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The Fantasy Game Plan is back for 2025! Join Jake and Brenton this week as they review the week that was in NRL Fantasy, as well as cover the Emerging Issues facing NRL Fantasy Coaches. In this edition, the boys cover: The Emerging Issue of "Code Red Rooster" A review of the 8 NRL Matches played this weekend. Accountability time as they discuss their scores, ranks and trade thoughts. In 2025, the Emerging Issues segment will also be broadcast on YouTube. Be sure to catch the episode on the Emerging Issues Playlist. Jason and Brenton have also produced a YouTube exclusive series call Back to Basics, where they cover all the key strategic and technical aspects that NRL Fantasy coaches should be aware of. The most recent addition of Setting Up Your Round 1 Team is essential viewing for all coaches new and experienced, and can be found onSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Fantasy Game Plan is back for 2025! Join Jason and Brenton each week as they review the week that was in NRL Fantasy, as well as cover the Emerging Issues facing NRL Fantasy Coaches. In this edition, the boys cover: The Emerging Issue of "Compose Yourself" A review of the 8 NRL Matches played this weekend. Accountability time as they discuss their scores, ranks and trade thoughts. In 2025, the Emerging Issues segment will also be broadcast on YouTube. Be sure to catch the episode on the Emerging Issues Playlist. Jason and Brenton have also produced a YouTube exclusive series call Back to Basics, where they cover all the key strategic and technical aspects that NRL Fantasy coaches should be aware of. The most recent addition of Setting Up Your Round 1 Team is essential viewing for all coaches new and experienced, and can be found onSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Fantasy Game Plan is back for 2025! Join Jason and Brenton each week as they review the week that was in NRL Fantasy, as well as cover the Emerging Issues facing NRL Fantasy Coaches. In this edition, the boys cover: The Emerging Issue of "When and What to do with Milked Cows" A review of the 8 NRL Matches played this weekend. Accountability time as they discuss their scores, ranks and trade thoughts. In 2025, the Emerging Issues segment will also be broadcast on YouTube. Be sure to catch the episode on the Emerging Issues Playlist. Jason and Brenton have also produced a YouTube exclusive series call Back to Basics, where they cover all the key strategic and technical aspects that NRL Fantasy coaches should be aware of. The most recent addition of Setting Up Your Round 1 Team is essential viewing for all coaches new and experienced, and can be found onSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Fletcher is Gen Re's VP, Senior Emerging Issues Specialist, and an avid contributor to Gen Re's blog, and he edits the UM/UIM Liability Laws Survey. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota (Bachelor of Arts, Journalism) and the Michell-Hamline School of Law (Juris Doctor), and currently serves on CPCU's Reinsurance, Excess & Surplus Lines Interest Group and as chapter governor for the Upper South Region. He is a founding member of the Atlanta Insurance Coalition for Change and a guest lecturer on Risk Management and Insurance at Georgia State University and many industry organizations. In this episode of In the Know, Chris Hampshire and Tim explore emerging issues and exposures in the insurance industry, including AI, forever chemicals, social inflation, and medical advancements. Key Takeaways Tim's journey from journalism to the insurance industry. The current state of the industry in the face of climate change. Messaging ways to reduce premiums with improved building processes. AI's impact on the present and future state of the insurance industry. Trends to be aware of in the AI space. Forever chemicals and microplastics as critical exposures that impact insurance. Social inflation and nuclear verdicts now and in the future. Growth and implications of autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots. Evolving technologies in the medical field. Addressing the talent gap in the insurance industry. A first look at the next generation of insurance agents. A five-year look at the technology-enhanced insurance industry. Tim's adventurous advice to his early-career self. Quotes “There are opportunities for the insurance industry to better communicate its message.” “We're on the dawn of something significant that's going to be very interesting and exciting.” “I don't think there's any other profession that has a greater misunderstanding from what the public thinks it is to what it really is than the insurance industry.” “Your CPCU designation gives you a nice exposure to all facets of the insurance industry.” “Don't just put your CPCU designation on the shelf. Get active!”
The Fantasy Game Plan is back for 2025! Join Jason and Brenton each week as they review the week that was in NRL Fantasy, as well as cover the Emerging Issues facing NRL Fantasy Coaches. In this edition, the boys cover: The Emerging Issue of "Humphrey Dumpty had a great fall". A review of the 8 NRL Matches played this weekend. Accountability time as they discuss their scores, ranks and trade thoughts. In 2025, the Emerging Issues segment will also be broadcast on YouTube. Be sure to catch the episode on the Emerging Issues Playlist. Jason and Brenton have also produced a YouTube exclusive series call Back to Basics, where they cover all the key strategic and technical aspects that NRL Fantasy coaches should be aware of. The most recent addition of Setting Up Your Round 1 Team is essential viewing for all coaches new and experienced, and can be found on Back to Basics Playlist. SIGN UP TO GAMEDAYSQUAD TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE PLAYER PACKS WORTH $20If you’re sick of the lame prizes in official fantasy platforms, well our partners GameDay Squad are changing the game with some of the most lucrative and rewarding prizes in all of fantasy sports, with a key focus on weekly rounds and save you from deleting app and getting fat. With GameDay Squad you can play with unique player cards, takes you back to your childhood by opening packs and the ability to hit the transfer market for card auctions, trades and sales. GameDay Squad – create, coach and compete in fantasy footy. Get playing today, download the app on your mobile or head to gamedaysquad.com.au. And we have a special offer for Talking League listeners. Fantasy coaches when signing up your team use the code TL25 to redeem 3 common packs valued at $20. That’s literally free money and a shot to win every week. So get the app or get online today at www.gamedaysquad.com.au Follow Talking League on social media You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/@talkingleague-nrl-fantasy Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingleaguepod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingleaguepod/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingleaguepod Online - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Fantasy Game Plan is back for 2025! Join Jason and Brenton each week as they review the week that was in NRL Fantasy, as well as cover the Emerging Issues facing NRL Fantasy Coaches. In this edition, the boys cover: The Emerging Issue of "Yellow Bin Nights". A review of the 8 NRL Matches played this weekend. Accountability time as they discuss their scores, ranks and trade thoughts. In 2025, the Emerging Issues segment will also be broadcast on YouTube. Be sure to catch the episode on the Emerging Issues Playlist. Jason and Brenton have also produced a YouTube exclusive series call Back to Basics, where they cover all the key strategic and technical aspects that NRL Fantasy coaches should be aware of. The most recent addition of Setting Up Your Round 1 Team is essential viewing for all coaches new and experienced, and can be found on Back to Basics Playlist. SIGN UP TO GAMEDAYSQUAD TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE PLAYER PACKS WORTH $20If you’re sick of the lame prizes in official fantasy platforms, well our partners GameDay Squad are changing the game with some of the most lucrative and rewarding prizes in all of fantasy sports, with a key focus on weekly rounds and save you from deleting app and getting fat. With GameDay Squad you can play with unique player cards, takes you back to your childhood by opening packs and the ability to hit the transfer market for card auctions, trades and sales. GameDay Squad – create, coach and compete in fantasy footy. Get playing today, download the app on your mobile or head to gamedaysquad.com.au. And we have a special offer for Talking League listeners. Fantasy coaches when signing up your team use the code TL25 to redeem 3 common packs valued at $20. That’s literally free money and a shot to win every week. So get the app or get online today at www.gamedaysquad.com.au Follow Talking League on social media You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/@talkingleague-nrl-fantasy Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingleaguepod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingleaguepod/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingleaguepod Online - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Fantasy Game Plan is back for 2025! Join Jason and Brenton each week as they review the week that was in NRL Fantasy, as well as cover the Emerging Issues facing NRL Fantasy Coaches. In this pre-season edition, Riley steps in for Brenton as the boys cover: The Emerging Issues of "Cleary Chaos Continues" and "The Danger Zone". A review of the 8 NRL Matches played this weekend. Accountability time as they discuss their scores, ranks and trade thoughts. In 2025, the Emerging Issues segment will also be broadcast on YouTube. Be sure to catch the episode on the Emerging Issues Playlist. Jason and Brenton have also produced a YouTube exclusive series call Back to Basics, where they cover all the key strategic and technical aspects that NRL Fantasy coaches should be aware of. The most recent addition of Setting Up Your Round 1 Team is essential viewing for all coaches new and experienced, and can be found on Back to Basics Playlist. SIGN UP TO GAMEDAYSQUAD TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE PLAYER PACKS WORTH $20If you’re sick of the lame prizes in official fantasy platforms, well our partners GameDay Squad are changing the game with some of the most lucrative and rewarding prizes in all of fantasy sports, with a key focus on weekly rounds and save you from deleting app and getting fat. With GameDay Squad you can play with unique player cards, takes you back to your childhood by opening packs and the ability to hit the transfer market for card auctions, trades and sales. GameDay Squad – create, coach and compete in fantasy footy. Get playing today, download the app on your mobile or head to gamedaysquad.com.au. And we have a special offer for Talking League listeners. Fantasy coaches when signing up your team use the code TL25 to redeem 3 common packs valued at $20. That’s literally free money and a shot to win every week. So get the app or get online today at www.gamedaysquad.com.au Follow Talking League on social media You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/@talkingleague-nrl-fantasy Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingleaguepod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingleaguepod/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingleaguepod Online - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Fantasy Game Plan is back for 2025! Join Jason and Brenton each week as they review the week that was in NRL Fantasy, as well as cover the Emerging Issues facing NRL Fantasy Coaches. In this pre-season edition, the boys cover: The Emerging Issue of "The Depreciation Schedule". A review of the 8 NRL Matches played this weekend. Accountability time as they discuss their scores, ranks and trade thoughts. In 2025, the Emerging Issues segment will also be broadcast on YouTube. Be sure to catch the episode on the Emerging Issues Playlist. Jason and Brenton have also produced a YouTube exclusive series call Back to Basics, where they cover all the key strategic and technical aspects that NRL Fantasy coaches should be aware of. The most recent addition of Setting Up Your Round 1 Team is essential viewing for all coaches new and experienced, and can be found on Back to Basics Playlist. SIGN UP TO GAMEDAYSQUAD TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE PLAYER PACKS WORTH $20If you’re sick of the lame prizes in official fantasy platforms, well our partners GameDay Squad are changing the game with some of the most lucrative and rewarding prizes in all of fantasy sports, with a key focus on weekly rounds and save you from deleting app and getting fat. With GameDay Squad you can play with unique player cards, takes you back to your childhood by opening packs and the ability to hit the transfer market for card auctions, trades and sales. GameDay Squad – create, coach and compete in fantasy footy. Get playing today, download the app on your mobile or head to gamedaysquad.com.au. And we have a special offer for Talking League listeners. Fantasy coaches when signing up your team use the code TL25 to redeem 3 common packs valued at $20. That’s literally free money and a shot to win every week. So get the app or get online today at www.gamedaysquad.com.au Follow Talking League on social media You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/@talkingleague-nrl-fantasy Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingleaguepod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingleaguepod/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingleaguepod Online - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
During CLEAR's recent midyear business meetings, we conducted an environmental scan and asked our committee members about the top trends or issues they're seeing in professional regulation or in their jurisdictions. Committee members often comment that these environmental scans are the most valuable part of CLEAR's committee meetings. In this episode of Regulation Matters: a CLEAR conversation, we highlight some of the issues and trends mentioned during these environmental scans in order to share this benefit more widely, connecting more members with the committees' activities and discussions. Transcript: http://clearweb.drivehq.com/podcast_transcripts/CLEAR_podcast_episode87_Environmental_Scan_031125_transcript.pdf
The Fantasy Game Plan is back for 2025! Join Jason and Brenton each week as they review the week that was in NRL Fantasy, as well as cover the Emerging Issues facing NRL Fantasy Coaches. In this pre-season edition, the boys cover: The Emerging Issue of "Don't be a Pokemon trainer". A review of the 6 NRL Matches played this weekend. Accountability time as they discuss their scores, ranks and trade thoughts. In 2025, the Emerging Issues segment will also be broadcast on YouTube. Be sure to catch the episode on the Emerging Issues Playlist. Jason and Brenton have also produced a YouTube exclusive series call Back to Basics, where they cover all the key strategic and technical aspects that NRL Fantasy coaches should be aware of. The most recent addition of Setting Up Your Round 1 Team is essential viewing for all coaches new and experienced, and can be found on Back to Basics Playlist. SIGN UP TO GAMEDAYSQUAD TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE PLAYER PACKS WORTH $20If you’re sick of the lame prizes in official fantasy platforms, well our partners GameDay Squad are changing the game with some of the most lucrative and rewarding prizes in all of fantasy sports, with a key focus on weekly rounds and save you from deleting app and getting fat. With GameDay Squad you can play with unique player cards, takes you back to your childhood by opening packs and the ability to hit the transfer market for card auctions, trades and sales. GameDay Squad – create, coach and compete in fantasy footy. Get playing today, download the app on your mobile or head to gamedaysquad.com.au. And we have a special offer for Talking League listeners. Fantasy coaches when signing up your team use the code TL25 to redeem 3 common packs valued at $20. That’s literally free money and a shot to win every week. So get the app or get online today at www.gamedaysquad.com.au Follow Talking League on social media You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/@talkingleague-nrl-fantasy Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingleaguepod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingleaguepod/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingleaguepod Online - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Fantasy Game Plan is back for 2025! Join Jason and Brenton each week as they review the week that was in NRL Fantasy, as well as cover the Emerging Issues facing NRL Fantasy Coaches. In this pre-season edition, the boys cover: The Emerging Issue of Winger Fallback. A review of the 2 NRL Matches played in Vegas this weekend. In 2025, the Emerging Issues segment will also be broadcast on YouTube. Be sure to catch the episode on the Emerging Issues Playlist. Jason and Brenton have also produced a YouTube exclusive series call Back to Basics, where they cover all the key strategic and technical aspects that NRL Fantasy coaches should be aware of. The most recent addition of Setting Up Your Round 1 Team is essential viewing for all coaches new and experienced, and can be found on Back to Basics Playlist. SIGN UP TO GAMEDAYSQUAD TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE PLAYER PACKS WORTH $20If you’re sick of the lame prizes in official fantasy platforms, well our partners GameDay Squad are changing the game with some of the most lucrative and rewarding prizes in all of fantasy sports, with a key focus on weekly rounds and save you from deleting app and getting fat. With GameDay Squad you can play with unique player cards, takes you back to your childhood by opening packs and the ability to hit the transfer market for card auctions, trades and sales. GameDay Squad – create, coach and compete in fantasy footy. Get playing today, download the app on your mobile or head to gamedaysquad.com.au. And we have a special offer for Talking League listeners. Fantasy coaches when signing up your team use the code TL25 to redeem 3 common packs valued at $20. That’s literally free money and a shot to win every week. So get the app or get online today at www.gamedaysquad.com.au Follow Talking League on social media You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/@talkingleague-nrl-fantasy Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingleaguepod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingleaguepod/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingleaguepod Online - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Fantasy Game Plan is back for 2025! Join Jason and Brenton each week as they review the week that was in NRL Fantasy, as well as cover the Emerging Issues facing NRL Fantasy Coaches. In this pre-season edition, the boys cover: The Emerging Issue of Looping Vegas Players A review of the 7 Pre-Season Challenge Matches played this weekend. In 2025, the Emerging Issues segment will also be broadcast on YouTube. Be sure to catch the episode on the Emerging Issues Playlist. Jason and Brenton have also produced a YouTube exclusive series call Back to Basics, where they cover all the key strategic and technical aspects that NRL Fantasy coaches should be aware of. The most recent addition of Setting Up Your Round 1 Team is essential viewing for all coaches new and experienced, and can be found on Back to Basics Playlist. SIGN UP TO GAMEDAYSQUAD TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE PLAYER PACKS WORTH $20If you’re sick of the lame prizes in official fantasy platforms, well our partners GameDay Squad are changing the game with some of the most lucrative and rewarding prizes in all of fantasy sports, with a key focus on weekly rounds and save you from deleting app and getting fat. With GameDay Squad you can play with unique player cards, takes you back to your childhood by opening packs and the ability to hit the transfer market for card auctions, trades and sales. GameDay Squad – create, coach and compete in fantasy footy. Get playing today, download the app on your mobile or head to gamedaysquad.com.au. And we have a special offer for Talking League listeners. Fantasy coaches when signing up your team use the code TL25 to redeem 3 common packs valued at $20. That’s literally free money and a shot to win every week. So get the app or get online today at www.gamedaysquad.com.au Follow Talking League on social media You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/@talkingleague-nrl-fantasy Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingleaguepod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingleaguepod/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingleaguepod Online - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/ SEASON LAUNCH EVENT WITH TEDDY Big news team, we finally got a preseason launch event for fantasy footy. Join us for the official launch event of the 2025 footy season. To celebrate the kick off to the season, GameDay Squad has put together a great event at Commbank Stadium in Parramatta featuring fantasy superstar James Tedesco and Talking League will also be on stage. The event is on Thursday 27th February from 6 to 10pm. So join us to celebrate a huge year of fantasy footy ahead. Tickets are available now, please use the link below. See you there!!! https://events.humanitix.com/james-tedesco-fantasy-football-premier-presented-by-gameday-squadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Tarik Woods, the Policy and Program Manager at NC State Institute for Emerging Issues. He leads research and stakeholder engagement to frame issues and identify major programmatic themes, including synthesizing data to identify and recommend best practices and determining opportunities for policy and practice developments at the state and regional levels. Tarik is from Salisbury, North Carolina. He received his undergraduate degree in Philosophy, focusing in Economics, from UNC Chapel Hill.
Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Tarik Woods, the Policy and Program Manager at NC State Institute for Emerging Issues. He leads research and stakeholder engagement to frame issues and identify major programmatic themes, including synthesizing data to identify and recommend best practices and determining opportunities for policy and practice developments at the state and regional levels. Tarik is from Salisbury, North Carolina. He received his undergraduate degree in Philosophy, focusing in Economics, from UNC Chapel Hill.
Session 1: Foundations of Tort Law Chapter 1: Introduction to Tort Law Tort law is a branch of civil law that addresses harm or injury caused by one party to another. Its primary goal is to provide remedies for the injured party and deter others from committing similar offenses. Key elements of tort law include duty, breach, causation, and damages. The chapter also explores the distinctions between intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability. Chapter 2: Intentional Torts Intentional torts involve deliberate actions that cause harm to another. Common examples include: Assault and Battery: Physical or verbal actions causing apprehension or harm. False Imprisonment: Restricting someone's movement without lawful justification. Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress: Outrageous conduct causing severe emotional harm. Trespass to Land: Unauthorized entry onto another's property. Conversion: Interfering with someone's personal property. Each intentional tort requires proving intent, causation, and damages. Chapter 3: Negligence Negligence occurs when an individual fails to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm to another. The five key elements include: Duty of Care: The obligation to act reasonably to prevent harm. Breach of Duty: Failing to meet the standard of care. Causation: Connecting the breach to the harm (actual and proximate causation). Damages: Proving actual harm or injury. Defenses: Contributory negligence, comparative negligence, and assumption of risk. Session 2: Liability and Specialized Areas Chapter 4: Strict Liability Strict liability imposes responsibility without fault. Key areas include: Abnormally Dangerous Activities: High-risk activities like blasting or hazardous material transport. Product Liability: Holding manufacturers accountable for defective products. Animal Liability: Owners of wild animals or dangerous domestic animals are held strictly liable for harm caused. Chapter 5: Defamation Defamation protects reputation and involves false statements causing harm. Types include: Libel: Written or published defamatory statements. Slander: Spoken defamatory statements. Elements include false statements, publication, harm, and fault. Public figures must prove actual malice, while private individuals prove negligence. Defenses include truth, privilege, and consent. Chapter 6: Product Liability This chapter examines legal claims related to defective products. The three main types of defects are: Manufacturing Defects: Flaws during production. Design Defects: Unsafe product designs. Failure to Warn: Inadequate safety warnings. Legal theories include negligence, strict liability, and breach of warranty. Session 3: Expanding Horizons in Tort Law Chapter 7: Nuisance Nuisance law addresses unreasonable interferences with property rights. Two primary types are: Private Nuisance: Interference with individual property use. Public Nuisance: Actions affecting the community's health, safety, or morals. Remedies include damages, injunctions, and abatement. Chapter 8: Economic Torts Economic torts focus on financial harm rather than physical or property damage. Key examples are: Interference with Contractual Relations: Intentionally causing a breach of contract. Fraud: Deceptive practices causing financial loss. Misrepresentation: Providing false information that leads to harm. Chapter 9: Defenses to Tort Claims Defenses mitigate or eliminate liability in tort claims. Common defenses include: Consent: The plaintiff agreed to the defendant's conduct. Self-Defense: Protecting oneself with reasonable force. Necessity: Actions taken to prevent greater harm. Statutory Privileges: Immunities provided by law. Chapter 10: Emerging Issues in Tort Law This chapter explores contemporary developments in tort law, including: Technological Advances: Liability for AI, autonomous vehicles, and data breaches. Environmental Torts: Addressing climate change and pollution. Public Health Crises: Legal implications of pandemics a
Session 3: Expanding Horizons in Tort Law Chapter 7: Nuisance Nuisance law addresses unreasonable interferences with property rights. Two primary types are: Private Nuisance: Interference with individual property use. Public Nuisance: Actions affecting the community's health, safety, or morals. Remedies include damages, injunctions, and abatement. Chapter 8: Economic Torts Economic torts focus on financial harm rather than physical or property damage. Key examples are: Interference with Contractual Relations: Intentionally causing a breach of contract. Fraud: Deceptive practices causing financial loss. Misrepresentation: Providing false information that leads to harm. Chapter 9: Defenses to Tort Claims Defenses mitigate or eliminate liability in tort claims. Common defenses include: Consent: The plaintiff agreed to the defendant's conduct. Self-Defense: Protecting oneself with reasonable force. Necessity: Actions taken to prevent greater harm. Statutory Privileges: Immunities provided by law. Chapter 10: Emerging Issues in Tort Law This chapter explores contemporary developments in tort law, including: Technological Advances: Liability for AI, autonomous vehicles, and data breaches. Environmental Torts: Addressing climate change and pollution. Public Health Crises: Legal implications of pandemics and vaccine distribution.
The Carolina Business Review Insiders tackle some of the most impactful issues facing this region in 2025. Panelists Donald Thompson Founder and CEO, The Diversity Movement Susie Shannon President and CEO, SC Competitiveness Council Sam Konduros President and CEO, Greenville City Economic Development Corporation Sarah Hall Director, Institute for Emerging Issues, NC State University
Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.In each episode of our Year-end toolkit series, our guests share insights on key areas of the year-end accounting and reporting process. The conversations are relevant for all finance teams, even if it's not year-end close time. And it's relevant even for those not engaged in the company's closing process – the episodes have something for everyone. In this next episode of our miniseries, we discuss audit-related reminders for preparers with Brian Croteau, PwC's US Chief Auditor. In this episode we share timely insights for preparers to consider for the year-end audit, which is another important part of year-end accounting and reporting. In this episode, we discuss auditing considerations related to: 3:13 – Key takeaways from the AICPA & CIMA Conference: Current SEC and PCAOB Developments12:06 – Accounting policies and controls20:28 – The execution or modification of significant contracts and agreements23:08 – Complete and accurate disclosures within the financial statements 26:48 – Independence28:54 – Known or suspected fraud or illegal acts 34:44 – AI in financial reportingFor more information about key developments at the AICPA & CIMA conference, see our publication, 2024 AICPA & CIMA Conference: Current SEC and PCAOB Developments. Also, check out our other episodes in this miniseries:Year-end toolkit: Year in review from the corner officeYear-end toolkit: Accounting and reporting reminders for 2025Additionally, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app for more episodes.Brian Croteau is the US Chief Auditor. He oversees the establishment and maintenance of PwC's audit policies and practices, leads efforts to directly support PwC's audit quality objectives, and plays a key role in the monitoring and assessment of audit quality. He also leads the firm's efforts related to its relationship with the PCAOB, including supporting all aspects of the PCAOB's inspection process. Brian currently serves as a member of the PCAOB's Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group (SEIAG) and the SEIAG's Emerging Issues in Auditing subcommittee. Prior to rejoining PwC, he served as the Deputy Chief Accountant of the Professional Practice Group within the Office of the Chief Accountant at the SEC where he played a key role in the SEC's oversight of the activities of the PCAOB, managed the resolution of auditor independence issues and ethical matters, and monitored audit and independence standard setting internationally. Kyle Moffatt is PwC's Professional Practice leader, leading a team responsible for working with standard setters and regulators as well as delivering brand-defining thought leadership and educational materials. He also consults with engagement teams and audit clients on SEC reporting matters. Before PwC, Kyle spent almost 20 years with the SEC, most recently as Chief Accountant and Disclosure Program Director in the Division of Corporation Finance. Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.
NFTs – or non-fungible tokens – have taken the digital world by storm – or perhaps just a downloadable picture of a storm – promising to revolutionize not only the way we perceive, protect, purchase, and own digital assets, but how we might even buy a house or other assets in the real world. These unique digital certificates, recorded on a blockchain, exploded onto the scene in post-pandemic 2021 with record-breaking sales and widespread media coverage. One of the most amazing examples is "The Merge" by the anonymous artist Pak, which sold for a staggering $91.8 million. The Bored Ape Yacht Club is another fascinating story. This collection of 10,000 unique, cartoonish apes, each with its own distinct features, became incredibly popular in 2021. Owning a Bored Ape would become a status symbol in the NFT community.However, the meteoric rise of NFTs was followed by a significant downturn, leading many to question the future of NFTs. While the initial hype and astronomical prices may have subsided, the underlying technology and potential of NFTs remain promising.For insights into this evolving landscape, listen to my conversation with Cameron Pick of Marshall Gerstein. An experienced expert in intellectual property law with a focus on emerging technologies, Cameron advises clients on a range of legal issues related to NFTs, blockchain, and cryptocurrency. He holds a J.D. from Duke University School of Law and a B.S. with honors in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation. The Journal is a collaborative project between HB Litigation Conferences and the Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, and Docket Alarm. The podcast itself is a joint effort between HB and our friends at Law Street Media. If you have comments or wish to participate in one our projects please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com.Tom HagyLitigation Enthusiast andHost of the Emerging Litigation PodcastHome PageLinkedIn
The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, and Chris Talgo present episode 475 of the In The Tank Podcast. There is a lot to talk about this week! Joe Biden pardoned Hunter, President-elect Trump continues to fill his cabinet, and a new analysis of the 2024 election shows that socialist candidates won a vast majority of their races. The ITT crew talks about these topics, the current state of socialism, and speculates whether the Democratic Party will lurch toward "democratic" socialism in the upcoming election cycles.Hunter Biden Pardon National Review - Judge on Hunter Biden Tax Case Slams President over Pardon, Says Selective-Prosecution Claim ‘Rewrites History'https://www.nationalreview.com/news/judge-on-hunter-biden-tax-case-slams-president-over-pardon-says-selective-prosecution-claim-rewrites-history/POLITICO - Biden White House Is Discussing Preemptive Pardons for Those in Trump's Crosshairshttps://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/12/04/biden-white-house-pardons-00192610 NYT - Broad Pardon for Hunter Biden Troubles Expertshttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/02/us/politics/hunter-biden-pardon-president.html Washington Post - The extraordinary breadth of Hunter Biden's pardonhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/12/02/hunter-biden-presidential-pardon-comparisons/ Trump Cabinet Kash's In The Federalist - Media Meltdowns Over Trump's FBI Pick Prove Kash Patel Is The Perfect Man For The Jobhttps://thefederalist.com/2024/12/03/media-meltdowns-over-trumps-fbi-pick-prove-kash-patel-is-the-perfect-man-for-the-job/ AP News - Trump's FBI pick has plans to reshape the bureau. This is what Kash Patel has said he wants to dohttps://apnews.com/article/fbi-trump-patel-fisa-russia-2d215ded96ad8a08689b6f7f0b2d49ec Socialism Watch 2024 Report Heartland - PRESS RELEASE: Nearly Every Openly Socialist Candidate Won in 2024https://heartland.org/opinion/press-release-nearly-every-openly-socialist-candidate-won-in-2024/ American Thinker - How did socialists perform in the 2024 election?https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/11/how_did_socialists_perform_in_the_2024_election.html A Resurgence of "Democratic" Socialism? The Hill - Cenk Uygur signals optimism after Trump win: MAGA ‘not my mortal enemy'https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5015727-cenk-uygur-donald-trump-optimism-2024-election/ NYT - Would Bernie Have Won?https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-faiz-shakir.html
As if the rocketing evolution of technology isn't presenting enough challenges to inventors under patent law, the Supreme Court has done its part, too. I just finished reading Graham Moore's novel "The Last Days of Night," where titans of the late 1800s and early 1990s Thomas Edison, George Westinghouse, and Nikola Tesla "clashed with sparks flying over AC and DC electrical power systems," a corny description suggested by my AI editor. Having read the book, it was fun to speak with modern day attorney Ryan N. Phelan of modern day Marshall Gerstein. Listen as this seasoned patent attorney walks me through: The intricate landscape of patent eligibility in the United States. Twin patent law decisions from the Supreme Court -- Mayo and Alice (the name of a singer-songwriter group if I ever heard one, or a sandwich shop).The proposed Patent Eligibility Restoration Act and how -- if passed -- it could unlock new opportunities for innovation amid the challenges posed by judicial exceptions. *******This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation. The Journal is a collaborative project between HB Litigation, a brand of Critical Legal Content (a custom legal content service for law firms and service providers) and the vLex Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, and Docket Alarm.If you have comments, ideas, or wish to participate, please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com.Tom HagyLitigation Enthusiast andHost of the Emerging Litigation PodcastHome PageFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe on your favorite platform!
Welcome to the Emerging Issues Show - the show where we talking about topics that are popping up on the peripheries of society and public policy.Today, we are diving into a concept that is reshaping the financial landscape—“tokenization.” It's being talked about as a way to give more people access to markets, but could it come with some hidden risks?Our guest today is Daylea Duvall Camp, a fellow in the American Journey Experience Freedom Rising Fellowship program and author of the article “The Tokenization Trap: How you could lose everything on the blockchain.”
Welcome to the Emerging Issues Show - the show where we talking about topics that are popping up on the peripheries of society and public policy.Today, we are diving into a concept that is reshaping the financial landscape—“tokenization.” It's being talked about as a way to give more people access to markets, but could it come with some hidden risks?Our guest today is Daylea Duvall Camp, a fellow in the American Journey Experience Freedom Rising Fellowship program and author of the article “The Tokenization Trap: How you could lose everything on the blockchain.”
Welcome to the Emerging Issues Show - the show where we talking about topics that are popping up on the peripheries of society and public policy.Today, we are talking about a proposed overhaul to our voting system called Rank Choice Voting. Supposedly, this new voting system will allow for better representation and result in fairer outcomes, but is this really the case? Or will Rank Choice Voting work to further cement into place the two party system while disenfranchising more voters along the way?Our guest today is Brady Smith, a fellow in the American Journey Experience Freedom Rising Fellowship program and author of the article “Exposing the ranked-choice voting scam.”
Once again we dive into one of the hottest topics in environmental law right now: PFAS. Specifically, our guest talks about the EPA's new PFAS Safe Drinking Water Final Rule, which mandates acceptable levels of PFAS in public water systems. This episode is based on a CLE webinar our guest recorded for HB Litigation a couple months back. Since then, if you've been following PFAS developments, you know pushback on the rule is coming from several directions, as our guest predicted. Industry groups, chemical manufacturers, and water utilities alike are challenging the rule as, among other things, arbitrary and capricious and exceeding the EPA's authority. Water utilities are especially concerned about compliance costs. On the technical side, there is debate over whether current technology can even reliably detect PFAS at the levels EPA seeks. Also raised are the complexities associated with increased monitoring and lab testing. Our guest is John P. Gardella, whose 2024 CLE webinar on the subject explored the PFAS litigation landscape, from multidistrict and class action lawsuits to medical monitoring and greenwashing claims. He talks about federal and state regulations that are driving litigation, and offers an outlook for what may be in store in the next few years. A leading voice in PFAS litigation and recognized thought leader, John is a Shareholder at CMBG3 Law, known for his expertise in environmental and toxic tort litigation. A veteran of more than 75 trials, John chairs the firm's PFAS, Environmental, Risk Management & Consulting, and ESG practice groups. This episode comprises audio from John's excellent webinar. If you are interested in the CLE version of the episode, look for it on the West LegalEdcenter. Go to our page to learn more and to use our partner link. *******This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation. The Journal is a collaborative project between HB Litigation, a brand of Critical Legal Content (a custom legal content service for law firms and service providers) and the vLex Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, and Docket Alarm.If you have comments, ideas, or wish to participate, please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com.Tom HagyLitigation Enthusiast andHost of the Emerging Litigation PodcastHome PageFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe on your favorite platform!
Welcome to the Emerging Issues Show - the show where we talking about topics that are popping up on the peripheries of society and public policy.Today, we are talking about a proposed overhaul to our voting system called Rank Choice Voting. Supposedly, this new voting system will allow for better representation and result in fairer outcomes, but is this really the case? Or will Rank Choice Voting work to further cement into place the two party system while disenfranchising more voters along the way?Our guest today is Brady Smith, a fellow in the American Journey Experience Freedom Rising Fellowship program and author of the article “Exposing the ranked-choice voting scam.”
Welcome to the Emerging Issues Show - the show where we talking about topics that are popping up on the peripheries of society and public policy.Today, we dive into what should be a very controversial piece of proposed legislation that could grant governors immense emergency powers over society, circumventing individual liberty in the name of “public safety.” Seems pretty crazy, but the craziest aspect to it all is the same reason why you probably haven't heard of it.Our guest today is Kendyl Turner, a fellow in the American Journey Experience Freedom Rising Fellowship program and author of the article “This bill would turn governors into tyrants, no legislature needed.”
Welcome to the Emerging Issues Show - the show where we talking about topics that are popping up on the peripheries of society and public policy.Today, we dive into what should be a very controversial piece of proposed legislation that could grant governors immense emergency powers over society, circumventing individual liberty in the name of “public safety.” Seems pretty crazy, but the craziest aspect to it all is the same reason why you probably haven't heard of it.Our guest today is Kendyl Turner, a fellow in the American Journey Experience Freedom Rising Fellowship program and author of the article “This bill would turn governors into tyrants, no legislature needed.”
Soon after emergency response teams scramble into action to address chemical fires, explosions, or other toxic events, attorneys begin gathering and analyzing information either to mitigate corporate risk or to seek remedies for anyone impacted by such an event. Listen to my interview with Edgar C. "Ed" Gentle III and Katherine "Kip" Benson of Gentle, Turner & Benson LLC, about legal activity that goes on in the immediate aftermath of a toxic event, using as a backdrop the recent chemical plant disaster that forced 17,000 Conyers, Georgia, residents to evacuate and many more to shelter in place as a toxic plume hung stubbornly over the homes of as many as 100,000 residents. Ed and Kip draw on their deep experience resolving this type of litigation -- including the settlement of a 20-year-old disaster at the same location -- to discuss the flurry of activity that unfolds at law firms and inside legal departments within hours of a disaster. They also share the impact on such cases of a recent $600 million court-approved settlement of claims that followed the highly publicized toxic train derailment that occurred in East Palestine, Ohio, in early 2023. This is Ed Gentle's second appearance on the podcast. He spoke with me on Episode 48 titled Medical Monitoring for Modern Times. He was the featured speaker on that subject for an HB CLE webinar distributed on the West LegalEdcenter, then Kip Benson joined him for an advanced level webinar on the Medical Monitoring Tort Remedy. You can download his article on the subject for free as published in the Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation. ******* This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation. The Journal is a collaborative project between HB Litigation, a brand of Critical Legal Content (a custom legal content service for law firms and service providers) and the vLex Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, and Docket Alarm.If you have comments, ideas, or wish to participate, please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com.Tom HagyLitigation Enthusiast andHost of the Emerging Litigation PodcastHome PageFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe on your favorite platform!
People. We're complicated creatures. We can be compassionate. We can fall in love. Sometimes we don't care for each other, but here we are. Also, some people cross the lines of propriety, causing emotional or even physical harm to others on our teams, whether we work with them, for them, or whether we supervise them. And sometimes we work more than regular hours, either because we're directed to or because we're willing to do what it takes to help our teams succeed. The workplace can be a labyrinth of tricky situations, and employers need to know how to make sure workers are able to navigate them smoothly, appropriately, and within changing laws and regulations. Our guest is Leah M. Stiegler, a principal attorney at Woods Rogers, who comes to the podcast with extensive experience across a broad spectrum of employment law matters. Leah is a trusted advisor to employers, providing guidance on complex personnel issues, performance management challenges, and fostering a positive work culture. Leah earned her J.D. from University of Richmond School of Law, cum laude, Order of the Coif, and her B.A. and B.S. degrees from Virginia Tech, summa cum laude. Listen as Leah shares practical solutions for a variety of challenges, like love at work, pregnancy at work, discord at work, harassment at work, and working overtime. She talks about gender identity protections, implicit biases, and microaggressions, plus conducting administrative investigations, and ideas to mitigate risk, stay out of court, and maintain a positive work environment. Thanks to Leah for sharing her insights on issues that arise where many of us spend most of our waking hours – at work! Her enthusiasm and passion for this work will be obvious to anyone who listens. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did producing it. ******* This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation. The Journal is a collaborative project between HB Litigation, a brand of Critical Legal Content (a custom legal content service for law firms and service providers) and the vLex Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, and Docket Alarm. If you have comments, ideas, or wish to participate, please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com. Tom Hagy Litigation Enthusiast and Host of the Emerging Litigation Podcast Home Page Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe on your favorite platform.
Text us your thoughts on this episodeWith an unprecedented level of change in recent years, the PCAOB has become a standard setter to watch – not just for audit firms but for companies. The episode brings the latest in PCAOB standard setting developments, including what they mean for preparers. Our guest is Brian Croteau, PwC's US Chief Auditor, who leads our team that follows all things PCAOB.In this episode, we discuss:3:35 – The current landscape at the PCAOB10:07 – Overview of the PCAOB's standard setting process15:14 – Newly adopted PCAOB standards related to: 15:44 – Other auditors16:26 – Confirmations18:50 – General responsibilities of the auditor in conducting an audit (AS 1000)19:54 – Technology-assisted analysis of information in electronic form28:53 – Quality control35:12 – Non-compliance with laws and regulations (NOCLAR)39:17 – Other recent PCAOB proposals45:49 – What's on the horizon for PCAOB standard setting For more information on these topics see our publications: SEC approves PCAOB foundational and quality control standards PCAOB advances rulemaking related to technology PCAOB proposes additional reporting by auditors PCAOB solicits additional feedback on its noncompliance proposal Additionally, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app.Brian Croteau is the US Chief Auditor, Auditing Services Leader. He oversees the establishment and maintenance of PwC's audit policies and practices, leads efforts to directly support PwC's audit quality objectives, and plays a key role in the monitoring and assessment of audit quality. He also leads the firm's efforts related to its relationship with the PCAOB, including supporting all aspects of the PCAOB's inspection process. Brian currently serves as a member of the PCAOB's Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group (SEIAG) and the SEIAG's Emerging Issues in Auditing subcommittee. Prior to rejoining PwC in 2017, he served for over six years as the Deputy Chief Accountant of the Professional Practice Group within the Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA) at the SEC. In his work at the SEC, Brian played a key role in the SEC's oversight of the activities of the PCAOB, managed the resolution of auditor independence issues and ethical matters, and monitored audit and independence standard setting internationally.Heather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability and Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC's global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting. She is also the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.
The United Nations and World Economic Forum calculates that the cost of corporate corruption globally is $5 trillion a year, or 5% of the world's 2022 GDP. Corruption can hamper economic growth by discouraging investment, increasing transaction costs, and distorting market competition. It can perpetuate poverty by diverting resources away from essential services and benefiting the wealthy and powerful. It can undermine democratic institutions and erode public trust in governments. It can hinder sustainable development by diverting resources away from essential infrastructure and social services.The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, or the FCPA – the government's leading weapon in this global war on corporate crime – has far-reaching implications for companies engaged in international business. For those who violate it the consequences can be severe. And with the recent addition of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA), the federal government has even more to work with. I had the pleasure of learning more about this fascinating and complex area of the law by speaking with two attorneys with Reed Smith who practice in the firm's Global Regulatory Enforcement Group. Mark E. Bini is a former federal and state prosecutor in New York, has led multiple multi-year cross-border investigations of corporations and individuals and has particular experience in investigations involving potential Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations. As a prosecutor, he worked closely and in parallel with many domestic and foreign law enforcement agencies and regulators, including the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority and Brazil's Ministerio Publico Federal.Thomas H. Suddath, Jr., is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office in Philadelphia, has extensive experience conducting international and domestic internal investigations and frequently counsels companies on compliance and voluntary disclosure issues related to the FCPA. He has handled FCPA and other internal investigations in many countries including Russia, Poland, Turkey, Greece, Hungary, Czech Republic, Mexico and Colombia.Thanks to Mark and Tom for sharing their insights based on decades of experience. *******This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation. The Journal is a collaborative project between HB Litigation, a brand of Critical Legal Content (a custom legal content service for law firms and service providers) and the vLex Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, and Docket Alarm.If you have comments, ideas, or wish to participate, please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com.Tom HagyLitigation Enthusiast andHost of the Emerging Litigation PodcastHome PageFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe on your favorite platform.
Summary of Chapter 12: The Right to Privacy. Chapter 12 explores the evolving concept of privacy rights in the United States, covering its historical origins, key legal developments, and emerging challenges in the digital age. The chapter is divided into several key sections: 1. Origins and Development of the Right to Privacy. Privacy as a legal concept has deep historical roots, beginning with English common law's recognition of the home as a protected space. In the U.S., privacy rights began to take shape in the 19th century, as industrialization and urbanization raised concerns about personal autonomy and dignity. A seminal moment in privacy law came with Samuel Warren and Louis Brandeis' 1890 article, The Right to Privacy, which argued for privacy as an independent legal right. This article became the foundation for the modern understanding of privacy, defined as “the right to be let alone.” The U.S. Constitution does not explicitly guarantee a right to privacy, but courts have interpreted various amendments to protect privacy in specific contexts. Landmark Supreme Court cases such as Griswold v Connecticut (1965), Katz v United States (1967), and Roe v Wade (1973) have established privacy as a constitutional right, particularly regarding personal decisions about marriage, reproductive rights, and bodily autonomy. 2. Reproductive Rights. The right to privacy has been particularly significant in the area of reproductive rights. Contraception: The Supreme Court first recognized the right to privacy in reproductive decisions in Griswold v Connecticut, which struck down a law banning contraceptives for married couples. This right was extended to unmarried individuals in Eisenstadt v Baird (1972), establishing reproductive autonomy as a matter of individual privacy. Abortion: In Roe v Wade (1973), the Court recognized a woman's right to choose to have an abortion as part of her privacy rights under the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This right was later modified in Planned Parenthood v Casey (1992), which introduced the "undue burden" test, allowing for state regulation of abortion as long as it does not place an undue burden on a woman's ability to obtain an abortion. Current Challenges: Reproductive rights have faced increasing legal challenges, culminating in the Supreme Court's 2022 decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v Wade, returning the authority to regulate abortion to individual states. 3. Right to Marry and Family Autonomy. The right to marry and family autonomy are also protected under the umbrella of privacy rights. The Right to Marry: The Supreme Court has long recognized marriage as a fundamental right. In Loving v Virginia (1967), the Court struck down laws banning interracial marriage, affirming that marriage is a basic civil right. This was further expanded in Obergefell v Hodges (2015), where the Court ruled that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry, grounding this decision in both the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses. Family Autonomy: Privacy rights also protect family autonomy, particularly parents' rights to make decisions about the upbringing and education of their children. In Pierce v Society of Sisters (1925) and Troxel v Granville (2000), the Court ruled that the government cannot interfere with parents' fundamental rights to direct their children's upbringing, unless there is a compelling state interest. 4. Emerging Issues in Privacy Law. As society evolves, so too does the concept of privacy. Emerging issues in privacy law include: Digital Privacy and Technology: The rise of digital platforms has introduced new privacy concerns, particularly regarding the collection, storage, and use of personal data by both governments and private companies. Issues of data privacy and government surveillance, as seen in cases like Carpenter v United States (2018), highlight the need for updated legal protections in the digital age. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/law-school/support
Summary of Chapter 12: The Right to Privacy Chapter 12 explores the evolution and scope of privacy rights in the United States, addressing its origins, key legal developments, and emerging challenges. 1. Origins and Development of the Right to Privacy Privacy rights have historical roots in English common law, particularly the notion that the home should be protected from state intrusion. In the U.S., the modern concept of privacy was significantly shaped by the 1890 article by Samuel Warren and Louis Brandeis, The Right to Privacy, which argued for privacy as an independent legal right. Although privacy is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, courts have recognized it as an implied right through various amendments. Landmark cases like Griswold v. Connecticut (1965) and Roe v. Wade (1973) established constitutional protections for privacy in areas such as contraception, reproductive rights, and personal autonomy. 2. Reproductive Rights Reproductive rights have been at the center of privacy law: Contraception: Griswold v. Connecticut established the right to use contraception as part of the constitutional right to privacy. This was later extended to unmarried individuals in Eisenstadt v. Baird. Abortion: In Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court recognized a woman's right to choose to have an abortion, framing it as part of her right to privacy. This right was later modified in Planned Parenthood v. Casey with the "undue burden" test, and ultimately overturned by Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (2022), allowing states to regulate or ban abortion. 3. Right to Marry and Family Autonomy Right to Marry: The Supreme Court has recognized marriage as a fundamental right. In Loving v. Virginia, it struck down bans on interracial marriage, and in Obergefell v. Hodges, it extended the right to marry to same-sex couples, framing marriage as a fundamental aspect of personal liberty and autonomy. Family Autonomy: Parents' rights to raise their children are protected under the right to privacy. Key cases like Pierce v. Society of Sisters and Troxel v. Granville affirm that parents have the right to make decisions about their children's education and upbringing without undue government interference. 4. Emerging Issues in Privacy Law Privacy law faces new challenges in the digital age: Digital Privacy: The collection and use of personal data by companies and government agencies, particularly in the realm of surveillance, have raised significant concerns. Cases like Carpenter v. United States have extended privacy protections to digital data. Genetic Privacy: Advances in biotechnology and genetic testing have introduced concerns about the use of genetic information, leading to laws like the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) to protect against misuse. The Right to Be Forgotten: This concept, prominent in Europe under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), allows individuals to request the removal of personal data from the internet. In the U.S., its potential implementation is debated due to concerns over free speech and access to information. Conclusion Chapter 12 outlines the significant legal protections around privacy in the U.S., tracing its origins and addressing key issues like reproductive rights and family autonomy. It also highlights emerging challenges in privacy law, particularly in the digital age, showing how courts and lawmakers must adapt to new technological and societal changes to protect individual privacy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/law-school/support
For fire safety educators, breaking through the noise to deliver the right messages to the people who need to hear it can be an enormous challenge. Some are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to discover new insights and strategies. Today on the podcast, we talk to Brene Duggins, a former NFPA Educator of the Year and an early adopter of using AI tools to hone and refine fire education messaging (2:00). She tells us what she's learned, how you can experiment with these tools, and crucially, what you need to know to avoid making mistakes. Then, on a new Code Corner, electrical expert Dean Austin, goes over some the key guidance in the National Electrical Code• for installing and locating receptacles for whirlpool tubs (23:02). Links: Read a recent NFPA Journal cover story on how artificial intelligence could impact fire and life safety around the globe
The DOJ's annual report for 2023 revealed that the agency's Health Care Fraud Unit was its busiest criminal enforcement section, responsible for convicting more than $3.8 billion in False Claims Act and whistleblower claims. There has reportedly been an uptick in whistleblower work among law firms and a record number of whistleblower cases. Still, some healthcare providers and hospital systems tend to hide their heads in their scrubs after being served. Today we're going to talk about how whistleblower cases come about, the benefits of rewarding whistleblowers, how things are done differently outside the U.S., what's driving the acceleration of this area of law, and best practices when your company is served. Drawing on his background as both public servant and private practitioner, my guest, Justin M. Lugar, counsel with WoodsRogers in Roanoke, Virginia, is going to walk through these issues and others. Justin represents clients in all types of government investigations. He's obviously well suited for the task. Prior to WoodsRogers he was Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Western District of Virginia, where he led the Affirmative Civil Enforcement team managing dozens of fraud investigations, many of which had parallel criminal investigations under the False Claims Act and related state statutes. Justin served as the Department of Justice's Civil Health Care Fraud Coordinator, Affirmative Civil Enforcement Coordinator, and Civil Rights Coordinator for the Western District of Virginia. Justin was recently recognized by the Drug Enforcement Agency for his efforts enforcing the Controlled Substances Act, leading to the largest fine assessed against a hospital system in the United States at the time. When he was a federal prosecutor, Justin led investigations involving numerous state and federal agency partners, from the FBI to the IRS to the Department of Energy to the FDA and the Defense Department. Justin started his career at a major global firm in London, conducting international investigations around the globe. But my favorite part of his background is – when he was a religious studies major in college – he lived at a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal. Not to brag, but I just returned from Vermont. There is more to Justin's background, like his LLM in international dispute resolution, which he earned at the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London, his J.D. from Liberty University School of Law, and his B.A. from the University of Virginia. *******This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation. The Journal is a collaborative project between HB Litigation, a brand of Critical Legal Content (a custom legal content service for law firms and service providers) and the vLex Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, and Docket Alarm.If you have comments, ideas, or wish to participate, please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com.Tom HagyLitigation Enthusiast andHost of the Emerging Litigation PodcastHome PageFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe on your favorite platform.
How secure is our nation's critical infrastructure? One recent event serves as a cautionary tale. In this episode, we tackle this pressing question in the context of cybersecurity. We'll address President Biden's recent National Security Memorandum on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience, and its implications for sectors like energy, water, and transportation. Our guest, Elizabeth Burgin Waller, from Virginia's WoodsRogers law firm, brings her extensive knowledge in privacy and cybersecurity law to the discussion. Join us as we discuss ransomware as a service, shedding light on its franchise-like model and the significant challenges in tracking and prosecuting these cybercriminals, especially those hiding in countries like Russia. We discuss the recent takedown of the LockBit ransomware gang under Operation Kronos, and the persistent and growing complications of IoT security.CrowdStrike's recent software glitch, while not a malicious attack, serves as a stark reminder of the importance of testing and transparency around cyber incidents, and the vulnerability of the systems that drive critical industries. Tune in for expert insights and reflections on the evolving regulatory landscape and what it means for mitigating risk in the Digital Age.Beth is Principal and Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice Chair at WoodsRogers. In addition to a J.D. from William and Mary School of Law, she is certified as a Privacy Law Specialist by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), which is accredited by the American Bar Association, a Certified Information Privacy Professional with expertise in both U.S. and European law (CIPP/US & CIPP/E), and a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), also from the IAPP. Beth also graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in creative writing, so maybe I should have let her write the show notes. *******This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation. The Journal is a collaborative project between HB Litigation, a brand of Critical Legal Content (a custom legal content service for law firms and service providers) and the vLex Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, and Docket Alarm.If you have comments, ideas, or wish to participate, please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com.Tom HagyLitigation Enthusiast andHost of the Emerging Litigation PodcastHome PageFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe on your favorite platform.
Listen as intellectual property attorneys Tiffany Gehrke and Kelley Gordon of Marshall Gerstein in Chicago share their insights into three matters relevant anyone watching copyright and trademark law, or anyone fond of branded t-shirts and fancy French beverages. I talk to Tiffany Gehrke about two cases. One is Vidal v. Elster, better known as the “TRUMP TOO SMALL” case. Just decided by the Supreme Court, this deals with whether a mark containing criticism of a government official or public figure – which is barred by the “names clause” of the Lanham Act – violates free speech. Justice Thomas wrote the majority opinion, which Tiffany outlines. The other case is Penn State v. Vintage Brands, which is pending in Pennsylvania federal court and is expected to have wide-reaching implications for retailers and brand owners alike. Vintage Brand uses Penn State's registered Nittany Lions trademarks on t-shirts, hats, and other goods, and argues that use of the trademarks constitute a defensible “ornamental use.” We shall see! Finally, I ask Kelley Gordon for her take on a dispute between a popular Instagram influencer, Lauren Holifield, and champagne brand Veuve Clicquot. Holifield temporarily and surprisingly lost her IG account after Veuve Clicquot raised trademark infringement concerns on three of Holifield's videos. This was a big deal for her. She was earning six figures. OMG. Hear what Kelley has to say. *******This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation. The Journal is a collaborative project between HB Litigation Conferences and the vLex Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, and Docket Alarm.If you have comments, ideas, or wish to participate, please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com.Tom HagyLitigation Enthusiast andHost of the Emerging Litigation PodcastHome PageFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe on your favorite platform.
Everyone knows that price fixing is against the law, chiefly Section 1 of the Sherman Act. Competitors may not collude, i.e., agree, to keep prices where they want them, but there are relatively new pricing platforms that some companies maintain take them out of the equation, so they do not have to share private information directly with competitors. Instead, they claim, they feed their data to a third-party which uses algorithms to come up with pricing for these competitors based on data they all contribute. The subject has been getting a lot of attention as cases mount against a company called RealPage, a firm that provides shared pricing services for landlords. The company faces dozens of suits in multidistrict litigation and has also captured the attention of federal antitrust law enforcers. But they are not the only company finding themselves in litigation. As our guest recently wrote: “When pricing algorithms are used by individual firms, such as airlines, e-commerce platforms, ride-share and room-share companies, stock traders, and others, there are unlikely to be anti-competitive consequences. It is when market competitors avail themselves of the same algorithmic program or service that the specter of unlawful collusion arises.” That risk increases as markets become more concentrated, he says. He is Jonathan Rubin, Partner and Co-Founder of MoginRubin LLP, a widely recognized competition law attorney, economist, and commentator who has presented at antitrust conferences in the United States and Europe, testified before several congressional committees, and before the Directorate General for Competition of the European Commission. “The fact that these services employ an algorithm is not central to what's going on in this scenario,” he told me, “because what's important is the conduct of the businesspeople involved.”Listen to my interview with Jonathan Rubin as we discuss what algorithmic or software-facilitated pricing is, what the law says about price collusion, how this new pricing mechanism violates that law, and recent developments in litigation. *******This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation. The Journal is a collaborative project between HB Litigation Conferences and the vLex Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, and Docket Alarm.If you have comments, ideas, or wish to participate, please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com.Tom HagyLitigation Enthusiast andHost of the Emerging Litigation PodcastHome PageFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe on your favorite platform.
Unlock the secrets of integrating cutting-edge AI into state procurement processes with insights from Amy Glasscock, Program Director of Innovation and Emerging Issues at NASCIO and Megan Smyth, NASPO's Director of Legal Education. Curious about how AI like natural language processing and facial recognition is already shaping our daily interactions with technology? Amy breaks it down, explaining the importance of differentiating between traditional and generative AI (Gen AI), and why state governments need tailored policies and safeguards. Hear firsthand how these advanced technologies are transforming government functions and why it's crucial to stay ahead of the curve.Click here to view the transcript of this episode: FutureProofingProcurementwithEmergingAITechnologies.pdf (naspo.org)Follow & subscribe to stay up-to-date on NASPO!naspo.org | Pulse Blog | LinkedIn | Youtube | Facebook
With the rise of social media, there has also been a rise in cyberbullying. Dr. Ruth Osondu, a child and adolescent psychiatry fellow joins Dr. Dale Peeples a child and adolescent psychiatrist and medical student Bailey Allen to discuss what pediatricians, parents, and teens should know about cyberbullying and suicide risks. Specifically, they will: Educate the listener and general community on signs a child/teenager at risk for suicide. Understand the effect of cyberbullying on the mental health of the child and adolescent population. Recognize signs that an adolescent is being cyberbullied. Understand potential preventative measures for cyberbullying. Recognize ways for a child or adolescent to get help if they are being bullied. Recognize the role of the parent of victims of cyberbullying CME Credit (requires free sign up): Link Coming Soon! References: Bauman S. Cyberbullying: What Does Research Tell Us? Theory Into Practice, Emerging Issues in School Bullying Research. 2013;52(4): 249-256. DOI: 10.1080/00405841.2013.829727 Chan T, Cheun C, Lee Z. Cyberbullying on Social Networking Sites: A Literature Review and and Future Research Directions. Information and Management. 2021;58(2):103411. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.im.202.103411. Earls M, Foy J, Green C. “Mental Health Tools for Pediatrics”, Addressing Mental Health Concerns in Pediatrics: A Practical Resource Toolkit for Clinicians. American Academy of Pediatrics. February 2021. https://doi.org/10.1542/9781610024624-2e_s2_02_MH_tools_for_pediatrics Englander E, Donnerstein E, Kowalski R, Lin CA, Parti K. Defining Cyberbullying. Pediatrics. 2017 Nov;140(Suppl 2):S148-S151. doi: 10.1542/peds.2016-1758U. PMID: 29093051. Englander E. Back to the Drawing Board With Cyberbullying. JAMA Pediatr. 2019 Jun 1;173(6):513-514. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2019.0690. PMID: 31009032. Hamm MP, Newton AS, Chisholm A, Shulhan J, Milne A, Sundar P, Ennis H, Scott SD, Hartling L. Prevalence and Effect of Cyberbullying on Children and Young People: A Scoping Review of Social Media Studies. JAMA Pediatr. 2015 Aug;169(8):770-7. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2015.0944. PMID: 26098362. John A, Glendenning AC, Marchant A, Montgomery P, Stewart A, Wood S, Lloyd K, Hawton K. Self-Harm, Suicidal Behaviours, and Cyberbullying in Children and Young People: Systematic Review. J Med Internet Res. 2018 Apr 19;20(4):e129. doi: 10.2196/jmir.9044. PMID: 29674305; PMCID: PMC5934539. Timmons-Mitchell J, Flannery D; What Pediatricians Should Know and Do about Cyberbullying. Pediatr Rev. July 2020; 41 (7): 373–375. https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.2019-0165 Tozzo P, Cuman O, Moratto E, Caenazzo L. Family and Educational Strategies for Cyberbullying Prevention: A Systematic Review. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Aug 22;19(16):10452. doi: 10.3390/ijerph191610452. PMID: 36012084; PMCID: PMC9408628. John A, Glendenning AC, Marchant A, Montgomery P, Stewart A, Wood S, Lloyd K, Hawton K. Self-Harm, Suicidal Behaviours, and Cyberbullying in Children and Young People: Systematic Review. J Med Internet Res. 2018 Apr 19;20(4):e129. doi: 10.2196/jmir.9044. PMID: 29674305; PMCID: PMC5934539. Walrave, Michel, and Wannes Heirman. "Cyberbullying: Predicting victimisation and perpetration." Children & Society 25.1 (2011): 59-72.
Companies are grappling with how to market the eco-friendly, people friendly, and animal friendly characteristics of their products and services, while also not getting in trouble with the law. Some have learned this the hard way. Some have wisely consulted experts. (That's foreshadowing.) ESG – or Environmental, Social and Governance – reporting and so-called greenwashing litigation have implications for a wide range of stakeholders. Companies face significant financial and reputational risks, while investors, regulators, advocacy groups, and consumers all have an interest in ensuring the accuracy and transparency of ESG information.Last year the SEC adopted amendments to the Investment Company Act with the “Names Rule,” which addresses fund names that are likely to mislead investors about a fund's investments and risks. On the consumer side, the FTC has been on the case as it stalks misleading advertising claims. Violations have real consequences. In 2022 the FTC reached multimillion dollar settlements with store chains Kohl's and Walmart over claims that certain products were eco-friendly and made from bamboo, when they were really made from rayon. More recently, a class action was filed in federal court in New York over the "carbon neutral" branding on bottled water. But there are some important court decisions our guest wants to know about, involving shoemaker AllBirds and beauty products company Sephora. She is Ramya Ravishankar, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of the HowGood company, an independent research firm that helps the world's largest food brands meet their sustainability commitments. Ramya is a former environmental biologist turned attorney who is – as you will soon hear -- passionate about the intersection of food and sustainability. Previously, Ramya was Associate General Counsel at Bowery Farming – producer of pesticide free lettuce, other leafy foods and herbs. Before that she was a regulatory enforcement associate at Skadden Arps. Ramya earned her J.D. from Columbia Law School in New York and a B.S. from Queen's University in Ontario, Canada.Enjoy the interview!*******This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation. The Journal is a collaborative project between HB Litigation Conferences and the vLex Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, and Docket Alarm.If you have comments, ideas, or wish to participate, please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com.Tom HagyLitigation Enthusiast andHost of the Emerging Litigation PodcastHome PageFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe on your favorite platform.
In this episode we talk about litigation automation, and another case in which innovators are using artificial intelligence to transform legal operations.We also speak with our guest about his transformation from a litigator to a tech entrepreneur, and how the company he co-founded is using modern tools to do in minutes what used to take hours. These tasks include responding to demand letters, complaints, and discovery requests, and executing matter profiling and data analytics, all of which are traditionally rote and repetitive and time-consuming undertakings. He is James M. Lee, co-founder and CEO of LegalMation. James conceived the idea behind LegalMation -- which is to leverage the power of generative artificial intelligence to transform litigation and dispute resolution -- while managing a litigation boutique. An experienced and recognized litigator and trial attorney, James received his J.D. from Stanford Law School. Also joining me, I'm pleased to say, is the ever-inquisitive and always attentive Sara Lord, legal analytics professional extraordinaire, who raised questions from the litigator's perspective. I hope you enjoy the conversation!*******This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation. The Journal is a collaborative project between HB Litigation Conferences and the vLex Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, and Docket Alarm.If you have comments, ideas, or wish to participate, please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com.Tom HagyLitigation Enthusiast andHost of the Emerging Litigation PodcastHome PageFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe on your favorite platform.
Biometric data is big business. It many cases it even helps make our lives better. It also presents significant risks for a variety of parties, in addition to those of us who surrender our data. Companies collecting, storing, utilizing, and monetizing the data face penalties and litigation bolstered by the increasing number of states enacting biometric information privacy acts, or BIPAs, the first of which was in Illinois. Biometric information -- fingerprints, facial and retinal scans, and DNA -- it's all used in many ways we don't even think about, like building security, banking access and online payments, smartphone access, patient identification in healthcare, employee tracking, law enforcement, air travel security and hotel check-ins, consumer tracking and customer experience analysis, border security, validating recipients of government welfare benefits, identifying students taking exams, and more. I just finished hosting a webinar titled “Litigation After Biometric Privacy Law Violations” with attorneys John M. Leonard and Cort T. Malone of Anderson Kill. They spoke extensively about the state of biometric privacy litigation, the regulatory landscape, insurance coverage considerations, and recent rulings. They're both shareholders at Anderson Kill and they are both graduates of the Fordham University School of Law. John M. Leonard is co-chair of the firm's biometric liability group. He has recovered millions of dollars for policyholders in a full spectrum of insurance coverage matters, including disputes over business interruption, D&O and E&O, defense and indemnity, general liability losses, and environmental liability. Cort T. Malone, chair of the firm's Biometric Liability Insurance Recovery Group, is an experienced litigator who focuses on insurance coverage litigation and dispute resolution, with an emphasis on commercial general liability insurance, cyber insurance, employment practices insurance, advertising injury, D&O, E&O, and property insurance. He's also a member of the firm's practice groups relating to restaurant, retail and hospitality; environmental law; cyber insurance recovery; and COVID litigation. Following the webinar (coming soon to the West LegalEdcenter), Cort and John stuck around to answer some of my questions about a couple of recent cases I thought illustrated the types of underlying and coverage matters we're seeing out there. I hope you enjoy it. *******This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation. The Journal is a collaborative project between HB Litigation Conferences and the vLex Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, and Docket Alarm.If you have comments, ideas, or wish to participate, please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com.Tom HagyLitigation Enthusiast andHost of the Emerging Litigation PodcastHome PageFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe on your favorite platform.
This episode is dedicated to Mental Health Awareness Month -- May 2024 -- in which we explore some of the keys to achieving wellbeing as a human litigator. Lawyers contemplate suicide at "an exceedingly high rate." Whereas 4.2% of adults have reported contemplating suicide, that figure is 10-12% among lawyers. According to a study published by MDPI, lawyers are prone to mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. "[O]ur findings suggest the profile of a lawyer with the highest risk for suicide is a lonely or socially isolated male with a high level of unmanageable stress, who is overly committed to their work, and may have a history of mental health problems." Released in 2023, the authors of the study -- Stressed, Lonely, and Overcommitted: Predictors of Lawyer Suicide Risk (Krill, Thomas, Kramer, Degeneffe, and Anker) -- say there is a need for interventions to address these risks, including "education, resources, and support for lawyers to better manage their workload, modifying work demands and expectations, and promoting a culture of openness and support within law firms."With that as a backdrop, guest host and legal analytics professional Sara Lord interviews success coach and former litigator Gary Miles about the professional dissatisfaction litigators experience when the pursuit of fulfillment clashes with high-stress demands -- from burnout to depression to imposter syndrome. Explore practical strategies for managing anxiety and embracing mindfulness, like reframing your thoughts, celebrating even small achievements, identifying trusted colleagues and mentors, the importance of rest, and reaching out for help. Learn some of the wisdom Gary imparts via his counseling services. Feeling emotionally crisp? “There is always a solution. Always,” Gary says.*******Need Immediate Help? If you are in the U.S. and experiencing thoughts of suicide, call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or IMAlive at 1-800-784-2433. In the UK and Ireland – Call Samaritans UK at 116 123; in Australia – Call Lifeline Australia at 13 11 14; in other countries – Visit IASP or Suicide.org to find a helpline in your country.*******This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation. The Journal is a collaborative project between HB Litigation Conferences and the vLex Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, and Docket Alarm.If you have comments, ideas, or wish to participate, please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com.Tom HagyLitigation Enthusiast andHost of the Emerging Litigation PodcastHome Page
The art and science of forecasting litigation outcomes just got a lot more sciencey. Years of immersion in complex business disputes is bound to shine a light on problems begging for solutions. In this case, our guest observed the laborious and ineffective slog that is trying to forecast how long a case will take, how much it might cost, which jurisdiction will treat it with kindness, or how a judge might rule on a motion for summary judgment. These are some of the critical questions our guest set out to address through the use of technology and assessment of massive data sets. He is Dan Rabinowitz, Co-Founder and CEO of Pre/Dicta, a six-year-old company that provides litigation prediction and forecasting services. Before Pre/Dicta, Dan was an attorney in Sidley Austin LLP's Supreme Court and Appellate Group and the firm's Mass Tort Litigation Group. Later, he served as trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice, general counsel to a data science company, and associate general counsel, chief privacy officer, and director of fraud analytics for WellPoint Military Care.Listen to what Dan has to say about how the power of technology is going to make predicting litigation as commonplace as predicting the weather. He also shares insights into a study Pre/Dicta conducted that tested assumptions about judges based on their political affiliations. *******This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation. The Journal is a collaborative project between HB Litigation Conferences and the vLex Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, and Docket Alarm.If you have comments, ideas, or wish to participate, please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com.Tom HagyLitigation Enthusiast andHost of the Emerging Litigation PodcastHome Page
Our Legal Tech Host Sara Lord speaks with data scientist and eDiscovery expert Lenora Gray of Redgrave Data. Discovery is a staple in any litigation practice, and it has been transformed by technology assisted review tools – or TAR. eDiscovery has developed into its own specialty – with eDiscovery experts on staff who know all there is to know about the technology, standards, processes, and practices.But every litigator needs to understand how eDiscovery tools work. They should be able to answer questions around the approach being used, why that approach was chosen, reliability of the assisted review, human oversight implemented, and more.This, like many areas of law, is filled with acronyms, specialized terminology, and a changing landscape – from technology developments to evolving legal standards to ethics competency issues. But because so much of the work is done by a technology vendor that has specialized tools, it can feel like your review is based on blind faith and that finding the pieces to support your case requires you to rely on dumb luck.Can we do more than pray to the document gods? Listen as Sara Lord interviews Lenora Gray, Data Scientist at Redgrave Data.Lenora Gray is an eDiscovery expert and data scientist who is skilled in auditing and evaluating eDiscovery systems. In her role as data scientist at Redgrave Data, she designs and analyzes structured and unstructured data sets, builds predictive models for use in TAR workflows, implements automation solutions, and develops custom software. Prior to joining Redgrave, she spent 12 years as a paralegal, a role in which she managed discovery teams. Lenora is currently pursuing her M.S. in data science from John Hopkins University and earned a B.S. in computer science from Florida Atlantic University.I welcome back Sara Lord as legal tech guest host for the Emerging Litigation Podcast. A former practicing attorney with a decade of experience in data analytics, Sara applies her time at law firms and companies to explore and address the cultural and practical barriers to diversity in law, supporting value-creation through legal operations and client-first business-oriented practices. In her recent work as Managing Director of Legal Metrics, she led a team of experts focused on providing the tools to support data-driven decision making in legal operations and closer collaboration between law firms and their clients through automation and standardization of industry metrics. Sara earned her J.D. from New York University School of Law.*******This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation. The Journal is a collaborative project between HB Litigation Conferences and the vLex Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, and Docket Alarm.If you have comments, ideas, or wish to participate, please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com.Tom HagyLitigation Enthusiast andHost of the Emerging Litigation PodcastHome Page
Tom Hagy interviews jury and trial expert Tara Trask about picking juries in an age of misinformation, general distrust, tribalism, unleashed social media warriors, flamers, and propagandists, and unorthodox legal strategies that seem to unfold on a daily basis. All of these conditions began to accelerate in the lead-up to the 2016 presidential election in which Donald Trump prevailed over Hillary Clinton, continued to heat up in Trump's race against then-candidate Joe Biden, culminated in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capital, and continues to blot out the sun amid civil and criminal actions against the former president and some of his supporters and colleagues as the 2024 election roars at us like a freight train. In this episode we ask: How does what some have called a Cold Civil War affect our ability to listen and decide objectively when presented with arguments and evidence in court? How much increased bias, skepticism, and hostility for institutions -- from courts to corporations to witnesses -- do people carry into the jury box? Tara Trask is a nationally recognized author and lecturer on juror psychology and other trial science topics. As President of Trask Consulting, a boutique litigation strategy, jury research and trial consulting firm with offices in San Francisco, Houston and New York, Tara focuses on civil litigation with an emphasis on complex commercial litigation, including intellectual property, antitrust, securities, breach of contract, and fraud. She has assisted plaintiffs and defendants in products liability, insurance, and oil and gas matters, and has extensive experience assisting institutions and individuals in matters involving regulatory enforcement and white-collar defense. *******This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation. The Journal is a collaborative project between HB Litigation Conferences and the vLex Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, and Docket Alarm.If you have comments, ideas, or wish to participate, please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com.Tom HagyLitigation Enthusiast andHost of the Emerging Litigation PodcastHome Page
Artificial intelligence enabled devices are changing the landscape of medical devices and are subject to evolving regulation. Listen back to a replay of our webinar from late last year as team of lawyers from Covington & Burling LLP discuss key considerations for the AI-enabled medical device space, including current best practices for industry participants seeking to take advantage of this powerful new technology.Panelists from Covington included:Andrew MentPam ForrestAdrian PerryTo watch a video replay of the webinar, you can find it on Medical Alley's YouTube page.Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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