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Danielle Bangs, Director, Veralon, and Kelley Taylor Hearne, Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, discuss the growing trend of health systems entering into joint ventures and other forms of partnership with specialty operators. They cover the trends they are seeing in this area, legal and financial issues that need to be worked through as these partnerships are developed, considerations related to management and other ancillary agreements, and post-transaction considerations. Danielle and Kelley spoke about this topic at AHLA's 2024 Health Care Transactions conference in Nashville, TN. Sponsored by Veralon.Learn more about AHLA's 2025 Health Care Transactions conference here.To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.
GUEST OVERVIEW: Joe Hoft worked around the world for a Fortune 500 Corporation while attending executive meetings, and board and audit committee meetings in multiple countries. He lived in Hong Kong for nearly a decade overseeing the major business function for a multinational US corporation and prior to that oversaw the financial reporting for multimillion-dollar and billion-dollar entities. He's earned ten degrees or designations, including an MBA, CPA, CISA and FLMI. GUEST OVERVIEW: Matt Thayer is a filmmaker GUEST OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts.
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Mark Powell Real Estate Broker and Owner of Discovery Property Group also the 2024 President-Elect for the San Diego Association of Realtors. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Kent Heckenlively is a science teacher, an attorney, and a founding editor of Age of Autism. Heckenlively has worked for U.S. Senator Pete Wilson and the U.S. Attorney's Office in San Francisco.
GUEST OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts.
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Patriot_Mom007, Noél Roberts is the Phoenix Co-Chair of independent Womens Network, and is intricately involved in the Arizona Grassroots movement, serving on the board of Riders USA and Patriots Of Arizona organizations. She volunteered during the 2020 and 2022 elections as a ballot counter and poll observer. Currently she serves as an Elected Precinct and State Committeeman for LD3. http://www.takeourborderback.com/ GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Eric Rice has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Eric is currently serving as the Chief Growth Officer at King Operating Corporation since May 2022. Previously, from 2013 to 2022, they worked as the Managing Partner at 25 Ventures, where they focused on developing and growing startup companies.
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Joe worked around the world for a Fortune 500 Corporation while attending executive meetings, and board and audit committee meetings in multiple countries. He lived in Hong Kong for nearly a decade overseeing the major business function for a multinational US corporation and prior to that oversaw the financial reporting for multimillion-dollar and billion-dollar entities. He's earned ten degrees or designations, including an MBA, CPA, CISA and FLMI. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti joined The Lawfare Project (where he is currently Senior Counsel) after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts. You can find him on X at @GerardFilitti and learn more about The Lawfare Project at: thelawfareproject.org. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Mike ter Maat was born in Portland, Oregon. He earned a B.S. in aeronautical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1982, an M.B.A. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1983, and a Ph.D. in economics from George Washington University in 1992. Ter Maat's career experience includes working as a police officer in Broward County, Florida, an economist, an economics professor, and a substitute teacher.
On today's show, Derrick Broze reports on the fate of Roger Ver (AKA "Bitcoin Jesus") who was arrested in Spain by the US DOJ and charged with criminal tax fraud. Later, Gerard Filitti provides an update on former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Derrick Broze is an investigative journalist, documentary filmmaker, activist, and author from Houston, Texas. He is the founder of The Conscious Resistance Network and Cofounder of The Freedom Cell Network and The Greater Reset. You can follow him on X/Twitter at @DBrozeLiveFree and his articles can be found on TheConsciousResistance.com and thelastamericanvagabond.com X/Twitter: @DBrozeLiveFree GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti joined The Lawfare Project (where he is currently Senior Counsel) after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts. You can find him on X at @GerardFilitti and learn more about The Lawfare Project at: thelawfareproject.org
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Dr. Mark Richards served for years as a physician consultant to the White House and in leadership positions in medical and surgical societies. This Yale educated scientist noticed that something unexplained, yet treatable, was taking a heavy toll on human health and relationships. His search for answers led to a shocking discovery he details in his book, NOBODY WANTS YOU HEALTHY: Achieving Better Health by Avoiding the Corruptions in Modern Medical Science. (Go to NobodyWantsYouHealthy.com for more information.)
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW:After spending more than a decade as an international corporate executive, Joe Hoft is now a radio and TV host and an author. As one of “The Hoft Brothers,” he also contributed at conservative website, The Gateway Pundit. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts.
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Bryan "Hesher" McClain is the host of "State of the Nation" on TNT.
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Tim Murtaugh is the former Communications Director for Trump's 2020 campaign. Currently Tim is the Founder and Principal of Line Drive Public Affairs and Columnist at The Washington Times, Author of **Swing Hard in Case You Hit It: My Escape from Addiction and Shot at Redemption on the Trump Campaign" Host of Line Drive Podcast GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Between 2018 and 2020, Mike represented District 1 in the Florida House of Representatives. He served on the Judiciary Committee and the Public Integrity and Elections Committee during this term. Between 2013 and 2016, he represented District 2 and served on the Finance and Tax Committee and the Rules, Calendar and Ethics Committee. Both districts are in Florida's panhandle – the Pensacola area.
On today's show, Joe Lombardi discusses Taxes and the market and inflation. What people are doing with their 401ks and IRAs now. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Basil Valentine is a TNT political Editor. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Joe Lombardi specializes in insurance and wealth preservation. https://ironhawkfinancial.com/
GUEST OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts.
On today's show, Eddie Garcia discusses his run in Senate for the State of Virginia. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Eddie Garcia is a father, husband, Army veteran with six combat deployments, veterans advocate, conservative, and your next Republican Senator for Virginia.
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Senator Brian W. Jones represents the 40th Senate District which includes the Cities of Escondido, Poway, San Marcos, Santee, San Diego City communities of Carmel Mountain Ranch, Mira Mesa, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Peñasquitos, Scripps Ranch, Sorrento Valley, and University City, along with the San Diego County unincorporated communities of 4S Ranch, Alpine, Bonsall, Fallbrook, Lakeside, Pine Valley, Rainbow, Ramona, and Valley Center.
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Gene Valentino is a GOP Political Strategist and Insider. He is the host of the Grassroots Truth Cast Podcast and a former County Commissioner in Escambia County, Florida. Twitter/X: @GeneValentino GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Giorgio Kirylo is a Retired Marine and East Village Resident.
On today's show, David Dodd discusses the increase in COVID and flu cases across the country. Later, Gerard Filitti discusses Trump's court appearance today. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: David Dodd is the Chairman & CEO of GeoVax. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts.
On today's show, Craig "Pasta" Jardula discusses the documentary series "Lahaina On Fire." Later, Gerard Filitti discusses the ballot decision in Colorado. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Craig "Pasta" Jardula is the guest host of The Jimmy Dore Show. You can find more information at http://www.youtube.com/craigpastajardula GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts.
On today's show, Ed Butowsky discusses the economy in the US and provides an update on the Federal Reserve. Later, Gerard Filitti discusses Elon Musk's X suing Media Matters over an antisemitism report. Also, George Papadopoulos discusses "Deep State Target" and shares his thoughts on Jeff Sessions, Bill Barr, John Durham, Joseph Mifsud, General Flynn, and more. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Ed Butowsky founded Chapwood Investments in 2005 after almost 20 years of serving clients at Morgan Stanley & Co. Ed Butowsky has spent the past ten years highlighting the problem of athletes going broke. Sports Illustrated featured Butowsky in a cover story on the issue in 2009, as did ESPN in 2012 for a “30 for 30” documentary called “Broke.” In addition, Ed Butowsky is the author of, “Never Go Broke” which is available on Amazon. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: George Papadopoulos is the former aide to then-Republican candidate Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.
On today's show, Kirsten Acuna discusses the loss of Matthew Perry. Later, Gerard Fillitti discusses updates on the new House Speaker. Alos, Gary Shallow who had temporary home confiscated removed from Charlotte commission meeting. GUEST OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts.
GUEST OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts.
GUEST CO-HOST: Lou Pate filling in for Steve Hook. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Jared Feuer used to march for defund the police and now he is all about the refund!
The Pharmacy Benefit Manger (PBM) industry, which is a critical player in transactions that facilitate the pricing and reimbursement of prescription drugs, has experienced a high level of vertical integration and aggregation of market power. Rujul Desai, Partner, Covington & Burling LLP, and Kendra Roberson, Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, discuss the rise of PBMs and their role in drug pricing and the increasing scrutiny of the industry at the federal and state levels. Rujul and Kendra are co-authors of AHLA's brand-new publication, Market Access, Pricing, and Reimbursement of Drugs and Devices: Legal Principles and Practice.Watch the conversation here.To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.
GUEST OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts.
GUEST OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts.
Jennifer Breuer, Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, speaks with Elinor Hiller, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP, and Amy Joseph, Partner, Hooper Lundy & Bookman PC, about changes to telehealth as the Public Health Emergency ends, including Medicare coverage of telehealth, Medicare Advantage and telehealth, the DEA's proposed rules for controlled substances prescribing, and state licensure rules. They also discuss fraud and abuse enforcement activity, billing and coding compliance, and issues related to digital health technologies. Jennifer is editor, and Elinor and Amy are co-authors, of the second edition of AHLA's Telehealth Law Handbook.Watch the conversation here.To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.
Bloomberg News Supreme Court Reporter Greg Stohr discusses Ketanji Brown Jackson's new book deal adding to what has become a phenomenon at the Supreme Court: Justices looking to craft their own images and perhaps score a hefty payday along the way.Eric Ruben, a Professor at SMU's Dedman School of Law, discusses the Supreme Court refusing to block New York's new handgun restrictions at this time.David J. Woolf, a Partner at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, discusses the Federal Trade Commission proposing a ban on non-compete clauses in employment contracts that keep workers from switching jobs — a sweeping rule likely to affect millions of Americans.June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bloomberg News Supreme Court Reporter Greg Stohr discusses Ketanji Brown Jackson's new book deal adding to what has become a phenomenon at the Supreme Court: Justices looking to craft their own images and perhaps score a hefty payday along the way.Eric Ruben, a Professor at SMU's Dedman School of Law, discusses the Supreme Court refusing to block New York's new handgun restrictions at this time.David J. Woolf, a Partner at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, discusses the Federal Trade Commission proposing a ban on non-compete clauses in employment contracts that keep workers from switching jobs — a sweeping rule likely to affect millions of Americans.June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
America’s national conversation about firearms is primarily about mass shootings and gun control. Some experts assert that a deeper conversation, however, should include relevant data, the problems of suicide, street and gang crime, and domestic violence. Others point out that we should examine what isn’t being done by local authorities from an enforcement standpoint, as well as how well existing federal criminal firearms statutes are being investigated and prosecuted. They assert that combating violent crime is a state responsibility, with federal support only supposed to fill in the “interstate gaps.”This panel will discuss the foregoing considerations and pursue a more nuanced conversation about the problem of gun violence, established enforcement roles, and possible policy solutions.Featuring:Mr. Thomas Abt, Chair, Violent Crime Working Group and Senior Fellow, Council on Criminal JusticeMr. Paul Carrillo, Community Violence Initiative Director, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceHon. Erica H. MacDonald, Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath LLP; Former U.S. Attorney, District of Minnesota; Former District Judge, First Judicial District, MinnesotaRev. Mark V. Scott, Associate Pastor, Azusa Christian CommunityModerator: Hon. Amul Thapar, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/drafting-data-privacy-and-security-agreements-cle/ Contract provisions regarding data privacy and security have become crucial because of the recent upsurge of cybersecurity threats and breaches. These risks have underscored the need for every business to implement strong and effective data management programs to avoid further financial and reputational losses associated with cyberattacks. However, the stream of new privacy laws and the varying jurisdictions have brought complexities to this effort. With the evolving data security standards, practitioners should ensure their clients that the agreements contain adequate protections and a reasonable risk allocation. Listen as experienced data security attorneys Kenneth Dort (Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP) and Melissa Krasnow (VLP Law Group LLP) provide a comprehensive discussion of the latest trends, developments, and critical issues surrounding data privacy and security agreements. Speakers, among other things, will offer practical tips and strategies in drafting these provisions in light of the recent cases and current legal landscape. For any more information please click on the webcast URL at the top of this description.
In this episode, Bill and Heather are joined by two “legends” in the retirement industry, Fred Reish, partner at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, and Nevin Adams, chief content officer for the American Retirement Association. With extensive knowledge and insight on the industry, Fred and Nevin share their thoughts on the concept of “forecasting the 401(k)” – tackling all topics from legislation to lifetime income. With many changes in the industry over the past several years there is certainly lots to discuss when it comes to both trends and guidance for employers. Tune in to hear more from Fred and Nevin themselves. Bill Harmon is a registered representative of Voya Financial Partners, LLC (member SIPC). Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and the American Retirement Association are separate entities and not corporate affiliates of Voya Financial®. CN2096547_0324
Learn about ICI's labor guru Stuart Buttrick of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in this week's Associate Spotlight episode. You'll learn how he got into law (hint: his mom) and why he stays! To learn more about this week's sponsor, Jobsite Supply, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/Jobsite-Supply-1500
Host Richard A. Licht of the Rhode Island Superior Court leads a panel of experienced business divorce practitioners in presenting a short hypothetical skit and then analyzing frequently raised business divorce issues. In this episode, the panel tackles additional preliminary issues to consider when a client is presented by a likely business divorce, including rights to books and records, rights and duties of majority and minority owners, rights of owners to employment by the subject company, and potential actions for breach of an operating agreement and misappropriation of business opportunities. Panel members include Melissa N. Donimirski of Heyman, Enerio, Gattuso & Hirzel, LLP in Wilmington, DE, Oderah Nwaeze of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Wilmington, DE, John C. Sciaccotta of Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa in Chicago, IL and Byeongsook Seo of Snell & Wilmer LLP in Denver, CO.
Spend your morning with Brian Triska, Traffic Control Specialists, Inc., as he talks about the family business, the importance of communication and his thoughts on how to make work zones safer. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/Faegre-Drinker-Biddle-Reath-LLP-1480
Host Justice Richard A. Licht of the Rhode Island Superior Court leads a panel of experienced business divorce practitioners in presenting a short hypothetical skit and then analyzing frequently raised business divorce issues. In this episode, the panel tackles preliminary issues to consider when a client is presented by a likely business divorce, including issues of entity type, fiduciary duties, extrajudicial and judicial remedies and factors that may limit the ability of a party to bring suit. Panel members include Melissa N. Donimirski of Heyman, Enerio, Gattuso & Hirzel, LLP in Wilmington, DE, Oderah Nwaeze of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Wilmington, DE, John C. Sciaccotta of Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa in Chicago, IL and Byeongsook Seo of Snell & Wilmer LLP in Denver, CO.
Patricia Proctor is the Founding Director of the Simon Perry Center for Constitutional Democracy at Marshall University. Before beginning her work at the Simon Perry Center in August of 2011, Ms. Proctor was a Member of the law firm Steptoe & Johnson PLLC from 2004-2011. Prior to that, she was a partner in the law firm Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing in its complex commercial litigation group (courtesy Marshall's website). To support the channel: https://www.seabassmorris.com/get-involved Sebastian's social media links: www.instagram.com/seabassmorris www.facebook.com/seabassmorris www.twitter.com/seabassmorris www.linkedin.com/company/seabassmorris "The Seabass Show" podcast social media links: www.instagram.com/seabasspodcast www.facebook.com/seabasspodcast www.twitter.com/seabasspodcast www.linkedin.com/company/seabasspodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/seabasspodcast/support
Laurence Colletti from the Legal Talk Network interviews e-discovery expert Bennett Borden about how electronic data collection and analysis is increasing the efficiency and accuracy of large scale litigation. This historically unparalleled ability "to get to an answer" is having a significant effect on the legal industry. Not only is it driving companies to faster settlements and empowering small plaintiffs' firms to take large cases but it is also impacting the billable hour model used by large firms. Borden is a partner and Co-chair of the information governance and e-discovery group at Drinker Biddle and Reath LLP.