for the Ninth Circuit to reconsider decades of precedent and replace an unpredictable doctrine with a clearer, more reviewable framework that could significantly influence future copyright litigation.The proposed alternative standard would require judges to determine, as a matter of law, which elements of a work are protectable before the case reaches a jury. Jurors would then decide only whether the defendant materially copied that protected expression.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

In this podcast, recorded before a live audience in China, John is joined by Professor Gao Xiqing, the former Vice Chairman, President, and Chief Investment Officer of the China Investment Corporation, China's largest sovereign wealth fund.They discuss Professor Gao's extraordinary career, from his early days building a railroad in rural China during the Cultural Revolution to earning his JD at Duke University and becoming one of the first Chinese lawyers to pass the New York Bar and work at a major Wall Street law firm.Professor Gao's work on Wall Street led to him explaining, as a third-year associate, the causes of the Black Friday stock market crash to Chinese business and government leaders. He was later called back to China to help design the country's first stock exchange and its securities regulator, the Chinese equivalent of the SEC.They also discuss Professor Gao's role in leading the China Investment Corporation (CIC), one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds. CIC invests exclusively in businesses outside China, typically acquiring stakes of less than 10%, and allocates its investments roughly equally between publicly listed companies and private equity.Finally, they discuss Professor Gao's perspective on Sino-American relations. He believes that, when viewed in historical context, the two countries have grown significantly closer since the Cold War and that shared cultural values, such as a strong work ethic and a drive to achieve, will help strengthen relations in the future.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

John is joined by Michael Gottlieb, partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher, and Nicholas Reddick, partner in the San Francisco office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher. They discuss the landmark $1.1 billion judgment Michael and Nicholas obtained against the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of U.S. service members and civilians harmed by Iran-backed terrorist groups, and the legal framework for suing state sponsors of terrorism and private organizations that support them.Claims against sovereign states are based on the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA). FSIA claims require plaintiffs to prove that the foreign sovereign materially supported acts of terrorism, often through militia groups operating in conflict zones. The process is complex and time-consuming. Although Iran never appears to defend these cases, plaintiffs must still prove liability and damages with admissible evidence, often obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests, military reports, and expert testimony.Because such judgments are rarely enforceable against Iran's frozen or inaccessible assets, successful plaintiffs must seek compensation through the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, which draws on congressional appropriations and settlements from unrelated sanctions violations. Payments from the fund are made annually and prorated based on judgment size, but disbursements have been inconsistent.Recent developments, including circuit court rulings and a pending Supreme Court case, may reshape key legal standards for FSIA claims, such as the requirement of an actual death for certain terrorism-related claims. Several new legislative efforts seek to expand the cases that may be brought under the FSIA and increase the funds allocated for compensating victims.Claims against private entities, such as banks, contractors, or companies that have evaded sanctions, rely on the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). Many such cases are currently being litigated. ATA claims require proof of the defendant's material support and knowledge of terrorist outcomes. Defendants in ATA cases are likely to appear to defend against the claims, but only after plaintiffs navigate complex issues of jurisdiction and service of process.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

John is joined by Avi Perry, partner in Quinn Emanuel's Washington, D.C., office, and Brett Raffish, an associate in the same office. They discuss how the Quinn Emanuel team, led by Bill Burck and Avi Perry, achieved a rare federal white collar criminal defense victory on behalf of technology executive Charlie Kim.The prosecution alleged that Mr. Kim and his co-CEO bribed four-star Admiral Robert Burke by offering him a lucrative post-retirement job at their company in exchange for using his position to help secure a multimillion-dollar Navy contract. They argued that the employment discussions and contract negotiations constituted an unlawful quid pro quo rather than legitimate, independent business conversations.Avi and Brett explain the history of the case, from the initial whistleblower complaint through the indictment, pretrial strategy, two lengthy jury trials, and Mr. Kim's ultimate acquittal. From the beginning, one of their central themes was that the parallel discussions about the Navy contract and the admiral's post-retirement employment were conducted openly, not secretly. Mr. Kim repeatedly disclosed the conversations to investors, colleagues, family members, and others, demonstrating that he had no criminal intent, one of the essential elements of the charges. The trial team also showed that the job offer and the contract were not linked. Although the proposed multimillion-dollar contract never materialized, Mr. Kim still hired the admiral at Next Jump because the job offer was never contingent on the admiral securing the contract.Before trial, the team moved to sever Mr. Kim's trial from the admiral's case because evidence against the admiral, including incriminating statements and unrelated misconduct, threatened to unfairly prejudice Mr. Kim. Mr. Kim also intended to, and ultimately did, present a defense that the admiral had lied to him during their relationship. After obtaining the rare severance, the admiral was tried, convicted, and sentenced to six years in prison. Mr. Kim's first trial ended with a hung jury.Using insights from juror interviews, the team refined its defense for the retrial, focusing on the absence of any true quid pro quo, Mr. Kim's reliance on the admiral's assurances that the discussions were ethically appropriate, and evidence showing that the admiral was hired despite the failure to secure the anticipated contract. The team also used the record from the first trial to sharpen its cross-examinations of the government's witnesses.Seven months later, the case was retried. At the second trial, the government repeatedly emphasized a statement in a text message that the deal was “no contract, no job.” However, the quote was taken out of context. During Avi's cross-examination of the government's case agent, he elicited an admission that the deal ultimately became “no contract, yes job.”After a two-week trial, the jury deliberated for just one day before returning a verdict acquitting Mr. Kim on all charges.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

John is joined by Shawn Fagan, the Chief Legal Officer of Citadel LLC and a key legal figure at Citadel Securities. Citadel is the most profitable hedge fund globally, while Citadel Securities is a leading market maker, processing nearly one-third of U.S. equities and options trades. They discuss Shawn's insights into the unique legal challenges of these rapidly growing organizations.Shawn has essentially four clients: Citadel, Citadel Securities, founder Ken Griffin, and Griffin's family office. His responsibilities extend beyond legal oversight to include regulatory affairs and compliance, reflecting the complexities of modern finance.Shawn's journey to Citadel was unconventional. He started as a litigator at Bartlit Beck, a boutique trial firm, where he spent nearly half his time in trial. He participated in high-profile cases, including Bush v. Gore, but ultimately realized that trial work was not his passion. A chance meeting with Ken Griffin led to an in-house opportunity at Citadel, where he has now been for 20 years.During that time, Citadel has grown from 1,000 employees and $12 billion in assets under management to 4,900 employees and $65 billion in assets under management. The focus of Shawn's role at Citadel is building the right teams to meet the demands of rapidly growing markets around the world, developing technology to ensure regulatory compliance across billions of transactions every day, and maintaining consistent standards in an organization that continues to grow at an extraordinary pace.Citadel has engaged in several high-profile legal battles, including lawsuits against the SEC and IRS, reflecting the firm's willingness to challenge regulations it views as unreasonable and unduly burdensome. When retaining outside counsel, Shawn looks for lawyers with strategic vision who can articulate a clear path to winning cases.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 23 – Indianapolis 500 Rewind With Interviews From The Red Carpet At The Indy 500 Victory Awards Celebration June 16, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental hits the rewind button on the 110th Indianapolis 500 featuring interviews from the Red Carpet at the Indy 500 Victory Awards Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center on May 25. This is the annual celebration held the night after the Indy 500 when all 33 drivers are honored. Martin has another action-packed Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental with exclusive interviews from drivers Alexander Rossi, Caio Collet, Christian Lundgaard, Conor Daly, Josef Newgarden, Dennis Hauger, Mick Schumacher, Kyle Kirkwood, Marcus Ericsson, Scott Dixon, Marcus Armstrong, Pato O'Ward, Scott McLaughlin, David Malukas and Helio Castroneves for joining us on this edition of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. None of these interviews have appeared on previous editions of Pit Pass Indy. Also, we offer our condolences to the family and friends of Indy 500 team owner Dennis Reinbold, who passed away over the weekend. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

John is joined by Jeffrey N. Boozell and Christopher Tayback, both partners in Quinn Emanuel's Los Angeles office. They discuss wildfire litigation as a specialized and rapidly growing area of law, driven by increasingly destructive fires in California and other western states. What began as a relatively limited practice in the 1990s evolved into a major practice area after large California wildfires generated thousands of property loss claims and billions of dollars in damages. Jeff and Chris explain how these cases are structured, the legal theories involved, and the challenges of compensating victims.Wildfire cases are generally mass torts rather than class actions. Because each homeowner suffers different losses and faces unique causation issues, claims are coordinated before a single judge but remain individual lawsuits.These cases are typically brought against utilities, governments, and private entities that plaintiffs allege bear some responsibility for the disaster. One of the most important legal doctrines in California is inverse condemnation, which imposes liability on public utilities when infrastructure serving the public causes property damage. Under this doctrine, utilities may be responsible for property losses even without proof of negligence, distinguishing California wildfire litigation from cases in many other states.Utilities are also frequently defendants because fires are often linked to power lines, equipment failures, vegetation management issues, or other infrastructure-related problems. Various ignition scenarios may occur, including power lines striking each other in high winds, trees coming into contact with power lines, and improperly maintained equipment. For example, in the Eaton Fire, evidence shows that an old, unused power line was not properly grounded, leading to sparks that ignited the fire. In the Palisades Fire, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power emptied the Santa Ynez Reservoir to carry out repairs and left it empty for an extended period. As a result, firefighting helicopters were unable to collect and drop water from the reservoir, and eventually, fire hydrants in the area ran dry. Utilities understand these risks but often fail to implement adequate preventive measures.Despite involving enormous losses and thousands of claimants, major California wildfire cases rarely reach trial. Instead, courts establish coordinated proceedings, identify bellwether cases, and encourage settlement through mediation programs or compensation funds. Insurance payments often cover only part of a homeowner's losses, leaving substantial uninsured damages and emotional distress claims to be pursued through litigation.The scale of the 2025 Los Angeles-area fires is unprecedented. Estimated damages exceed $200 billion, underscoring why wildfire litigation is likely to remain a significant area of legal practice for years to come.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 22 – Josef Newgarden's Short Oval dominance continues at World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis and much more June 9, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental was at the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway just outside of St. Louis on June 7. Martin has another action-packed Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental with exclusive interviews from race winner Josef Newgarden and fellow drivers Alexander Rossi, Christian Rasmussen, Christian Lundgaard, Nolan Siegel, Pato O'Ward, David Malukas, Scott McLaughlin, Marcus Armstrong, Felix Rosenqvist, Graham Rahal, Louie Foster, Mick Schumacher, Kyle Kirkwood, Marcus Ericsson, Dennis Hauger, Romain Grosjean and Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing. And a special thanks to Chip Ganassi Racing Managing Director Mike Hull and his thorough explanation of mechanical grip and damper development and its role in creating a fast Indy car, for joining us on this edition of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

John is joined by Miguel Rato and Marixenia Davilla, both partners in Quinn Emanuel's Brussels office. They discuss a major antitrust and competition law class action brought in the United Kingdom against Qualcomm, a leading developer of mobile communications technology.The case was filed as an opt-out class action on behalf of consumers and alleged that Qualcomm had abused a dominant market position by charging excessive patent royalties to smartphone manufacturers, particularly Apple and Samsung. The plaintiff claimed that Qualcomm used its strength as a supplier of mobile chipsets to pressure manufacturers into accepting licensing terms that allegedly resulted in inflated consumer prices. Remarkably, the plaintiff class withdrew the case at the end of the first phase of the trial.European competition law differs from U.S. antitrust law in that it permits claims based not only on the exclusion of rivals, but also on the alleged exploitation of customers through excessive pricing. In this case, the plaintiffs argued that Qualcomm leveraged its market power in chipsets to impose unfair licensing terms. Qualcomm maintained that its licensing model reflected legitimate compensation for decades of innovation and intellectual property development.The trial focused in detail on Qualcomm's relationships with Apple and Samsung. Evidence showed that key licensing arrangements were entered into at times when the manufacturers were not dependent on Qualcomm chipsets, undermining the claim that Qualcomm used chipset supply as leverage. Additional evidence demonstrated that royalty levels did not vary according to the volume of chipset purchases and that customers could obtain licenses independently of chipset transactions. Economic analysis likewise failed to reveal any connection between alleged dependence on Qualcomm products and the royalties ultimately negotiated.The case proceeded to a five-week trial before the Competition Appeal Tribunal in London. The first phase addressed market definition, dominance, liability, and whether the allegedly excessive royalties could nevertheless be justified as reasonable. Before the tribunal issued its ruling on the first phase, the class representative agreed to withdraw the case entirely. Qualcomm paid nothing, each side bore its own costs, and the litigation ended without a judgment.A judge reviewing the withdrawal concluded that the claim had no realistic prospect of success, making the case a rare instance in which a plaintiff abandons a major class action after trial, but before a decision was rendered.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix as Alex Palou cruised to his fourth win of the season. They also talk about the harsh amount of cautions during the race and the backlash to it after IndyCar changed their caution ruling after Alexander Rossi stopped during the Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis. They later talk about Josef Newgarden racing injured and him wanting Felipe Nasr to drive. In the second segment, they preview the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 from the World Wide Technology Raceway. They also talk about Felix Rosenqvist’s solid sixth place finish after suffering the Indy 500 “hangover”. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about driver stats going into Gateway, Scott McLaughlin’s throwback livery, and the TV ratings for Detroit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON TODAYS PROGRAM…   PALOU WINS IN DETROIT!!!…SCHUMACHER P21  IS TOTO HAVING FANTASIES OF A KIMI AND MAX SUPER TEAM FOR THEIR SUPER CAR! WOULD THE TIFOSI WEAR ORANGE TO HELP FERRARI GET MAX? ZACK BROWN TOOK LANDO NORRIS TO THE SPEEDWAY THE DAY AFTER THE 500 LARGEST MOTORSPORTS SPECTACLE IN THE WORLD AND…FERNANDO SAYS: I WILL ATTEMPT THE INDIANAPOLIS 500 ONE MORE TIME!….mention MAX and competition.   THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER WE HAVE: A MOMENT IN MOTORSPORTS HISTORY WITH CIAO COLLET FROM 2023 WHO CRASHED IN THE INDY 500 WITH 8 LAPS TO GO!! AND A LITTLE HISTORY ON THE MICHELIN TYRE!!  Palou Prevails Amid Chaos, Varying Tire Strategies in Detroit. DETROIT (Sunday, May 31, 2026) – Four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou prevailed in a full-contact race filled with various tire strategies, winning the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear on Sunday for his fourth victory in eight races this season. Pole sitter Palou drove his No. 10 HRC Chip Ganassi Racing Honda to a 3.0584-second victory over the No. 27 Sam's Club Honda of Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood. It was the 23rd victory of Palou's career in 106 starts, a remarkable strike rate of 21.7 percent, and he has won 12 of the last 25 races (48 percent win rate) dating to the start of the 2025 season. SEE: Race Results “It feels like the first time, honestly” Palou said. “It was a tough one, a very tough one. But the team did an incredible job once again with the strategy. The pit stops were incredible. Incredible run, incredible start of the year, but it was tough.” The victory extended Palou's championship lead to 62 points over Kirkwood, more than a race's worth of margin. The Spaniard is aiming for an INDYCAR SERIES record-tying fourth straight title. Graham Rahal finished third in the No. 15 Fifth Third Bank Honda of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, his third podium finish of the season. Arrow McLaren teammates Pato O'Ward and Christian Lundgaard finished fourth and fifth in the No. 5 and No. 7 Chevrolet-powered cars, respectively, at General Motors' home event. Palou led 71 of the 100 laps, but this wasn't a stroll down Easy Street. He took the lead for good on Lap 69 when Kirkwood pitted from the lead for the last time and stayed out front on restarts on Laps 72, 76, 83 and 93 after full-course yellows bunched the field. The move to the front was paved a few laps earlier when strategist Barry Wanser and Palou decided to make their final pit stop at the end of Lap 63, switching from the faster but less durable Firestone Firehawk alternate tire to the primary tire. Wanser saw a variety of jousts for position unfolding on the tight, nine-turn, 1.645-mile street circuit and wisely didn't want Palou to get caught on track under caution and lose track position. Wanser's decision proved prescient on Lap 66 when Santino Ferrucci's No. 14 Homes For Our Troops Chevrolet of AJ Foyt Racing nudged the rear of Rinus VeeKay's No. 76 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet into a spin in Turn 5. Kirkwood was leading but still had to make his final stop, which he did under yellow on Lap 69 and was forced to use a set of Firestone Firehawk alternates per INDYCAR rules that require at least two sets of the softer rubber to be used in street-circuit events. Palou rocketed away from Alexander Rossi's No. 20 Java House Chevrolet of ECR on the restart on Lap 72. Rookie Mick Schumacher and David Malukas were engaged in an intense duel for third on the restart, with Schumacher missing the corner in Turn 5 and nosing into the barriers in his No. 47 ENVE Honda of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Malukas had nowhere to go and ran wide in his No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, with the incident triggering another full-course caution on Lap 73. By this point, Kirkwood had worked his way back to third after his final pit stop and had to make the most of the added early grip of the alternate tire before the increased durability of Palou's primary tires prevailed in the closing laps. Kirkwood passed Rossi and then set sail for Palou, knowing this was his best chance to win. Kirkwood pulled to within two car lengths of Palou on Lap 79 and appeared to be ready to pounce for the lead when Ferrucci's car slowed in Turn 4 with a mechanical problem, triggering the fifth full-course yellow of the race on Lap 80. “We took a little bit of a gamble on tires there, being the only guy on reds (alternates) at the end,” Kirkwood said. “It nearly paid off. It was so, so close. There were two untimely yellows. “We almost covered Palou when we were on primes, which would have been phenomenal, and then we had that other yellow where I had him lined up. I was ready to make a dive on him, and, of course, (the yellow) comes out after I burned 10 seconds of overtake. From there, we just didn't really have another shot at it. I think I just used up my tires too much to make that one pass.” Palou kept the lead on the restart on Lap 83, but Kirkwood continued to push and forced Palou into a flat-spotting tire lockup on Lap 88. But Palou gathered himself and his car and started to pull away, building a lead of 1.8929 seconds by Lap 91. But there was one more restart for Palou to manage after Rossi clipped the rear of the No. 18 BMax Honda driven by Romain Grosjean of Dale Coyne Racing and sent Grosjean into the outside wall approaching Turn 3 on Lap 91. That triggered the last of six full-course yellows, but Palou pulled away from Kirkwood and the field on the Lap 93 restart and was never threatened despite the 173 on-track passes today, a high for a street circuit this season.  “Being able to be up front was key,” Palou said. “On the first stint, I started struggling and kind of put myself in a bad spot and lost two positions with Lundgaard and (Scott) McLaughlin. I lost us positions there, but the team made a great call to be safe with the yellow. It kind of worked out for us.” Fittipaldi Wins Motor City Thriller, Takes Series Lead. DETROIT (Sunday, May 31, 2026) – Enzo Fittipaldi returned his famous last name to Victory Lane in Detroit for the first time in 35 years, winning the INDY NXT by Firestone Detroit Grand Prix despite driving nearly the entire distance with a damaged front wing and nose cone. Series rookie Fittipaldi won the race, originally scheduled for 45 laps but switched to a timed event, under caution in the No. 67 HMD Motorsports car after starting seventh. It was his second victory of the season and vaulted him to the championship lead in the INDYCAR development series, seven points ahead of Nikita Johnson of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR and eight ahead of HMD teammate Tymek Kucharczyk. SEE: Race Results The victory also was the first by the legendary Fittipaldi name in Detroit since his grandfather and two-time Indy 500 winner Emerson Fittipaldi won INDYCAR SERIES races on a different downtown street circuit in the Motor City in 1989 and 1991. “I just pushed as hard as I could,” Enzo Fittipaldi said. “I found pace. I was really, really fast. Just so happy to get the win. I love to race; I'm a racer.” Series veteran Myles Rowe finished a season-best second in the No. 99 Abel Motorsports with Force Indy machine, with rookie Kucharczyk rounding out the podium finishers in the No. 71 HMD Motorsports entry. Rookie Max Garcia tied his season-best finish by placing fourth in the No. 12 Abel Motorsports machine, with veteran Seb Murray rounding out the top five in the No. 27 Megatron car of Andretti Global. Frenzied action started from the drop of the green flag on Lap 1, as Lochie Hughes made an aggressive move into the Turn 3 hairpin with his No. 26 Andretti Global car, punting pole sitter Alessandro de Tullio into a spin from the lead in the No. 14 AJ Foyt Racing entry. Hughes received a drive-through penalty for avoidable contact. Fittipaldi nudged another car in that chain-reaction melee, which damaged the right side of his front wing and punched a large hole in his nose cone. Kucharczyk took the lead from that point, keeping it on the restart on Lap 8. Kucharczyk built a lead of 3.324 seconds over Fittipaldi by Lap 13, with Rowe climbing to third by Lap 18. Rowe dove under Fittipaldi for second on Lap 20 and started to chase down Kucharczyk. By Lap 21, Rowe pulled to within .5477 of a second of leader Kucharcyzk, slicing 1.6 seconds from the Polish driver's lead in just three laps. But the complexion of the race changed on Lap 26 when the second of four full-course yellow flags in the race were unfurled for debris on the nine-turn, 1.645-mile temporary street circuit. The restart came at the end of Lap 27, with Rowe trying to dive under Kucharczyk for the lead immediately after the green flag, in the Turn 3 hairpin. But the move forced both cars wide, leaving an opening along the inside curb for Fittipaldi. He took it, squeezing past Rowe and Kucharcyzk and never trailing thereafter. Fittipaldi stayed out front on another restart on Lap 34 after Niels Koolen nosed his No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing machine into the barrier in Turn 8. “I got it done,” Fittipaldi said. “I knew Myles was going to go for a lunge there, and I just prepared my mid-(corner) to exit of Turn 3, and he went on the lunge on Tymek, and I was able to do the crossover and got the lead. I had the pace to stay there, and I was actually pulling away.” The decisive move was one of 141 on-track passes, including 124 for position, in the exciting race – both INDY NXT records for any circuit on which the series has competed in the Motor City. Fittipaldi expanded that gap to nearly six-tenths of a second when Andretti Global's Max Taylor also nosed into the barrier in Turn 1 in his No. 28 Susan G. Komen car with about four minutes, 20 seconds left in what had become a timed race, triggering the final caution. Taylor's car could not be cleared in time to restart the race, with the field finishing under yellow. “I was losing quite a lot of time through (Turns) 6 and 7,” Fittipaldi said of the damage to his car. “It was quite difficult. Down the straight, I could feel the air coming through my legs and I said: ‘Man, this is not good. We're definitely dragging a lot on the straight.' It was hard to keep that lead and keep up with the guys.”

John is joined by Jeffrey L. Kessler, Co-Executive Chairman of Winston & Strawn LLP. They discuss the remarkable antitrust trial Jeff won involving Live Nation and Ticketmaster.In that case, the Department of Justice, 33 states, and the District of Columbia sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster, only for the DOJ to settle and withdraw from the case one week into the trial. The remaining states continued litigating and brought in Jeff as their new lead trial lawyer midway through the proceedings, an unprecedented action in major antitrust litigation. This required Jeff's team to enter a complex jury trial with almost no preparation time, review a massive evidentiary record with the assistance of AI, coordinate with dozens of state attorneys general, and quickly reorganize witness presentations and trial themes.The case centered on allegations that Live Nation and Ticketmaster unlawfully maintained monopoly power through long-term exclusive agreements, threats to withhold concert talent from venues using rival ticketing companies, and other conduct designed to block competition in ticket sales. The plaintiffs highlighted damaging internal company documents, including references to “boiling the frogs,” “digging a moat around the castle,” and using a “velvet hammer” to pressure venues, all of which became powerful evidence supporting claims of anti-competitive intent. The plaintiffs also relied on economic testimony and evidence showing that the companies internally acknowledged serious service and quality problems while publicly claiming their products were superior.Jeff's trial strategy included simplifying complicated antitrust theories for jurors, narrowing claims, reducing witnesses, and using AI tools to rapidly analyze deposition transcripts and evidence. After a lengthy trial and four days of jury deliberations, the plaintiffs secured a major verdict against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, with further proceedings still pending regarding damages and possible structural remedies, including the separation of Ticketmaster from Live Nation.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

John is joined by renowned criminal defense lawyer attorney Ben Brafman, Founder of Brafman & Associates. They discuss Ben's 45-year career, trial strategies, and reflections on the criminal justice system. Ben, who has tried more than 75 cases, gained prominence in the 1980s and 90s when he defended major criminal trials, particularly organized crime and white-collar cases. He was in trial almost continuously for 11 years. He attributes his success to meticulous preparation and emphasizes that there are no shortcuts in trial practice. Ben describes the evolution of criminal trials over the last 40 years, noting that trials are shorter and less frequent today due to an increase in plea deals. John and Ben also discuss trial strategies. Many cases are won on cross. A successful cross requires deep knowledge of every piece of evidence in the case. He describes one case in which he essentially memorized months of taped conversations to dismantle a key witness's credibility.  Ben often uses cross-examinations of prosecution witnesses to establish parts of the defense and contradict the testimony of other witnesses. Most cases today are won or lost on emails or texts because they are so prevalent and an incriminating email or text by a defendant cannot be discredited on cross-examination. Ben also reflects on some of his most notable cases, including the acquittal of Sean "Diddy" Combs on gun and bribery charges in 2001 and the acquittal of nightclub mogul Peter Gation after an eight-week racketeering trial. Criminal defense often takes an emotional toll on the criminal defense lawyer, who is witness to the devastating impact criminal prosecutions have on families and personal reputations. Finally, John and Ben discuss criminal justice reform. Ben criticizes mandatory sentencing minimums laws and advocates for judicial discretion to prevent unjustly harsh sentences. Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

00:00 – 12:43– We’re live at Carb Day! Kevin cracks a ceremonial beer, the guys set the scene and there is hope we get some hours of track time today, Kevin’s meat was a big hit at the Burger Bash last night, Caitlin Clark’s status for tonight 12:44 – 25:13 – Morning Checkdown, Fox 59’s Amber Hardwick joins us for a live weather update for Carb Day/Saturday’s parade/race day 25:14 – 42:23 –Storylines we haven’t hit on heading into the 500, ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the order of operations for his race day duties, his advice for James’ race day experience, who is not getting talked about enough? 42:24 – 1:05:49 – IndyCar driver Ed Carpenter joins us and discusses his 23rd Indy 500, bathroom seniority, his thoughts on Rossi’s crash, his confidence in his car and his team of drivers, the passing of Kyle Busch, Morning Checkdown 1:05:50 – 1:21:27 – Trackside’s Curt Cavin joins us and discusses Alex Palau’s chances of going back to back in the 500, comparing other countries to Speedway on race day, simply enjoying the weekend 1:21:28 – 1:26:57 – The decade-long story of Connor Daly, hanging out with the fans on-site at Pagoda Plaza 1:26:58 – 1:47:58 – IndyStar motorsports reporter Zion Brown joins us and discusses how busy he’s been this week, Katherine Legge’s attempt at the Double and how weather at the Coca-Cola 600 could be dicey, Alexander Rossi’s plan to race, Josef Newgarden and other vets that can make a run, Morning Checkdown 1:47:59 – 1:55:44– Scott Dixon and other veterans resumes, storylines that intrigue us, Ed Carpenter and Conor Daly 1:55:45 - 2:08:50 – IndyCar/IMS President Doug Boles joins us and discusses the weather forecast for today and this weekend, pre-race festivities, Caitlin Clark's involvement, Alexander Rossi's crash, the tragic passing of Kyle Busch & moreSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 10:23 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the order of operations for his race day duties, his advice for James’ race day experience, who is not getting talked about enough? 10:24 – 26:23 – IndyCar driver Ed Carpenter joins us and discusses his 23rd Indy 500, bathroom seniority, his thoughts on Rossi’s crash, his confidence in his car and his team of drivers, the passing of Kyle Busch 26:24 – 41:18 – Trackside’s Curt Cavin joins us and discusses Alex Palau’s chances of going back to back in the 500, comparing other countries to Speedway on race day, simply enjoying the weekend 41:19 - 54:30 - IndyCar/IMS President Doug Boles joins us and discusses the weather forecast for today and this weekend, pre-race festivities, Caitlin Clark's involvement, Alexander Rossi's accident, the tragic passing of Kyle Busch & moreSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IndyCar/IMS President Doug Boles joins us and discusses the weather forecast for today and this weekend, pre-race festivities, Caitlin Clark's involvement, his thoughts on Alexander Rossi's accident, the passing of Kyle Busch and a whole lot more Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the upcoming schedule for Carb Day with weather coming in and how it could affect practice, the Wienie 500, and the pit stop competition. They also talk about Alexander Rossi’s condition from his live Off Track with Hinch & Rossi podcast from Cracker Barrel. They later talk about which IndyCar drivers’ first win was the Indy 500. In the second segment, they talk about their latest tier rankings for the Indy 500 To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about oldest Indy 500 winners and how the weather outlook for Carb Day and Indy 500.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they host their annual 2026 Burger Bash! They start the show joined with Sting Ray Robb of Juncos Hollinger Racing and Jack Harvey of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing to talk about the Indy 500 and Carb Day. They are later joined with Conor Daly of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing to recap qualifying and talk about the Indy 500. They are later joined with James Hinchcliffe of FOX Sports to talk about Alexander Rossi getting medically cleared to race in the Indy 500. In the second segment of the 2026 Burger Bash, they are joined with Alex Singleton, linebacker of the Denver Broncos, to talk about his journey through testicular cancer. They are later joined with Rinus VeeKay of Juncos Hollinger Racing to talk about the Indy 500. To wrap up another edition of the show, they are joined with Santino Ferrucci of A.J. Foyt Racing to talk about the Indy 500. In a BONUS segment of the show, they are joined with 2014 Indy 500 Champion Ryan Hunter-Reay of Arrow McLaren and Dr. Nabil Adra of the IU Cancer Center. They also talk more about Alexander Rossi getting medically cleared for the Indy 500.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 21:44 – JMV is out to start the show, so Chris Hagan from FOX59 is stepping in to the big chair! Chris is out at IMS, where he starts by talking to Rinus Veekay from Juncos Hollinger Racing! FOX59 meteorologist Brian Wilkes provides a preview of the weather for race weekend! Kyffin Simpson from Chip Gnassi Racing stops by to help preview the race! 21:45 – 40:56 - Conor Daly from Dreyer & Reinbold Racing joins the show! Chris and Conor discuss the 500, the importance of starting position and patience, and more! Voice of the Indiana Fever John Nolan joins the show to discuss the start of the season for the team! 40:57 – 45:45 – Pato O’Ward from Arrow McLaren joins as the 1st hour wraps up! 45:46 – 1:06:32 – Santino Ferrucci from A.J Foyt Racing joins the show! Chris previews the weekend’s weather with Bruce Martin. 1:06:33 – 1:24:21 – Chris and Bruce keep things rolling by talking up the race! JMV then gets into the studio, and he and Chris talk up the show so far! 1:24:22 – 1:29:01 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour! 1:29:02 – 1:55:19 – Mike Chappell from CBS4 & FOX59 joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss the Caitlin Clark fiasco, Charvarius Ward returning to play after a concussion-plagued 2025, and more! Ed Carpenter from Ed Carpenter Racing joins the show! Ed and JMV discuss the status of Alexander Rossi, the upcoming race and more! 1:55:20 – 2:03:34 – JMV previews the race weekend, including the JMV Takeover and Carb Day 2:03:35 – 2:13:18 – JMV reacts to the news that NASCAR driver Kyle Busch has passed away. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 5:43 - Chris is out at IMS, where he starts by talking to Rinus Veekay from Juncos Hollinger Racing! 5:44 - 8:42 - Kyffin Simpson from Chip Gnassi Racing stops by to help preview the race! 8:43 - 16:57 - Conor Daly from Dreyer & Reinbold Racing joins the show! Chris and Conor discuss the 500, the importance of starting position and patience, and more! 16:58 - 25:55 - Voice of the Indiana Fever John Nolan joins the show to discuss the start of the season for the team! 25:56 - 29:29 - Pato O’Ward from Arrow McLaren joins as the 1st hour wraps up! 29:30 - 35:06 - Santino Ferrucci from A.J Foyt Racing joins the show! 35:07 - 45:13 - Mike Chappell from CBS4 & FOX59 joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss the Caitlin Clark fiasco, Charvarius Ward returning to play after a concussion-plagued 2025, and more! 45:14 - 57:05 - Ed Carpenter from Ed Carpenter Racing joins the show! Ed and JMV discuss the status of Alexander Rossi, the upcoming race and more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 20:22 – Charvarius Ward opened up about last season and how he believes he’s turned a page, his concussion concerns, we discuss Curt Cignetti’s pace car prep, Alexander Rossi discusses being in backup car, who is the best winner for IndyCar on Sunday? 20:23 – 30:37 – IndyCar Radio’s Ryan Myrehn joins us. He’ll be replacing Chris Denari on Turn 4 in this year’s race, we learn about him, his background, and his excitement for this year’s Indianapolis 500 30:38 – 41:20 – James spoke with Fever Coach Stephanie White about Caitlin Clark being ruled out shortly before last night’s game, we talk about WNBA rules relating to ruling players out of practice and listing them on the injury report 41:21 – 50:38 - Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses Caitlin Clark’s mysterious injury and how the team and league are handling transparency, why so vague on injury status?, more fallout from Caitlin Clark’s mysterious designationSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 14:00 – Carb Day weather, Fever roll past the Portland Fire but Caitlin Clark was ruled out 90 minutes before tip-off with a back issue, why wasn’t she listed on the injury report?, Aaron Rodgers announces he will retire at the end of the upcoming NFL season 14:01 – 22:19 – Morning Checkdown 22:20 – 42:33 – Charvarius Ward opened up about last season and how he believes he’s turned a page, his concussion concerns, we discuss Curt Cignetti’s pace car prep, Alexander Rossi discusses being in backup car, who is the best winner for IndyCar on Sunday? 42:34 – 1:09:26 – IndyCar Radio’s Ryan Myrehn joins us. He’ll be replacing Chris Denari on Turn 4 in this year’s race, we learn about him, his background, and his excitement for this year’s Indianapolis 500, the Colts have some position battles coming up this season and one of the more notable being within the Special Teams unit, competitive eater Joey Chestnut has been in the headlines recently, as he allegedly slapped someone while at a restaurant. 1:09:27 – 1:25:20 – James spoke with Fever Coach Stephanie White about Caitlin Clark being ruled out shortly before last night’s game, we talk about WNBA rules relating to ruling players 1:25:21 – 1:48:18 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses Caitlin Clark’s mysterious injury and how the team and league are handling transparency, why so vague on injury status?, more fallout from Caitlin Clark’s mysterious designation, Morning Checkdown 1:48:19 – 2:00:00 – We do our final two rounds of our Indy 500 driver draft, the Caitlin Clark mystery surrounding her missing yesterday’s game, 2:00:01 – 2:05:38– One year anniversary of Jim Irsay’s death/Haliburton MSG thriller/two IndyCars failing inspection day, remembering that show and trying to balance all of the different aspectsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 12:44– An unreal collapse by the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Fever get back in action, Colts OTAs about to get underway 12:45 – 24:28 – Morning Checkdown 24:29 – 43:59 – Latest out at the track, Colts regular season point spreads, only favored in 6 of the 17 games this season, home dogs in half of their home game slate, biggest underdog/favorite games, the inaccuracy of the Colts “running it back”, Brandon Sorsby latest 44:00 – 1:08:57 – Racer Magazine’s Marshall Pruett joins the show and discusses the latest out at the IMS, the Alexander Rossi incident, backup cars and the rules behind them, his thoughts on predicting who will win the 500, his dark horse for the 500, what to watch for on Sunday, Morning Checkdown 1:08:58 – 1:21:08– We play I GOTTA KNOW: Colts most intriguing game, Fever concerns, 1:21:09 – 1:24:37 – We do Round 2 of our Indy 500 driver draft 1:24:38 – 1:48:10 – Indiana Fever radio analyst Bria Goss joins the show and was getting flanked by James about high school shot clock questions yesterday, her thoughts on the early slate of the Fever season, Caitlin Clark’s hot start to the season, growth for the team, the Portland Fire tonight, quarters vs. halves in basketball, Doug Boles discussing the Curt Cignetti pace car prep ahead of the 500, Morning Checkdown 1:48:11 – 2:04:45 – Michael Grady returns to the airwaves! His hate for the intro music, his WNBA duties, his thoughts on the NBA Playoffs and the Western Conference Finals, his thoughts on the Pacers and the Zubac trade and where they fit in the Eastern Conference next season, seeing Anthony Edwards’ personal growth, Victor Webanyama, his 500 memories, what he misses most in Indy 2:04:46 – 2:06:18 – Wrapping the show: Lots of love for Michael GradySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 19:37 –Latest out at the track, Colts regular season point spreads, only favored in 6 of the 17 games this season, home dogs in half of their home game slate, biggest underdog/favorite games, the inaccuracy of the Colts “running it back”, Brandon Sorsby latest 19:38 – 35:53 – Racer Magazine’s Marshall Pruett joins the show and discusses the latest out at the IMS, the Alexander Rossi incident, backup cars and the rules behind them, his thoughts on predicting who will win the 500, his dark horse for the 500, what to watch for on Sunday 35:54 – 44:35- We play I GOTTA KNOW 44:36 – 52:54 – Indiana Fever radio analyst Bria Goss joins the show and was getting flanked by James about high school shot clock questions yesterday, her thoughts on the early slate of the Fever season, Caitlin Clark’s hot start to the season, growth for the team, the Portland Fire tonight, quarters vs. halves in basketball, Doug Boles discussing the Curt Cignetti pace car prep ahead of the 500 52:55 – 1:09:16 - Michael Grady returns to the airwaves! His hate for the intro music, his WNBA duties, his thoughts on the NBA Playoffs and the Western Conference Finals, his thoughts on the Pacers and the Zubac trade and where they fit in the Eastern Conference next season, seeing Anthony Edwards’ personal growth, Victor Webanyama, his 500 memories, what he misses most in IndySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the statement from Ed Carpenter Racing saying Alexander Rossi had successful outpatient procedures to minor injuries sustained to a finger on his left hand and his right ankle, with full intent to practice on Carb Day and race on Sunday. They later talk about what the next steps for Rossi. They also talk about the unpredictable weather in Indy this weekend and Caitlin Clark named the grand marshal for the Indy 500. In the second segment, they talk more about qualifying from yesterday with times getting disallowed from Caio Collet and Jack Harvey, and how the one-off entries did. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the Wienermobiles testing with rain tires, TV ratings, and more auction items for the Burger Bash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield shift gears for one of the best weeks on the Indiana sports calendar: Indy 500 week. They break down the 2026 Indianapolis 500 starting grid, Alex Palou's pole run, David Malukas and Alexander Rossi on the front row, and why this year's field feels unusually balanced.The conversation covers Penske, Ganassi, Andretti, Pato O'Ward, Santino Ferrucci, Josef Newgarden starting deeper in the field, possible race-day surprises, and the storylines that would make for the biggest wins locally, nationally, and internationally. They also react to FOX's qualifying broadcast and the quirks of watching the 500 as longtime Indiana sports fans.NOTE: We recorded this on Monday, before the Rossi / O'Ward / Grosjean accident happened. We hope everyone is okay!

00:00 – 14:10 – An epic Game 1 between the Spurs and Thunder last night, rain overnight and how it looks the rest of the week, Alexander Rossi’s accident yesterday and the latest from the track 14:11 – 21:44 – Morning Checkdown 21:45 – 41:55– The latest on Alexander Rossi after yesterday’s incident, a wild Game 1 between the Spurs and Thunder last night, Pato’s involvement, the plan heading into Sunday with cars needing to be fixed or replaced 41:56 – 1:07:19 – Roller rink jams, Rossi update after minor surgery, Pato’s vehicle, Colts OTAs start next week, will Daniel Jones participate in any of it?, what are the checkpoints for Daniel Jones’ health heading into the season?, if he’s 70% is it worth starting him in Week 1?, Morning Checkdown 1:07:20 – 1:20:52 – Trackside’s Kevin Lee joins us and discusses yesterday’s incident with Alexander Rossi and the fallout from it, Pato O’Ward’s involvement and the importance of Friday for both of them, what if Rossi can’t go on Sunday?, the Burger Bash 1:20:53 – 1:24:59 – Roller rink jams part 2, Alexander Rossi posts an update this morning, the shot last night that made Kevin audibly gasp during Spurs/Thunder last night 1:25:00 – 1:54:15 – Meyer Shank Racing owner Michael Shank joins us and discusses how he feels about his team heading into the 500, Helio’s Drive For Five, the first time they ran multiple cars at the 500, his thoughts on Alexander Rossi/Pato O’Ward, does he have to have a backup list of drivers ready?, mindset heading into Sunday, we react to our conversation with Michael Shank, Morning Checkdown 1:54:16 – 1:59:57 – Our first round of the Indy 500 draft 1:59:58 – 2:08:17 – A new Purdue commit, Garrick Higgo fires his caddie after 2-stroke penalty buffoonery, Mike Singletary’s all-time rantSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap today’s massive crash in practice involving Alexander Rossi, Pato O’Ward, and Romain Grosjean, with Rossi the only one not cleared yet. They later talk about if Rossi doesn’t get medically cleared, who could replace him for the 110th Indianapolis 500. They later recap qualifying on Sunday after rain washed out Saturday, with Alex Palou denying Rossi and Felix Rosenqvist Pole for the 110th Indy 500. They also talk about auction items for the Burger Bash coming up on Thursday. In the second segment, they talk more about qualifying from yesterday with times getting disallowed from Caio Collet and Jack Harvey, and how the one-off entries did. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about no update still on Alexander Rossi, Katherine Legge confirmed on the entry list for the Coca-Cola 600, and premium seating for the Burger Bash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"A big incident in Indy 500 Practice as Alexander Rossi hits the wall. Pato O'Ward also involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 24:00 – JMV reacts to the changing weather situation as Race Week has finally arrived! Pato O’Ward, Alexander Rossi and Romain Grosjean were involved in a crash at IMS today; JMV talks about what happened. What does John think of the NBA playoffs this year? 24:01 – 41:35 – JMV talks more about the WNBA, the Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark, as well as the Pacers' plans for the offseason. 41:36 – 44:49 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour! 44:50 – 1:10:53 – Kevin Lee from Fox Sports and from Trackside joins the show! Kevin and JMV dive into the Indy 500 starting grid, the crash at IMS today between O’Ward, Rossi and Grosjean, and more! 1:10:54 – 1:22:08 – JMV gives his thoughts on the state of the Eastern Conference in the NBA. 1:22:09 – 1:28:04 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour! 1:28:05 – 1:53:16 – Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show! JMV and Stephen discuss the Colts schedule release video. They talk about the chances of Indy ever hosting another Super Bowl, the Colts wide receiver room, and more. 1:53:17 – 2:04:11 – JMV looks ahead to Carb Day and the weather predictions! 2:04:12 – 2:09:42 – JMV wraps up the show with another phone call! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and John Herrick, as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap day three of practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500, with Pato O’Ward going to the top of the board at 227.308 mph. They also talk about Conor Daly, Marcus Armstrong, and Romain Grosjean continuing to impress so far. They later talk about Ryan Hunter-Reay and Arrow McLaren continuing to struggle in practice and if the team is starting to find something after today. In the second segment, they talk about if Felix Rosenqvist could be a sneaky contender once again. They also talked about how Caio Collet and Sting Ray Robb were able to make their way up in the charts from today’s practice. They later talk about if Helio Castroneves could get his historic fifth Indy 500 win or if Scott Dixon or Alexander Rossi could get his second 500 win. To wrap up another edition of the show, they preview tomorrow with Fast Friday and who could be a factor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is joined by Richard East, Senior Partner of Quinn Emanuel's London office, and Nikolas Bruce-Smith, Partner in Quinn Emanuel's London office. They discuss a major London commercial trial arising from the collapse of Greensill Capital and the resulting litigation between Credit Suisse and SoftBank. The plaintiff alleged that SoftBank sought to orchestrate, for its own ends, a complex restructuring involving the Greensill Group in late 2020, through which approximately US$440 million worth of assets were allegedly placed improperly beyond the reach of creditors while Greensill was in severe financial distress.Following a five-week trial in 2025, and one of the first major trial conclusions arising from the widely publicised Greensill collapse, Credit Suisse's claim failed. SoftBank's conduct was vindicated by the English High Court, which found that SoftBank had acted “in good faith” and “did not know or suspect” that Greensill intended to prejudice its creditors.The trial was especially unique and notable, garnering extensive press attention, because Greensill founder Lex Greensill voluntarily agreed, on the eve of trial, to appear and testify despite not being called by either side and while facing separate legal and regulatory proceedings. A development like this is almost unheard of in complex, high-stakes commercial litigation and required all parties to adapt at the last minute in response to such an extraordinary turn of events as the trial commenced.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

It was the caution (or lack there of) that was heard around the world, or at least in the world of IndyCar racing. Alexander Rossi coming to a halt on the front stretch turned the Indianapolis Grand Prix on it's side, and Christian Lundgaard was able to capitalize on the chaos to bring home his first win of the season. Conor Daly and Producer Bobby are back on Speed Street to recap the action from the race and weigh in on the full course/local yellow debacle, plus they look ahead to the week of Indianapolis 500 testing. Race winner Christian Lundgaard also joins the show to talk about what the victory meant to his team and how he and Arrow McLaren are chasing legacy this May. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Christian Lundgaard snapping an almost three-year winless drought and passing David Malukas late to win the Sonsio Grand Prix at the Indianapolis road course. They also talk Alexander Rossi’s comments over his hybrid failure and being stranded on the front stretch, along with mixed confusion on strategies from Alex Palou, Kyle Kirkwood, and Scott Dixon. They later talk about why Rossi and the debris on the racing line didn’t cause a full-course caution when it did. In the second segment, they talk about the practice Indy 500 practice schedule for the week. They later talk about the revised qualifying format for this weekend. They also talk about the post-race argument between Romain Grosjean and Marcus Armstrong. To wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about Arlington returning to the 2027 IndyCar schedule, conflicting with IMSA at Sebring. They also talk about Mick Schumacher’s new engineer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest of our RE-HEATED series, where we re-issue episodes that might share something with racing stories in the news… Episode 108 featuring Alexander Rossi. With the month of May upon us, we figured it was a good episode to re-visit. His story is still being written, but Alexander Rossi is the poster child of an American success story. Growing up in Northern California, Alex grew up in the California karting scene before going on to Formula BMW USA, ultimately leave the US to pursue his dream of Formula One, where he'd achieve the ultimate by becoming an official test driver, and finally an official F1 driver for ManorF1. When opportunities in F1 began to unravel, Alex immediately found a new home in IndyCar, winning the 100th Indianapolis 500 in his first year, and now a regular threat for the championship. Breakfast courtesy of Dunkin' Donuts as served in his RV, with the music of Armen Balyan taking us out. Thanks to Continental Tire for all of their support, and Acura for providing a great MDX.

John Quinn is joined by Jack Neumark, Managing Partner and Co-Head of Specialty Finance of Fortress Investment Group and Founder of its Legal Assets Group. They discuss the emergence of legal assets as a distinct investment class.  Fortress is a leading player in litigation finance with over $6.5 billion deployed in legal assets and a current portfolio of approximately $3 billion. While most litigation funders typically invest in individual cases, Fortress invests in diversified portfolios of litigation claims and contingent fee receivables. Fortress underwrites and finances these portfolios the same way it does other specialty finance products. To underwrite a portfolio, Fortress has lawyers examine the cases in the portfolio to determine how strong and likely to settle they are. They consider factors including the defendants and how creditworthy they are, the damage theories asserted, how far the case has progressed, what motion practice has revealed, and whether related criminal charges have been filed. They also consider the law firms involved, the judge, and the venue. Fortress also conducts quantitative analyses of the historical results of similar cases based on publicly available data and proprietary data it has accumulated in the 15 years it has invested in legal assets. Legal asset portfolios are attractive to many investors because the results of lawsuits are less subject to the performance of the economy in general than many other classes of assets. Also, because the market for legal assets is still developing, sophisticated investors can often obtain better returns than in more mature markets. Jack believes that as the industry matures, especially with potential regulatory changes around law firm ownership, litigation finance will become more mainstream and integrated into broader investment strategies.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi