Podcasts about hall booth smith

The Rapidly-Evolving Landscape of Employment Law in 2025 (Litigators Lounge, Episode 13) In this episode of Litigators Lounge, hosts Jackie Voronov and Shylie Bannon discuss the major shifts in employment law for 2025. They tackle critical topics including the surge in pay transparency laws, the implications of AI in hiring, the rollback of the Department of […]

The Rapidly-Evolving Landscape of Employment Law in 2025 (Litigators Lounge, Episode 13) In this episode of Litigators Lounge, hosts Jackie Voronov and Shylie Bannon discuss the major shifts in employment law for 2025. They tackle critical topics including the surge in pay transparency laws, the implications of AI in hiring, the rollback of the Department of […] The post The Rapidly-Evolving Landscape of Employment Law in 2025 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

The Becerra Case: Implications for Tracking Technologies and HIPAA (PrivacyCafé, Episode 7) In this episode of PrivacyCafé, hosts Jade Davis and Rich Sheinis delve into the Becerra case, which challenges the HHS guidance on the usage of tracking technologies by medical providers. Rich explains the background of the case and its significance, highlighting the legal […]

Big Brother at the Olympics: France’s New AI Surveillance Law (PrivacyCafé, Episode 6) In this episode of PrivacyCafé, hosts Richard Sheinis and Jade Davis from Hall Booth Smith discuss France’s new data privacy law permitting AI video surveillance for the Paris Olympics. The law allows advanced AI tools and persistent surveillance to heighten security during the […]

Supreme Shakeup: What Overruling Chevron Means (Litigators Lounge, Episode 12) Jackie Voronov and Shylie Bannon, the hosts of Litigators Lounge, delve into the recent Supreme Court decision to reject the Chevron doctrine, which had previously given federal agencies deference in interpreting ambiguities in statutes. Jackie and Shylie discuss the implications of this ruling through the case […]

Supreme Shakeup: What Overruling Chevron Means (Litigators Lounge, Episode 12) Jackie Voronov and Shylie Bannon, the hosts of Litigators Lounge, delve into the recent Supreme Court decision to reject the Chevron doctrine, which had previously given federal agencies deference in interpreting ambiguities in statutes. Jackie and Shylie discuss the implications of this ruling through the case […] The post Supreme Shakeup: What Overruling Chevron Means appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

The CrowdStrike Incident: Analysis and Takeaways (PrivacyCafé, Episode 5) In this episode of PrivacyCafé, hosts Jade Davis and Richard Sheinis delve into the massive disruption caused by the recent CrowdStrike incident. They explore the details of how a single antivirus update led to widespread outages affecting millions of Windows devices in critical sectors like healthcare and […] The post The CrowdStrike Incident: Analysis and Takeaways appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Immigration Law for Agricultural and Seasonal Workers, with Misty Wilson Borkowski, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (Litigators Lounge, Episode 11) Misty Borkowski returns for another conversation in Litigators Lounge, this time with a focus on immigration law for agricultural and seasonal workers. In this discussion with hosts Jackie Voronov and Shylie Bannon, Misty delves into the H2A […]

Immigration Law for Agricultural and Seasonal Workers, with Misty Wilson Borkowski, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (Litigators Lounge, Episode 11) Misty Borkowski returns for another conversation in Litigators Lounge, this time with a focus on immigration law for agricultural and seasonal workers. In this discussion with hosts Jackie Voronov and Shylie Bannon, Misty delves into the H2A […] The post Immigration Law for Agricultural and Seasonal Workers, with Misty Wilson Borkowski, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

BONUS EPISODE: The FTC Torpedoes Non-Competes (Litigators Lounge, Episode 10) This bonus episode of Litigators Lounge delves into the recent move by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to largely ban non-compete clauses, a significant legal and employment issue. Hosts Jackie Voronov and Shylie Bannon discuss the FTC’s proclamation to invalidate existing non-competes, covering all workers […]

BONUS EPISODE: The FTC Torpedoes Non-Competes (Litigators Lounge, Episode 10) This bonus episode of Litigators Lounge delves into the recent move by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to largely ban non-compete clauses, a significant legal and employment issue. Hosts Jackie Voronov and Shylie Bannon discuss the FTC’s proclamation to invalidate existing non-competes, covering all workers […] The post BONUS EPISODE: The FTC Torpedoes Non-Competes appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Immigration Law for Employers, with Misty Wilson Borkowski, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (Litigators Lounge, Episode 9) On this episode of Litigators Lounge, hosts Jackie Voronov and Shylie Bannon welcome immigration law attorney Misty Borkowski to demystify the complex arena of employment law focusing on immigration. The discussion navigates through the intricacies of immigration law, visa categories, […] The post Immigration Law for Employers, with Misty Wilson Borkowski, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Analysis and Implications of the EU AI Act (PrivacyCafé, Episode 3) On this episode of PrivacyCafé, hosts Richard Sheinis and Jade Davis, leaders of the Hall Booth Smith Data Privacy, Security, and Technology Group, discuss the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act and its implications for businesses globally, especially in the USA. They elaborate on how the […]

Ending Women’s History Month with a Trailblazing Woman: An Interview with Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (Litigators Lounge, Episode 8) For the third episode of Litigators Lounge celebrating Women’s History Month 2024, hosts Jackie Voronov and Shylie Bannon welcomed Teresa Pike Tomlinson, a partner at Hall Booth Smith, as a special guest. Teresa’s […]

Ending Women’s History Month with a Trailblazing Woman: An Interview with Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (Litigators Lounge, Episode 8) For the third episode of Litigators Lounge celebrating Women’s History Month 2024, hosts Jackie Voronov and Shylie Bannon welcomed Teresa Pike Tomlinson, a partner at Hall Booth Smith, as a special guest. Teresa’s […] The post Ending Women’s History Month with a Trailblazing Woman: An Interview with Teresa Tomlinson, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Equal Pay Day and the Ongoing Quest for Pay Equity (Litigators Lounge, Episode 7) On this episode of Litigators Lounge, hosts Jackie Voronov and Shylie Bannon examine the state of gender pay equity in recognition of Equal Pay Day. Their conversation begins by acknowledging the symbolism behind Equal Pay Day, representing how far into the […]

Equal Pay Day and the Ongoing Quest for Pay Equity (Litigators Lounge, Episode 7) On this episode of Litigators Lounge, hosts Jackie Voronov and Shylie Bannon examine the state of gender pay equity in recognition of Equal Pay Day. Their conversation begins by acknowledging the symbolism behind Equal Pay Day, representing how far into the […] The post Equal Pay Day and the Ongoing Quest for Pay Equity appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

"Because of Sex" – Looking Back at 60 Years of Gender Discrimination and Title VII (Litigators Lounge, Episode 6) On this episode of Litigators Lounge, hosts Jackie Voronov and Shylie Bannon celebrate the start of Women’s History Month by discussing the history of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The hosts walk […] The post "Because of Sex" – Looking Back at 60 Years of Gender Discrimination and Title VII appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Predictions for 2024 in Data Privacy and Cybersecurity (PrivacyCafé, Episode 2) On this episode of PrivacyCafé, Hosts Rich Sheinis and Jade Davise discuss their data privacy and cybersecurity predictions for 2024. The predictions they make touch on topics such as generative AI, class actions, more stringent FTC regulatory amendments, the growing patchwork of state privacy laws, […]

Employee or Independent Contractor?: Analyzing New Department of Labor Guidelines (Litigators Lounge, Episode 5) On this edition of Litigators Lounge, hosts Shylie Bannon and Jackie Voronov discuss the recently announced final rule by the U.S. Department of Labor on the classification of a worker as either an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards […] The post Employee or Independent Contractor?: Analyzing New Department of Labor Guidelines appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

“I Want Sundays Off!”: Religious Accommodations in the Workplace (Litigators Lounge, Episode 4) With the release of this episode of Litigators Lounge on National Religious Freedom Day, hosts Jackie Voronov and Shylie Bannon discuss the implications of the Supreme Court ruling, Groff v. DeJoy, on employer handling of religious accommodations in the workplace. Discussing key […] The post “I Want Sundays Off!”: Religious Accommodations in the Workplace appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Likes, Loves, Tweets, and Pics: Social Media in the Workplace (Litigators Lounge, Episode 3) On this episode of Litigators Lounge, hosts Jackie Voronov and Shylie Bannon discuss various challenges and considerations related to social media usage in the workplace. Jackie and Shylie draw attention to the significant ways in which online platforms have changed business […]

Likes, Loves, Tweets, and Pics: Social Media in the Workplace (Litigators Lounge, Episode 3) On this episode of Litigators Lounge, hosts Jackie Voronov and Shylie Bannon discuss various challenges and considerations related to social media usage in the workplace. Jackie and Shylie draw attention to the significant ways in which online platforms have changed business […] The post Likes, Loves, Tweets, and Pics: Social Media in the Workplace appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Remote Work, Mandated Returns, and Reasonable Accommodations (Litigators Lounge, Episode 2) On this episode of Litigators Lounge, hosts Jackie Voronov and Shylie Bannon discuss the complex legal and workplace dynamics surrounding the return to office mandates currently making headlines. They explore cases, current events, and key laws, with an emphasis on the Americans with Disabilities […] The post Remote Work, Mandated Returns, and Reasonable Accommodations appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Introduction to Litigators Lounge, with Hosts Jackie Voronov and Shylie Bannon Sponsored by Hall Booth Smith, Litigator’s Lounge is a podcast focusing on the complexities and intricacies of today’s changing world of workplace law. The hosts, attorneys Jackie Voronov and Shylie Bannon, guide listeners through real-life scenarios and cases, laying out what they mean for […]

Introduction to Litigators Lounge, with Hosts Jackie Voronov and Shylie Bannon Sponsored by Hall Booth Smith, Litigator’s Lounge is a podcast focusing on the complexities and intricacies of today’s changing world of workplace law. The hosts, attorneys Jackie Voronov and Shylie Bannon, guide listeners through real-life scenarios and cases, laying out what they mean for […] The post Introduction to

On this episode of Serious Privacy, Paul Breitbarth of Catawiki and Dr. K Royal discuss privacy class action lawsuits featuring articles and information from Law.com with Richard Sheinis of Hall Booth Smith and Lisa Jaffee of Hiscox Insurance on Law.com about the class action “kill chain,” and one from Miller Nash by Brian Esler and Eva Novik on the new wave of class action lawsuits, featuring the Video Privacy Protection Act - and of course, mentioning our friends Ian Ballon of Greenberg Traurig and Constantine Karboliotis.  If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn, Twitter @podcastprivacy @euroPaulB @heartofprivacy and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us! Proudly sponsored by TrustArc. Learn more about the TRUSTe Data Privacy Framework verification. upcoming webinars.#heartofprivacy #europaulb #seriousprivacy #privacy #dataprotection #cybersecuritylaw #CPO #DPO #CISO

HBS Legal Trends: Legal Implications of Using AI in Your Business, with Richard Sheinis and Jade Davis, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. Richard Sheinis and Jade Davis lead the Data Privacy & Cyber Security practice group at Hall Booth Smith. On this episode of HBS Legal Trends, Richard and Jade discussed the legal implications of using […] The post

HBS Legal Trends: Legal Implications of Using AI in Your Business, with Richard Sheinis and Jade Davis, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. Richard Sheinis and Jade Davis lead the Data Privacy & Cyber Security practice group at Hall Booth Smith. On this episode of HBS Legal Trends, Richard and Jade discussed the legal implications of using […]

HBS Legal Trends: Aberrant Verdicts and the Strategies to Rein Them In, with Michelle Foster Earle, OmniSure, and Sandra Cianflone, Hall, Booth, Smith Michelle Foster Earle, CEO of OmniSure, and Sandra Cianflone, Partner at Hall, Booth, Smith, discussed aberrant verdicts in the healthcare and medical malpractice spaces. They defined what constitutes an aberrant verdict, why […] The post

In this 21-minute Snap Talk, Elizabeth Morrison, attorney at law, Hall Booth Smith, shares supply chain risk management wisdom for agriculture and other industries and her unique views as a transportation lawyer from the foothills of North Carolina with IRMI Chief Content Officer Joel Appelbaum. The agriculture/transportation crossover also occurs at the legal level. Settle in for this podcast episode as Ms. Morrison provides pertinent examples of this intersection of supply chain risks and how to mitigate them in your industry. Be sure to check out the other agribusiness resources that IRMI has to offer!

It's apparently (and hopefully) on its last legs. The Covid-19 pandemic was the most recent health issue to raise questions around government's involvement (or interference) in an individual's control over their own medical treatment. In their article – Government Involvement in Medical Care Decisions During Outbreaks of Disease: How Far is Too Far? – our guests wrote about the intersection of law and medicine. They reviewed medical mandates, implications brought about by the impact of advances in science and medicine, and where role of government to protect public health intersects (or collides) with personal healthcare choices. They focused is on governmental responses to the pandemic, that is, what the government can mandate in the spirit of public health, and not on the separate issue of abortion, which is a “choice” subject for another day.  How much authority do government agencies or even the courts have over a person's healthcare decisions? People often assume the practice of medicine and the enactment and enforcement of laws are separate and independent enterprises; that they remain fixed in their respective corners. However, they wrote, after a deeper  dive  into  history and precedent, it's evident that the tension between individual rights and health-related mandates has existed for some time. Listen to my interview with the authors, Bryce McCloskey and  Sandra M. Cianflone with Hall Booth Smith, P.C. Bryce is based in Jacksonville, Fla., where he focuses on medical malpractice and professional liability law. Sandie is a partner in the firm's Atlanta office where she concentrates on a variety of aspects of healthcare defense She chairs the firm's Coronavirus Task Force and is a member of the firm's National Trial Counsel team. She is also a valued member of the Editorial Board of Advisors of the Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation.  ***********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 p.s. Hey! Give us a rating and share this episode with colleagues!

Attorneys Jason Hendren & Jackie Clark, both Partners with Hall Booth Smith, join Dr. Steve Wood to talk about medical malpractice cases. The group discusses which med mal cases are the most difficult to litigate (birth trauma; wrongful death; paralysis cases) and the challenges with managing juror sympathy in cases with young injured parties. They talk about how juror perceptions of the reputation of well-known/top tier facilities impact juror decision-making, plus the challenges of traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases, the importance of counter anchoring for the defense, whether jurors understand the medicine, and how they manage co-defendants in their cases. Watch the video of this episode: https://www.courtroomsciences.com/r/T78

HBS Legal Trends: Jon-Paul Croom, Wellstar North Fulton, and Alex Kaufman, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. On this edition of HBS Legal Trends, Hall, Booth, Smith’s Alex Kaufman welcomed Jon-Paul Croom, President of Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, to discuss what’s new at Wellstar, their new and expanded services, the hospital’s facilities and staffing, their presence in […] The post

HBS Legal Trends: Mark McGivern, Construction Consulting Associates, and Joseph F. Herbert III, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. When handling construction-related litigation, Joseph Herbert, Partner and Co-Chair of the Construction Practice Group at Hall Booth Smith, will often call in an independent third-party expert such as Mark McGivern, CEO of Construction Consulting Associates (CCA). On this […] The post

HBS Legal Trends: Mark McGivern, Construction Consulting Associates, and Joseph F. Herbert III, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. When handling construction-related litigation, Joseph Herbert, Partner and Co-Chair of the Construction Practice Group at Hall Booth Smith, will often call in an independent third-party expert such as Mark McGivern, CEO of Construction Consulting Associates (CCA). On this […]

Baxter Drennon, Partner with Hall Booth Smith, joins the podcast to talk about responses to Reptile Theory questions, in particular the answer of "It depends." This response can make some defense attorneys uncomfortable. Steve, Bill, and Baxter discuss the circumstances in which "It depends" is the truthful and most accurate response. They talk about the validity and comfort of a witness varying their responses and what cognitive factors are involved in the way a question is responded to. Baxter shares the approach he takes with his witnesses and the importance of identifying the purpose of the deposition as a way to manage responses. The group talk about the dangers and risks of a witness pivoting when responding to opposing counsel questions, as well as, the opportunity and considerations with a follow-up question to an "It depends" response. Lastly, Steve, Bill, and Baxter discuss the necessity of educating witnesses on the strategy of the case, for them to understand the roles of the witness and the attorney, and what jurors respond to, positively and negatively, when hearing witness testimony. Watch the video of this episode: https://www.courtroomsciences.com/r/hLQ

HBS Legal Trends: Burt Hicks, Encore Bank On this edition of HBS Legal Trends, Burt Hicks of Encore Bank joined the show to share how Encore Bank has achieved such rapid growth since its inception. Burt discussed the company’s operating philosophy, how it chooses new markets and the banking professionals who lead them, their focus […] The post

This episode covers the medication error trial and conviction of former nurse RaDonda Vaught and its implications for long-term care. Speakers explore the factors that led to the deadly error, Vaught's willingness to cooperate in audit procedures, and why many in healthcare were considered about prosecutors' decision to charge her. Could a similar scenario play out in skilled nursing? With staff shortages and increased reliance on technology, it's increasingly likely.Twitter: @mcknightsltcn@HallBoothSmith@MarshallDennLaw

HBS Legal Trends: Christopher Grosso, Conner Strong & Buckelew, and Jeffrey Daitz, Hall, Booth, Smith, PC On this edition of HBS Legal Trends, Chris Grosso, Connor Strong, and Jeff Daitz, Hall Booth Smith, discussed how they use their respective expertise in insurance brokerage and employment law to help organizations limit potential claims exposure. Chris and […] The post

Baxter Drennon, Partner with Hall Booth Smith in Little Rock, Arkansas, joins the podcast to talk about the different ways the defense can define a win. The definition of a win may not be simply a defense verdict or a zero dollar verdict. The definition of a win needs to be based on the goals of the client and the legal team needs to understand what the client's expectations are. Steve and Baxter talk about a few different ways of defining a "win" including: plaintiff filing a motion for voluntary dismissal; motion for summary judgment granted; mistrial caused by plaintiff's counsel; directive verdict; zero dollars at trial; settlement that is agreeable or avoiding a nuclear verdict; verdict that beats an offer at judgment; verdict less than expected; and less than demand, but not less than expected. Watch the video of this episode: https://www.courtroomsciences.com/r/9km

In this episode, Commissioner Tim Echols talks with Hall Booth Smith attorney Brad Carver about his time at UGA and all things energy.

Federal officials are launching an ambitious study in support of the first minimum staffing rule for nursing homes. If you think you know how they'll set their targets and all the reasons they'll matter to providers, think again. Attorney Drew Graham of Hall Booth Smith and Steven Littlehale of Zimmet Healthcare Services Group walk us through what the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should consider in its evaluation. Follow us on Twitter: @mcknightsltcn

Frazier & Deeter’s Business Beat: John E. Hall, Jr. and Alex B. Kaufman, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. John E. Hall, Jr. and Alex B. Kaufman, partners at Hall Booth Smith, PC, joined Roger Lusby and Donna Beatty from Frazier & Deeter to celebrate the opening of Hall Booth Smith’s new Alpharetta office, located in Avalon […] The post John E. Hall, Jr. and Alex B. Kaufman, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Jurors' perceptions of big corporations, insurance companies, drug companies, physicians and other healthcare providers is increasingly colored by TV and social media.  The same is true for people's understanding of the practice law or medicine, which may be as wrong as it is immovable. “Social inflation” refers to rising litigation costs and the resulting higher insurance payouts which drive up the cost of insurance. The phrase has taken on new meanings as it is used in the general press. To some it means tort reform rollbacks, litigation funding, and is most often seen in references to so-called “nuclear” jury verdicts, i.e., awards that exceed $10 million.   What factors contribute to these exorbitantly high jury verdicts?  Our guests today wrote in the Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation: “These outsize awards are often driven by myriad factors including sympathetic jurors, societal conceptions about income and wealth of corporations, the use of emotion-driven ‘Reptile Theory' tactics by plaintiff attorneys, the media spotlight on ‘bad apple' physicians, and numerous other social factors. A new factor that influences elevated jury verdicts is the increasing volume of information—whether true or false—that is exchanged on social media platforms.”  Listen to my interview with Hall Booth Smith attorneys Sandra Cianflone, Samantha Myers, and Lindsay Nishan, each of whom represents members of the healthcare industry, as they discuss what drives large verdict and what attorneys should consider in mitigating the effects of this phenomenon.  In keeping with tradition, we may have strayed a bit from the topic. One guest's Aunt Lulu made an appearance. It turns out Covid lockdowns may have produced more enthusiastic jurors. And I added another reason why writing and podcasting, and not the practice of law, was a better career path for me. (Apparently lawyers aren't supposed to laugh in people's faces. Noted.)This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation, 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, or want to tell me how much  you learned from Sandie, Sam, Lindsay, or Aunt Lulu,  please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com.Tom HagyLitigation EnthusiastHost of the Emerging Litigation Podcast

Baxter Drennon, Attorney with Hall Booth Smith in Little Rock, Arkansas joins the podcast to talk with Dr. Steve Wood about a range of topics around attorney credibility and improving as a trial lawyer. Baxter and Steve discuss the definition of a win, the necessity of gaining direct experience in trying cases, the philosophies about whether to go to trial or settle a case, and what types of training would be useful for defense attorneys to keep pace with the plaintiff's bar as they invest in their craft. Watch the video of this episode: https://www.courtroomsciences.com/r/H2e

Attorney John E. Hall, Jr. set out to build Hall Booth Smith into the finest litigation firm in the Southeastern US and he's done just that. John is, among other things, a highly respected and experienced physician defense lawyer. His exceptional skill landed him a position on the National Counsel, a team of select attorneys who assist local counsel on birth trauma and other high exposure catastrophic cases.  Listen in as John discusses his view on how inflated malpractice verdicts could result in healthcare crisis, then offers a solution for change.  He discusses some of the potential issues associated with post COVID litigation including how healthcare providers can mitigate risk, how a pandemic changed the practice of law, and what the general public should know.  He also offers great advice to lawyers on avoiding common mistakes in malpractice litigation and shares the most important thing that healthcare providers, lawyers and the public should know about medical malpractice.  Don't miss this episode!  It's a great one!

Damage awards in litigation against physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers have been coming in bigger and bigger, with juries awarding more than $20 million in a string of cases that should send chills down the spines of defendants and counsel. What are the factors behind this trend? Besides the severe (or even alarming)  nature of the harm alleged, what is fueling these mega verdicts? What can defense attorneys do, knowing they are facing a well-organized, well-funded plaintiffs bar? For that matter, what can defense attorneys learn from their opponents? What strategies can defense employ early in the life of a case? Joining me to discuss this high-stakes litigation is Sandra M. Cianflone of Hall Booth Smith, P.C.  Sandie counsels and defends hospitals, physicians, nurses and institutional employees in a broad spectrum of catastrophic injury and medical malpractice cases. She received her Juris Doctorate from Pace University School of Law and her undergraduate degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation, a collaborative project between HB Litigation Conferences and the Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, Docket Alarm and, most recently, Judicata. If you have comments or wish to participate in one our projects, or want to tell me how insightful and informative Sandie is, please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com. This podcast is based on an article she wrote for the forthcoming issues of the Journal. Note that in my introduction I have created the phrase "badly wrong," which is, itself, badly wrong.  Listen to the bitter end when Sandie and I discuss working from home, and how we really feel about family and co-workers.  Feel free to scold me at the email address provided. I hope you enjoy the interview and this professional's practical insights into defending healthcare providers. Tom Hagy

It's now been more than 18 months since the world was besieged by the novel coronavirus pandemic. In addition to the human toll, it disrupted our lives in ways big and small, new and old, as it raced across continents, first visiting North America in January 2020. There are an estimated 15,000 lawsuits relating to the outbreak, with some 350 filings directed toward the healthcare and medical communities. The number of insurance coverage suits is fast-approaching 1,800. Litigation has been initiated against aging services, hospitals, and healthcare providers, with the next anticipated wave likely to  surround vaccines themselves. What will be the basis of these claims? What defenses will we see? And what can healthcare providers do now in anticipation of this onslaught? Joining me to discuss this out-of-the-blue rash of litigation is Sandra M. Cianflone of Hall Booth Smith, P.C.  Sandie counsels and defends hospitals, physicians, nurses and institutional employees in a broad spectrum of catastrophic injury and medical malpractice cases. She received her Juris Doctorate from Pace University School of Law and her undergraduate degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation, a collaborative project between HB Litigation Conferences and the Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, Docket Alarm and, most recently, Judicata. If you have comments or wish to participate in one our projects, or want to tell me how insightful and informative Sandie is, please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com. This podcast is based on an article she wrote for the forthcoming issues of the Journal. I hope you enjoy the interview, and especially a brief story (after we wrap up) about Sandie's experience delivering a baby in the Age of COVID-19. I also mangled a bit of basic Spanish, for which I am ashamed (lo siento), and was a little cavalier with some statistics, for which I am mortified.  Feel free to chastise me at the email address provided. --Tom Hagy