In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small examines the devastating Farmers Export grain elevator disaster, where 18 employees died in a grain dust explosion, and explains how this case fits into the broader history of the prosecution of white collar crime. Traditionally, health and safety violations were addressed through civil lawsuits, leaving managers and similar personnel untouched by the legal system. However, the creation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 1970 introduced criminal penalties for serious violations, signaling a shift in how such cases could be handled. Following a series of fatal explosions in the grain elevator industry, the U.S. Department of Justice launched a grand jury investigation, culminating in the indictment of executives at Farmers Export for violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

The Law as a Force for Change

In this episode of Holland & Knight's "The Eyes on Washington" podcast series, attorneys Rachel Gartner, Sara Klock, John Vaughan and Michael Werner discuss the evolving landscape of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation throughout the early months of the Trump Administration. Key topics include the significant organizational changes at the FDA, ongoing legal battles over compounded GLP-1 drugs and their market access, regulatory uncertainties surrounding laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) and anticipated reforms in food ingredient safety and cosmetic product oversight. The conversation also explores the administration's shifting approach to the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, predicting a lighter federal touch with increased state-level involvement and industry self-regulation. Additionally, the episode touches on the status of cannabis regulation and the fluid nature of enforcement and policy amid changes in the federal government, offering listeners valuable insights into navigating the current FDA regulatory environment.

Hot Topics in FDA Regulation: GLP-1s, LDTs, AI and More

En este episodio de "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", el socio Edwin Cortés conversa con Sergio Alayon sobre los contratos de colaboración empresarial, una modalidad muy vigente para hacer negocios sin necesidad de constituir una sociedad. El Sr. Alayon explica que estos contratos permiten a dos o más partes unir esfuerzos y aportes de manera conjunta sin crear una nueva persona jurídica, destacando las ventajas tributarias y la flexibilidad operativa que ofrecen. También describe aspectos clave a considerar en la negociación, como la valoración de aportes, distribución de beneficios y mecanismos claros para la toma de decisiones. Un episodio imprescindible para quienes buscan entender cómo colaborar legalmente en negocios sin formar sociedades.

Colaborar por contrato... sí funciona

In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small breaks down a powerful cross-examination technique for challenging a witness' credibility that he calls "The Three C's": Commit, Credit and Confront. Using a real example from the Farmers Export grain elevator explosion trial, the episode illustrates how to skillfully expose a witness' prior inconsistent statements to undermine their testimony. By first having the witness commit to their current testimony, then credit their previous statement and finally confront them with the contradiction, Mr. Small was able to successfully dismantle a key defense witness' credibility. This episode offers valuable insights for trial lawyers aiming to master effective witness impeachment strategies.

The Three C’s for Addressing Prior Inconsistent Statements

En este episodio de "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", el socio Edwin Cortés conversa con Mariangela Cáceres, abogada de derecho laboral, sobre la reciente ampliación del fuero de paternidad en Colombia, derivada de la Sentencia C-517 de 2024 de la Corte Constitucional. Explican qué es el fuero, cómo protege a los padres durante la gestación y las 18 semanas siguientes al parto y los requisitos para activar esta protección. Además, discuten la importancia de esta figura para garantizar la estabilidad laboral frente a despidos injustificados relacionados con la paternidad, aportando información valiosa tanto para empleados como empleadores.

Podcast - Ampliación del fuero de paternidad

In the second part of this special guest episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small interviews Scott Duval, managing director at FTI Consulting, about the practical aspects of working with trial graphics and multimedia designers. They discuss key considerations for attorneys when selecting a graphics expert, the importance of teamwork and venue-specific presentation styles, and common pitfalls such as overwhelming juries with too much information. Mr. Duval shares insights on effective storytelling through visuals, including the challenges and power of presenting video depositions. The conversation highlights how strategic use of graphics and multimedia can enhance jury comprehension and trial outcomes, emphasizing clarity, readability and thoughtful presentation roadmaps.

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