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Welcome to Original Jurisdiction, the latest legal publication by me, David Lat. You can learn more about Original Jurisdiction by reading its About page, and you can email me at davidlat@substack.com. This is a reader-supported publication; you can subscribe by clicking here.Yesterday, Southern California Edison (SCE), the utility whose power lines may have started the devastating Eaton Fire, announced its Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program. Under the program, people affected by the fire can receive hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars in compensation, in a matter of months rather than years—but in exchange, they must give up their right to sue.It should come as no surprise that SCE, in designing the program, sought the help of Kenneth Feinberg. For more than 40 years, often in the wake of tragedy or disaster, Feinberg has helped mediate and resolve seemingly intractable crises. He's most well-known for how he and his colleague Camille Biros designed and administered the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. But he has worked on many other headline-making matters over the years, including the Agent Orange product liability litigation, the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Trust, the multidistrict litigation involving Monsanto's Roundup weed killer—and now, of course, the Eaton Fire.How did Ken develop such a fascinating and unique practice? What is the most difficult aspect of administering these giant compensation funds? Do these funds represent the wave of the future, as an alternative to (increasingly expensive) litigation? Having just turned 80, does he have any plans to retire?Last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ken—the day after his 80th birthday—and we covered all these topics. The result is what I found to be one of the most moving conversations I've ever had on this podcast.Thanks to Ken Feinberg for joining me—and, of course, for his many years of service as America's go-to mediator in times of crisis.Show Notes:* Kenneth Feinberg bio, Wikipedia* Kenneth Feinberg profile, Chambers and Partners* L.A. Fire Victims Face a Choice, by Jill Cowan for The New York TimesPrefer reading to listening? For paid subscribers, a transcript of the entire episode appears below.Sponsored by:NexFirm helps Biglaw attorneys become founding partners. To learn more about how NexFirm can help you launch your firm, call 212-292-1000 or email careerdevelopment@nexfirm.com.Three quick notes about this transcript. First, it has been cleaned up from the audio in ways that don't alter substance—e.g., by deleting verbal filler or adding a word here or there to clarify meaning. Second, my interviewee has not reviewed this transcript, and any errors are mine. Third, because of length constraints, this newsletter may be truncated in email; to view the entire post, simply click on “View entire message” in your email app.David Lat: Welcome to the Original Jurisdiction podcast. I'm your host, David Lat, author of a Substack newsletter about law and the legal profession also named Original Jurisdiction, which you can read and subscribe to at davidlat.substack.com. You're listening to the eighty-fourth episode of this podcast, recorded on Friday, October 24.Thanks to this podcast's sponsor, NexFirm. NexFirm helps Biglaw attorneys become founding partners. To learn more about how NexFirm can help you launch your firm, call 212-292-1000 or email careerdevelopment@nexfirm.com. Want to know who the guest will be for the next Original Jurisdiction podcast? Follow NexFirm on LinkedIn for a preview.I like to think that I've produced some good podcast episodes over the past three-plus years, but I feel that this latest one is a standout. I'm hard-pressed to think of an interview that was more emotionally affecting to me than what you're about to hear.Kenneth Feinberg is a leading figure in the world of mediation and alternative dispute resolution. He is most well-known for having served as special master of the U.S. government's September 11th Victim Compensation Fund—and for me, as someone who was in New York City on September 11, I found his discussion of that work profoundly moving. But he has handled many major matters over the years, such as the Agent Orange product liability litigation to the BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Victim Compensation Fund. And he's working right now on a matter that's in the headlines: the California wildfires. Ken has been hired by Southern California Edison to help design a compensation program for victims of the 2025 Eaton fire. Ken has written about his fascinating work in two books: What Is Life Worth?: The Unprecedented Effort to Compensate the Victims of 9/11 and Who Gets What: Fair Compensation after Tragedy and Financial Upheaval. Without further ado, here's my conversation with Ken Feinberg.Ken, thank you so much for joining me.Ken Feinberg: Thank you very much; it's an honor to be here.DL: We are recording this shortly after your 80th birthday, so happy birthday!KF: Thank you very much.DL: Let's go back to your birth; let's start at the beginning. You grew up in Massachusetts, I believe.KF: That's right: Brockton, Massachusetts, about 20 miles south of Boston.DL: Your parents weren't lawyers. Tell us about what they did.KF: My parents were blue-collar workers from Massachusetts, second-generation immigrants. My father ran a wholesale tire distributorship, my mother was a bookkeeper, and we grew up in the 1940s and ‘50s, even the early ‘60s, in a town where there was great optimism, a very vibrant Jewish community, three different synagogues, a very optimistic time in American history—post-World War II, pre-Vietnam, and a time when communitarianism, working together to advance the collective good, was a prominent characteristic of Brockton, and most of the country, during the time that I was in elementary school and high school in Brockton.DL: Did the time in which you grow up shape or influence your decision to go into law?KF: Yes. More than law—the time growing up had a great impact on my decision to give back to the community from which I came. You've got to remember, when I was a teenager, the president of the United States was John F. Kennedy, and I'll never forget because it had a tremendous impact on me—President Kennedy reminding everybody that public service is a noble undertaking, government is not a dirty word, and especially his famous quote (or one of his many quotes), “Every individual can make a difference.” I never forgot that, and it had a personal impact on me and has had an impact on me throughout my life. [Ed. note: The quotation generally attributed to JFK is, “One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.” Whether he actually said these exact words is unclear, but it's certainly consistent with many other sentiments he expressed throughout his life.]DL: When you went to college at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, what did you study?KF: I studied history and political science. I was very interested in how individuals over the centuries change history, the theory of historians that great individuals articulate history and drive it in a certain direction—for good, like President Kennedy or Abraham Lincoln or George Washington, or for ill, like Adolf Hitler or Mussolini. And so it was history that I really delved into in my undergraduate years.DL: What led you then to turn to law school?KF: I always enjoyed acting on the stage—theater, comedies, musicals, dramas—and at the University of Massachusetts, I did quite a bit of that. In my senior year, I anticipated going to drama school at Yale, or some other academic master's program in theater. My father gave me very good advice. He said, “Ken, most actors end up waiting on restaurant tables in Manhattan, waiting for a big break that never comes. Why don't you turn your skills on the stage to a career in the courtroom, in litigation, talking to juries and convincing judges?” That was very sound advice from my father, and I ended up attending NYU Law School and having a career in the law.DL: Yes—and you recount that story in your book, and I just love that. It's really interesting to hear what parents think of our careers. But anyway, you did very well in law school, you were on the law review, and then your first job out of law school was something that we might expect out of someone who did well in law school.KF: Yes. I was a law clerk to the chief judge of New York State, Stanley Fuld, a very famous state jurist, and he had his chambers in New York City. For one week, every six or seven weeks, we would go to the state capitol in Albany to hear cases, and it was Judge Fuld who was my transition from law school to the practice of law.DL: I view clerking as a form of government service—and then you continued in service after that.KF: That's right. Remembering what my father had suggested, I then turned my attention to the courtroom and became an assistant United States attorney, a federal prosecutor, in New York City. I served as a prosecutor and as a trial lawyer for a little over three years. And then I had a wonderful opportunity to go to work for Senator Ted Kennedy on the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington and stayed with him for about five years.DL: You talk about this also in your books—you worked on a pretty diverse range of issues for the senator, right?KF: That's right. For the first three years I worked on his staff on the Senate Judiciary Committee, with some excellent colleagues—soon-to-be Supreme Court justice Stephen Breyer was with me, noted litigator David Boies was in the office—and for the first three years, it was law-related issues. Then in 1978, Senator Kennedy asked me to be his chief of staff, and once I went over and became his chief of staff, the issues of course mushroomed. He was running for president, so there were issues of education, health, international relations—a wide diversity of issues, very broad-based.DL: I recall that you didn't love the chief of staff's duties.KF: No. Operations or administration was not my priority. I loved substance, issues—whatever the issues were, trying to work out legislative compromises, trying to give back something in the way of legislation to the people. And internal operations and administration, I quickly discovered, was not my forte. It was not something that excited me.DL: Although it's interesting: what you are most well-known for is overseeing and administering these large funds and compensating victims of these horrific tragedies, and there's a huge amount of administration involved in that.KF: Yes, but I'm a very good delegator. In fact, if you look at the track record of my career in designing and administering these programs—9/11 or the Deepwater Horizon oil spill or the Patriots' Day Marathon bombings in Boston—I was indeed fortunate in all of those matters to have at my side, for over 40 years, Camille Biros. She's not a lawyer, but she's the nation's expert on designing, administering, and operating these programs, and as you delve into what I've done and haven't done, her expertise has been invaluable.DL: I would call Camille your secret weapon, except she's not secret. She's been profiled in The New York Times, and she's a well-known figure in her own right.KF: That is correct. She was just in the last few months named one of the 50 Women Over 50 that have had such an impact in the country—that list by Forbes that comes out every year. She's prominently featured in that magazine.DL: Shifting back to your career, where did you go after your time in the Senate?KF: I opened up a Washington office for a prominent New York law firm, and for the next decade or more, that was the center of my professional activity.DL: So that was Kaye Scholer, now Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer. What led you to go from your career in the public sector, where you spent a number of your years right out of law school, into so-called Biglaw?KF: Practicality and financial considerations. I had worked for over a decade in public service. I now had a wife, I had three young children, and it was time to give them financial security. And “Biglaw,” as you put it—Biglaw in Washington was lucrative, and it was something that gave me a financial base from which I could try and expand my different interests professionally. And that was the reason that for about 12 years I was in private practice for a major firm, Kaye Scholer.DL: And then tell us what happened next.KF: A great lesson in not planning too far ahead. In 1984, I got a call from a former clerk of Judge Fuld whom I knew from the clerk network: Judge Jack Weinstein, a nationally recognized jurist from Brooklyn, the Eastern District, and a federal judge. He had on his docket the Vietnam veterans' Agent Orange class action.You may recall that there were about 250,000 Vietnam veterans who came home claiming illness or injury or death due to the herbicide Agent Orange, which had been dropped by the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam to burn the foliage and vegetation where the Viet Cong enemy might be hiding. Those Vietnam veterans came home suffering terrible diseases, including cancer and chloracne (a sort of acne on the skin), and they brought a lawsuit. Judge Weinstein had the case. Weinstein realized that if that case went to trial, it could be 10 years before there'd be a result, with appeals and all of that.So he appointed me as mediator, called the “special master,” whose job it was to try and settle the case, all as a mediator. Well, after eight weeks of trying, we were successful. There was a master settlement totaling about $250 million—at the time, one of the largest tort verdicts in history. And that one case, front-page news around the nation, set me on a different track. Instead of remaining a Washington lawyer involved in regulatory and legislative matters, I became a mediator, an individual retained by the courts or by the parties to help resolve a case. And that was the beginning. That one Agent Orange case transformed my entire professional career and moved me in a different direction completely.DL: So you knew the late Judge Weinstein through Fuld alumni circles. What background did you have in mediation already, before you handled this gigantic case?KF: None. I told Judge Weinstein, “Judge, I never took a course in mediation at law school (there wasn't one then), and I don't know anything about bringing the parties together, trying to get them to settle.” He said, “I know you. I know your background. I've followed your career. You worked for Senator Kennedy. You are the perfect person.” And until the day I die, I'm beholden to Judge Weinstein for having faith in me to take this on.DL: And over the years, you actually worked on a number of matters at the request of Judge Weinstein.KF: A dozen. I worked on tobacco cases, on asbestos cases, on drug and medical device cases. I even worked for Judge Weinstein mediating the closing of the Shoreham nuclear plant on Long Island. I handled a wide range of cases where he called on me to act as his court-appointed mediator to resolve cases on his docket.DL: You've carved out a very unique and fascinating niche within the law, and I'm guessing that most people who meet you nowadays know who you are. But say you're in a foreign country or something, and some total stranger is chatting with you and asks what you do for a living. What would you say?KF: I would say I'm a lawyer, and I specialize in dispute resolution. It might be mediation, it might be arbitration, or it might even be negotiation, where somebody asks me to negotiate on their behalf. So I just tell people there is a growing field of law in the United States called ADR—alternative dispute resolution—and that it is, as you say, David, my niche, my focus when called upon.DL: And I think it's fair to say that you're one of the founding people in this field or early pioneers—or I don't know how you would describe it.KF: I think that's right. When I began with Agent Orange, there was no mediation to speak of. It certainly wasn't institutionalized; it wasn't streamlined. Today, in 2025, the American Bar Association has a special section on alternative dispute resolution, it's taught in every law school in the United States, there are thousands of mediators and arbitrators, and it's become a major leg in law school of different disciplines and specialties.DL: One question I often ask my guests is, “What is the matter you are most proud of?” Another question I often ask my guests is, “What is the hardest matter you've ever had to deal with?” Another question I often ask my guests is, “What is the matter that you're most well-known for?” And I feel in your case, the same matter is responsive to all three of those questions.KF: That's correct. The most difficult, the most challenging, the most rewarding matter, the one that's given me the most exposure, was the federal September 11 Victim Compensation Fund of 2001, when I was appointed by President George W. Bush and Attorney General John Ashcroft to implement, design, and administer a very unique federal law that had been enacted right after 9/11.DL: I got chills as you were just even stating that, very factually, because I was in New York on 9/11, and a lot of us remember the trauma and difficulty of that time. And you basically had to live with that and talk to hundreds, even thousands, of people—survivors, family members—for almost three years. And you did it pro bono. So let me ask you this: what were you thinking?KF: What triggered my interest was the law itself. Thirteen days after the attacks, Congress passed this law, unique in American history, setting up a no-fault administrator compensation system. Don't go to court. Those who volunteer—families of the dead, those who were physically injured at the World Trade Center or the Pentagon—you can voluntarily seek compensation from a taxpayer-funded law. Now, if you don't want it, you don't have to go. It's a voluntary program.The key will be whether the special master or the administrator will be able to convince people that it is a better avenue to pursue than a long, delayed, uncertain lawsuit. And based on my previous experience for the last 15 years, starting with Agent Orange and asbestos and these other tragedies, I volunteered. I went to Senator Kennedy and said, “What about this?” He said, “Leave it to me.” He called President Bush. He knew Attorney General John Ashcroft, who was his former colleague in the U.S. Senate, and he had great admiration for Senator Ashcroft. And so I was invited by the attorney general for an interview, and I told him I was interested. I told him I would only do it pro bono. You can't get paid for a job like this; it's patriotism. And he said, “Go for it.” And he turned out to be my biggest, strongest ally during the 33 months of the program.DL: Are you the managing partner of a boutique or midsize firm? If so, you know that your most important job is attracting and retaining top talent. It's not easy, especially if your benefits don't match up well with those of Biglaw firms or if your HR process feels “small time.” NexFirm has created an onboarding and benefits experience that rivals an Am Law 100 firm, so you can compete for the best talent at a price your firm can afford. Want to learn more? Contact NexFirm at 212-292-1002 or email betterbenefits@nexfirm.com.You talk about this in your books: you were recommended by a very prominent Democratic politician, and the administration at the time was Republican. George W. Bush was president, and John Ashcroft was the attorney general. Why wouldn't they have picked a Republican for this project?KF: Very good question. Senator Kennedy told both of them, “You better be careful here. This is a very, very uncertain program, with taxpayer money used to pay only certain victims. This could be a disaster. And you would be well-advised to pick someone who is not a prominent friend of yours, who is not perceived as just a Republican arm of the Justice Department or the White House. And I've got the perfect person. You couldn't pick a more opposite politician than my former chief of staff, Ken Feinberg. But look at what he's done.” And I think to Senator Kennedy's credit, and certainly to President Bush and to John Ashcroft's, they selected me.DL: As you would expect with a program of this size and complexity, there was controversy and certainly criticism over the years. But overall, looking back, I think people regard it widely as a huge success. Do you have a sense or an estimate of what percentage of people in the position to accept settlements through the program did that, rather than litigate? Because in accepting funds from the program, they did waive their right to bring all sorts of lawsuits.KF: That's correct. If you look at the statistics, if the statistics are a barometer of success, 5,300 applicants were eligible, because of death—about 2,950, somewhere in there—and the remaining claims were for physical injury. Of the 5,300, 97 percent voluntarily accepted the compensation. Only 94 people, 3 percent, opted out, and they all settled their cases five years later. There was never a trial on who was responsible in the law for 9/11. So if statistics are an indication—and I think they are a good indication—the program was a stunning success in accomplishing Congress's objective, which was diverting people voluntarily out of the court system.DL: Absolutely. And that's just a striking statistic. It was really successful in getting funds to families that needed it. They had lost breadwinners; they had lost loved ones. It was hugely successful, and it did not take a decade, as some of these cases involving just thousands of victims often do.I was struck by one thing you just said. You mentioned there was really no trial. And in reading your accounts of your work on this, it seemed almost like people viewed talking to you and your colleagues, Camille and others on this—I think they almost viewed that as their opportunity to be heard, since there wasn't a trial where they would get to testify.KF: That's correct. The primary reason for the success of the 9/11 Fund, and a valuable lesson for me thereafter, was this: give victims the opportunity to be heard, not only in public town-hall meetings where collectively people can vent, but in private, with doors closed. It's just the victim and Feinberg or his designee, Camille. We were the face of the government here. You can't get a meeting with the secretary of defense or the attorney general, the head of the Department of Justice. What you can get is an opportunity behind closed doors to express your anger, your frustration, your disappointment, your sense of uncertainty, with the government official responsible for cutting the checks. And that had an enormous difference in assuring the success of the program.DL: What would you say was the hardest aspect of your work on the Fund?KF: The hardest part of the 9/11 Fund, which I'll never recover from, was not calculating the value of a life. Judges and juries do that every day, David, in every court, in New Jersey and 49 other states. That is not a difficult assignment. What would the victim have earned over a work life? Add something for pain and suffering and emotional distress, and there's your check.The hardest part in any of these funds, starting with 9/11—the most difficult aspect, the challenge—is empathy, and your willingness to sit for over 900 separate hearings, me alone with family members or victims, to hear what they want to tell you, and to make that meeting, from their perspective, worthwhile and constructive. That's the hard part.DL: Did you find it sometimes difficult to remain emotionally composed? Or did you, after a while, develop a sort of thick skin?KF: You remain composed. You are a professional. You have a job to do, for the president of the United States. You can't start wailing and crying in the presence of somebody who was also wailing and crying, so you have to compose yourself. But I tell people who say, “Could I do what you did?” I say, “Sure. There are plenty of people in this country that can do what I did—if you can brace yourself for the emotional trauma that comes with meeting with victim after victim after victim and hearing their stories, which are...” You can't make them up. They're so heart-wrenching and so tragic.I'll give you one example. A lady came to see me, 26 years old, sobbing—one of hundreds of people I met with. “Mr. Feinberg, I lost my husband. He was a fireman at the World Trade Center. He died on 9/11. And he left me with our two children, six and four. Now, Mr. Feinberg, you've calculated and told me I'm going to receive $2.4 million, tax-free, from this 9/11 Fund. I want it in 30 days.”I said to Mrs. Jones, “This is public, taxpayer money. We have to go down to the U.S. Treasury. They've got to cut the checks; they've got to dot all the i's and cross all the t's. It may be 60 days or 90 days, but you'll get your money.”“No. Thirty days.”I said, “Mrs. Jones, why do you need the money in 30 days?”She said, “Why? I'll tell you why, Mr. Feinberg. I have terminal cancer. I have 10 weeks to live. My husband was going to survive me and take care of our two children. Now they're going to be orphans. I have got to get this money, find a guardian, make sure the money's safe, prepare for the kids' schooling. I don't have a lot of time. I need your help.”Well, we ran down to the U.S. Treasury and helped process the check in record time. We got her the money in 30 days—and eight weeks later, she died. Now when you hear story after story like this, you get some indication of the emotional pressure that builds and is debilitating, frankly. And we managed to get through it.DL: Wow. I got a little choked up just even hearing you tell that. Wow—I really don't know what to say.When you were working on the 9/11 Fund, did you have time for any other matters, or was this pretty much exclusively what you were working on for the 33 months?KF: Professionally, it was exclusive. Now what I did was, I stayed in my law firm, so I had a living. Other people in the firm were generating income for the firm; I wasn't on the dole. But it was exclusive. During the day, you are swamped with these individual requests, decisions that have to be made, checks that have to be cut. At night, I escaped: opera, orchestral concerts, chamber music, art museums—the height of civilization. During the day, in the depths of horror of civilization; at night, an escape, an opportunity to just enjoy the benefits of civilization. You better have a loving family, as I did, that stands behind you—because you never get over it, really.DL: That's such an important lesson, to actually have that time—because if you wanted to, you could have worked on this 24/7. But it is important to have some time to just clear your head or spend time with your family, especially just given what you were dealing with day-to-day.KF: That's right. And of course, during the day, we made a point of that as well. If we were holding hearings like the one I just explained, we'd take a one-hour break, go for a walk, go into Central Park or into downtown Washington, buy an ice cream cone, see the kids playing in playgrounds and laughing. You've got to let the steam out of the pressure cooker, or it'll kill you. And that was the most difficult part of the whole program. In all of these programs, that's the common denominator: emotional stress and unhappiness on the part of the victims.DL: One last question, before we turn to some other matters. There was also a very large logistical apparatus associated with this, right? For example, PricewaterhouseCoopers. It wasn't just you and Camille trying to deal with these thousands of survivors and claimants; you did have support.KF: That's right. Pricewaterhouse won the bid at the Justice Department. This is public: Pricewaterhouse, for something like around $100 million, put 450 people to work with us to help us process claims, appraise values, do the research. Pricewaterhouse was a tremendous ally and has gone on, since 9/11, to handle claims design and claims administration, as one of its many specialties. Emily Kent, Chuck Hacker, people like that we worked with for years, very much experts in these areas.DL: So after your work on the 9/11 Fund, you've worked on a number of these types of matters. Is there one that you would say ranks second in terms of complexity or difficulty or meaningfulness to you?KF: Yes. Deepwater Horizon in 2011, 2012—that oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico blew up and killed about, I don't know, 15 to 20 people in the explosion. But the real challenge in that program was how we received, in 16 months, about 1,250,000 claims for business interruption, business losses, property damage. We received over a million claims from 50 states. I think we got probably a dozen claims from New Jersey; I didn't know the oil had gotten to New Jersey. We received claims from 35 foreign countries. And the sheer volume of the disaster overwhelmed us. We had, at one point, something like 40,000 people—vendors—working for us. We had 35 offices throughout the Gulf of Mexico, from Galveston, Texas, all the way to Mobile Bay, Alabama. Nevertheless, in 16 months, on behalf of BP, Deepwater Horizon, we paid out all BP money, a little over $7 billion, to 550,000 eligible claimants. And that, I would say, other than 9/11, had the greatest impact and was the most satisfying.DL: You mentioned some claims coming from some pretty far-flung jurisdictions. In these programs, how much of a problem is fraud?KF: Not much. First of all, with death claims like 9/11 or the Boston Marathon bombings or the 20 first-graders who died in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, at the hands of a deranged gunmen—most of the time, in traumatic death and injury, you've got records. No one can beat the system; you have to have a death certificate. In 9/11, where are your military records, if you were at the Pentagon? Where are the airplane manifests? You've got to be on the manifest if you were flying on that plane.Now, the problem becomes more pronounced in something like BP, where you've got over a million claims, and you wonder, how many people can claim injury from this explosion? There we had an anti-fraud unit—Guidepost, Bart Schwartz's company—and they did a tremendous job of spot-checking claims. I think that out of over a million claims, there may have been 25,000 that were suspicious. And we sent those claims to the Justice Department, and they prosecuted a fair number of people. But it wasn't a huge problem. I think the fraud rate was something like 3 percent; that's nothing. So overall, we haven't found—and we have to be ever-vigilant, you're right—but we haven't found much in the way of fraud.DL: I'm glad to hear that, because it would really be very depressing to think that there were people trying to profiteer off these terrible disasters and tragedies. Speaking of continuing disasters and tragedies, turning to current events, you are now working with Southern California Edison in dealing with claims related to the Eaton Fire. And this is a pending matter, so of course you may have some limits in terms of what you can discuss, but what can you say in a general sense about this undertaking?KF: This is the Los Angeles wildfires that everybody knows about, from the last nine or ten months—the tremendous fire damage in Los Angeles. One of the fires, or one of the selected hubs of the fire, was the Eaton Fire. Southern California Edison, the utility involved in the litigation and finger-pointing, decided to set up, à la 9/11, a voluntary claims program. Not so much to deal with death—there were about 19 deaths, and a handful of physical injuries—but terrible fire damage, destroyed homes, damaged businesses, smoke and ash and soot, for miles in every direction. And the utility decided, its executive decided, “We want to do the right thing here. We may be held liable or we may not be held liable for the fire, but we think the right thing to do is nip in the bud this idea of extended litigation. Look at 9/11: only 94 people ended up suing. We want to set up a program.”They came to Camille and me. Over the last eight weeks, we've designed the program, and I think in the last week of October or the first week of November, you will see publicly, “Here is the protocol; here is the claim form. Please submit your claims, and we'll get them paid within 90 days.” And if history is an indicator, Camille and I think that the Eaton Fire Protocol will be a success, and the great bulk of the thousands of victims will voluntarily decide to come into the program. We'll see. [Ed. note: On Wednesday, a few days after Ken and I recorded this episode, Southern California Edison announced its Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program.]DL: That raises a question that I'm curious about. How would you describe the relationship between the work that you and Camille and your colleagues do and the traditional work of the courts, in terms of in-the-trenches litigation? Because I do wonder whether the growth in your field is perhaps related to some developments in litigation, in terms of litigation becoming more expensive over the decades (in a way that far outstrips inflation), more complicated, or more protracted. How would you characterize that relationship?KF: I would say that the programs that we design and administer—like 9/11, like BP, plus the Eaton wildfires—are an exception to the rule. Nobody should think that these programs that we have worked on are the wave of the future. They are not the wave of the future; they are isolated, unique examples, where a company—or in 9/11, the U.S. government—decides, “We ought to set up a special program where the courts aren't involved, certainly not directly.” In 9/11, they were prohibited to be involved, by statute; in some of these other programs, like BP, the courts have a relationship, but they don't interfere with the day-to-day administration of the program.And I think the American people have a lot of faith in the litigation system that you correctly point out can be uncertain, very inefficient, and very costly. But the American people, since the founding of the country, think, “You pick your lawyer, I'll pick my lawyer, and we'll have a judge and jury decide.” That's the American rule of law; I don't think it's going to change. But occasionally there is a groundswell of public pressure to come up with a program, or there'll be a company—like the utility, like BP—that decides to have a program.And I'll give you one other example: the Catholic Church confronted thousands of claims of sexual abuse by priests. It came to us, and we set up a program—just like 9/11, just like BP—where we invited, voluntarily, any minor—any minor from decades ago, now an adult—who had been abused by the church to come into this voluntary program. We paid out, I think, $700 million to $800 million, to victims in dioceses around the country. So there's another example—Camille did most of that—but these programs are all relatively rare. There are thousands of litigations every day, and nothing's going to change that.DL: I had a guest on a few weeks ago, Chris Seeger of Seeger Weiss, who does a lot of work in the mass-tort space. It's interesting: I feel that that space has evolved, and maybe in some ways it's more efficient than it used to be. They have these multi-district litigation panels, they have these bellwether trials, and then things often get settled, once people have a sense of the values. That system and your approach seem to have some similarities, in the sense that you're not individually trying each one of these cases, and you're having somebody with liability come forward and voluntarily pay out money, after some kind of negotiation.KF: Well, there's certainly negotiation in what Chris Seeger does; I'm not sure we have much negotiation. We say, “Here's the amount under the administrative scheme.” It's like in workers' compensation: here's the amount. You don't have to take it. There's nothing to really talk about, unless you have new evidence that we're not aware of. And those programs, when we do design them, seem to work very efficiently.Again, if you ask Camille Biros what was the toughest part of valuing individual claims of sexual-abuse directed at minors, she would say, “These hearings: we gave every person who wanted an opportunity to be heard.” And when they come to see Camille, they don't come to talk about money; they want validation for what they went through. “Believe me, will you? Ken, Camille, believe me.” And when Camille says, “We do believe you,” they immediately, or almost immediately, accept the compensation and sign a release: “I will not sue the Catholic diocese.”DL: So you mentioned there isn't really much negotiation, but you did talk in the book about these sort of “appeals.” You had these two tracks, “Appeals A” and “Appeals B.” Can you talk about that? Did you ever revisit what you had set as the award for a particular victim's family, after hearing from them in person?KF: Sure. Now, remember, those appeals came back to us, not to a court; there's no court involvement. But in 9/11, in BP, if somebody said, “You made a mistake—you didn't account for these profits or this revenue, or you didn't take into account this contract that my dead firefighter husband had that would've given him a lot more money”—of course, we'll revisit that. We invited that. But that's an internal appeals process. The people who calculated the value of the claim are the same people that are going to be looking at revisiting the claim. But again, that's due process, and that's something that we thought was important.DL: You and Camille have been doing this really important work for decades. Since this is, of course, shortly after your 80th birthday, I should ask: do you have future plans? You're tackling some of the most complicated matters, headline-making matters. Would you ever want to retire at some point?KF: I have no intention of retiring. I do agree that when you reach a certain pinnacle in what you've done, you do slow down. We are much more selective in what we do. I used to have maybe 15 mediations going on at once; now, we have one or two matters, like the Los Angeles wildfires. As long as I'm capable, as long as Camille's willing, we'll continue to do it, but we'll be very careful about what we select to do. We don't travel much. The Los Angeles wildfires was largely Zooms, going back and forth. And we're not going to administer that program. We had administered 9/11 and BP; we're trying to move away from that. It's very time-consuming and stressful. So we've accomplished a great deal over the last 50 years—but as long as we can do it, we'll continue to do it.DL: Do you have any junior colleagues who would take over what you and Camille have built?KF: We don't have junior colleagues. There's just the two of us and Cindy Sanzotta, our receptionist. But it's an interesting question: “Who's after Feinberg? Who's next in doing this?” I think there are thousands of people in this country who could do what we do. It is not rocket science. It really isn't. I'll tell you what's difficult: the emotion. If somebody wants to do what we do, you better brace yourself for the emotion, the anger, the frustration, the finger pointing. It goes with the territory. And if you don't have the psychological ability to handle this type of stress, stay away. But I'm sure somebody will be there, and no one's irreplaceable.DL: Well, I know I personally could not handle it. I worked when I was at a law firm on civil litigation over insurance proceeds related to the World Trade Center, and that was a very draining case, and I was very glad to no longer be on it. So I could not do what you and Camille do. But let me ask you, to end this section on a positive note: what would you say is the most rewarding or meaningful or satisfying aspect of the work that you do on these programs?KF: Giving back to the community. Public service. Helping the community heal. Not so much the individuals; the individuals are part of the community. “Every individual can make a difference.” I remember that every day, what John F. Kennedy said: government service is a noble undertaking. So what's most rewarding for me is that although I'm a private practitioner—I am no longer in government service, since my days with Senator Kennedy—I'd like to think that I performed a valuable service for the community, the resilience of the community, the charity exhibited by the community. And that gives me a great sense of self-satisfaction.DL: You absolutely have. It's been amazing, and I'm so grateful for you taking the time to join me.So now, onto our speed round. These are four questions that are standardized. My first question is, what do you like the least about the law? And this can either be the practice of law or law in a more abstract sense.KF: Uncertainty. What I don't like about the law is—and I guess maybe it's the flip side of the best way to get to a result—I don't like the uncertainty of the law. I don't like the fact that until the very end of the process, you don't know if your view and opinion will prevail. And I think losing control over your destiny in that regard is problematic.DL: My second question—and maybe we touched on this a little bit, when we talked about your father's opinions—what would you be if you were not a lawyer?KF: Probably an actor. As I say, I almost became an actor. And I still love theater and the movies and Broadway shows. If my father hadn't given me that advice, I was on the cusp of pursuing a career in the theater.DL: Have you dabbled in anything in your (probably limited) spare time—community theater, anything like that?KF: No, but I certainly have prioritized in my spare time classical music and the peace and optimism it brings to the listener. It's been an important part of my life.DL: My third question is, how much sleep do you get each night?KF: Well, it varies from program to program. I'd like to get seven hours. That's what my doctors tell me: “Ken, very important—more important than pills and exercise and diet—is sleep. Your body needs a minimum of seven hours.” Well, for me, seven hours is rare—it's more like six or even five, and during 9/11 or during Eaton wildfires, it might be more like four or five. And that's not enough, and that is a problem.DL: My last question is, any final words of wisdom, such as career advice or life advice, for my listeners?KF: Yes, I'll give you some career and life advice. It's very simple: don't plan too far ahead. People have this view—you may think you know what you want to do with your career. You may think you know what life holds for you. You don't know. If I've learned anything over the last decades, life has a way of changing the best-laid plans. These 9/11 husbands and wives said goodbye to their children, “we'll see you for dinner,” a perfunctory wave—and they never saw them again. Dust, not even a body. And the idea I tell law students—who say, ”I'm going to be a corporate lawyer,” or “I'm going to be a litigator”—I tell them, “You have no idea what your legal career will look like. Look at Feinberg; he never planned on this. He never thought, in his wildest dreams, that this would be his chosen avenue of the law.”My advice: enjoy the moment. Do what you like now. Don't worry too much about what you'll be doing two years, five years, 10 years, a lifetime ahead of you. It doesn't work that way. Everybody gets thrown curveballs, and that's advice I give to everybody.DL: Well, you did not plan out your career, but it has turned out wonderfully, and the country is better for it. Thank you, Ken, both for your work on all these matters over the years and for joining me today.KF: A privilege and an honor. Thanks, David.DL: Thanks so much to Ken for joining me—and, of course, for his decades of work resolving some of the thorniest disputes in the country, which is truly a form of public service.Thanks to NexFirm for sponsoring the Original Jurisdiction podcast. NexFirm has helped many attorneys to leave Biglaw and launch firms of their own. 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In his first public interview following Ghislaine Maxwell's sentencing, attorney David Boies described the outcome as a “satisfying” step toward justice—while acknowledging that the broader fight is far from over. He conveyed that Maxwell's 20-year sentence brought a measure of closure to victims of Jeffrey Epstein and signalled that even powerful individuals can be held accountable. Nonetheless, Boies stressed his concern that numerous other collaborators and enablers have not faced criminal scrutiny and that as time passes, the likelihood of further prosecutions diminishes.Boies also raised alarms about secrecy in the investigation and litigation process: he pointed out that, despite having shared extensive civil-case materials with federal prosecutors years ago, many records remain sealed and many victims remain unheard. He asserted that the scale and longevity of the abuse could not have occurred without the “co-operation of a lot of additional people” and called for continued pressure on the justice system to bring those people to account.to contact  me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The story begins with a shadowy figure using the alias “Patrick Kessler,” who contacted high-profile lawyers claiming he had access to an encrypted archive of Epstein's surveillance footage — including videos allegedly implicating powerful individuals. Kessler persuaded respected attorneys like David Boies and John Pottinger to engage with him, proposing schemes in which those incriminated would pay large private settlements (some proceeds earmarked for victims) to keep the footage hidden. The lawyers—even while representing Epstein's accusers—were accused of attempting to profit by holding this “evidence” hostage. Over months of negotiations, The New York Times was brought in as a possible media outlet to pressure the men on the so-called “hot list.” But none of the promised videos ever materialized, and Kessler later claimed his servers were destroyed in a fire, forcing him to flee.Critics argue that Boies's deep involvement in the Kessler scheme blurred ethical lines: a lawyer advocating for victims who also appeared poised to monetize secret evidence placed him in a conflicted position. The Times, meanwhile, has been faulted for its handling of the story—reporting Kessler's claims without sufficiently flagging how unverified they were, or how they played into an opportunistic playbook of legal maneuvering over actual justice. Some see the Kessler-Boies-Times saga as illustrative of how even institutions considered pillars of integrity can become complicit in obfuscation, leveraging sensational claims for influence rather than holding the powerful accountable.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In 2016, attorneys representing Epstein's survivors brought what they described as extensive documentation and testimony to the Southern District of New York. They met with Amanda Kramer, then the top human trafficking prosecutor, and laid out evidence of a trafficking network that extended beyond what had been handled in Florida. Lawyers such as David Boies argued that the evidence clearly showed Epstein's continued criminal conduct and Maxwell's role, urging SDNY to act decisively. Survivors also lent their voices, recounting their experiences in hopes of finally seeing a meaningful federal investigation in New York.Despite these efforts, SDNY declined to pursue charges. Prosecutors reportedly reasoned that much of the material overlapped with what had already been covered by Epstein's controversial 2007 Florida non-prosecution agreement. Others inside the office were wary of reopening a case that had been deemed “resolved,” citing concerns about jurisdictional conflicts and political complications. Survivors and their attorneys left the meeting frustrated, believing the federal government had once again turned its back on credible evidence and missed an opportunity to intervene years before Epstein's 2019 arrest.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comSource:https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-jeffrey-epstein-maxwell-case-20201013-jmzhl7zdrzdgrbbs7yc6bfnszu-story.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Alan Dershowitz filed a lawsuit against Netflix in 2021 over its docuseries Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, alleging defamation and breach of contract. He claimed the series unfairly presented Virginia Giuffre's allegations against him without including exculpatory evidence he provided, and argued that producers had promised to air his side of the story but failed to do so. Netflix denied the allegations and filed a countersuit, insisting the program was accurate and that Dershowitz's claims were meritless.Separately, Dershowitz became embroiled in a bitter legal fight with prominent attorney David Boies, who sued him for defamation after Dershowitz accused Boies of unethical conduct and pressuring Giuffre into making false statements. Dershowitz countered with his own claims that Boies had orchestrated a campaign to smear him. Both disputes—Dershowitz versus Netflix and Dershowitz versus Boies—ultimately ended in late 2022 when all parties agreed to dismiss their lawsuits with prejudice. Giuffre herself issued a statement acknowledging she may have misidentified Dershowitz, closing out the high-profile litigation.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Alan Dershowitz filed a lawsuit against Netflix in 2021 over its docuseries Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, alleging defamation and breach of contract. He claimed the series unfairly presented Virginia Giuffre's allegations against him without including exculpatory evidence he provided, and argued that producers had promised to air his side of the story but failed to do so. Netflix denied the allegations and filed a countersuit, insisting the program was accurate and that Dershowitz's claims were meritless.Separately, Dershowitz became embroiled in a bitter legal fight with prominent attorney David Boies, who sued him for defamation after Dershowitz accused Boies of unethical conduct and pressuring Giuffre into making false statements. Dershowitz countered with his own claims that Boies had orchestrated a campaign to smear him. Both disputes—Dershowitz versus Netflix and Dershowitz versus Boies—ultimately ended in late 2022 when all parties agreed to dismiss their lawsuits with prejudice. Giuffre herself issued a statement acknowledging she may have misidentified Dershowitz, closing out the high-profile litigation.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Alan Dershowitz filed a lawsuit against Netflix in 2021 over its docuseries Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, alleging defamation and breach of contract. He claimed the series unfairly presented Virginia Giuffre's allegations against him without including exculpatory evidence he provided, and argued that producers had promised to air his side of the story but failed to do so. Netflix denied the allegations and filed a countersuit, insisting the program was accurate and that Dershowitz's claims were meritless.Separately, Dershowitz became embroiled in a bitter legal fight with prominent attorney David Boies, who sued him for defamation after Dershowitz accused Boies of unethical conduct and pressuring Giuffre into making false statements. Dershowitz countered with his own claims that Boies had orchestrated a campaign to smear him. Both disputes—Dershowitz versus Netflix and Dershowitz versus Boies—ultimately ended in late 2022 when all parties agreed to dismiss their lawsuits with prejudice. Giuffre herself issued a statement acknowledging she may have misidentified Dershowitz, closing out the high-profile litigation.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

David Boies, attorney for Virginia Giuffre, explained that Prince Andrew initially tried to stonewall the case but quickly pivoted toward a settlement when faced with the prospect of a deposition. According to Boies, Andrew's priority was to pay as little as possible and avoid publicly acknowledging Giuffre as a victim, even implying her claims were fabricated. The agreement, reached just a week before the scheduled deposition, centered on two elements: a “substantial amount of money” and a carefully worded statement from Andrew, both resolved swiftly under pressure.Boies later noted that if Andrew truly wanted to back out of the settlement, the process was simple: “Just call me, let me take Andrew's deposition, and we'll go to trial.” After Giuffre's death in April 2025, Boies again pressed Andrew to take responsibility, stressing that Virginia would have accepted even a partial acknowledgment or apology. He insisted it was “not too late” for Andrew to come clean, framing accountability as the only way to honor Giuffre's legacy and provide a measure of justice.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Lawyer for Prince Andrew's sex abuse accuser claims Duke of York avoided going to trial over photo | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Epstein survivors—led in the legal action by a figure known as Jane Doe 1—petitioned Judge Jed S. Rakoff to grant preliminary approval to a proposed $290 million settlement with JPMorgan Chase. They argued that the bank had turned a blind eye to Epstein's sex-trafficking activities, even after his 2008 conviction as a registered sex offender, and continued to provide financial services that enabled his operations. The survivors and their counsel described the settlement as "fair, adequate, and reasonable,” given the risks and uncertainties inherent in prolonged litigation and JPMorgan's continuing denial of direct liabilityIn the hearing, Judge Rakoff expressed that, while the settlement was substantial, it would not undo the survivors' suffering. He sought clarification from the plaintiffs' attorneys—particularly David Boies—on why there was no guaranteed minimum distribution per victim, as had been the case in parallel litigation against Deutsche Bank. Ultimately, he appointed settlement administrator Simone Lelchuk to review and allocate funds based on individual claims and oversee the disbursement process under his supervisionto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein victims ask judge to approve $290 million settlement with JPMorgan (nbcnews.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Virginia Giuffre's life was torn apart by the Jeffrey Epstein scandal - and it may ultimately have been ended by it too. One of the most prominent accusers in the case of convicted sex offenders Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, her family confirmed on Friday that she took her own life at the age of 41 after the “toll of abuse became unbearable.” They also say she was trafficked to Prince Andrew when she was just 17, an allegation the royal has always denied, although he paid a reported 12 million pound settlement to Giuffre in 2022. David Boies - one of America's most-acclaimed attorneys, who was Giuffre's lawyer and knew her well - joins Piers Morgan to discuss her life and death and what he really thinks about Prince Andrew, plus the circumstances surrounding the death of Epstein in prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Prince Andrew remains obstinate in the face of a growing outcry for him to come forward with any pertinent evidence he might have.David Boies, a lawyer for roughly a dozen of the survivors has now come out publicly adding his voice to Attorney General Berman's in calling for Andrew to speak under oath and wondering if Andrew is recieving bad advice in the same statement.A spokesman for Andrew had no comment.(Commercial at 12:19)To contact me:Bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8281419/Prince-Andrew-ignores-three-formal-requests-interviewed.html

Prince Andrew remains obstinate in the face of a growing outcry for him to come forward with any pertinent evidence he might have.David Boies, a lawyer for roughly a dozen of the survivors has now come out publicly adding his voice to Attorney General Berman's in calling for Andrew to speak under oath and wondering if Andrew is recieving bad advice in the same statement.A spokesman for Andrew had no comment.(Commercial at 12:19)To contact me:Bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8281419/Prince-Andrew-ignores-three-formal-requests-interviewed.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

President Trump promised to shake up how Washington does business, and he has wasted no time since his inauguration. From executive orders to a call with Denmark's leader over Greenland, Trump seems to be making good on his pledge to disrupt American domestic and foreign policy. What will this mean for the US and its allies, particularly in Europe? Expert James Lindsay joins Thanos Davelis to look into President Trump's disruptive foreign policy agenda and how it could impact America's friends and allies.James M. Lindsay is the Mary and David Boies distinguished senior fellow in U.S. foreign policy and director of Fellowship Affairs at the Council on Foreign Relations, the host of the weekly podcast The President's Inbox. His most recent book, co-authored with Ivo H. Daalder, is The Empty Throne: America's Abdication of Global Leadership.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Donald Trump's Disruptive First DaysU.S. Foreign Policy on the Eve of DisruptionEurope's leaders plot to stop Trump from taking Greenland Albania amends Greek identity legislationMore positive signs in tourism

Sarah Ransome, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring, authored an op-ed in The Washington Post detailing her harrowing experiences and the challenges she faced in seeking justice. She recounted the psychological manipulation and coercion employed by Epstein and his associates, emphasizing the long-lasting trauma inflicted on victims. Ransome criticized systemic failures within the legal system that allowed Epstein's predatory behavior to persist unchecked, highlighting the need for comprehensive reforms to support survivors and hold perpetrators accountable. She called for greater transparency, victim protection, and institutional accountability to prevent such abuses from occurring in the future.Sarah Ransome, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring, filed a grievance against her former attorney, David Boies, and his law firm, alleging mistreatment during their representation of her case.  While specific details of the grievance are not extensively documented in the available sources, Ransome's complaint suggests dissatisfaction with the legal services provided by Boies and his firm. This action highlights potential issues within legal representation for survivors of sexual abuse, emphasizing the necessity for attorneys to handle such sensitive cases with utmost care and professionalism.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Sarah Ransome, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring, authored an op-ed in The Washington Post detailing her harrowing experiences and the challenges she faced in seeking justice. She recounted the psychological manipulation and coercion employed by Epstein and his associates, emphasizing the long-lasting trauma inflicted on victims. Ransome criticized systemic failures within the legal system that allowed Epstein's predatory behavior to persist unchecked, highlighting the need for comprehensive reforms to support survivors and hold perpetrators accountable. She called for greater transparency, victim protection, and institutional accountability to prevent such abuses from occurring in the future.Sarah Ransome, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring, filed a grievance against her former attorney, David Boies, and his law firm, alleging mistreatment during their representation of her case.  While specific details of the grievance are not extensively documented in the available sources, Ransome's complaint suggests dissatisfaction with the legal services provided by Boies and his firm. This action highlights potential issues within legal representation for survivors of sexual abuse, emphasizing the necessity for attorneys to handle such sensitive cases with utmost care and professionalism.

Sarah Ransome, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring, authored an op-ed in The Washington Post detailing her harrowing experiences and the challenges she faced in seeking justice. She recounted the psychological manipulation and coercion employed by Epstein and his associates, emphasizing the long-lasting trauma inflicted on victims. Ransome criticized systemic failures within the legal system that allowed Epstein's predatory behavior to persist unchecked, highlighting the need for comprehensive reforms to support survivors and hold perpetrators accountable. She called for greater transparency, victim protection, and institutional accountability to prevent such abuses from occurring in the future.Sarah Ransome, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring, filed a grievance against her former attorney, David Boies, and his law firm, alleging mistreatment during their representation of her case.  While specific details of the grievance are not extensively documented in the available sources, Ransome's complaint suggests dissatisfaction with the legal services provided by Boies and his firm. This action highlights potential issues within legal representation for survivors of sexual abuse, emphasizing the necessity for attorneys to handle such sensitive cases with utmost care and professionalism.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

 John is joined by one of the most famous litigators in the world, David Boies, Chairman and Founding Partner of Boies Schiller Flexner.  They discuss David's career, unique aspects of trial work, and the challenges of transitioning leadership in law firms.  David describes his early years at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, LLP, where he became a partner in 1972, and his founding of Boies Schiller in 1997.  He candidly discusses the aging process, especially the balance that exists between somewhat diminishing memory and the ever-improving judgment that comes with experience.  Despite plans to step down as Chairman of his firm at the end of the year, David remains engaged in high-stakes litigation, particularly cases which may improve society, such as marriage equality and sex trafficking litigation.   John and David also discuss trial advocacy.  David believes that trials are both morality plays and peculiar searches for truth, shaped by a unique decision-making process that excludes jurors with specialized knowledge and forbids them from seeking knowledge in the ways they are accustomed to.  They also discuss the unique pressures on courtroom lawyers, including the need to say everything right in real time, having a professional constantly trying to make you look bad, a jury that studies everything you say or do, and clients watching whose fortune or liberty depends on your performance.  John and David also discuss the business of law, critiquing the hourly billing model and reflecting on the challenges of aligning client and firm interests in alternative fee arrangements.  They agree that legal practice, while demanding, remains intellectually and personally rewarding.  David also offers his thoughts on his late friend and sometimes adversary Ted Olson, whose integrity, warmth, and professionalism left a lasting impact.  Finally, John and David discuss the possibility of a follow-up to David's book Courting Justice, which chronicled significant cases from his career in light of the major cases he has had in the years since the book was published.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

David Boies has been engaged in a battle against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell for a long time now and even though Maxwell and Epstein have both been dealt with, one of them dead while the other is headed to prison, he doesn't believe that the prosecutions should stop there. (commercial at 10:00)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/ghislaine-maxwell-epstein-david-boies-b2114067.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Prince Andrew has been on a PR push as of late in hopes to move the needle as far as public opinion after his settlement with Virgina Roberts. Andrew contends that he was coerced into accepting the settlement and that without that pressure, he would have never agreed to the payout.David Boies, the lawyer who represented Virginia Roberts has a completely different outook on things and in this episode he shares that perspective with us.(commercial at 9:22)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Lawyer for Prince Andrew's sex abuse accuser claims Duke of York avoided going to trial over photo | Daily Mail Online

David Boies has been engaged in a battle against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell for a long time now and even though Maxwell and Epstein have both been dealt with, one of them dead while the other is headed to prison, he doesn't believe that the prosecutions should stop there. (commercial at 10:00)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/ghislaine-maxwell-epstein-david-boies-b2114067.html

David Boies has been engaged in a battle against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell for a long time now and even though Maxwell and Epstein have both been dealt with, one of them dead while the other is headed to prison, he doesn't believe that the prosecutions should stop there. (commercial at 10:00)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/ghislaine-maxwell-epstein-david-boies-b2114067.html

David Boies has been engaged in a battle against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell for a long time now and even though Maxwell and Epstein have both been dealt with, one of them dead while the other is headed to prison, he doesn't believe that the prosecutions should stop there. (commercial at 10:00)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/ghislaine-maxwell-epstein-david-boies-b2114067.html

August 14, 2024: David Ting, Founder and CTO at Tausight joins Bill for the news. The discussion revolves around the recent CrowdStrike incident, raising critical questions about the vulnerabilities in kernel-level coding and the rigorous testing needed to prevent such widespread disruptions. How should CIOs balance the need for rapid deployment with the risks of untested releases? The conversation further explores the intricate architecture of healthcare systems, the increasing interdependency of applications, and the paramount importance of cyber resiliency. As healthcare becomes more technology-driven, what strategies should health systems adopt to simplify their IT environments and reduce attack surfaces? Key Points:01:13 Discussion on CrowdStrike Incident03:18 Impact and Response Strategies10:19 Lessons in Cyber Resiliency12:44 Apple's Approach to Technology Releases16:19 Simplifying Healthcare IT ArchitectureNews articles:CrowdStrike to Delta: Stop Pointing the Finger at UsDelta hires David Boies to seek damages from CrowdStrike, Microsoft after outageTech outage fallout: Hospitals need strong response plans when systems go downThis Week Health SubscribeThis Week Health TwitterThis Week Health LinkedinAlex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer Donate

David Boies has been engaged in a battle against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell for a long time now and even though Maxwell and Epstein have both been dealt with, one of them dead while the other is headed to prison, he doesn't believe that the prosecutions should stop there. (commercial at 10:00)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/ghislaine-maxwell-epstein-david-boies-b2114067.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

David Boies has been engaged in a battle against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell for a long time now and even though Maxwell and Epstein have both been dealt with, one of them dead while the other is headed to prison, he doesn't believe that the prosecutions should stop there. (commercial at 10:00)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/ghislaine-maxwell-epstein-david-boies-b2114067.html

Episode Notes Expedia Group — like several other major travel brands — has seen “softening” travel demand recently, but it registered growth in several key metrics during the second quarter, writes Executive Editor Dennis Schaal.  CEO Ariane Gorin said Expedia Group is facing a more challenging environment since July, leading the company to adjust its expectations for the rest of the year. But Expedia Group said room nights at flagship brand Expedia.com jumped 20% from last year. In addition, booked room nights grew 10% overall at Expedia Group, topping both Airbnb and Booking Holdings.  Next, Delta argues the software company CrowdStrike's offer of onsite help came too late to resolve the carrier's IT outage, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi.  Delta lawyer David Boies said CrowdStrike didn't provide an “automatic” solution to solve an IT outage that eventually became a meltdown for Delta. The airline canceled roughly 7,000 flights after a July 19 CrowdStrike outage. CrowdStrike said earlier this week that Delta declined its offer for onsite assistance.  However, Delta claims CrowdStrike's offer was “unhelpful and untimely.” Boies notes the offer came four days after the IT outage and by that time, Delta had already restored most of its critical systems. In a statement, Crowdstrike said “Delta continues to push a misleading narrative” and that if offered support within hours of the incident.  Finally, Tripadvisor's controlling shareholder is looking to do a deal with travel and tourism investment firm Certares, writes Executive Editor Dennis Schaal. Liberty Tripadvisor Holdings CEO Greg Maffei said the company is in “active discussions” with Certares about possible transactions. Schaal notes those “active discussions” would revolve around the $325 million preferred stock investment Liberty Tripadvisor must repay Certares by March 2025. Certares became a strategic investor in Liberty Tripadvisor in March 2020.  For more travel stories and deep dives into the latest trends, head to skift.com. 

This week, we discuss Meta making Llama "open source," Microsoft (over)investing in AI, and AWS doing some spring cleaning. Plus, a lightning round and lamenting the end of Southwest Airlines' open seating. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 478 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaiUufwNdU4) Runner-up Titles Meat in pastry Llama in sheep's clothing Cookies again Joining the ranks of the rank I don't like it, but I like the things he said Rug pull source Where is the source for legless VR? 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(https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/25/sam-altman-ai-democracy-authoritarianism-future/) Google cancels plans to kill off cookies for advertisers (https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/22/google-cancels-plans-to-kill-off-cookies-for-advertisers.html) Traveling this summer? Maybe don't let the airport scan your face. (https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/360952/summer-travel-airport-facial-recognition-scan) Announcing Chainguard's Series C (https://x.com/chainguard_dev/status/1816455710080704807?s=46&t=zgzybiDdIcGuQ_7WuoOX0A) ChatGPT highly anticipated Voice Mode to launch next week — here's how to get it (https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/chatgpt-highly-anticipated-voice-mode-to-launch-next-week-heres-how-to-get-it) CrowdStrike's CEO Has Known Failure—but Never Like This (https://www.wsj.com/tech/crowdstrikes-ceo-george-kurtz-failure-global-tech-outage-microsoft-windows-07d27a4a) Why open source is not a good strategy for startups. 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This Day in Legal History: Switzerland Federal Charter SignedThis day in legal history marks the anniversary of the signing of the Federal Charter on August 1, 1291, which laid the foundation for the Swiss Confederation. This historic agreement united three Alpine cantons—Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden—establishing a pact for mutual defense against external threats and maintaining internal peace. The Federal Charter, known as the "Bundesbrief," is one of the earliest examples of a written constitution in Europe, symbolizing the birth of Switzerland as a confederation.The signatories pledged to support each other in disputes and conflicts, emphasizing the principles of cooperation and self-governance. This alliance was crucial in resisting the influence of the Habsburg dynasty, which sought to dominate the region. Over time, additional cantons joined the confederation, expanding and strengthening the alliance.The Federal Charter's emphasis on mutual defense and collaboration laid the groundwork for Switzerland's longstanding tradition of neutrality and federalism. It remains a significant symbol of Swiss national identity and independence. The principles enshrined in the charter continue to influence Switzerland's political structure and commitment to direct democracy. Today, August 1 is celebrated as Swiss National Day, commemorating the unity and enduring legacy of the Federal Charter.Accounting regulators and industry leaders are drafting reforms to state CPA licensing rules to expand the profession's workforce by allowing new pathways to earn the credential. These changes may include skills acquired outside the classroom. Draft changes to model legislation, serving as a template for state regulations, could be ready for public comment by September. The goal is to finalize these changes before next year's legislative sessions, according to Sue Coffey, CEO of public accounting for the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.The reforms aim to address declining graduation rates and a workforce that has shrunk by 17% since the pandemic. Proposed pathways for earning the CPA credential may include a mix of formal education and work experience, potentially eliminating the requirement for 150 college credit hours and specific schooling.A recent report suggests offering skills-based paths without traditional education requirements, which could attract more candidates, including minority students. The report also recommends increasing starting wages, improving the profession's image, and providing more flexible schedules.The pipeline task force is collaborating with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy to develop model language and outline essential skills for credentialed accountants. In September, a broader group of industry leaders will discuss advancing these recommendations and developing a scorecard to measure progress.States are already exploring flexible education requirements, with some proposing alternatives such as apprenticeships and different combinations of education and experience. Coffey emphasizes that any licensing reforms should maintain the rigor of the CPA license while accommodating state-specific solutions.CPAs Pitch More ‘Flexible' Licensing Rules to Expand WorkforceRudolph Giuliani has agreed to pay $100,000 in cash and use proceeds from future sales of his multimillion-dollar homes to settle administrative bankruptcy fees, concluding his Chapter 11 case. Giuliani and his largest creditors reached an agreement outlining how he will exit bankruptcy without having to testify about his finances. Despite a judge ruling that the case must be dismissed due to a lack of progress, Giuliani initially struggled to guarantee payment for an estimated $400,000 in fees. Under the proposed order, Giuliani will immediately pay $100,000 to Global Data Risk LLC, with the remaining fees to be covered by proceeds from the sale of his Manhattan penthouse or his Palm Beach condominium. GDR will have liens on both properties and may foreclose if fees are not paid within six months. Giuliani's Manhattan penthouse is listed for $5.7 million, and his Florida home is valued at approximately $3.5 million.Giuliani filed for bankruptcy in December following a $148 million defamation judgment. He has $10.6 million in assets but failed to provide full financial records during nearly seven months in Chapter 11. Additionally, he faces a defamation suit from Dominion Voting Systems, criminal cases related to the 2020 election, and a $10 million lawsuit from former employee Noelle Dunphy for sexual harassment and assault. The case is In re Rudolph W. Giuliani, Bankr. S.D.N.Y., No. 23-12055.Giuliani Reaches Bankruptcy Dismissal Deal to Pay Legal FeesCrowdStrike has been sued by shareholders, accusing the cybersecurity company of concealing inadequate software testing that led to a massive global outage on July 19, affecting over 8 million computers. The proposed class action, filed in Austin, Texas, claims that CrowdStrike misled investors about the reliability of its technology, which was proven false when a faulty software update caused significant disruptions worldwide, including to airlines, banks, hospitals, and emergency services. Following the outage, CrowdStrike's share price dropped by 32% over 12 days, erasing $25 billion in market value.Chief Executive George Kurtz is required to testify before the U.S. Congress, and Delta Air Lines has hired attorney David Boies to seek damages, reporting $500 million in losses from the incident. The lawsuit references a March 5 conference call where Kurtz described the software as "validated, tested and certified." CrowdStrike, based in Austin, denies the allegations and intends to defend itself vigorously. The lawsuit, led by the Plymouth County Retirement Association, seeks unspecified damages for holders of CrowdStrike Class A shares between November 29, 2023, and July 29, 2024.The case is named Plymouth County Retirement Association v. CrowdStrike Inc et al, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. The aftermath of the outage and the subsequent drop in stock prices might lead to more lawsuits against CrowdStrike.CrowdStrike is sued by shareholders over huge software outage | ReutersPaul Hastings has recruited Brian Israel, the former chair of Arnold & Porter's environmental practice, to co-head its environmental litigation practice. Israel, based in Washington and Los Angeles, brings over 20 years of private practice experience and a decade of leadership in environmental law. He is known for representing major corporations such as BP in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill case, as well as companies like Chemours Co., CSX Corp., Dow Chemical, Honeywell Inc., Monsanto Co., and Motorola Solutions Inc.Israel's decision to join Paul Hastings came after collaborating with its lawyers on a significant environmental case, which convinced him of the firm's potential to become a leading force in environmental law. Paul Hastings' environmental practice is co-chaired by Navi Dhillon and has a strong presence in California. Israel sees his move as an opportunity to help build a nationally recognized environmental practice.This hiring continues Paul Hastings' trend of attracting top legal talent, including recent additions like a 12-lawyer white collar team in Paris, trial lawyer Renato Mariotti in Chicago, and cybersecurity expert Michelle Reed in Dallas. On the transactional side, the firm recently added an 11-partner private credit and restructuring team from King & Spalding.Israel noted that his area of focus is evolving due to national low-carbon initiatives and recent Supreme Court rulings, which have reshaped the environmental regulatory landscape. These changes are increasing demand for high-level expertise in environmental law, a demand that Israel is well-positioned to meet. He joined Arnold & Porter in 2000 after serving as a trial attorney in the environmental enforcement section of the US Department of Justice and has authored a leading treatise on Natural Resource Damages claims.Paul Hastings chair Frank Lopez stated that Israel's addition enhances the firm's capability to handle complex and important matters for its premier clients.Paul Hastings Lures Arnold & Porter Environmental Chair Israel This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

On this week's show, Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week's security news, including: The insurance industry's reaction to CrowdStrike's mess Google's Workspace email validation flaw and its consequences for OAuth'd applications Is the VMWare ESX group membership feature a CVE or an FYI? Secureboot continues to under-deliver North Korea's revenue neutral intelligence services And much, much more This episode is sponsored by allowlisting software vendor Airlock Digital. Airlock uses a kernel driver on Windows, so Chief Executive David Cottingham joined to discuss what the CrowdStrike kernel driver bug drama means for security vendors. This episode is also available on Youtube. If you want to ruin the magic of radio and see the faces behind the show, well, now you can! Show notes Business interruption claims will drive insurance losses linked to CrowdStrike IT disruption | Cybersecurity Dive Delta hires David Boies to seek damages from CrowdStrike, Microsoft CrowdStrike disruption direct losses to reach $5.4B for Fortune 500, study finds | Cybersecurity Dive (1145) Why CrowdStrike's Baffling BSOD Disaster Was Avoidable - YouTube CrowdStrike offers a $10 apology gift card to say sorry for outage | TechCrunch Crooks Bypassed Google's Email Verification to Create Workspace Accounts, Access 3rd-Party Services – Krebs on Security Hackers exploit VMware vulnerability that gives them hypervisor admin | Ars Technica Microsoft calls out apparent ESXi vulnerability that some researchers say is a ‘nothing burger' | CyberScoop AMI Platform Key leak undermines Secure Boot on 800+ PC models Chrome will now prompt some users to send passwords for suspicious files | Ars Technica Google Online Security Blog: Improving the security of Chrome cookies on Windows A Senate Bill Would Radically Improve Voting Machine Security | WIRED U.S. told Philippines it made ‘missteps' in secret anti-vax propaganda effort | Reuters Cyber firm KnowBe4 hired a fake IT worker from North Korea | CyberScoop North Korean hacker used hospital ransomware attacks to fund espionage | CyberScoop North Korea Cyber Group Conducts Global Espionage Campaign to Advance Regime's Military and Nuclear Programs North Korean hacking group makes waves to gain Mandiant, FBI spotlight | CyberScoop ServiceNow spots sales opportunities post-CrowdStrike outage | Cybersecurity Dive Chaining Three Bugs to Access All Your ServiceNow Data Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management Conference (CySCRM) 2024 | Conference | PNNL

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David Boies has been engaged in a battle against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell for a long time now and even though Maxwell and Epstein have both been dealt with, one of them dead while the other is headed to prison, he doesn't believe that the prosecutions should stop there. (commercial at 10:00)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/ghislaine-maxwell-epstein-david-boies-b2114067.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Sarah Ransome has filed a claim against her former lawyer, David Boies and his law firm stating that she was mistreated by the law firm while they were representing her as a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein.Let's dive in and take a look at the explosive new filing!(commercial 13:05)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.law360.com/articles/1524906/david-boies-faces-grievance-complaint-over-epstein-caseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Research has shown that people will generally forget 90% of what they "learn" within 30 days unless it is reinforced. Recorded Live at Vision 2024, David Boyes, President of Today's Class, outlines the mobile app's features, including gamification and personalized training paths. AJ Nealey and Patrick Roberts share how they've implemented the platform in their businesses, highlighting its impact on engagement, adaptability to individual needs and its role in fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. "It's microdosing of training. It's a set of daily questions on a daily basis. And what I love about it, it's the question after the question. "How confident are you in your answer?" It's low, medium, or high. You're understanding their confidence level." AJ Nealey Show Notes: Watch Full Video Episode Today's Class and its features (00:00:53) David Boyes explains the features and benefits of Today's Class, a training and competency platform. Gamification and personalized training paths (00:01:44) The gamification aspect and personalized training paths in Today's Class. Customized data delivery (00:04:09) The various data delivery options and customization for shop owners. Competitive usage of Today's Class (00:05:27) Patrick Roberts shares how the competitive usage of Today's Class benefits their team at Christian Brothers. Purposeful training paths and question priorities (00:07:35) RJ Neely and David Boies discuss purposeful training paths and question priorities in Today's Class. Influence of confidence levels on learning (00:11:27) David Boies explains the influence of confidence levels on learning and retention in Today's Class. Gamification (00:14:42) Engagement and retention strategies, rewards points, competitions, and customized training paths. Quarterly Bonus and Reporting Customization (00:15:44) Incentives for completing training, automatic points reset, and customized reporting for tracking progress. Color Game and Training Integration (00:16:24) Description and explanation of a gamified training activity, its purpose, and integration with daily training sessions. Content Development (00:19:26) In-house content creation, collaboration with subject matter experts, and the process of delivering accessible and measurable training. Personalized Training Paths and Community Engagement (00:20:44) Individualized training trajectories, community creation, and sharing of reference materials and information. Challenges of Implementing and Commitment to Training (00:22:18) Challenges in adopting the platform, the commitment required for successful implementation, and the platform's role in the culture of continuous learning. Onboarding Process and Long-Term Commitment (00:25:08) Onboarding process, 90-day launch cycle, and the importance of long-term commitment for successful utilization. Employee Engagement and Training Management (00:26:33) The role of employees as champions and ambassadors, open conversations, and employee feedback on training management. Implementing training expectations (00:27:29) The importance of setting clear training expectations and having open conversations with employees about obstacles. Gamification and participation rate (00:28:54) Gamifying training and the increase in participation rate. Employee engagement and personal growth (00:30:33) Patrick Roberts emphasizes the importance of addressing personal issues and attitude before training, focusing on personal growth. Custom features and individual shop

David Boies is a prominent American attorney known for his high-profile legal cases and involvement in various significant legal matters. Here is a summary of David Boies:Background: David Boies was born on March 11, 1941, in Sycamore, Illinois, USA. He earned his law degree from Yale Law School in 1966 and began his legal career as an associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP.Legal Career: Boies gained national recognition for his exceptional legal skills and became a partner at Cravath. He later founded his own law firm, Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP, which became renowned for handling complex and contentious legal cases.Notable Cases: Boies has been involved in several high-profile cases throughout his career, including:United States v. Microsoft: He represented the U.S. Department of Justice in the antitrust case against Microsoft in the late 1990s.Bush v. Gore: Boies represented Vice President Al Gore in the legal dispute over the 2000 U.S. presidential election results, arguing against George W. Bush's election as president.Hollingsworth v. Perry: Boies was part of the legal team challenging California's Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage. The case ultimately led to the legalization of same-sex marriage in California.Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co.: Boies represented Apple in the high-stakes patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung.Advocacy for Civil Rights: Boies has been a vocal advocate for civil rights, particularly in the areas of marriage equality and LGBTQ+ rights. His work on the Proposition 8 case and other related matters has made a significant impact on the legal landscape.Awards and Recognition: Boies has received numerous awards and honors for his legal career, including being named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2010.Books: He co-authored a book titled "Courting Justice: From New York Yankees v. Major League Baseball to Bush v. Gore, 1997-2000," which provides insights into his experiences in the legal field.We are now learning that David Boies charges over 2100 dollars an hour for his services and those services ended up costing the survivors close to 25 million dollars of the settlement. His cut was roughly 30%.(commercial at 8:05)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:David Boies reveals $2,110 billing rate in Deutsche Bank fee bid | Reuters

David Boies is a prominent American attorney known for his high-profile legal cases and involvement in various significant legal matters. Here is a summary of David Boies:Background: David Boies was born on March 11, 1941, in Sycamore, Illinois, USA. He earned his law degree from Yale Law School in 1966 and began his legal career as an associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP.Legal Career: Boies gained national recognition for his exceptional legal skills and became a partner at Cravath. He later founded his own law firm, Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP, which became renowned for handling complex and contentious legal cases.Notable Cases: Boies has been involved in several high-profile cases throughout his career, including:United States v. Microsoft: He represented the U.S. Department of Justice in the antitrust case against Microsoft in the late 1990s.Bush v. Gore: Boies represented Vice President Al Gore in the legal dispute over the 2000 U.S. presidential election results, arguing against George W. Bush's election as president.Hollingsworth v. Perry: Boies was part of the legal team challenging California's Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage. The case ultimately led to the legalization of same-sex marriage in California.Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co.: Boies represented Apple in the high-stakes patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung.Advocacy for Civil Rights: Boies has been a vocal advocate for civil rights, particularly in the areas of marriage equality and LGBTQ+ rights. His work on the Proposition 8 case and other related matters has made a significant impact on the legal landscape.Awards and Recognition: Boies has received numerous awards and honors for his legal career, including being named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2010.Books: He co-authored a book titled "Courting Justice: From New York Yankees v. Major League Baseball to Bush v. Gore, 1997-2000," which provides insights into his experiences in the legal field.We are now learning that David Boies charges over 2100 dollars an hour for his services and those services ended up costing the survivors close to 25 million dollars of the settlement. His cut was roughly 30%.(commercial at 8:05)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:David Boies reveals $2,110 billing rate in Deutsche Bank fee bid | Reuters

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit davidlat.substack.comWelcome to Original Jurisdiction, the latest legal publication by me, David Lat. You can learn more about Original Jurisdiction by reading its About page, and you can email me at davidlat@substack.com. This is a reader-supported publication; you can subscribe by clicking here. Thanks!In part one of my two-part interview of David Boies, I asked the famed trial lawyer to do what he does best: analyze cases and controversies. In part two, we turned to a topic that's closer to home: David Boies.My husband Zach tells me that I'm too soft as an interviewer. Trying to prove him wrong, I asked David some tough questions about sensitive subjects. Do you rue the day you met Elizabeth Holmes? What do you regret about your work for Harvey Weinstein? Why doesn't Boies Schiller Flexner have an anti-nepotism policy? What will be in your Times obituary?I've interviewed David on multiple occasions over the years, and we've never had any tense moments—until now. If you usually read my podcast interviews, you might want to listen to this one.David fielded my aggressive questions thoughtfully, eloquently, and graciously—which is exactly what I expected of this legal lion. But listen for yourself and reach your own verdict on David Boies.Show Notes:* David Boies Pleads Not Guilty, by James B. Stewart for the New York Times* The Bad, Good Lawyer, by Andrew Rice for New York MagazinePrefer reading to listening? For paid subscribers, a transcript of the entire episode appears below.Sponsored by:NexFirm helps Biglaw attorneys become founding partners. To learn more about how NexFirm can help you launch your firm, call 212-292-1000 or email careerdevelopment@nexfirm.com.

I've come full circle. A little more than three years ago, I launched Original Jurisdiction with an interview of superstar litigator David Boies, 82, one of the most famous living American lawyers. Now I'm speaking with him again, this time for a special two-part podcast interview.In today's interview, part one of two, David discusses current events. Most notably, given his representation of Al Gore in Bush v. Gore, he's critical of attempts to keep Donald Trump off the ballot based on Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment, from both consequentialist and constitutional perspectives. He's also not a fan of most of the criminal and civil cases targeting the former president.This is just part one; in part two, David and I will focus on his life and career. And fear not, dear listeners: I will “go there” and ask about Harvey Weinstein, Elizabeth Holmes, the near-implosion of Boies Schiller Flexner, and other sensitive subjects.In the meantime, enjoy part one of my conversation with David Boies. Whether or not you agree with him, he always has interesting things to say.Sponsored by:NexFirm helps Biglaw attorneys become founding partners. To learn more about how NexFirm can help you launch your firm, call 212-292-1000 or email careerdevelopment@nexfirm.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidlat.substack.com/subscribe

Sarah Ransome has filed a claim against her former lawyer, David Boies and his law firm stating that she was mistreated by the law firm while they were representing her as a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein.Let's dive in and take a look at the explosive new filing!(commercial 13:05)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.law360.com/articles/1524906/david-boies-faces-grievance-complaint-over-epstein-case

Prince Andrew was scheduled to be deposed by Virginia Roberts legal team on March 10th. The deposition was to be at a neutral site in London according to reports and was to be conducted by David Boies. Let's dive in and take a look!(commercial at 9:33)To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/8389371/prince-andrew-virginia-giuffre-court-lawyer/

As expected, the outrage from the victims of the Gilgo beach serial killer is growing louder as it has now been learned that Asa Ellerup, the wife of alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann is set to rake in at least one million dollars from a Peacock documentary that is being filmed in real time.Meanwhile, the victims families continue to be ignored and they say that Heuermann's family shouldn't profit off their pain.Next up we are tallking about David Boies and his annoucement that he would be stepping down from the helm of the power house law firm. This change comes directly in the wake of a tumultuous three years that have seen much turnover at the firm.(commercial at 7:04)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:David Boies to step down as leader of his law firm in 2024 | FortuneVictims' Families Blast Reported $1M Payment to Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Suspect's Family for Documentary (longislandpress.com)This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5080327/advertisement

Prince Andrew was scheduled to be deposed by Virginia Roberts legal team on March 10th. The deposition was to be at a neutral site in London according to reports and was to be conducted by David Boies. Let's dive in and take a look!(commercial at 9:33)To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/8389371/prince-andrew-virginia-giuffre-court-lawyer/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5003294/advertisement

We have Nick Bryant, author of the Franklin Scandal and the first to publish Epstein's black book, back on the show to talk about David Boies, Stanley Pottinger, and his organization Epstein Justice. https://epsteinjustice.com/

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture. This week Anne Donohoe and Lewis Goldberg are back for a new episode with special guest Morgan Paxhia, Co-founder of Poseidon Investment Management. Morgan joins us this week to celebrate Poseidon Investment Management's 10-year anniversary, detailing the path that led to its founding, sharing some of his favorite accomplishments and plans for the future, as well as his insights and predictions on cannabis rescheduling, the federal banking movement, and investment cycles and opportunities in cannabis. In this episode, Morgan also outlines Poseidon's involvement with the David Boies lawsuit in Massachusetts, helping to explain what it means for the cannabis industry and how it could affect the industry as a whole. If you are interested in learning more about Morgan and his work with Poseidon, visit the links in our show notes. Also, be sure to follow Poseidon and Morgan on top social media platforms. So, sit back and enjoy our conversation with Morgan Paxhia of Poseidon Investment Management. Links, mentions, and socials: Poseidon Investment Management LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/poseidon-asset-management-llc-/ Poseidon Investment Management X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/PoseidonInvest Morgan Paxhia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganpaxhia/ Morgan Paxhia X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/MorganPaxhia   Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Lewis Goldberg of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: X (formerly Twitter): @The_GreenRush Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

David Boies is a prominent American attorney known for his high-profile legal cases and involvement in various significant legal matters. Here is a summary of David Boies:Background: David Boies was born on March 11, 1941, in Sycamore, Illinois, USA. He earned his law degree from Yale Law School in 1966 and began his legal career as an associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP.Legal Career: Boies gained national recognition for his exceptional legal skills and became a partner at Cravath. He later founded his own law firm, Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP, which became renowned for handling complex and contentious legal cases.Notable Cases: Boies has been involved in several high-profile cases throughout his career, including:United States v. Microsoft: He represented the U.S. Department of Justice in the antitrust case against Microsoft in the late 1990s.Bush v. Gore: Boies represented Vice President Al Gore in the legal dispute over the 2000 U.S. presidential election results, arguing against George W. Bush's election as president.Hollingsworth v. Perry: Boies was part of the legal team challenging California's Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage. The case ultimately led to the legalization of same-sex marriage in California.Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co.: Boies represented Apple in the high-stakes patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung.Advocacy for Civil Rights: Boies has been a vocal advocate for civil rights, particularly in the areas of marriage equality and LGBTQ+ rights. His work on the Proposition 8 case and other related matters has made a significant impact on the legal landscape.Awards and Recognition: Boies has received numerous awards and honors for his legal career, including being named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2010.Books: He co-authored a book titled "Courting Justice: From New York Yankees v. Major League Baseball to Bush v. Gore, 1997-2000," which provides insights into his experiences in the legal field.We are now learning that David Boies charges over 2100 dollars an hour for his services and those services ended up costing the survivors close to 25 million dollars of the settlement. His cut was roughly 30%.(commercial at 7:13)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:David Boies reveals $2,110 billing rate in Deutsche Bank fee bid | ReutersThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5003294/advertisement

As expected, the outrage from the victims of the Gilgo beach serial killer is growing louder as it has now been learned that Asa Ellerup, the wife of alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann is set to rake in at least one million dollars from a Peacock documentary that is being filmed in real time. Meanwhile, the victims families continue to be ignored and they say that Heuermann's family shouldn't profit off their pain. Next up we are tallking about David Boies and his annoucement that he would be stepping down from the helm of the power house law firm. This change comes directly in the wake of a tumultuous three years that have seen much turnover at the firm. (commercial at 7:04)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:David Boies to step down as leader of his law firm in 2024 | FortuneVictims' Families Blast Reported $1M Payment to Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Suspect's Family for Documentary (longislandpress.com)This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5080327/advertisement

As expected, the outrage from the victims of the Gilgo beach serial killer is growing louder as it has now been learned that Asa Ellerup, the wife of alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann is set to rake in at least one million dollars from a Peacock documentary that is being filmed in real time. Meanwhile, the victims families continue to be ignored and they say that Heuermann's family shouldn't profit off their pain. Next up we are tallking about David Boies and his annoucement that he would be stepping down from the helm of the power house law firm. This change comes directly in the wake of a tumultuous three years that have seen much turnover at the firm. (commercial at 7:04)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:David Boies to step down as leader of his law firm in 2024 | FortuneVictims' Families Blast Reported $1M Payment to Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Suspect's Family for Documentary (longislandpress.com)This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5003294/advertisement

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David Boies gave an interview to the Dailymail and in that interview he discussed the lawsuit that was settled between Virginia Roberts and about prince Andrew's comments since then. He also had some unsolicited advice for the disgraced Prince.In this episode, we take a look at that interview and the comments made by David Boies.(commercial at 10:43)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource'Prince Andrew just wanted out.' How the Duke of York reached a $12m deal with Virginia Roberts | Daily Mail OnlineThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5003294/advertisement

David Boies is a prominent American attorney known for his high-profile legal cases and involvement in various significant legal matters. Here is a summary of David Boies:Background: David Boies was born on March 11, 1941, in Sycamore, Illinois, USA. He earned his law degree from Yale Law School in 1966 and began his legal career as an associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP.Legal Career: Boies gained national recognition for his exceptional legal skills and became a partner at Cravath. He later founded his own law firm, Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP, which became renowned for handling complex and contentious legal cases.Notable Cases: Boies has been involved in several high-profile cases throughout his career, including:United States v. Microsoft: He represented the U.S. Department of Justice in the antitrust case against Microsoft in the late 1990s.Bush v. Gore: Boies represented Vice President Al Gore in the legal dispute over the 2000 U.S. presidential election results, arguing against George W. Bush's election as president.Hollingsworth v. Perry: Boies was part of the legal team challenging California's Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage. The case ultimately led to the legalization of same-sex marriage in California.Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co.: Boies represented Apple in the high-stakes patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung.Advocacy for Civil Rights: Boies has been a vocal advocate for civil rights, particularly in the areas of marriage equality and LGBTQ+ rights. His work on the Proposition 8 case and other related matters has made a significant impact on the legal landscape.Awards and Recognition: Boies has received numerous awards and honors for his legal career, including being named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2010.Books: He co-authored a book titled "Courting Justice: From New York Yankees v. Major League Baseball to Bush v. Gore, 1997-2000," which provides insights into his experiences in the legal field.We are now learning that David Boies charges over 2100 dollars an hour for his services and those services ended up costing the survivors close to 25 million dollars of the settlement. His cut was roughly 30%. (commercial at 7:13)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:David Boies reveals $2,110 billing rate in Deutsche Bank fee bid | ReutersThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5080327/advertisement