This is the inaugural episode of Fintech Partner Antonio Reynolds’ podcast series “Fintech Noir.” In this episode, Wiley Chief Diversity Officer Rashida MacMurray-Abdullah sits down with Antonio Reynolds to discuss the intersection between financial services and technology and diversity, equity and inclusion. Their discussion topics includes: 
•The 1921 Tulsa Massacre and what it symbolizes for Black economic development
•How financial technologies can be leveraged to improve economic outcomes, particularly for communities of color

Fintech Noir: From Tulsa to Now:  Dismantling Systemic Racism in Our Financial Systems

In the next podcast episode of Wiley’s 2022 Privacy & Cyber Series, Wiley partner Megan Brown and special counsel Lyn Brown, who recently joined Wiley from the FBI, discuss ransomware, geopolitical tensions, and the race to regulate cybersecurity in the private sector.

Ransomware, Geopolitical Tensions, and the Race to Regulate

In this podcast, Wiley Partners Hon. Nazak Nikakhtar and Steve Obermeier, Hon. Erik Bethel, Senior Adviser, Project on Prosperity and Development at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and Colin Leach, International Trade Specialist, Office of Finance and Insurance Industries at the U.S. Department of Commerce discuss the national security implications of digital currency, including: 

The role of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in economic competition and the global markets.

What are the U.S. government and the rest of the world doing to compete in digital currency?

What are the economic and national security implications if the United States lags behind?

Relationship between CBDCs and cryptocurrency and current global national security issues (Russia, China).

This podcast was originally recorded as a webinar for Wiley's 2022 National Security Series.

Digital Currency and National Security Implications

In this podcast, Wiley partners Attison L. Barnes, III and David E. Weslow pull from their combined decades of experience for an in-depth discussion of cybersquatting and related Internet and digital media scams. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, business impersonation scams have increased 85%, and 95% of the 500 most popular websites are subject to impersonation. As scammers become more sophisticated, so have remedies and courses of action to combat this dynamic issue. Join us as we discuss the inception of the 1999 Federal Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) and its applications, the forms and evolution of cyber scams, and the future of anti-cybersquatting litigation.

Outsmarting Cyber Scammers: A Look Into Anti-Cybersquatting Litigation

Lyn Brown sits down with Kristina Walter, Chief of the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity within the National Security Agency’s Cybersecurity Collaboration Center, and Ben Kastan who is the Associate General Counsel for Cybersecurity at NSA to discuss an exciting new program NSA has launched to help companies in the defense industrial base combat cyber threats in real time.  Do you want to know how NSA can help companies protect DOD information on their networks?  Interested in how adversaries target the DIB to steal intellectual property and how NSA can help defense contractors large and small protect the valuable information from cyber threats and ransomware attacks?  NSA is offering several cybersecurity services at no cost to any company with a DoD contract and access to DoD information.  NSA can also provide defense contractors with real time threat intelligence.  Learn more about NSA’s services to protect the defense industrial base and the legal basis for them by listening to our new podcast with senior NSA officials.

NSA Cybersecurity Services for Defense Contractors

On this inaugural episode of Hosted Payload, the Space and Satellite Law Podcast, Chloe Hawker joins host Henry Gola for The Orbital Debrief to provide three key updates. Then, Mike Carlson, Corporate Counsel at Amazon’s Project Kuiper, and Henry examine the movie The Martian (2015).

Hosted Payload Episode 1: Mike Carlson/The Martian (2015)

In this episode of Wiley Connected, we are joined by Elham Tabassi, Chief of Staff in the Information Technology Laboratory at NIST, who leads NIST’s efforts to create an Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (the “AI RMF”). We discuss the overall goals of the AI RMF (1:31), the use of a risk-based approach to AI (6:02), different categories of risks in AI (10:24), approaches to fairness, bias, and explainability in AI (15:09), core risk management functions for organizations (with a nod to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework)(25:18), how broadly the AI RMF applies and how to define “AI” (30:39); and how the AI RMF fits into international efforts on AI (35:20).

Programming note:  This interview was recorded prior to NIST’s March 30, 2023 official announcement of the Trustworthy and Responsible AI Resource Center, including the first complete version of the companion AI RMF Playbook.

AI Risk Management: A Discussion with NIST’s Elham Tabassi on the NIST AI Risk Management Framework

Chloe Hawker provides updates on rocket launches, phone calls from space, and the FCC during the Orbital Debrief. Then, 2001: A Space Odyssey has been called both a masterpiece and monumentally unimaginative. Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 movie covers about 4 million years, but guest Steve Merlis of Samsung and host Henry Gola need only 20 minutes to break it down.

Hosted Payload Episode 4: Steve Merlis/A Space Odyssey

In this episode of Wiley Connected, Wiley attorneys discuss the latest revisions to the FTC Safeguards Rule, which are effective on June 9. Join Wiley attorneys Duane Pozza, Antonio Reynolds, Kat Scott, and Stephen Conley as they discuss what the revised Rule requires, who is covered, and how to prepare for and implement compliance.

The FTC Safeguards Rule: A Deep Dive into the Revisions Effective June 9, 2023

With wildfire smoke choking the DC landscape, host Henry Gola and guest Kara Azocar of Iridium lean in to the moment and discuss the 2008 cautionary tale Wall-E. Then, Payton Alexander talks about the space environment, new State Department goals, and paying the FCC on the Orbital Debrief.

Hosted Payload Episode 5:  Kara Azocar/Wall-E

Jillian Quigley joins host Henry Gola for the Orbital Debrief to talk about new satellite legislation, defending commercial space assets, and a new European venture to deorbit satellites.  Then, get on the bandwagon as Cindy Grady of Intelsat comes aboard to share her passion for the 2005 movie The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

Hosted Payload Episode 6: Cindy Grady/The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

Is Starship Troopers an effective satire, so bad it’s good, or just bad?  An all-star team of Wiley satellite attorneys – Jennifer Hindin, Kate Dickerson, and Madi Lottenbach – join me to discuss the 1997 box office bomb.  Plus, Jillian Quigley provides all the satellite and space news you can use on the Orbital Debrief.

Hosted Payload Episode 7: Wiley All-Stars / Starship Troopers

Priya Venkat’s father immigrated to this country on July 4th, so a movie that depicts the pursuit of the American dream rings true for the Skylo General Counsel.  She joins host Henry Gola to discuss the new biopic A Million Miles Away.  Plus, Chloe Hawker lobbies for a new Department of Space on the Orbital Debrief.

Hosted Payload Episode 8: Priya Venkat/A Million Miles Away

Somewhere in between a small step and a giant leap, Planet VP of Regulatory and Compliance Danielle Pineres joins Henry Gola to discuss the 2018 Neil Armstrong biopic First Man. Meanwhile, Jillian Quigley talks about space law news, nerd recruitment, and running a Turkey Trot on the Orbital Debrief.

Hosted Payload Episode 9: Danielle Pineres/First Man

In this Wiley Connected podcast, hear from Wiley Partners Amb. David Gross, Duane Pozza, Joan Stewart, and Consulting Counsel Jacquelynn Ruff about the latest in international developments surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI). The topics discussed include the Biden Administration AI Executive Order (EO), the role of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the United Nations (UN) regarding AI, and the EU's landmark AI Act.

AI Around the Globe: What to Know in 2024

Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece Interstellar turns 10 years old this year. Erin Boone, the Chief of Staff for FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington, drops by Hosted Payload to give it a fresh look and talk tesseracts, time travel, and the McConnaissance. And, Chloe Hawker talks moon landings, Martian ice, and orbital debris on the latest Orbital Debrief.

Hosted Payload Episode 11: Erin Boone/Interstellar

Wiley’s Privacy, Cyber & Data Governance team looks at the recent takedown of the “Lockbit” ransomware group. Join Megan Brown, Lyn Brown, and Josh Waldman as they discuss how the government went after this prolific and dangerous ransomware crew, what companies can be doing to protect their systems and data, and how the FBI works with companies both before and after a ransomware incident.

FBI Lockbit Takedown: What Does It Mean for Your Company?

Every episode of Henry Gola’s Hosted Payload podcast features both the latest satellite and space law news on the Orbital Debrief and in-depth conversation with an industry insider about a space-related film or show. This month, Henry and Mike Carlson from Amazon Kuiper agree that you can probably skip the new Netflix movie Spaceman, and Chloe Hawker breaks down the FCC’s draft rules for connecting satellites to cell phones.

Hosted Payload Episode 12:  Mike Carlson / Spaceman

It’s the 13th episode of Hosted Payload, and the writing’s on the wall. Superstitious or not, Rachel Jewett from Via Satellite and the On Orbit podcast and host Henry Gola lean into the theme and discuss the 1995 movie Apollo 13. Meanwhile, Chloe Hawker helps us believe in satellite and space law updates we don’t understand on the Orbital Debrief.

Hosted Payload Episode 13: Rachel Jewett / Apollo 13

In this episode of the Wiley Connected podcast, hosts Duane Pozza and Kat Scott, partners in Wiley's Privacy, Cyber, and Data Governance practice, discuss the implications of new comprehensive privacy laws in Oregon and Texas effective July 1, 2024. They are joined by Tyler Bridegan from the Texas Attorney General's Office and Kristen Hilton from the Oregon Department of Justice, who provide insights into the unique provisions in their respective state laws, enforcement strategies, and collaborative efforts in the evolving landscape of consumer data protection.

State Privacy Laws: A Conversation with Oregon & Texas Regulators about Privacy Enforcement

Hosted Payload, the satellite and space law podcast, returns for Season 2.  Host Henry Gola welcomes AT&T’s Caroline Van Wie, and they venture beyond space movies to discuss the groundbreaking 1988 film Working Girl.  Plus, Chloe Hawker is back with the month’s biggest news with the Orbital Debrief.

Hosted Payload S2.E1: Caroline Van Wie/Working Girl

They can’t hear you scream in outer space, but on the Hosted Payload podcast, you can hear host Henry Gola and guest Gregory Coutros from the FCC Space Bureau discuss the 1979 sci-fi classic Alien. Plus, Jillian Quigley returns with the latest satellite and space law news in the Orbital Debrief.

Hosted Payload S2.E2: Greg Coutros/Alien

After a hiatus, Sara Baxenberg and Josh Turner are back with a new episode of Sara and Josh Talk About Drones.  In this episode, Sara and Josh talk about the recent wave of reported sightings of mysterious aircrafts over New Jersey and in other places beginning in December 2024.  They discuss the likely explanations for the sightings, the FAA’s response, and how these developments intersect with existing drone law and policy as well as how they may affect future developments.

Sara and Josh Talk About the Mystery Drones Over New Jersey

In this episode of Sara and Josh Talk About Drones, Sara and Josh talk about several recent legislative and regulatory developments related to drones, and more specifically, drone security.  Topics include drone-related provisions (Sections 162 and 1709) in the FY25 NDAA, the Department of Commerce’s open rulemaking proceeding on safeguarding the UAS supply chain initiated by the Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security, developments in counter-UAS policies, and the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council’s recent rule implementing a prior NDAA’s prohibition on procurement and operation of certain UAS.
 
Have a listen and get up to speed on drone security issues as we head into a new Presidential Administration, and check back with our podcast for regular updates on drone policy developments.


New Year, New Restrictions?  Sara and Josh Talk About Drone Security

Hosted Payload is now available in both video and podcast form! Host Henry Gola thinks Space Cowboys is Clint Eastwood’s worst movie, but he meets surprising disagreement from colleagues Jen Hindin, Chloe Hawker, and Jillian Quigley.  Plus, Chloe does double duty and dishes the latest satellite and space news in the Orbital Debrief.

Hosted Payload S2.E3:  Wiley on Space Cowboys

In this episode of Sara and Josh Talk About Drones, Sara and Josh talk about several developments in the UAS space. First, they give an update on the alleged UAS sightings in New Jersey from December 2024 and the consensus that these sightings were in fact authorized crewed aircraft rather than rogue UAS. Next, they cover takeaways from the recent XPONENTIAL conference and the U.S. policy implications of recent high-profile usage of small drones in wartime conflicts. Sara and Josh then discuss the Trump Administration’s recent Executive Orders on “Unleashing American Drone Dominance” and “Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty.” Finally, Sara and Josh revisit the Department of Commerce’s proceeding on the UAS supply chain to provide an update on how that proceeding is likely to resolve, and how the parallel Commerce proceeding in the connected vehicle space and the FCC’s involvement therein may shape the future of the drone supply chain.

Sara and Josh Talk About Drone EOs

Sara and Josh Talk About Drones

Wiley Connected | Internet of Things Law and Policy, Explained. In this episode of Wiley Connected, Vesna Harasic-Yaksic discusses the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Carpenter v. United States, and its implications on telecommunications providers, ISPs, and other IoT industry companies.

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Carpenter v. United States – Fourth Amendment Protection in the Digital Age

In this episode of Wiley Connected, Megan Brown, Nova Daly, and Mike Diakiwski discuss a range of cyber provisions and recommendations included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and their implications across all industries.

Why Tech Companies Should Care About the NDAA’s New Provisions

In this episode of Wiley Connected, Wiley Rein attorney Sara Baxenberg is joined by Tom McMahon of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, the world’s largest nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to advancing the unmanned systems and robotics community, about the FAA Reauthorization bill that passed the Senate this week and is awaiting the President’s signature.

FAA Reauthorization: AUVSI and Wiley Rein’s Three Takeaways for the UAS Industry

In this episode of Wiley Connected, Megan Brown, Kevin Rupy, and Kat Scott discuss the recent passage of the Pallone-Thune TRACED Act, its impact on illegal (and legal) robocalls, and what it means for the broad range of industry stakeholders across the voice and messaging ecosystems, including providers and analytics engines.

The Pallone-Thune TRACED Act (and robocalls), Explained

In the latest episode of Wiley Connected, DJI’s Brendan Schulman discusses how DJI got its start, the Remote ID rule, tech policy issues facing the industry, and the next frontier in state regulation with Wiley partners Josh Turner and Anna Gomez.

A Discussion on Drone Tech Policy Issues with DJI’s Brendan Schulman

In this episode of Wiley Connected, Megan Brown talks with Melissa Vice, the Chief Operations Officer for DoD’s Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP) about trends and DoD cyber, including a new Pilot Program for the Defense Industrial Base.  Join Megan and Melissa for a substantive chat about VDP, IoT, NIST, and more. Megan and Melissa discuss NIST 800-30(https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-30/rev-1/final) and OMB Memorandum M-20-32(https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/M-20-32.pdf).  Anyone looking at the DIB-VDP Pilot or wondering what is around the corner should tune in.

DoD Cyber: A Conversation with Melissa Vice, COO for DoD’s Vulnerability Disclosure Program

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