In the fourth episode of our Public Policy & Regulation Group's "The First 100 Days of the Biden Administration" podcast series, Co-Leader of Holland & Knight's Healthcare & Life Sciences Team Michael Werner and Senior Public Affairs Advisor Ethan Jorgensen-Earp discuss the vaccine rollout so far, where the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) stands without a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) role moving forward.

Find out more: https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/media-entities/2021/04/podcast-covid19-vaccines-and-hhs-updates

The First 100 Days of the Biden Administration: COVID-19 Vaccines and HHS Updates

In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small highlights the impact of verbal clutter in legal proceedings. He stresses the importance of asking concise, clear questions, urging lawyers to avoid unnecessary phrases that add ambiguity. Mr. Small presents practical strategies for effective and efficient questioning, ultimately enhancing the trial process and reducing confusion for both witnesses and the jury.

Direct Examination: Getting Rid of Clutter

In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small goes over how to avoid leading questions on direct examinations while still maintaining control. Mr. Small outlines six important steps to help ensure direct examinations go the way lawyer want it to: preparation, mistakes, pace, pieces, narrative and listen. These steps help both to control the witness and guarantee that the testimony is clear, effective and engaging for the jury.

Direct Examination: Controlling a Friendly Witness

In the second episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances," host Molly O'Casey delves into personnel security clearances (PCLs) with National Security, Defense, and Intelligence attorneys Andrew McAllister and Jacob Marco. They discuss the process of obtaining a clearance and its role in safeguarding classified information. The attorneys also explore important guidelines to follow and common pitfalls that can complicate the process. Listen to gain useful insights on this complex system.

Navigating Personnel Security Clearances (PCLs)

In the latest episode of the "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small shares insights on strengthening direct examinations. He stresses that every question should advance testimony in a logical flow. Mr. Small also explains the importance of establishing adequate foundations before delving into substantive details. Listeners will learn to avoid "how do you know" questions that risk sounding leading or casting doubt. He notes proper order and phrasing also matter when introducing documents or physical evidence.

Tune in now to gain strategic best practices for optimizing this pivotal element of any case.

Direct Examination: Asking Questions in the Right Order

In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The CFPB's Rule to Remove Medical Debt from Credit Reports," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta discusses the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) new rulemaking process to remove medical bills from consumer credit reports. Mr. DiResta explains that the proposal aims to consider what would help families financially recover from medical crises, stop debt collectors from coercing people into paying bills they may not even owe and ensure that creditors are not relying on data that is inaccurate. He also notes that the CFPB has engaged with stakeholders on the issue through public hearings featuring complaints about illegal debt collection and credit reporting practices related to medical billing.

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The CFPB's Rule to Remove Medical Debt from Credit Reports

In this episode of "Counsel That Cares," healthcare attorney Jesse Neil examines the unique challenges and strategic options facing public hospitals, with a focus on navigating the turbulent waters of healthcare transformation. The conversation also looks at converting public hospitals to private status to harness more flexibility and drive growth. Mr. Neil is joined by Anu Singh, a managing director at Kaufman Hall, which is a financial and strategic advisory firm, to dive into today's topic. They discuss the complexity of healthcare markets, the impact of COVID-19 and potential partnership models for public hospitals aiming to remain viable and fulfill their community commitment amid industry shifts.

Podcast - Conversions of Public Hospitals

En este episodio de "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", nuestro socio Edwin Cortés habla con José Rengifo, abogado de derecho constitucional, sobre la posibilidad de convocar una Asamblea Nacional Constituyente en Colombia. Juntos, los procedimientos legislativos y la revisión por parte de la Corte Constitucional, así como el tiempo estimado que tal proceso podría llevar.

Proceso constituyente en Colombia: Parte I

In the latest episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances," host Molly O'Casey engages in an insightful conversation with Antonia Tzinova, leader of Holland & Knight's CFIUS and Industrial Security Team. This informative episode provides a comprehensive guide to key management personnel (KMPs) within the context of security clearances.
 
Ms. Tzinova delves into the critical role of KMPs, discussing their significance in the corporate governance structure, who qualifies as a KMP and the specific issues involved in appointing KMPs. Listeners will gain a valuable understanding of the nuances surrounding KMPs and their importance within the facility security clearance process.

Decoding the Key Management Personnel Requirements

In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the real-world challenges of direct examination, emphasizing that while the ideal scenario would be a perfectly coherent narrative, reality demands strategic storytelling. Drawing from his book, Lessons Learned from a Life on Trial, Mr. Small offers insights into making complex cases understandable, focusing on the techniques of looping and bookends for effectively keeping jurors engaged and informed. These strategies highlight the need for clarity and skill when guiding the jury through the often-convoluted paths of legal narratives.

Direct Examination: Looping and Bookending

In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "An FTC Official Speaks About the Regulation of AI Technology," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta dives into insights from Michael Atleson, a senior attorney at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), on the agency's approach to regulating artificial intelligence (AI). This episode examines how the FTC uses Section 5 of the FTC Act to prosecute unfair or deceptive practices involving AI technology, such as exaggerating AI capabilities or using AI for deception like deepfakes.

For more, visit: https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/media-entities/2024/05/podcast-an-ftc-official-speaks-about-the-regulation-of-ai-technology

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