How Cybersecurity Standards and the False Claims Act Heighten Litigation Risks with Seth Goertz

How can business owners and their attorneys anticipate litigation risks created by new cybersecurity regulations?

The connection between changes on the regulatory horizon and the creation of new theories of liabilities in civil litigation is well known. A new regulation often creates or expands a standard of care or obligation for a company that a plaintiff, including a consumer in a class action, can point to as a predicate for a tort or other legal theory. The nexus between the regulatory landscape goes even further. In this episode, I interview Dorsey Partner Seth Goertz on the unconventional mix between cybersecurity standards and False Claims Act, which empowers whistleblowers to bring lucrative claims for even small deviations. This creates a template for whistleblowing and cybersecurity standards even in the private sector, creating a litigation risk even where there has been no data breach.

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How AI is Reshaping US Copyright Law with Mike Keyes

How are courts addressing copyright risks in the age of AI?

The creative industries, including music and all forms of publishing, have been disrupted perhaps more than any other in the wake of the AI revolution, as new creative powers are unleased, allowing anyone to generate new content with ease. With these innovations comes litigation risks of copyright infringement. Courts are keeping pace with these rapid AI advancements, applying well-known principles such as “fair use” and other copyright doctrines. In this episode, I interview Dorsey Partner Mike Keyes on one such AI copyright case and what it means for creative industries managing copyright litigation risks in an AI-dominated world.

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This podcast is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship or create any duty of Dorsey & Whitney LLP or those appearing in this podcast to anyone. Although we try to assure that the content of this podcast is accurate, comprehensive, and reflects current legal developments, we do not warrant or guarantee those things. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the opinions of those appearing in the podcast only and not those of Dorsey & Whitney. This podcast is considered attorney advertising under the applicable rules of certain states.

Dealing with Hostile Adversaries in Contentious Litigation with Jennifer Coates and Ashley Repp

What tools are available to attorneys to advocate for themselves and their clients when confronted by antagonistic and difficult opposing parties?

Litigation is an inherently adversarial process. But at times, the contentiousness and acrimony become a challenge for involved parties. Hostility also increases the costs of litigation as well as the stress levels of all participants. For those reasons alone, counsel must be able to deal with aggressive and unreasonable adverse parties and continually develop these skills. In this episode, I interview Jennifer Coates and Ashley Repp on how to handle hostile adversaries in litigation, what courts are doing about a lack of civility, and tactics for keeping a level head and maintaining mental health during a case.

If you have any comments or feedback on this episode, drop me a line at schmidt.kent@dorsey.com.

This podcast is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship or create any duty of Dorsey & Whitney LLP or those appearing in this podcast to anyone. Although we try to assure that the content of this podcast is accurate, comprehensive, and reflects current legal developments, we do not warrant or guarantee those things. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the opinions of those appearing in the podcast only and not those of Dorsey & Whitney. This podcast is considered attorney advertising under the applicable rules of certain states.