Emerging Litigation Podcast
How AI Is Transforming the Practice of Law with Cristin Traylor
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing legal practice, but where does it deliver real value—and where is human judgment still essential? Cristin Traylor of Relativity joins Tom Hagy to discuss generative AI in legal workflows, discovery, defensibility, validation, and what lawyers should consider before relying on AI-generated results.
The Texas Two-Step: Testing Bankruptcy Law and Jury Rights with Adam Silverstein
Can financially healthy companies use bankruptcy to resolve billions of dollars in mass tort claims? Plaintiff lawyer Adam Silverstein of Otterbourg examines the Texas two-step, Johnson & Johnson’s unsuccessful talc bankruptcy attempts, the impact of the Supreme Court’s Purdue decision, and the tension between Chapter 11 and plaintiffs’ jury trial rights.
The Hidden Danger of Carbon Monoxide: Proving Exposure, Brain Injury & Liability with Sam Cannon
Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause devastating injuries while leaving victims and attorneys with difficult questions about exposure, causation, and liability. Attorney Sam Cannon of Cannon Law discusses how carbon monoxide cases are investigated, how brain injuries are proven, and why deferred maintenance, expert testimony, and multiple responsible parties can become critical to the litigation.
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AI as Litigation Infrastructure | Webinar for CLE Credit
Artificial intelligence is becoming an integral part of litigation strategy, trial preparation, and case management. In this CLE webinar, Adam Massaro and Daniel Brown of Reed Smith explore how AI-assisted workflows can help attorneys analyze evidence, develop case theories, prepare witnesses, simulate trial scenarios, and improve client communication while maintaining professional responsibility and human oversight.
War Risk Insurance and Exclusion | Webinar for CLE Credit
War risk exclusions can determine whether a multimillion-dollar loss is covered or excluded. This CLE webinar examines the legal principles governing war risk insurance, political risk coverage, terrorism exclusions, cyber war claims, and the landmark cases that continue to shape insurance recovery. Featuring Robert M. Horkovich of Anderson Kill and Rich Boone of Wilson Elser, the program provides practical guidance for evaluating policy language, analyzing exclusion defenses, and developing effective recovery strategies in an evolving geopolitical and cyber risk environment.
AI and the Law: A Year-End Retrospective 2025 and Beyond | Webinar for CLE Credit
Artificial intelligence continues to reshape the legal landscape, bringing new litigation risks, evolving regulatory obligations, and complex governance challenges. In this CLE webinar, Abigail Damsky, Jamie O'Neill, and Seán McCabe of Anderson Kill examine the legal developments that continue to influence AI-related litigation and compliance, including privacy and biometric claims, copyright disputes, AI washing, algorithmic discrimination, product liability, antitrust concerns, and the expanding global regulatory framework. Gain practical insights into the cases, trends, and governance considerations that remain highly relevant for legal professionals advising clients on AI risk.
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AI as Litigation Infrastructure | Webinar for CLE Credit
Artificial intelligence is becoming an integral part of litigation strategy, trial preparation, and case management. In this CLE webinar, Adam Massaro and Daniel Brown of Reed Smith explore how AI-assisted workflows can help attorneys analyze evidence, develop case theories, prepare witnesses, simulate trial scenarios, and improve client communication while maintaining professional responsibility and human oversight.
War Risk Insurance and Exclusion | Webinar for CLE Credit
War risk exclusions can determine whether a multimillion-dollar loss is covered or excluded. This CLE webinar examines the legal principles governing war risk insurance, political risk coverage, terrorism exclusions, cyber war claims, and the landmark cases that continue to shape insurance recovery. Featuring Robert M. Horkovich of Anderson Kill and Rich Boone of Wilson Elser, the program provides practical guidance for evaluating policy language, analyzing exclusion defenses, and developing effective recovery strategies in an evolving geopolitical and cyber risk environment.
AI and the Law: A Year-End Retrospective 2025 and Beyond | Webinar for CLE Credit
Artificial intelligence continues to reshape the legal landscape, bringing new litigation risks, evolving regulatory obligations, and complex governance challenges. In this CLE webinar, Abigail Damsky, Jamie O'Neill, and Seán McCabe of Anderson Kill examine the legal developments that continue to influence AI-related litigation and compliance, including privacy and biometric claims, copyright disputes, AI washing, algorithmic discrimination, product liability, antitrust concerns, and the expanding global regulatory framework. Gain practical insights into the cases, trends, and governance considerations that remain highly relevant for legal professionals advising clients on AI risk.

























